The periods of retrograde motion of the planets have special energy properties. For each of the Signs of the Zodiac, Mercury retrograde has both positive and negative aspects.
by the most important point is that any retrograde planet reverses most of its "principles". So, for example, Mercury is very dynamic, but during periods when it moves backward, it requires people to be careful and collected, and not dynamic. Ordinary Mercury increases the energy of a person, and retrograde this energy quite strongly restrains.
Physical activity of zodiac signs
Try to accumulate strength between August 12 and September 5, 2017, because Mercury will require decisiveness, but will not give strength. The greatest problems with well-being and the ability to endure physical activity await Aries, Gemini, Lviv, Virgo, Aquarius.
The above signs of the Zodiac often act recklessly, giving themselves completely to one thing in life, and then complain of fatigue. Even these same Zodiac Signs, but not all, poorly restore their strength. Among those Virgo and Gemini. You better be doubly careful, because even your favorite activities will not help you recover from stress and physical overwork. It is better for the Signs listed to spend all the time in the designated period in peace and measured affairs.
Try to walk more - this applies to all Signs. visit more fresh air, move more on foot rather than by car or bus. Problems with activity and rest do not mean that you just need to take it and do nothing. The easiest way to survive the upcoming period will be able to Sagittarius and Libra, because these Signs know how to properly spend their strength better than anyone.
Mood from August 12 to September 5
Mercury in retrograde has a negative effect on motivation and mood in general. On the other hand, people are more focused and attentive. This means that you will be lucky during the reverse movement of Mercury. Libra, Virgo, Cancer and Pisces.
The biggest mood problems await Scorpio, Taurus, Aquarius. Try to make a decision pressing issues and the most difficult ones. Do not ask anyone to help you if you are not sure of the abilities and desires of these people.
The biggest problems will appear towards the end of August, when Mercury gains strength. During this period, it is better to engage in planning for the future, introspection and analysis of old mistakes. Most people can feel a slight stab of doubt about something, but it just needs to be experienced. Don't rush into big decisions.
There is no need to change the situation drastically. Accept everything as it is. If you're tired of everything and just want to get out of town, then keep those periods of absence to a minimum. It is better not to go on a long and carefree vacation during the reverse movement of Mercury.
Love and relationships
Retrograde Mercury in love helps people who have already found a soul mate. Mercury will contribute to the development of mutual understanding, but will significantly reduce sexual energy. Let new acquaintances be unplanned and spontaneous. Do not try to show the person you like that you want to get to know him just because of his sexuality or for other reasons. There should be no reasons - let fate itself guide you and decide what is better and what is worse.
It is better for family people to spend as much time as possible with loved ones. They will support you in difficult times and help you overcome doubts. Avoid solitude - especially Virgo, Capricorn, Scorpio, Pisces. People born under these zodiac signs love to be alone, but it can really take a toll on you from August 12 to September 5.
The retrograde of Mercury in the love sphere will benefit Aries who can't be alone anyway, Taurus, as well as the most family people — Cancers. Scales will also receive their share of positive. All those who love to be among close people will be rewarded with special luck, and regardless of the sign of the Zodiac.
There is another point that can be assessed differently - Mercury during periods of reverse movement provokes people to return and revive old relationships. If you are already in love, then you may have thoughts that you are doing something wrong. This is Mercury fooling you, so try to avoid such thoughts by any means.
Finance, business, work
In Mercury retrograde, spending should be controlled as carefully as possible. During this period, almost every person may be faced with the fact that money will flow in an unknown direction. In this regard, the most successful Signs will remain Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, because the earthly element implies special care for money and spending.
Mercury usually makes money signs work with greater accuracy, but its reverse movement, on the contrary, makes the signs of fate completely unusable, so do not believe everything you see or hear.
Try to spend as little money as possible from August 12 to September 5 without a goal. The fact is that some people have urges to aimless shopping trips. This is the one to watch out for the most. Mercury will cloud your mind, so you can forget about important purchases by spending money on things that you don’t need at all. Most at risk Signs - Aries, Leo, Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio and Libra. You should double-check your finances.
AT normal condition Mercury promotes the search for new sources of income. The retrograde of this planet almost completely kills in people both the desire and the ability to search for new opportunities. At work, try not to turn off your attention to detail and trifles. Listen to your mind, not your heart or intuition. Mercury always transfers people's lives from the spiritual to the purely material.
