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In this article, I will assess the effects of the Mercury retrograde that will occur in August on the zodiac signs. First, I will talk about the general effects of Mercury retrograde, and then I will provide detailed information on how it will affect each sign individually.
What is Mercury Retrograde?
Mercury retrograde is a frequently discussed and intriguing topic in astrology. Known as the planet of communication, Mercury facilitates communication and transportation between two points. In astrology, it represents roads, vehicles, communication devices, and software. It also influences the people we communicate with closely, such as siblings, close relatives, and friends.
What Can Happen During Mercury Retrograde?
During Mercury retrograde periods, we may encounter communication disruptions, misunderstandings, and technical malfunctions. These periods offer a chance to reassess and correct our previous actions. Although it appears to be moving backward during the retrograde, Mercury is actually just slowing down, which can give us the sensation that it is regressing.
Communication and Trade Considerations
During Mercury retrograde, extra caution is necessary in communication and trade. Misunderstandings and business disruptions can occur. Communication issues and technical problems are potential challenges brought by the retrograde period, reminding us to be more careful in our interactions and business dealings.
Opportunities and Evaluation Brought by Retrograde
Mercury retrograde actually presents us with an opportunity. It is a chance to correct past mistakes, complete what is lacking, and be more careful in communication. During this period, we recognize our past errors and have the opportunity to correct them.
Activities Recommended During This Period
During Mercury retrograde, it is important to be more cautious in communication, review our technical devices, and be more prudent in trade. Rather than starting new initiatives, it is more advisable to evaluate and rectify current situations during this period.
Understanding the effects of Mercury retrograde and being more cautious during this time can help minimize disruptions in our lives. I hope this article has clarified any questions you have about Mercury retrograde and proves to be beneficial to you.
Effects of Mercury Retrograde in August
Mercury retrograde will begin on August 4th and continue until August 29th. This period can be considered shadowy for about five days at the start and end dates. Mercury retrograde will be active in Virgo and Leo signs, but it will predominantly exhibit its effects in Leo, requiring more revision and consideration of issues represented by this sign.
Reflecting on Events Since July 17th
The retrograde will start in 4 degrees of Virgo on August 4th and will retrogress back to 21 degrees of Leo by August 29th. This period will bring back to the forefront themes and decisions from as far back as July 17th, providing an opportunity to review our decisions and rectify any shortcomings.
Activities to Undertake During Retrograde
During Mercury retrograde, we will assess whether we have made the right decisions, started the right jobs, and are with the right people. If we have begun a new relationship or made holiday plans during this period, we may feel the need to revisit these decisions.
During the retrograde, we may encounter issues such as communication breakdowns and technical malfunctions. However, this period also offers us the chance to smooth out our progress by correcting our deficiencies and making necessary reassessments.
How Does the Mercury Retrograde Affect the Signs?
Throughout August, we will take a detailed look at the effects of Mercury’s retrograde motion. Particularly significant in Leo, this retrograde may cause sudden changes in our lives and lead to significant revelations.
Here are the effects of the Mercury retrograde in August for each zodiac sign…
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Aries
Dear Aries,
During the Mercury retrograde, you are the sign most likely to experience a return of an old love. However, whether they should come back or not is ultimately up to you. There might be news around August 8th, but by August 19th, you could experience a significant realization. You may discover that your beliefs do not align, and your family structures are incompatible, leading to a mixed feeling of disappointment and shock. You might understand why they are an ex.
Mercury retrograde also affects relationships with children. If you have a hobby you are seriously working on, it could become a focus during this period. An old hobby you were once very engaged in might resurface, prompting you to question whether it still adds value to your life. There could be important decisions regarding your children’s education; if you have a child, nephew, or cousin, revisions related to their education could be on the agenda. You might find yourself applying to the same places again.
This period also influences areas like the stock market. If you are involved in investments, Mercury retrograde could make you question whether you have made the right investments. The challenges it brings could help you move towards healthier investment options.
In summary, the retrograde starting in your 6th house affects your work life and health and reaches into your 5th house, impacting your love life, children, hobbies, and fortunate investment areas. You may find yourself introspecting whether you are with the right person, making the right decisions for your children, or truly love your hobbies. Be mindful of confronting sudden and unexpected truths. My warnings for Aries during the Mercury retrograde period end here for now. I hope it will be an easy process for you.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Taurus
Dear Taurus,
The upcoming Mercury retrograde in August will be particularly felt in your fourth house, which deals with family, home, and roots. During this period, home-related changes such as renovations or moving could come back into focus. This phase may be a repetition of themes that started around July 17th involving your home and family.
If you have made significant decisions such as buying a home, moving, or even changing countries, you might find yourself needing to revisit these decisions during this retrograde. Issues concerning elder family members, especially parents, may also become more prominent. You may find yourself revisiting solutions for their health issues.
