Astrology
It won’t be smooth sailing.
From Scandoval to Trayvis, 2023 was adramaticyear for love.
Mercury retrograde can definitely affect your life when it comes to dating, relationships, and sex.
Mercury is associated with day-to-day operations think, communication, ideas, and travel in astrology.
Whenever Mercury goes retrograde, its functions are thrown off balance.
(This is true for all planets.)
If your visions arent aligned, itll cause a power struggle.
Its time to sort out your values and ambitions.
If a relationship isnt pointing you toward those directions, it may be time to leave it behind.
Its also more than OK if youd rather take a step back from romance right now.
Dont be afraid to focus on the other connections in your life friends, family, and beyond.
Go ahead and have fun!
Remember, steaming things up doesnt always need to involve a partner.
Get back to putting yourself first, Ash says.
Cancer(June 21 - July 22)
Cancer, remember to look before you leap.
When it comes to matters of the heart avoid hasty impulses and think critically before making major moves.
Leo(July 23 - Aug. 22)
Feeling frustrated, Leo?
In the meantime, ease the tension by practicing vulnerability.
Virgo(Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)
Your ideas about love are changing, Virgo.
Being vulnerable and open offers you a chance to gain wisdom and clarity, Ash says.
Keep an observant eye out now, and youll be rewarded with an evolved perspective.
While your career is important, balance is key.
Your instinct might be to avoid them.
Capricorn(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)
Feel that deja vu, Capricorn?
Decembers Mercury retrograde is testing your growth by resurfacing relationships from your past.
take a stab at avoid being tempted by your exs behavior.
Mercury retrograde reveals peoples true intentions, so pay attention to what youre being shown, Ash says.
You may not like what you see.
Are they worth it?
Playing the people-pleaser wont solve your problems with love.
Every so often, you gotta raise a little hell, Ash says.
Expert:
Lauren Ash, astrologer
