Mercury goes retrograde in the analytical earth sign Virgo on August 4th/5, but what is Mercury retrograde? when a planet is retrograde it appears to be moving backwards in the zodiac, as seen from earth but it doesn’t actually move backwards it’s an optical illusion. Our closest planet travels back from 4 degrees Virgo and re-enters the charismatic Leo on the 14th. During Mercury retrograde, new plans and ideas can be delayed or cancelled. Mercury, the planet of communication, technology, and transportation, goes into retrograde three to four times a year, each lasting about three weeks. During these periods, it's a good time to reconnect with old friends, revisit familiar places, review contracts, and complete unfinished projects. It's best to avoid making major purchases like cars, computers, or phones, signing new agreements, or embarking on new travel during this time.

The influence of Mercury retrograde in Virgo which may cause some disruptions in your work projects and the house that it is transiting in your birth chart. This is a good time to review and fill in any missing details, as well as to reorganize. However, be cautious not to misplace anything important. This Mercury retrograde can lead to overlooked details and mistakes, as people may not be as attentive in their communications. The retrograde will mostly affect Geminis and Virgos as they are ruled by Mercury as well as Leos, it may also impact those who work in communication-related fields such as teaching, writing, lecturing, negotiating, communications, media, medicine, or travel. When Mercury transits a different sign, a new communication energy emerges. Mercury meets Venus the planet of love on the 7th people from the past can re appear, including exes and this may manifest in emotional communications.

Mercury in Virgo has a tendency to overthinking and overanalysing, miscommunications in work and health as Virgo governs this areas. Virgos are good at working out what’s good and what’s not so decluttering may be paramount to your mental wellness. Virgo is drawn to healthy foods so your diet may need some attention and routines may be a reflective focus in esoteric philosophy our everyday habits are thought to lead to our destinies, so revisiting habits and making changes whenever necessary to improve could bring you some clarity, making Improvements about being wasteful this could involve your energy, time and money. Mercury in Virgo is in one of the strongest signs so this is retrograde may run more smoothly as Virgos like sorting through data and need to get all the information available in order to analyse it. Extraordinary talent for creative crafts because they are good with their hands.. Time spend in solitary pursuits that require a good deal of attention and craft is time well spent while mercury is in Virgo.

When Mercury enters Leo on August 14th, the fiery nature of Leo may lead to the dominance of fixed and loud opinions. Communication may take on a dramatic tone, focusing on matters of the heart. This transit sparks creative impulses, making it a good time for brainstorming new ideas rather than implementing them. You may encounter creative blocks and need to reassess your approach. Given Leo's emphasis on self-expression and leadership, these themes may also come into play. On the 18th, Mercury squares Uranus, potentially bringing unexpected problems with friends, neighbours, siblings, or co-workers. It's important not to jump to conclusions without sufficient information. Mercury goes direct on August 28th at 5:14pm ET (2:14pm PT). During the post-retrograde shadow period, there is typically a period of contemplation before important decisions are made, with results not immediately apparent. It may not be until around September 11th, when Mercury has completely cleared the post-shadow phase, that clarity is achieved. This phase is ideal for resolving misunderstandings, finalizing decisions, and moving forward with plans that may have been on hold.