Astrology cannot predict the future or change fate. This is only possible for you. Astrology can only guide you along the right path, indicating auspicious places in the ocean of opportunity. Yes, Mercury retrograde is a source of increased danger, but only you can prevent problems from arising. Be careful. Good luck to you, and do not forget to press the buttons and
The exact phase of retrograde (reverse motion of the Planet relative to the Earth) of Mercury from August 13 to September 5. A change in direction will bring us back to those cases again, requiring reconstruction and more work on the mistakes. The usual approach to business will change, you will have to look for new connections, ideas, inspiration. The most difficult period falls on the phase of deceleration and stopping of Mercury, as well as its approach to the Sun (the phase of the lower conjunction of the Planets), those. from now until August 26th.
Mercury retrograde will affect the signs of Virgo and Leo. This time, we will feel more than usual the importance of health-related issues (for example, we will have to carry out a necessary examination that has long been postponed), we will have to take care of daily duties (for example, we will return to a protracted repair). The progress of the direction of work processes, documentation will also require attention. You will probably have to return to the old standards, rules, revise the documentation, delete unnecessary files on the computer. August - September Special attention require pets, care and concern for them. Their loss or parting with them is not ruled out. creative business, love side will also attract attention. Probably, we will have to think about what and how should bring joy to our mood, give love and create harmony, what is really important, and what should leave us. There may be parting with those you love, the search for new creative inspiration. This loop of Mercury will most strongly affect Leo and Virgo.During this period, they definitely should not rush, it is better to start preparing the ground for new projects, to be more attentive to details that can affect the result. B it happens so that questions started on the last loop of Mercury (from April 10 to May 3, 2017) will again become relevant or require new reconstructions.
You should be more careful during the period of the lower conjunction of Mercury with the Sun (from August 21 to 26), you can receive important messages or answers to urgent questions in the form of advice, useful information, signs, etc. Moving in its loop, Mercury will oppose Neptune twice. This means that the Stars in the coming month will require special spiritual involvement. Against this background, it is much more difficult to think, perceive and transmit information; negotiate with people, work with documents and equipment. Fraud, breakdowns, self-deceptions will increase.
What to watch out for during Mercury retrograde?
1. Any contracts, papers, serious meetings started during the retrograde motion of Mercury will not have a reliable development in the future or will force you to return to their finalization after some time, so it is better to postpone the signing of important documents, employment until September 5th.
2. The same applies to the acquisition of any transport. A car bought during such a period is highly likely to bring disappointment or present an unexpected surprise in the form of a simple undercompletion. Be careful.
3. Purchased communications and electronics may create the same impact in the future. They are prone to failure or breakdown. Their quality may not match the price for which they were purchased. The installation of a computer system should be abandoned. Even the most reliable specialist in this field has a high chance of making a mistake. Copy important information to multiple media. This will increase the reliability of its storage.
4. Transport tends to be late during such a period, and its schedule changes. Consider planning your affairs more carefully and rationally. Haste is not the best helper these days.
5. The device for a new job may not bring the desired development in this enterprise. A person may be dissatisfied with their responsibilities and is less likely to expect career growth.
7. Any contracts concluded at this time may be of a non-permanent nature, incl. judicial decisions.
6. In in social networks failures are likely, problems with the entrance, fraud will increase.
This period is not so bad in some cases:
1. Great time for learning, returning to the material covered.
2. Passing and retaking exams, because our thinking is able to dive deeper, exploring and analyzing information.
3. Sale of communications or equipment, as well as any things that have served you.
4. It's good to return to any business that was postponed a long time ago.
5. A wonderful time to revisit communication with those people who gave you joy and pleasure before. They can be old acquaintances, friends, business partners.
Good luck and keep the balance!
These comments are based on the overall star picture. To solve an individual problem, it is necessary to estimate the date, place and exact time of birth, using several methods of astrological forecasting.
