How is Mercury Retrograde Going to Affect Me?

Mercury retrograde happens three to four times a year. On Sept. 9, Mercury will go retrograde which ends on Oct. 2

Mercury completes one circle of the sun in 88 days compared to our 365 days. It overtakes us three to four times a year. Every time it laps, the earth in its orbit creates the illusion of backward motion. In astrology, it is called retrograde.?

Retrograde gives you an opportunity to know about your weaknesses. Yes, you will face some hardship, but if you are willing to improve this retrograde would make you a better person.

Mercury retrograde is the most reputed retrograde among all planetary retrogrades.

Mercury is responsible for communication, thinking, schedules, logistics, transportation, and, most importantly, learning. It influences our everyday life, especially if we are active professionals or students.?????

Aries

Mercury rules the 3rd and 6th houses for Aries. Mercury will retrograde in your sixth house. It impacts karma and health-related matters. Take care of your health. Don't take the stress. And create a good work-life balance.

?Lack of analysis and impractical assumptions will create enemies, so you must watch out for your communication skills.?

Your behavior and word of mouth can make or break a relationship. Your workplace enemies may plot against you. So, stay alert. Don't trust anyone blindly, also don't use harsh words.?

You have to work hard to create good bending. This retrograde will give you favorable results if you plan to switch jobs. You'll find good opportunities to change job roles. You'll see progress in your already stuck progress.?

If you are suffering from health issues, it'll create unexpected delays. So have a balanced diet from dietitians if possible.

Avoid unnecessary debts.

It'll be a good time for students but it'll reduce attention span. So practice reading, meditation, and chanting.

Taurus

Mercury is the ruler of the 2nd and 5th houses for Taurus. The planet will be retrograde on the fifth house. It'll be a good time for students, and you'll do better in education. Avoid too much stress for your studies. Instead, spend time with your parents.

This is a good time to resolve disputes with your loved ones. Avoid using harsh words.

You'll earn money from different sources. But you must be careful if you are in a high-risk business like the share market.

A quick investment can cause loss.

It is not a good time for marriage. Lack of understanding can create chaos. Don't welcome negative thoughts in your mind. Keep faith in your partner.?

Someone from another part can come back to your life. You should be hopeful.

Gemini

Mercury is the lord of Gemini. It is also lord of the 4th house of your zodiac. It'll be retrograde in your fourth house.

This time will be auspicious if you plan to build or renovate your house. Mercury will show you progress, but also it will create confusion and extra expense. You'll be planning leisure trips with your loved ones.

In family life, there can be a conflict of interest and verbal battles, which may lead to restlessness. So, you've to be careful how you bring your thoughts and perspective in front of your family members. Please respect each other's opinion and give credit where it is suitable.

It'll disrupt your career.

If you work from home, you may find it difficult to concentrate. Create a small workplace that is peaceful/ Meditate daily to improve your concentration.?

Students will get distracted, so they don't use many social media and prefer reading more books. Memorize by writing on notebooks, not on an iPad.

Cancer

Mercury is the lord of the third and twelfth houses. Mercury will retrograde in your third house. This will affect your communication skills, body language, and how you present yourself. How people will take and understand your message will depend on your behaviour. It would help if you carefully use words because they can be misunderstood.?

The third house represents initiative and courage. So, think before you take matters into your own hands. Be alert on documentation if you are a businessman. Take help whenever you need it.

Rework will be a common problem in your career, which may frustrate you. Be careful how you share your information with friends in the office, as it can be misused against you.?

All that frustration and being misjudged might create tension in family life, and wrong moves can ruin your family life. So be careful about how you speak.

You need to find your mistakes and apologize for your fault before it goes wrong.?

You may take the initiative and face challenges with enthusiasm. You'll get involved in areas you want to get involved in. As the saying goes, Luck favours the brave. So you can take calculated risks. If everything goes right, it can be a turning point in your life.?

Leo

Mercury is the lord of the second and eleventh house of Leo. It controls the financial side. It'll go retrograde in your second house. It can be a perfect time to increase your wealth. On the contrary, it can be a negative time for your personal life where you may misjudge a situation and make the wrong decision.

The 2nd house is about your bank balance and financial situation. Be careful how you use your wealth and invest money, especially if you are a business person trying desperately for a breakthrough.?

The risk might not pay off according to plan. Avoid taking loans and credit, and you'll be in an ideal situation to increase your wealth, but move cautiously.?

Share food with your friends and family, especially in your office. If possible, go for lunch or dinner with friends and family. It'll be a vigorous community-building activity.

Avoid telling people their mistakes and advice unless you are asked for it. Be careful sharing your data.?

Students will be in a favourable position. Students in biological studies will see positive results. Eat properly, and take care of your sleep.

Virgo

Mercury favours Virgo. Mercury itself is the ruler of Virgo. It'll go retrograde in your first house.

?This is an auspicious time. You can take the initiative to change habits, personality, and career. You can build or correct your social standing. Good time for people whose occupation involves image, people in PR, media, and social influencers. It is also a good time to find alternatives in your career. Go ahead if you want to follow your passion.?

Anyways, your initiative for changes does not necessarily impact positively. It can move negatively too.

It can impact your marriage because Mercury aspects your seventh house. Too much worry about other fields like a career will directly effects marriage. Consider everything and take advice from your spouse.

Those who are in advertising and media will have a good time. Students of media, mass communication, history. It will get positive results, and you'll get a chance for placement.

Libra

Mercury is the owner of your ninth and twelfth house. This retrograde phase may bring significant changes in your life. This is not a time to work on your Luck or more enormous financial expenses. Better take the initiative to recover from your losses. Focus more on recovery and stability rather than on growth.

