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It’s back, and it is more mischievous than ever. It’s not easy to believe that the trickster planet is back. Mercury is the planet of communication and logic, there’s a side to this clever planet that’s way more naughty than it is nice. Get ready to become well acquainted with its antics, especially if you’re one of the zodiac signs most affected by Mercury Retrograde between December 2022 and January 2023
Even though Mercury retrograde technically won’t start until December 29, you’re probably already feeling the effects of this totally inconvenient transit. It’s not that hard to believe, Mercury On December 12, the shadow of the retrograde pre-retrograde began to appear, which slowly increases the confusion and complications.
However, there are times when Mercury Retrograde stations at 24 degrees Capricorn. This will bring things to the next level and launch a period to reflect on your life that may take you into some unexpected places. Mercury Retrograde is not a time when you should start anything new. This is a period of renovation which allows you to make peace with your past and tie up loose ends. Expect frustrating delays and miscommunications, rather than expecting things to work out as planned. Luckily, it’s often when you’re feeling lost that you also have the power to stumble upon something amazing and unexpected.
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Capricorn, the Zodiac sign that represents discipline and hard work, is likely to have an impact on your career. Capricorn, a cardinal earth sign, is known for prioritizing the end over enjoyment. This can even mean making sacrifices. However Mercury retrogrades through Capricorn, it could encourage you to add too much to your plate, especially if you’re already working toward a specific goal. While Capricorn’s penchant for delayed gratification often leads this zodiac sign to success, it can also make it harder for them to actually *enjoy* their success.
How to fight it Mercury Retrograding in Capricorn Tap into all of Capricorn’s best qualities. Capricorn’s best qualities are: dependable, practical, and an inborn provider. By sticking to your word and being realistic about what you’re capable of accomplishing, this retrograde will do nothing but strengthen your convictions.
Luckily, Mercury We will arrive at 8° Capricorn on Jan 18, and will direct the flow of chaos. Mercury On February 8, the retrograde shadow ends for good. Even though this retrograde can be annoying, it is able to give these zodiac signs the ability to sort through all the junk in their closets. Here’s why:
These 4 Zodiac Signs You Will Feel Mercury Retrograde It Most
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You’ve had such an incredible year, Cancer. Thanks to Jupiter’s journey through your 10th house of the career and ambition, you’ve been reaching professional milestones and making quite a name for yourself. You will need to look deeper at your relationships with people who are retrograde. You can find out more about this retrograde here. Mercury stations retrograde in your seventh house of partnerships on December 29, it could lead to misunderstandings that lead to conflicts, especially if there’s still unresolved trauma lingering from past relationships. In fact, this retrograde may even cause an ex to arise once again (and hopefully they’ll arrive with an apology).
Once Mercury Stations direct will be available on January 18th, and drama should calm down. Once again Mercury leaves behind the post-shadow period on February 8, you’ll have a much better idea of where you stand with the people you choose to share your life with. It’s time to raise those standards, because you’re leaving toxic relationships behind in 2022.
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Mercury Gemini, retrograde has an always major effect on you. It’s no wonder, Gemini. Mercury It is the ruling planet of your life, which basically means that whatever happens to it will happen to. Mercury You are also experiencing it! It’s also happening to you. Mercury On December 29, retrograde stations will be in your eighth house for intimacy and emotional boundaries. It could bring down the heat, but it can also prompt you to reconsider how you communicate with others and what it means when you feel for them. Perhaps an old love from your past returns to you, helping you to heal the hurt that is still between you.
Where? Mercury Retrograde stations are direct January 18. You may feel finally ready to cut ties with someone who has held you back. Astrology’s eighth house is the one that rules transformation. This means something has to be traded for something better. Don’t be afraid to let go of an anxiety you’ve grown too comfortable with.
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That you know when Mercury If stations are going retrograde, then the whole world will be in disarray. Ok, it might seem dramatic, but this transit can have a huge impact on you. Remember, the ruling planet of your life is actually you! Mercury, which means you’re keenly aware of everything the planet of communication is up to. It could make you rethink what brings you joy, as it retrogrades in your fifth house for passion and pleasure on September 9. If you’re suddenly no longer feeling attracted to something—or someone—it could be a sign that you’re ready to try something new.
Once Mercury Stations direct January 18 may inspire you to speak in a different manner. Whether you’re coming to terms with your feelings for someone or you’re getting ready to dive into a creative project, your enthusiasm will know no bounds.
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Mercury Stations in Capricorn retrograded on December 29, making you the most targeted target for this confused transit. However, it’s definitely not the end of the world and you will *absolutely* survive this. It’s not the end of the world, however. Mercury retrogrades through your first house of the self, it could lead to a warped sense of self, especially if you’re relying on other people’s validation in order to feel whole. Although you’re generally good at tuning out the haters, you also put a lot of pressure on yourself to be perfect. Give yourself a little mercy, because you’re a human being, not a robot.
Once Mercury You may leave the station direct experience on January 18 with a fresh perspective. You may even feel as though you’ve resolved lingering conflicts of the self. It will be over by the time Mercury leaves the post-shadow period on February 8, you may feel like a stronger—and smarter—version of the person you are right now.
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