Fun times ahead with Mercury Retrograde

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The sun enters Virgo on the 23rd in the morning followed by Mercury stationing retrograde in the evening…this will be fun! So hold onto your hats peeps.

Now, Mercury retrograde gains a bad rep, BUT he’s not all bad in fact the messenger of the Gods is helping us to connect to our inner worlds. When he travels retrograde he is allowing us time to slow down and reflect, focus on details and our admin both professionally and in our personal lives.

He is the communicator of the underworld, communicating between the realms of the mortal and immortal, communicating between the Gods and humans.

Mercury is the inner planet

Mercury is known as an inner planet within the solar system, meaning we feel his presence more often as he retrogrades about three-four times a year. These retrogrades are caused by a slowing down movement that feels like the planet is going backwards. We can often find this presence a little challenging, however knowing what to expect and accepting it’s a time to slow down helps. Using the time for reflection and going inwards and looking for our inner knowledge that is within your underworld and bridging life to it.

Using the energy of Mercury Retrograde is powerful, rather than pushing forward and doing, surrender and go within, focus on details, admin tasks, and your creativity. Continue working on your craft, your plans, and your ideas, noticing they may change or adjust.

Generally speaking, a launch of a new project is never ideal, but life does happen, and being aware that there might be a few hiccups and being prepared can empower you for this move.

There are the usual effects he is known for and that is causing mischief regarding communication, technology, travel, and contracts and that ex popping back into your life or sliding into your DM seemingly out of nowhere.

Mercury in Victorian era

Historically Mercury retrograde dates back to the Victorian era when Mercury Retrograde was noted in British agricultural almanacs, that farmers read to sync their planting schedules to the patterns of stars.

During the late Victorian era, interest in spirituality and the supernatural grew and astrology boomed, with many believing that the stars affected the Earth in a variety of ways. Late 19th-century publications like The Astrologer’s Magazine and The Science of the Stars connected Mercury retrograde with heavy rainfall.

By the 1970s, Astrology became so popular that horoscopes became a regular column in newspapers with Mercury retrograde becoming a recurring event. As the Roman god Mercury was said to govern travel, commerce, financial wealth, and communication, thus Mercury the planet became linked to these.

Mercury is the planet of communication

In Astrology, Mercury is known as the planet of communication. It embodies all aspects of communication, from conversation to social media, public speaking, songwriting, and anything that communicates one person’s ideas to another. It is also the planet of information and the mind, contracts, opinions, and rational thought. Mercury rules the parts of our lives that are connecting with others and how we communicate.

So when Mercury, the planet of communication is retrograde, all forms of communication are likely to fail at different times and this is why meaning what you say is important and if you are unsure of anything ask to ensure clarification.

The Virgo influence

During this Mercury Retrograde in Virgo, who are known for their sensibility, logic, hard work, and meticulous attention to detail, it could cause some of your plans to come to a halt. Attention to detail will be key as this is what Virgos represent, as an earth sign that is practical, grounded, and detail-oriented. So be mindful of the language we use to speak to our partner, or friends, and colleagues as something meant as a joke or innocently may be taken the wrong way, and misunderstandings may occur.

Social media may experience a technical glitch when Mercury Retrograde and when submitting something on your computer, make sure your work is backed up and that you have patience as this could be a little pragmatic also.

Venus coming into the mix

Also, note that this Mercury Retrograde will overlap with the Venus Retrograde from August 23rd - September 3rd which means the beginning could be challenging. But going with the flow and staying open to any changes will make it easier and who knows what could unfold for you.

The post-retrograde shadow will last until the 30th of September 2023, *breathes a sigh of relief* until the next Mercury Retrograde on the 13th of December 2023 (love that for the lead-up to Christmas).

Have faith & stay patient

Go strong, have faith and patience, if you understand and appreciate how Mercury Retrograde works and that often this time is for reflecting, organising, and going inwards then it will make it much easier for you.

Much love and gratitude to you,

xx Assunta

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Assunta French is a Reiki healer, sound healer, and astrologer passionate about spiritual growth and holistic wellbeing. After experiencing her own awakening, she trained across modalities to help others heal. She has a deep passion for working with the stars and planets for personal expansion and growth. Today she offers Astrology readings to her clients and hosts regular astrology-themed workshops and events.

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