Mercury is retrograde in Virgo, the detail-oriented Earth sign, from August 23 to September 15.
Learn what all zodiac signs can expect.
The transit is famous (perhapsinfamous?)
forputting all things Mercurial (like communication, transportation, and technology) on the fritz.
(ICYWW: This is the second-to-last set ofMercury retrograde datesfor the year.)
Consider it a star-sanctioned dose of back to school energy.
astrologer and founder of Jupiter Jewel
Because this particular Mercury retrograde occurs inVirgo, its energy will reflect the vibes of the organizedEarth sign.
Its a time of clearing your calendar and getting organized.
Though this work can feel uncomfortable in the moment, itll prove beneficial long-term.
That could mean considering how your current organizational systems arent serving you and thinking on how to adjust them.
Nows a great time to reconsider whether that approach is working, and make plans to adjust if not.
Which signs will be most affected by Mercury retrograde in Virgo?
Taurus
Taurus, Mercury is transiting in yourfifth houseof fun and pleasure.
Gemini
Family matters on the mind,Gemini?
You may discover a new understanding of the situation, or at the very least, access closure.
astrologer and founder of Jupiter Jewel
Mercury is in your third house, which corresponds to its exact ruling topic: communication.
Lang advises double-, triple-, and quadruple-checking any details for plans or assignments.
Leo
Your second house of value, finances, and ownership is in Mercurys path,Leo.
Virgo
Youre in the hot seat, Virgo.
After all, Mercury is retrograding inyoursign, affecting your first house of identity.
Translation: Youll feel this one intensely.
Your task is to reimagine how you express yourself and conceive of your own self-image, says Gailing.
This is also the time to re-evaluate how youre directing your efforts and energy, says Lang.
Are you investing a lot in something that doesnt have a high return for you?
This is a time of big personal revelation for you.
You could find yourself examining your belief systems, faith, and spiritualitywhich could be a vulnerable process.
Take care of yourself byjournalingand tapping your internet of friends and loved ones for additional support.
Scorpio
Both your platonic and professional connections are in focus this retrograde,Scorpio.
You may uncover a different perspective on the dynamics of certain groups to which you belong, says Gailing.
This simple pause for re-evaluation could change your perspective.
In any case, its a time of analyzing what youre here to contribute.
When making any travel plans, Gailing says to consider how you might veer off the beaten path.
Aquarius
Its time to evaluate your intimate relationships and check that your communications are clear,Aquarius.
You might reconsider the communication system youre using to connect with your closest loved onesincluding yourself, says Gailing.
Pisces
You could spend this transit digging through previous connections,Pisces.
Mercury moves through yourseventh house of relationships, bringing to mind people from your past, says Lang.
Still, its important not to dwell on the past too much.
This transit can also affect your current relationships.
The less you aim to people-like and the more you advocate for yourself, the better off youll fare.
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