During the Mercury retrograde, you might find opportunities to purchase home items at a lower price or to carry out planned renovations. However, unexpected problems such as a burst water pipe or electrical issues could arise. These situations could highlight deficiencies in your home and present opportunities to take necessary precautions.
Throughout the retrograde period, your focus will be on how you can improve your home, address existing deficiencies, and resolve any malfunctioning aspects. The cosmos will prompt you to focus on these matters through various events.
Themes related to elder family members, your roots, and familial relationships may also surface. Security-related issues, your desire to feel safe in your home and environment, and efforts to find peace within your family could be emphasized. Mercury retrograde will bring communication challenges in these areas, encouraging you to find solutions.
Unexpected events may arise during this period, so staying calm and carefully reviewing your plans is essential. Decisions made or initiated during August, especially concerning home, family, and domestic matters, may need reevaluation. View this period as an opportunity to improve current situations and strengthen foundations.
Dear Taurus, I wish you strength and tranquility during this Mercury retrograde.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Gemini
Dear Geminis,
Throughout August, the retrograde motion of your ruling planet, Mercury, continues. Particularly, issues related to communication, travel, short trips, and siblings that you’ve encountered from July 17th to the start of August will resurface. If there are any snags during this period, Mercury retrograde will expose these issues so that you can resolve them.
Be Cautious with Travel and Communication
If you are planning a vacation or considering a trip, or if you’re thinking about purchasing communication devices during August, it would be wise to proceed with caution. Conducting thorough research will be crucial to ensure that you feel confident about your decisions after the retrograde period. Anticipating possible complications related to travel, such as visa and passport issues, and performing necessary checks on your vehicle could prevent potential problems.
Technology and Shopping
If you’re considering buying a new vehicle or adding a new small appliance to your home, this period will require more extensive research. Analyzing market prices and exploring the best options will help ensure satisfactory results. Particularly when purchasing technology products during this time, careful examination and detailed scrutiny are advisable.
Courses and Educational Opportunities
If you are thinking about enrolling in a course that you wish to be ongoing, this period could be an opportune time to start a new education or launch your own course. This could be a course designed to progressively attract students at different levels.
Relationships with Siblings and Close Contacts
Issues related to your siblings and close social circle may also re-emerge during this retrograde period. Matters involving neighbors and close friends might need revisiting. This is an opportunity to review your relationships and resolve any existing problems.
Mercury retrograde occurs several times a year, and as Geminis, you are accustomed to the movements of your ruling planet. You have navigated this process successfully many times before, and I believe you will manage it well again. This period offers you a chance to revise, strengthen, and make the best decisions.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Cancer
Dear Cancers,
The Mercury retrograde that will continue throughout August will particularly start in your third house. You may encounter various disruptions related to communication, siblings, vehicles, and gadgets. However, since the retrograde will primarily occur in your second house, financial matters will be the focal point of this period.
Financial Review
The situations related to financial matters that you experienced from July 17th to the beginning of August may re-enter your agenda. Perhaps there was money you were expecting that did not arrive, or you had lent money to someone and had given up hope of getting it back; during the Mercury retrograde, this money could return to you, which could be a pleasant surprise.
Revitalize Your Talents
If you have a talent that you haven’t focused much on in the past but that could generate income, you can revitalize it during this period and take various actions to bring it to life. Opportunities such as enrolling in courses or receiving training may arise.
Reflect on Your Dietary Habits
Since the second house also governs nutrition, you might encounter some issues with your diet during this period. If you have been wanting to start a diet since mid-July and haven’t been able to, Mercury retrograde will allow you to more thoroughly evaluate what’s wrong with your current eating habits. This might be a good time to seek support from a dietitian or doctor, or to get hormone tests done.
Disruptions Related to Gains and Talents
Various disruptions related to earnings, nutrition, and talents can also occur during this period. However, viewing these disruptions as an opportunity for correction and enhancement will be to your benefit. Mercury retrograde can be considered a period where you can achieve better results.
I hope that the Mercury retrograde completes as smoothly and painlessly as possible for you.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Leo
Dear Leos,
The Mercury retrograde, starting on August 4th and lasting until August 29th, will be influential in your sign. This period, particularly starting in your second house, may bring up some financial matters. However, since much of the process will transpire in your sign, you will focus on issues related to yourself, your appearance, health, and motivational areas.
Time to Work on Yourself
During this period, you will reevaluate where you draw your vitality and energy from. You may experience communication problems with your business partners or those from whom you seek advice in both work and personal relationships. This process will offer an opportunity for proper analysis.
