What it means for your sign
THE alignment of planets during this next Mercury in Retrograde could have a specific influence on each star sign.
ARIES
JEALOUSY and obsession can become a problem and promises may be broken or delayed, so pay special attention to loans and debts. You might have to discuss sexual issues, and intimacy can be harder to achieve. This can partly be due to secrets coming to light at this time. Feeling overly emotional and pessimistic can make you see the worst in every situation.
TAURUS
COMMUNICATION problems are likely, so beware of misunderstandings. Remember that missed connections, confused conversations and lost emails and text messages are more likely.
GEMINI
YOU might experience confusion in your routines with schedules being thrown out of the window. This can trigger clashes with co-workers and missed deadlines. Or you could find you’ve got things wrong and have to redo work. Remind yourself this is a temporary phase – don’t dramatically walk out.
CANCER
YOU might find you are lacking creative energy and experiencing less of a spark around the things you usually love. You and your partner seem to be missing the mark with each other and arguments could be blown out of all proportion. Try to be less judgmental and slow down a bit.
LEO
EXPECT domestic confusion and family issues from the past to make a reappearance. Chances are, they aren’t new – they’re just brought more sharply into focus. This is a very good time to go ‘back home’ or revisit the past.
VIRGO
COMMUNICATION can be very frustrating – expect missed phone calls, lost phones, emails and texts accidentally sent to the wrong person plus botched travel plans. Make sure you have
understood the other person’s point of view before you go off the deep end. And don’t make promises you can’t keep.
LIBRA
MERCURY Retrograde can play havoc with your cashflow so it’s a good time to revisit old, nagging issues in terms of your finances. Spending a little time now reviewing how you handle your money could save you a small fortune in the long run.
SCORPIO
THERE could be confusion about your image, your reputation and how others see you so this is a time to think about the image you present to the world – and make changes if necessary. But don’t drastically cut your hair or throw out clothes until after the Retrograde.
SAGITTARIUS
YOU could be more sensitive and your intuition could be thrown out of whack. This is a good time to seek closure on issues that still bug you and the more time you spend in meditation and contemplation now, the better.
CAPRICORN
PREPARE yourself for misunderstandings with friends: gatherings may be postponed or cancelled, and friends may be uncommunicative or give off mixed signals. Ignore gossip and rumour – you might decide to withdraw from the social scene for a while.
AQUARIUS
TAKE extra care at work that silly mistakes don’t mar your performance. There may be issues with your career at this time; but be patient and take a cautious approach. This isn’t a good time to apply for a new job.
PISCES
TAKE extra care if travelling – you could end up on wild and wacky adventures and valuables are more likely than usual to get lost in transit. Be prepared to deal with plenty of delays, cancellations and traffic hold-ups.