What every Zodiac sign can expect next now Mercury Retrograde is over
We've been dealing with total cosmic chaos ever since Mercury Retrograde kicked off last month (29 June), but good news: it's now officially come to an end as of today (23 July).
The planetary retrograde, which occupies most of the summer, made us rethink our direction and narrative, urging us to choose an alternative way to express ourselves.
As usual, Mercury Retrograde offered us a different perspective, resulting in miscommunication, travel delays, technological breakdowns, and the return of exes (the latter is popular during this Mercurial backspin).
The pre-shadow commenced earlier this month (12 July), when Mercury first began to slow down.
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The period before the actual retrograde began was when the story reveals itself, making us rethink past situations. The post-retrograde phase, known as 'retroshade', ends early next month (6 August), when Mercury completes the cycle.
This particular retrograde gave people the ick, causing emotions to rise and annoyances to heighten. The reason is that Mercury in Cancer isn't a very talkative placement; we tend to use our intuition and sentiments to guide us rather than words.
It's hard to own up and say how we feel when the crab has a unique way of doing things — it walks side to side and uses its pincers as a defence mechanism. This translates to our pouncing on others without proper emotional control and reacting instead of listening.
Now, the retrograde wasn't all doom and gloom. We did have the opportunity to reassess, reimagine, and revise dynamics.
So, with that said, read below to find out how the end of Mercury Retrograde will affect you according to your star sign:
Aries
Recollections you'd like to forget made their way back to your social media page and consciousness during the retrograde.
Before taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane with your close friends and family, make sure you are ready to discuss the past.
It may be triggering at times, provoking a minor crash-out.
Taurus
The truth always comes out — even if you are listening to the drama from the sidelines.
Sit back with a bucket of popcorn and prepare to witness tales of fiction and fantasy being told and spun, only for people to be called out for gossiping.
At least it's not you!
Gemini
Stressing over your financial situation is not going to help when trying to call in an abundance and prosperity. Money comes and goes.
Following the retrograde, the only thing you can do is try to spend it wisely and recommit to a savings plan.
Shop the sales and try balling on a budget.
Cancer
Your foundation isn't stable, leaving you off-kilter.
To restore balance, it's vital to centre yourself through meditation or unwinding in the comforts of your home.
Put on old movies or music to decompress. Get some rest for a day and take the party to the park to merge with nature.
Leo
You don't have to put on a happy face for the public; instead, you can be real with your emotions following the retrograde.
If that means opening up to a select few, then do it. Getting your sentiments out of your chest and keeping them from brewing inside is a great energetic release.
Virgo
Triangular partnerships may have consumed your mind during the retrograde because you are not ending certain entanglements and are keeping them going while you're entering new ones.
Be aware that it's ideal to understand other people's emotions before you play games with their hearts for an ego boost. Do not be manipulative or controlling.
Libra
Even though it seems that your career is currently in flux and changing, you may have received an email from a former colleague offering you another position.
Therefore, moving forward, remind yourself to update your LinkedIn account and respond to all messages you receive.
You never know where the professional connection can lead.
Scorpio
You may be a little salty because a wrench has been thrown into your summer trip during the retrograde.
Before you get upset with cancellations, delays, and flakiness of your travel companions, consider the alternatives.
A staycation with those you care about can be fun if you let it — regardless of the location so get to planning!
Sagittarius
Confusion reigns supreme when a frenemy starts acting more like your bestie, while your pal is more of an opp.
These vibes are temporary, so don't engage in the messiness of the drama and power play.
Moving forward, talk about the situation to avoid joining forces and aligning with the wrong person.
Capricorn
Unresolved feelings for an ex may have been lingering during the retrograde, encouraging you to reach out and check in with them.
Before doing anything, be sure to think about what you wish to resolve.
It's best to think matters through before engaging and have a strategy to avoid a momentary reconciliation.
Aquarius
Your competitive spirit was in full gear during the retrograde, pushing you to argue with your crew to ensure first prize.
The lesson going forwards that no one needs to win because it is reasonable not to want to claw your way to the top, rather than create animosity with those in your circle.
Pisces
A series of highs and lows left you in the same position that you were in at the beginning during the retrograde.
The retrograde gives you no forward or backward motion; it just keeps you in the same spot after false starts.
There is nothing worse than life imitating the movie Groundhog Day.
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Lisa Stardust