Mercury Retrograde in Virgo
8/23/23
The Sun enters Virgo, and the energy begins to shift. For the next couple of weeks, the Light of the Sun will focus on the Virgo Area of our birth chart. The Sun is moving toward an opposition to Saturn, and it’s time for us to get serious and get to work. Mercury goes Retrograde today and it moves direct on September 15th and leaves the shadow period on September 30th. With Mercury (Hermes, the Messenger of God) and the Sun (symbolic of the Divine) working together in Virgo, our mind is illuminated and activated with potential for change. We may receive downloads of new energies to clear the path for new creations in our lives. The mind is strong with the potential for clarity and direction. Make time to connect to your inner wisdom during this period. We can look deeper within and find answers. Great time for reflection and checking in with the Soul. Let go of distractions, concentrate, and do what needs to get done.
During Mercury Retrograde, we have an opportunity for course correction. It is a time to repair, redo, re-evaluate, and rebuild. Adjust what needs adjusting. Our ability to think, speak, and take in information is influenced by the retrograde. Words are potent. Watch your words. Watch your thoughts. Listen carefully. Practice good communication skills. Fix mistakes and misunderstandings. Mercury and the Sun in Virgo give us an opportunity to clean up our life. To get things straight and working properly again. Our minds and our Souls can work together. Seeds are being planted. Transformation is happening. Pay attention.
This will give you a reference point as to what to focus on while the Sun is in Virgo along with Mercury (for accuracy: check your Ascendant Sign and Your Sun Sign):
Aries: Focus on polishing your daily routines and placing more attention on your general health and well-being. Great time to have an annual check-up.
Taurus: The focus is on your heart. What do you want? Who do you want? It’s time to get clear and bring more romance, playfulness, and pleasure into your life.
Gemini: The spotlight is on your home life. What changes do you need to make at home? Focus is also on your emotional security and your private life. What makes you feel safe and secure?
Cancer: The emphasis is on your mind this month. You may be experiencing mental stress and strain. Make time to breathe and relax. Great time to start a daily meditation practice.
Leo: The focus is on your finances, assets, income, and personal resources. Time to improve your financial life and get organized with your money.
Virgo: The focus is on your identity in the world. What is changing within you? How do others see you? How do you want to be seen? Fine-tune your image.
Libra: The emphasis is on unfinished business and ending cycles. Time to let go of what no longer serves you.
Scorpio: The focus is on finding hope and new aspirations. Create and follow new dreams. Reconnect with old friends. Network.
Sagittarius: The spotlight is on your career. What changes do you need to make in your career or work life? What do you really want to do with your life?
Capricorn: The focus is on travel to distant lands. Time to explore new horizons. Find faith and meaning in yourself and your dreams. Make what you want a reality.
Aquarius: The focus is on intimacy. Creating more in-depth experiences in your relationships. Secrets may come to the surface during this time.
Pisces: Partnerships are highlighted during this retrograde. People from your past may re-enter your life. Time to get clear on your personal partnerships and business partnerships.
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