Review of Actions Since July 17
If, from July 17th to August, you have undertaken significant steps such as dyeing your hair, visiting a dietitian, undergoing filler or botox treatments, starting a new relationship, creating a new agenda in your marriage, or making a new business agreement, it is time to review these actions. Mercury retrograde allows you to examine these processes in more detail, revisiting and possibly revising them if necessary.
Corrections in Communication and Relationships
The disruptions that arise during Mercury retrograde encourage us to find what is healthier and more suitable for ourselves. It can be seen as an opportunity to strengthen the foundation of our communication and relationships. This period should be utilized not just by waiting for it to pass, but by focusing on how we can improve what we are doing.
Focus on Your Own Development
During this process, you might consider softening your communication style without succumbing to ego, taking courses to improve yourself, or making the first move towards others. This period can also be seen as a time for introspection and retreat, allowing you to gain a clearer perspective on your own needs.
I hope that after the Mercury retrograde, everything falls into place more solidly and that it turns out to be a positive period for you.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Virgo
Dear Virgos,
The Mercury retrograde, occurring from August 4th to August 29th, will be significantly impactful in your sign. Initially starting in your second house, you might face some financial issues, but the majority of the retrograde will continue in your sign and then in your 12th house, in Leo. During this period, matters concerning your appearance, health, motivation, and energy sources will come to the forefront.
Retroactive Review
Since July 17th, you will need to reevaluate decisions related to your appearance and developments concerning your inner world and spirit. Issues related to distant workplaces and people might also be part of this retrospective assessment. This process can initiate new agendas as well as bring ongoing issues back into focus.
Health and Communication Issues
The Mercury retrograde might cause complications related to health or hospital matters. You might feel psychologically strained, or you may need to care for a family member’s illness. This period could also necessitate withdrawing from social environments.
Inner Thoughts and Dreams
Another significant area affected by this retrograde will be your dreams. You may frequently encounter people from your past in your dreams. If you are married, issues related to your spouse’s health or job could impact you during this period. Problems experienced by your spouse or business partner can indirectly challenge you.
Seeking Healthy Solutions
During the Mercury retrograde, you will address issues related to your health and psychology, seeking healthier solutions. You may feel inwardly tired and become more introspective during this period. Your dreams will become more active, and you’ll have the opportunity to conduct a deep introspective assessment of your inner world.
I hope you navigate through this Mercury retrograde smoothly, painlessly, and as productively as possible.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Libra
Dear Libras,
During August, Mercury retrograde will initially start in your 12th house and conclude in your 11th house. As Mercury travels between these two houses, it will present you with various internal reflections and some challenges in communication with the outside world.
12th House Retrospective
Starting in the 12th house, Mercury retrograde can bring back issues encountered from July 17th to the beginning of August, such as psychological problems, hospital-related matters, or news about places you have never been before. This period provides an opportunity to reassess past events and potentially find solutions.
11th House Social Interactions
The 11th house represents your social circle, work colleagues, and generally people you come together with for a specific purpose. The retrograde motion in this house may surface some communication issues with these individuals. Problems during processes like joining new courses, associations, or clubs, as well as potential setbacks in income from these groups, could arise.
Financial and Personal Revision
Mercury retrograde will encourage you to conduct an inward analysis. You might ask yourself questions like, “Am I earning enough from this group?” or “Is there a better place where I could earn more?” Additionally, it’s a time to reconsider what you expect from life, where you have been fortunate, and what your hopes for the future are.
Future Dreams
Since July 17th, you may revisit dreams and aspirations where you felt happy, such as acquiring something significant or traveling somewhere. This retrospective period will help you ascertain whether these are truly what you want and how you can turn these dreams into reality.
I hope this Mercury retrograde period allows you to better understand and develop yourself and your life.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Scorpio
Dear Scorpios,
In August, Mercury retrograde will be particularly significant in your career house. This positioning will highlight issues related to your job or your spouse’s family. Especially if you are making major decisions like engagement or marriage, you may have to revisit various problems during this period.
Dates and Reflection on the Past
This Mercury retrograde will take us back to July 17th, bringing up significant events from then until the beginning of August. New job applications, changes in your current job, or other significant alterations in your work environment could be part of this retrospective period.
Public Persona Adjustments
You might have made decisions about marriage, engagement, or even ending a current marriage. This period could bring about significant changes in how you are perceived publicly, such as being “married,” “unemployed,” etc.
Reflections on Relationships and Work
Mercury retrograde will provide an opportunity to reevaluate whether you made the right decisions about quitting a job or ending a relationship. If you are married, you will have the chance to assess whether your relationships with your spouse’s family are on a healthy footing.
This process throughout August might lead to significant changes in your career and public status. I hope you navigate through this Mercury retrograde smoothly and painlessly.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Sagittarius
Dear Sagittarians,
The Mercury retrograde this August will intensely affect your 9th house, spotlighting education, international connections, visa, and passport processes. Starting in the 10th house and moving into the 9th, where it will spend a considerable amount of time, these themes will prominently feature in your plans.
