Virgo’s ruling planet is Mercury, which it shares with Gemini, making these signs particularly talented with words. However, when the planet of communication starts back spinning at the time it’s supposed to feel at home, what exactly does that mean for everyone else? Here’s what you need to know about Mercury retrograde during Virgo season:
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Anticipate more misunderstandings
According to Stylecaster, Mercury will backspin starting in Libra on September 9. Libra is the sign of harmony and balance, but its shadow side makes it especially conflict-avoidant to try and keep the peace, which can easily lead to more misunderstandings. Luckily, to avoid this, you’ll want to be as direct as possible, particularly if things start getting turbulent with your close relationships. It’s also important to note that the next day, September 10, has a full moon in Pisces—watch out for tidal waves of emotion that you’re meant to release!
Things may get spicier
Thanks to a challenging transit on September 16 that has Venus squaring Mars, expect the heat to turn up. Unfortunately, that also means everyone will be a bit more short-tempered, leading to more conflict. The sun will also oppose Neptune in Pisces at this time, which may make it tempting to put on the rose-colored glasses and overlook the red flags in your relationship, so you’ll need to reevaluate whether it’s actually working for you and bringing you more comfort or anxiety.
Wait for the dust to settle
The good news is that when Libra season makes its grand entrance, people will feel more diplomatic and inclined to resolve any issues. This energy is great for empathizing with one another, though you’ll need to make sure you don’t sacrifice what you want.
The fall retrograde is all about restoring balance in your life and how you communicate, says Liz Simmons. Ultimately, you’ll need to think of how you organize your priorities, your commitments, and whether you’re overextending yourself to people who wouldn’t do the same for you. Luckily, the retrograde ends on October 2nd, so things will bounce back to normalcy before you know it!
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