On May 10th it’s that time again: Mercury, the planet of communication, will go retrograde and will remain so until June 3rd. You can read here what exactly that means and how it affects your zodiac sign.
According to astrologers, when Mercury goes retrograde, it can turn our world upside down at times. Although Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system, its vibrations and energies are said to affect one of our most important, central and complicated areas of life: social interaction and communication. Who wants to deal with complications and discrepancies?
On Tuesday, May 10th, Mercury will once again turn retrograde in Gemini. This condition, also known as “Mercury Retrograde”, lasts until June 3rd, before the little planet in the zodiac sign Taurus moves into directness.
In fact, the retrogression of planets is always only an apparent change of direction and reverse gear or a relative one: Since the planets in our galaxy move around the sun at different distances and speeds, it can sometimes, in certain constellations, look like the others are moving backwards. In truth, however, they always follow their path and remain unchanged – so Mercury is completely unaware of what it may sometimes do to our planet (here you can find more information about the phenomenon of retrograde Mercury in general). But what does he do this time in the weeks of his retrogression? We took a look at the horoscope.
Horoscope: This is how Mercury retrograde affects your zodiac sign
Capricorn
In Capricorns, Mercury Retrograde can trigger a profound insecurity. You doubt your abilities, your achievements, your self-worth. You experience even harmless statements and feedback as harsh criticism. It can help to research the source of your insecurity. Not just for the next few weeks, but for your whole life.
Aquarius
Aquarius retrograde Mercury can support you in making important decisions. You now tend to listen to your gut feeling instead of thinking about everything eightfold, act more intuitively and without fear. In fact, you often hit the mark with this strategy now. It might also be an instructive experience for the future.
fish
With fish, Mercury Retrograde can cause quite a stir. It would do you good over the next few weeks to think carefully about which situations you can and would like to expose yourself to and which you would rather avoid. The most important thing now is that you take care of yourself and take the space and time to sort yourself out.
Aries
Although Aries get a tailwind from the lucky planet Jupiter, the retrograde Mercury is sometimes very difficult for the fire sign. Sometimes you now have great problems understanding and agreeing with other people. Even small things can now lead to conflicts that slow you down and cost you energy. Try not to take arguments too much to heart now. And don’t insist on being right every time.
bull
As an earth sign, Taurus are usually among the more rationally oriented people, but retrograde Mercury makes them sometimes very emotional. You need a lot of rest and time for yourself in the coming weeks in order to maintain your inner balance and/or to rebalance yourself. Perhaps this phase will also help you to make an important decision that you have been putting off for a long time.
Twins
Gemini will feel the effects of Mercury retrograde especially this time, as the apparent change of direction is happening in their sign. You can brace yourself for conflict, even with people you usually get along great with. After all, they can draw your attention to sore spots that you would otherwise never have been aware of.
Cancer
For the sensitive Cancer, Mercury Retrograde is not a particularly comfortable state. You are facing mood swings, some of which you find difficult to classify and understand. To top it all off, communicating with your loved ones causes you more problems than usual. You think you can express yourself clearly, but what you want to say doesn’t get through to them. It is best to try to let your moods pass by and not to think deeply about every change. Relaxed times are coming for you soon.
Lion
In the case of Leo, Mercury in retrograde can particularly affect their ability to concentrate. It’s easy for you to lose your mind, sometimes you don’t see the forest for the trees and you may forget one or the other important to-do. You now perceive your needs and sensitivities very precisely and come into contact with your inner child.
Virgo
Virgos are unlikely to feel much of Mercury Retrograde this time. You are largely energetic, mentally and emotionally balanced and orderly and feel grateful for your life and the world. You can now also be an important support for other people.
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Basically, Libras want to burden other people as little as possible. In order to perceive what a Libra feels and goes through, you need very fine antennae. However, since most people’s reception is disrupted by Mercury retrograde, it can be quite stressful for Libra in the coming weeks – if they don’t bring themselves to communicate their needs clearly. Give it a try, what have you got to lose?
Scorpio
In Scorpio, Mercury retrograde combined with the lunar eclipse encourages a strong need for independence. Your freedom is now extremely important to you and you react extremely sensitively to claims and demands from other people – including your loved ones. Make sure that in your current emotional state you don’t push anyone away forever who you basically like to have by your side. Of course you have a right to space and freedom for yourself. But if you were to claim it now with overly blatant measures, you could regret it later.
Protect
Sagittarians can use Mercury retrograde to reassess and organize their priorities and set goals that will rekindle their enthusiasm and passion. You want variety and adventure, but at the same time you fear giving up the security of your routines and habits. Mercury Retrograde may let you see which side you’d rather correspond to.
Sources used: BRIGITTE two-week horoscope, srf.ch