Mercury Retrograde August 2017 Planets retrograde are part of the normal course of life. These periods are not always positive, so you should know about them in advance. In August, the reverse movement will begin Mercury. You can plan things not only in accordance with lunar calendar and horoscopes, but also in accordance with information about the movement of the planets. Analytics about the movement of a particular planet allows you to look into the future for a fairly long period of time. Mercury is the planet of action. This is the planet that governs desires, fortitude, physical form. All this is interconnected, so work on yourself during the retrograde period should be comprehensive. Mercury will start moving backwards on August 13 and end on September 5, so this state will last until the end of summer. In total, there are three or four periods of Mercury retrograde in a year. In this case it will be the third period. You should be careful about him, but his negative will be less noticeable than in other periods. The Positives of Mercury Retrograde There are positives to being retrograde because absolutely everything is turned inside out. Good becomes bad and bad becomes good. This suggests that on August 13, Mercury will positively perceive laziness, lack of desire, a little apathy. This will be a great period to just take a break from the problems associated with work, business, money. Try to just immerse yourself in your activities or hobbies. When Mercury goes into a state of reverse motion, it seems to calm down. This can be good for people who are quick-tempered or constantly under stress. What can a person do if he does not fulfill his duties and solve some important matters? That's right, plan for the future. Try to analyze your past shortcomings and work on the mistakes. From August 13, you should not only find flaws in yourself, but also find motivation in order to eradicate them. Moreover, for this you will have all the conditions. Take care of your home. Mercury will help you with routine work. Rearranging furniture, starting renovations, or just getting your home in proper shape will give you good luck. Negative aspects of Mercury retrograde The backward movement of the first planet has a very negative effect on any surgical interventions. Be careful in everything, because wound healing will be worse than usual. This is especially true for athletes and extreme sports enthusiasts. Most accidents happen during these periods. This does not mean that training should be postponed, no. The fact is that you will need more attention to security. A cautious approach in love will be needed for people who are lonely, since in the standard state Mercury helps to increase the charisma of courageous people. In the retrograde state of this planet, you will have less chance of making a new acquaintance. At work, mistakes are possible in the most important matters. The harder you try to focus on work, the harder it will be for you to do it. Try not to act selfishly, because Mercury moving in the opposite direction wants to see in people a desire to help others. The retrograde of this planet has a bad effect on attention, on ingenuity, therefore, learning is difficult and the first days on the planet are more difficult. new job. If you are going on vacation from August 13 to September 5, then it is better to approach acclimatization issues as carefully as possible. It can be very difficult. As for physical activity, it is better to observe the golden mean and not overwork your body. Water procedures and walks should replace your gym for a while. It is better to observe the daily routine and do not eat too fatty foods or fast food. Alcohol will also be superfluous. One way or another, but Mercury at the end of this summer will not be as negative as it could be expected earlier. Astrologers are sure that the right approach will help you not only live through the end of August without problems, but also get rid of negative programs and thoughts that block energy.
Today, August 13th, Mercury entered a retrograde phase, but much earlier, on July 25th, the planet entered a loop that affected the sign of Virgo and the last degrees of Leo. To understand exactly what effect the Mercury loop can have on certain person, you need to see which house natal chart it is located, with what personal planets and points of the horoscope it forms aspects. In our case, most of the loop falls on the sign of Virgo, also in Virgo there is a change in the Solar-Mercury cycle, which means one of hot topics during this period, there will be a theme of health. Per last days , my database was replenished with sad statistics, a client, still a young woman, was diagnosed with oncology (later I will describe this example). The bottom line is that at this time of Mercury retrograde, the entire health system of a person is rebooted, which leads to certain malfunctions in the body and the detection of diseases if the body cannot cope with this reboot. More I can assume that a weak Mercury in natal cannot cope with adaptation, as a result, even on harmonious aspects (in this case), a disease manifests itself. The final exit from the “loop” falls on September 19, 2017. It is worth noting that the events laid down at the retrograde stage of Mercury will unfold in early October of this year. As for my client, the results of the surgical intervention (she has an operation the other day) will be shown by the first decade of October. The retrograde of any planet pushes for changes, because during this period, the