Educational and Academic Career
Initiatives like starting university or continuing your academic career may need to be reconsidered. You might feel the need to question the accuracy of your decisions and applications. Mercury retrograde offers a chance to correct any missteps.
International Connections and Travels
If you have plans to travel abroad or are dealing with visa and passport applications, delays or missing documents can occur during this period. Being retrospective, it can prolong such processes, so careful pre-planning is crucial.
Personal and Spiritual Growth
You may encounter events that change your worldview during this period. The situations you face can challenge your life philosophy and thinking process. If you are involved in legal matters, this period may also bring solutions and progress.
During August, thinking flexibly and patiently through the themes of Mercury retrograde is crucial. Consider any setbacks as opportunities to make necessary adjustments and take more solid steps forward. I hope you pass through this period smoothly and successfully.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Capricorn
Dear Capricorns,
The Mercury retrograde in August will primarily traverse from your 9th to your 8th house, emphasizing significant financial issues such as debts, loans, joint finances, and possibly your spouse’s income. During this retrospective period, you may encounter delays, forgotten payments, or recurring bills.
Financial Review
This period, especially from July 17th to the beginning of August, will offer you a chance to reassess your financial decisions. Issues such as loans you have taken, the status of payments, or tax debts might need re-evaluation. Mercury retrograde offers you a chance to resolve these issues and build a stronger financial foundation.
Health and Healing
The 8th house also covers health-related matters, particularly surgeries. If you have a significant health issue that might require surgery, it may be better to wait until Mercury retrograde ends. However, it’s crucial to follow the treatment plans recommended by your doctors.
Aesthetic and Personal Changes
If you are considering cosmetic surgery, it might be beneficial to postpone such decisions during the retrograde period. Retrograde can sometimes lead to outcomes that are not as expected, so if possible, delaying such procedures until the end of the retrograde may be safer.
Mercury retrograde will allow you to thoroughly review your financial and health-related matters. The challenges you face during this period can provide an opportunity to establish a more solid foundation. I hope you navigate this retrograde period efficiently, resolving any issues swiftly and improving both your financial and health status.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Aquarius
Dear Aquarians,
The Mercury retrograde this August will notably influence matters related to relationships, marriage, and business partnerships. The retrograde will occur in your opposite sign, Leo, and during this period, you may experience communication issues in your marriage and business relationships.
Relationship and Business Partnerships Impact
During Mercury retrograde, you might face communication problems in marriages and business partnerships. This period calls for communication that is not ego-driven but more collaborative. New business starts, contract renewals, or partnerships might encounter hurdles, which should be seen as natural parts of this process and as opportunities to establish stronger foundations.
Consultancy and Education
Mercury retrograde may also affect the consultancy services you receive or the educational programs you are currently involved in. You might experience setbacks in areas like psychological counseling or astrology consultancy and feel a renewed desire to seek advice during this period.
Reevaluation in Relationships
From July 17th onwards, processes that you started concerning your relationships, marriage, or even moving house will need reevaluation. Mercury retrograde offers an excellent time to reconsider the decisions made in relationships and partnerships.
Recommendations
During this period, it’s advisable to be more meticulous with communication and paperwork, and prepare for minor setbacks and delays that the retrograde might bring. View this period as an opportunity to strengthen your relationships and learn from any mistakes.
Aquarians, I hope you navigate this Mercury retrograde smoothly and productively.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Pisces
Dear Pisces,
The upcoming Mercury retrograde in August will start in your 7th house and finish in your 6th, necessitating significant evaluations in your work and daily life routines.
6th House Themes: Work and Health
With Mercury retrograde focusing on your 6th house, you will need to reconsider aspects of your work life, relationships with colleagues, and daily routines. If you are job searching or considering significant changes in your current job, these issues may become prominent during this period. Health and dietary changes you planned may also need retrospective consideration.
Relationships with Service Providers
Relationships with individuals who provide services to you, like household helpers, regular vendors, or your hairstylist, may face communication problems. This period might require you to reevaluate and possibly change these relationships.
Situations Involving Pets
If you own pets, they might face health issues during this period. Regular veterinary checks can help you navigate this period more smoothly.
Reflection on Work and Daily Routines
Mercury retrograde offers an excellent opportunity to reexamine your communication with work colleagues and the organization of your workplace. Even if tasks seem completed, you might need to revisit them during the retro period.
Recommendations
Be patient with any disruptions in your workplace and daily routines. Ensure regular health checks for your pets. Reevaluate relationships with service providers and make necessary changes if needed.
View any challenges during the Mercury retrograde as opportunities, and try to use this period as productively as possible.