Don't do anything out of anger and revenge. Don't push yourself to prove unnecessary points. Maybe you'll face losses. This retrograde will have aspects on the sixth house. This will bring hidden enemies into the limelight. Also, bring out diseases you didn't consider for a good reason. You should find a cure and recover.

Don't ignore any threat and don't be too casual in your life. Respect others' opinions and handle criticism maturely.

You might ignore others' opinions and maturely handle criticism.

You might ignore respect for your elders, which may lead to unnecessary hustle, and conflict of opinion and may result in possible financial loss.

For people far from home, it's an excellent time to visit your home. Stay careful while cross-country travelling.

Scorpio

Mercury is the lord of your eighth house and eleventh house. It'll retrograde your eleventh house. In such a situation, you'll get favourable results. It'll create good communication and an encouraging atmosphere for your cousin and friend circle. However, it can make small arguments with your siblings and create miscommunication. Be careful if you're a mediator, resolving conflict between others. You can be blamed instead of appreciated.?

You'll meet people from various fields and improve relationships with them. It may allow you to expand your business. It is a good time for your career and get your money back or complete an unfinished project. It can improve the quality of your business but in a staggered manner. It is a good time for people in sales, marketing, advertising, and sports. If you are starting a new business with partners, be extra cautious. Mercury rules your 8th house, so you've to be extra careful in health and diet. Take care of your gastric health.

Sagittarius

Mercury is the ruling lord of the 7th and 10th houses. Mercury retrograde will occur in the 10th house. It'll be an essential and exciting retrograde as it'll impact marriage and career, controlling half of your material life.

?You'll get noticed in the workplace, and your hard work will be appreciated. But there is Mars in your sixth house. It can make people jealous. You might have to face politics in the office, so deal with situations with caution.

People can take your back and spoil your image, especially those working under you or reporting to you.?

Because Mercury rules the 7th house, it will directly impact your marriage and relationship with your business partner.?

For people looking for a good partner, your search might end suddenly if you are eligible. You might find a suitable life partner. But Mercury retrograde can create unnecessary issues, so be extra careful during this time. Ego clashes can happen.?

There can be suffering physically or emotionally.

You might end up explaining more than you need; this can create chaos, especially if you are a Mars-dominated person. So have a patient approach towards marriage. But in general, this is a time you can change your destiny-altering time.

But be aware of consequences and be ready to face the challenge that comes along with it.

Capricorn

Mercury rules your 6th and 9th house. It'll retrograde in your 9th house.^th house is the house of past karma.?

When Mercury goes to the 9th house, it connects duties with destiny. You may find conflict with your father and elders. But you'll perform your duties without any issues or tensions. It's a good time for people involved in court-related matters.

9th house is associated with travel. Work-related travel can happen. But try to avoid any leisure trips, as they may result in unwanted incidents that may ruin your experiences and create losses if you have to take extra caution. You should be involved in voluntary service and charity to bring positive results and prosperity.

Students pursuing higher studies in medical law can see positive times. But it would help if you also struggled to find time for investigations and your usual duties.?

You can perform religious activities to correct faults in your birth chart.?

You should be available for people who need you. Gratitude and humbleness are the keys to success during this retrograde.

This is a good time for preparing for an interview and transfer or portion.?

However, business is one area where you may struggle. Be careful while investing money, especially if you are involved in the service industry or big company projects. Overambition and the desperate need to change your destiny will only bring bad results. So patience is the key to success.

Aquarius

Mercury is the lord of the 5th house. It'll retrograde in your 8th house. 5th and 8th house are essential for any individual because it impacts productivity and transformation.?

Because of the Mercury retrograde, it can be a negative time. So it would help if you were extra cautious while taking any step.

Taking decisions involving family and children, be careful. However, you'll get support from your family. The nature of the planet might create occasional hiccups. You may have to try to do something out of the box. Also, you must take care of your health, mainly focusing on stress-free life, and invest in holistic living. Bring some happy changes in your day-to-day activities.?

People in speculative lines, such as the stock market and crypto, should be cautious. Investments can give you a sudden spike or profit but also create a significant dent.?

Buying something with loans might not give you fruitful results. If there are any issues with land and property, you've to be careful.

You may have to find family members for inheritance. But if you are a rightful person, things will settle down. Respect the point of view of your spouse if you are married. Handle situations calmly, and sometimes you've to follow your heart. This retrograde will give you opportunities if you are involved in a research field. You can create a breakthrough in your career.

Pisces

Mercury is the lord of the 4th and 7th house. Mercury retrograde will take place in your 7th house. It would help if you were careful in business and with your partner. Business deals may look lucrative at first but can cause loss later on. You may discover some hidden issues. Read all the documents and paperwork carefully.?

This is a good time for real estate, sports, and agriculture traders. This time may bring back old memories. You may recall good memories but forget the bad past.?

Unnecessary communication can create negative results and can develop disputes with partners. When you speak up, your heart, use words carefully.

Well, Mannered communication and maturity will keep conflicts at bay and bring back good Luck.

Jupiter in the first house and Mercury in the seventh house seem positive, right? But both are retrograde.?

This can make you adamant, and you may make decisions alone, ignoring the interest of family members. This can create an ego battle.

But in general, it's a good time. There are chances of a happy family gathering. The assumption of power is the most damaging thought at this time. This is a time of teamwork. During this time, you should stay humble and show gratitude.?

Students should be careful preparing for interviews and essential examinations. It would be best if you read the whole syllabus. Leaving any section can backfire. This is a common practice among students, but don't do that. Keep yourself free from the past, and focus on the present. Look out for a holistic approach to life. Start practicing yoga and meditation.