inconsistency of our adaptive system becomes apparent, regarding the function of the retrograde planet. Depending on its nature and sign of location, each retrograde planet expresses itself in a special way. And at the same time, each planet, moving in the opposite direction, makes it possible to revise your plans, return to the topics of the past. Each retrograde is the end of the old cycle and the beginning of a new one, and at the lower conjunction of the Sun with Mercury, November 26/27, you can count on a new sober outlook on life, on situations that can be encountered during this period. Therefore, if we talk about today's Mercury retrograde, then all situations related to the functions of Mercury and its position in the signs of Leo and Virgo come to the fore. Today's loop of Mercury coincided with the eclipse corridor, it is likely that the events that occurred during this period may have significant consequences. From the point of view of astrology, Mercury is in a loop, repeating the movement along the path already traveled, which returns it to the past. Therefore, there may be a slowdown as a result and a complication in development. That is why you should not start projects designed for the future. There is a high probability that circumstances, conditions will change during this period, some information will be inaccessible or hidden, and it may not be possible to draw final conclusions or adequately implement the project. When the inner planets - Mercury and Venus - become retrograde, they begin to go into conjunction with the Sun. The conjunction of retrograde Mercury or Venus with the Sun is " bottom connection"- NS. This is a symbolic new moon, the beginning of their cycles with the Sun - a time of awareness of ongoing events on the topic of the planet, their behavior, their mental and communicative approaches (Mercury), or their emotional reactions, values and attachments (Venus). If during this period there are repetitions of already former troubles, it is necessary to consider their cause, and at the point of "lower connection" the answer will come, the new way solutions to problems on the theme of the planet, which we can use in the future. At the stage from the “bottom connection” to the return to directness (SD) - all forces must be directed to solving old cases, repaying debts, and putting an end to lingering problems. The next stage of the retro-loop - from the beginning of directivity to the exit from the loop - at this time there is a set of potential, preparation for new steps, thinking about new ideas according to Mercury or awareness of emotional preferences, values and ways to achieve inner harmony, ethical principles according to Venus. At this stage, you need to complete unresolved problems, relationships that need to end, as unresolved problems and imperfections will move into the next cycle. The conjunction of the Sun with direct Mercury or Venus is the "upper conjunction" - BC - the symbolic full moon of the cycle. When the outer planets - Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto become retrograde, they begin to go into opposition with the Sun. The planet's opposition to the Sun is the symbolic full moon phase of their cycle and an important transit period to pay attention to. The sun - "consciousness, individuality" and the principle of the planet, at this time are divorced at the poles in our consciousness. This is the culmination of the cycle of the planet and the Sun, and the culmination of the themes and situations of this cycle, the period of awareness of non-constructive approaches, the revision and definition of new approaches. This period provides an opportunity to realize which of our habitual reactions and ways of implementing the planetary principle must be revised in order to remain adequate and effective. On retro periods, repetition of the action can be successful. For example, a couple had a fictitious divorce and remarried on Mercury retrograde. Since then, for 19 years, they have been living in strong marriage. Introspection When analyzing the transit of a personal retro-planet in the natal chart, one should take into account the planetary status of the planets. The fast planets are in "subordination" to the slow ones. A personal planet can realize the tasks set by the parallel transit of a slow planet, i.e. on the background social conditions, created by loops of slow planets - Jupiter, Saturn, etc., an opportunity is created for the event to be realized on a personal level. It is important to observe during what exact transits of slow planets the aspect of a personal planet goes in a retro-loop to the natal chart. Look at which house of your natal chart Mercury or Mars retrograde is transiting. Is there a connection with the natal planet, ASC or MC? What aspects will the planets make while in the loop and what events will take place in your life? All this will help you to understand the transit cycle of Mercury and Mars in a more personal way for you personally, and will be a good practical experience in studying transits and in mastering forecasting techniques. ● Below are the upcoming retrograde periods of the planets in 2017. Dates and times indicate when a planet enters a retro-loop, when it turns retrograde (SR), when it returns to direct motion (SD), and when it exits a retrograde loop. Degrees and days near (SR) and (SD) are days of stop. The important aspects of the planets during the year are also given. ● GMT time. For Kyiv we add +2 in winter and +3 in summertime, for Moscow +3 all year