Astrology
Miscommunication and self-reflection are likely.
Its that time of the year that astrology buffs all dread Mercury retrograde is back.
9 through Oct. 2, expect tech going haywire, travel delays, and a lot of overall frustration.
SinceMercuryis the planet of communication, you could also expect lost texts and misunderstandings over the next few weeks.
Clearly, the astrological event can mess with your life in several ways.
Your relationship might be a little rough for a while due to communication errors, Loftis says.
Be sure to get clear on what you want in love and in a relationship.
Have the hard conversations you might have skipped earlier in the cycle before the retrograde.
According to Loftis, youll be figuring out how to integrate positive partnerships in your life.
By mid-October, youll have the answer.
If youre in a relationship, you may find yourself questioning whether its fun and actually working.
If not, Loftis says it may be time to move on to something new.
However, just be mindful to not go too over the top.
Its time to figure out how to make your own emotional well-being and joy as important as your partners.
According to Loftis, your partner may be going through dramatic shifts and changes.
Be sure to leave the lines of communication open for when theyre ready to talk and dont push.
Finding a safe space for yourself may be helpful for you during this period.
During Mercury retrograde, you may feel like your relationship is taking a lot of work.
If your love life feels overwhelming, put yourself first.
check that to value your time and energy, Loftis says.
Its time to set some good boundaries with your partner and have some difficult but necessary conversations.
Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)
During Mercury retrograde,Virgoswill be doing a lot of self-reflection.
You may be asking yourself, Who am I?
and What do I want for my life?
Look to the mirror of your love relationships to show you the way, Loftis says.
Remember that the most sacred knowledge is to understand yourself.
During this Mercury retrograde, you may find yourself wondering if your partner really knows who you are.
If they dont, dont be afraid to open yourself up and reveal your true self.
Just be sure theyre worthy of your vulnerability.
However, just tread lightly as it is a retrograde period.
Be very careful about any short-term or unplanned romances, especially related to the office, Loftis says.
It might not go the way you think.
If not, you may want to reconsider starting something with that person at all.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)
How supported do you feel in your relationship,Capricorn?
According to Loftis, thats the question youll be thinking about all throughout this retrograde period.
Is your closest relationship propelling you further along your intended career path, or are they hindering your growth?
If not, what is it about them thats worth keeping around?
Be honest with yourself this Mercury retrograde.
Ask yourself; are you being too hard on them?
Take your time and dont make any hasty decisions.
Sources
Jill Loftis, astrologer with Nuit Astrology
This article was originally published onSep.
