Mercury is the planet of communication (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Another Mercury retrograde incoming, hang on to your hats!
From April 21 to May 14, 2023’s first retrograde gets underway, reversing the positive impact of Mercury’s powers as the planet appears to spin backwards.
The key areas affected include travel, communications, technology, and business. Don’t be too surprised to encounter setbacks, delays, gremlins and crossed wires.
Let the tarot help you through by recommending the one area or action your star sign should focus on to avoid getting tangled in Mercury’s tricks!
Aries
March 21 to April 20
Mercury’s playing tricks in your educational sphere (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Aries for Mercury retrograde: Page of Coins
Meaning: Mercury might be interfering with something to do with education in your world, as shown by the Page of Coins.
So if you’re taking a course, submitting some work, attending a lecture or workshop, researching something, reading up or learning a different area, taking on some professional development… make sure you have everything pinned down, paid for, backed up, and checked over twice.
Don’t lose your work, miss the class, forget the deadline, or botch your homework!
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Taurus
April 21 to May 21
Your creative efforts may be hampered by this transit (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Taurus for Mercury retrograde: Page of Cups
Meaning: Mercury might be interfering with something to do with creativity in your world, as shown by the Page of Cups.
If you’re working on bringing something from your imagination into your real life like a home revamp, a decorating project, a makeover, a story or artistic interpretation… then just ensure you are keeping your work in a safe space, paying attention to the smaller details, and not taking any chances. Mercury likes to play games!
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Gemini
May 22 to June 21
Money and Mercury rarely mix (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Gemini for Mercury retrograde: King of Coins
Meaning: Mercury might be interfering with something to do with money in your world, as shown by the King of Coins.
Try to avoid making any major financial decisions, transfers, or investments if you can during this retrograde. Mercury has all manner of gremlins to throw into the works.
If something is unavoidable then play extra-special attention to it and have a Plan B, C, and D ready to go. Know your back-ups!
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Cancer
June 22 to July 23
Delay decision-making wherever possible (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Cancer for Mercury retrograde: Two of Wands
Meaning: Mercury might be interfering with something to do with decision-making in your world, as shown by the Two of Wands.
It’s probably a choice you don’t really have to make right now and my advice would be to delay it. It’s likely something could go awry if you try to force it this month. So, use the time to ponder some more, think about your options, research any unanswered questions and get ready to make a decision come May 15!
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Leo
July 24 to August 23
Err on the side of caution (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Leo for Mercury retrograde: Three of Coins
Meaning: Mercury might be interfering with something to do with networking in your world, as shown by the Three of Coins.
This card is about admiration, appreciation and opportunity coming from people who have noticed you and like what they see. So, this means you need to be super careful to project the right image and version of yourself around people with influence. In fact, play it safe and act like they’re watching all the time!
Be good, and you’ll get what you deserve. Don’t expose any shade.
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Virgo
August 24 to September 23
Don’t leave any room for misunderstanding (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Leo for Mercury retrograde: Ace of Cups
Meaning: Mercury might be interfering with something to do with new relationships in your world, as shown by the Ace of Cups.
When we’re getting to know someone it’s a bit like a dance, testing each other’s moves and responses and finding a way to flow together. It’s easy to say the wrong thing, be misheard, or for wires to be crossed.
Don’t let that happen and scupper something with potential. If things go quiet, lean in and ask why. Be clear and concise. Sort out any misunderstandings fast.
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Libra
September 24 to October 23
Prepare for the worst and Mercury retrograde will be a breeze (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Libra for Mercury retrograde: Queen of Wands
Meaning: Mercury might be interfering with something to do with travel in your world, as shown by the Queen of Wands.
If you CAN delay making a major journey or location shift then do but if you can’t then make sure you’re insured, got a Plan B, know your risks and have tried to mitigate them. All you can do is be prepared and be ready to adapt if anything goes awry.
You’ll still get there, just maybe with a little ‘adventure’~’ along the way. You can handle it.
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Scorpio
October 24 to November 22
Teething problems are on the cards for Scorpio (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Scorpio for Mercury retrograde: Ace of Wands
Meaning: Mercury might be interfering with something to do with a new role or hobby in your world, as shown by the Ace of Wands.
This is something that just started recently so you’re still learning, settling into it, and finding your feet. There may be a few teething problems in the weeks ahead so be ready for that and just see it as part of the learning curve.
Ask for grace. Make amends. Identify any mistakes and learn from them. It’s okay. Mercury is playing up and we’re all affected. Do your best.
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Sagittarius
November 23 to December 21
What do you really have time for? (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Sagittarius for Mercury retrograde: Two of Coins
Meaning: Mercury might be interfering with something to do with capacity in your world, as shown by the Two of Coins.
By capacity, I mean that if you try and push it, bite off more than you can chew, or overdo things… you will be met with problems. So, take it easy. Focus on one thing at a time. Don’t over-commit or say yes to things you know are tricky or stretching right now.
FOMO is a real thing for you, Sag, but you need to bite down and stick to what’s already on your plate. I mean it!
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Capricorn
December 22 to January 21
Be direct in your relationships this retrograde, Cap (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Tarot card for Capricorn for Mercury retrograde: Two of Cups
Meaning: Mercury might be interfering with something to do with a very close relationship in your world, as shown by the Two of Cups.
When dealing with your other half, best friend, dearest family member or closest colleague, be clear and direct. If they look miffed, sort it out straight away. Don’t let confusion or ambiguity fester, because the blanks will be filled in negatively.
Mercury likes to create crossed wires and squabbles. Make sure you skip this part of the retrograde!
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Aquarius
January 22 to February 19
Bite the bullet and you’ll prosper (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Tarot card for Aquarius for Mercury retrograde: Two of Swords
Meaning: Mercury might be interfering with something to do with a major decision in your world, as shown by the Two of Swords.
This decision needs to be made and you can’t delay it. This is actually already overdue and is too important to just put off any longer. So, lean in and use every ounce of information you’ve got to make the most informed, positive choice you can.
Have faith in it. Don’t overthink it too much because you can always tweak and adjust if things change. Nothing is ever set in stone. Be confident. Do it. Believe in what you do.
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Pisces
February 20 to March 20
Listen to your inner cheerleader (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Pisces for Mercury retrograde: Strength
Meaning: Mercury might be interfering with something to do with self confidence in your world, as shown by Strength.
Somehow you are listening to an inner voice which is amplifying your doubts and telling you all the reasons why you can’t. This is just Mercury retrograde bad vibes. Ignore it.
Pisces, you are strong, capable, and shrewd enough to put your mind to whatever you wish. Push past this foggy spell of confusion and self recrimination. It’s not real. It’s an illusion. Get on and do what you want to do!
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