Mercury retrograde in Gemini and Taurus is the second Mercury retrograde transit of the year.

Here’s what each of the signs can expect.

Now, the second Mercury retrograde of the year is upon us.

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When it goes retrograde, theres an optical illusion that makes it appear to be moving backwards.

Mercury retrogrades are generally a period for rest, recycling, and retrospection.

We get communication issues.

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astrologer, social worker, and founder of Black Women Being

We get extra gossip, astrologerStephanie N. Campospreviously told Well+Good.

That reality underscores the importance of being mindful of what youre doing and saying during this time.

They are probably going to start doing some subconscious deep diving and showoneauthentic self-expression, says Holmes.

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Mercurys backwards dance activates Tauruss first house of self and second house of assets, resources, and self-worth.

(Read: secure your frivolous spending for post-retrograde happenings.)

Geminis should also expect folks to reach out during this time, which might seem inconsequential.

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Thats because the 11th house of community and the 12th house are activated for Cancer.

Essentially, just because you oughta say something doesnt mean someone needs to hear it.

Sometimes it is better to just close your mouth and listen, Holmes adds.

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astrologer, social worker, and founder of Black Women Being

Because of that, this is a pretty fruitful time for the lion.

Virgo

Virgos would be wise to focus on their education during this retrograde, says Holmes.

That might mean signing up for a workshop youve been eyeing or reading a book pertaining to your field.

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check that you fact-check what you have to say, because reality doesnt always match perspective, she adds.

This might be tough, because its possible that the introspection will bring up unideal feelings, like mistrust.

Dont project what happened in the past onto what is happening in the present, says Holmes.

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Additionally, theirsixth house of health and routinewill also be in play.

Capricorn is very masterful and has an air of professionalism, says Holmes.

The creative projects that they bring arent just feel-good projects for them.

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They are things that people are actually going to like and appreciate.

This is a time for Pisces to be mindful of how they are expressing themselves.

Operate with a sense of emotional management, says Holmes.

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