round. Retrograde periods of the planets in 2017 Mercury retrograde periods 2017 There are 3-4 retrograde periods of Mercury for each year, and in 2017 there are 3 with a little. The beginning of 2017 will be the end of Mercury's retrograde period, which began on December 19, 2016. The planet will move backward from Capricorn to Sagittarius and on January 08 at 09:38 will move to direct traffic. There will be three more Mercury retrogrades during the following months of the year. Now more about the dates of the beginning of retrograde and the transition to directness, as well as the dates of entry and exit from retro loops (in the table, the designation R-loop). I. Mercury retrograde until January 08 in Capricorn and Sagittarius December 02, 2016 Mercury will enter the R-loop December 19, 2016 at 10:49 Mercury retrograde at 15°08′ Capricorn - SR January 04 at 14:18 Mercury retrograde returns to Sagittarius 08 January 2017 at 09:38 Mercury will become direct at 28°51′ Sagittarius - SD January 27, 2017 exit of Mercury from R-loop II. Mercury retrograde from April 09 to May 03 in Taurus and Aries March 27, 2017 Mercury enters the R-loop April 09, 2017 at 23:10 Mercury retrograde at 04 ° 51′ Taurus - SR April 20 at 17:38 Mercury retrograde returns to Aries May 03, 2017 at 16:29 Mercury will become direct at 24°16′ Aries - SD May 21, 2017 exit of Mercury from R-loop III. Mercury retrograde from August 13 to September 05 in Virgo and Leo July 24, 2017 Mercury enters the R-loop August 13, 2017 at 01:56 Mercury retrograde at 11 ° 38′ Virgo - SR September 05, 2017 at 11:24 Mercury direct at 28 ° 25′ Leo - SD September 19, 2017 exit of Mercury from the R-loop IV. Mercury retrograde from 03 December 2017 to 08 2017 in Sagittarius November 15, 2017 Mercury enters the R-loop 03 December 2017 at 07:28 Mercury retrograde at 29°18′ Sagittarius - SR December 23, 2017 at 00:43 Mercury direct at 13°00 ′ Sagittarius - SD January 10, 2018 exit of Mercury from the R-loop Important Aspects Mercury in 2017: January 29 - Mercury conjunct Pluto March 04 - Mercury conjunct Neptune March 07 - Mercury conjunct Sun March 18 - Mercury conjunct Venus March 26 - Mercury conjunct Uranus April 20 - "lower conjunction "retro-Mercury with the Sun April 28 - retro-Mercury in conjunction with Uranus May 10 - Mercury in conjunction with Uranus June 18 - Mercury in opposition to Saturn June 21 - "upper conjunction" of Mercury with the Sun June 28 - Mercury in conjunction with Mars July 05 - Mercury square Uranus August 26 - "inferior conjunction" of retro Mercury with Sun September 03 - retro Mercury conjunct Mars September 16 - Mercury conjunct Mars September 20 - Mercury opposition Neptune October 08 - "upper conjunction" of Mercury with the Sun October 15 - Mercury in opposition to Uranus November 28 - Mercury in conjunction with Saturn December 06 - retro-Mercury in conjunction with Saturn December 13 - "lower conjunction" of retro-Mercury with Sun December 15 - Mercury retrograde in conjunction with Venus Read about Mercury retrograde and recommendations for this period here. Venus will be retrograde from March 04 to April 15, 2017 January 30 Venus enters the R-loop March 04 at 09:06 Venus retrograde at 13°09′ Aries - SR April 03 at 00:26 Venus returns to Pisces April 15 at 10:17 Venus direct at 26°55′ Pisces–SD May 18 Venus exits the R-loop Important aspects of Venus in 2017: January 12 – Venus conjunct Neptune January 27 – Venus square Saturn March 18 – Mercury conjunct Venus 25 March - retro Venus conjunct Sun - "inferior conjunction" April 08 - retro Venus square Saturn April 21 - Venus square Saturn July 24 - Venus opposition Saturn July 27 - Mars conjunct Sun August 15 - Venus opposition Pluto September 30 - Venus opposition Neptune October 05 - Venus conjunct Mars October 08 - Venus square Saturn October 28 - Venus square Pluto November 04 - Venus opposition Uranus November 13 - Jupiter in conjunction with Venus on December 15 - retro-Mercur ii in conjunction with Venus Read about the periods of Venus retrograde and recommendations here. Mars won't be retrograde in 2017 next period Mars retrograde will be in 2018 from June 26, 2018 at 09°12′ Aquarius until August 27, 2018 at 28°36′ Capricorn. Important aspects of Mars in 2017: Jan 01 - Mars conjunct Neptune Jan 19 - Mars square Saturn Feb 27 - Mars opposition Jupiter Feb 27 - Mars conjunct Uranus May 11 - Mars square Neptune May 12 - Mars trine Jupiter May 29 - Mars opposition Saturn June 25 - Mars square Jupiter July 02 - Mars opposition Pluto July 18 - Mars square Uranus July 27 - Mars conjunct Sun August 20 - Mars at sextile Jupiter September 24 - Mars opposition Neptune October 05 - Venus conjunct Mars October 11 - Mars square Saturn December 01 - Mars opposition Uranus °32'Scorpio. You can read about the features of the retro period of Mars here. Jupiter retrograde from February 06 to June 09, 2017 in Libra November 11, 2016 Jupiter enters the R-loop February 06, 2017 at 06:52 Jupiter retrograde at 23°08′ Libra - SR June 09 at 14:03 Jupiter direct at 13°13 ′ Libra - SD September 07, 2017 Jupiter exits the R-loop Important aspects of Jupiter in 2017: March 03 - Jupiter in opposition Uranus March 30 - Jupiter square Pluto August 04 - Jupiter square Pluto August 27 - Jupiter sextile with Saturn September 28 - Jupiter opposition Uranus October 18 - Jupiter conjunct Mercury October 26 - Jupiter conjunct Sun November 13 - Jupiter conjunct Venus December 03 - Jupiter trine Neptune In 2017, Jupiter moves between 21° -30° Libra, and on October 10 at 13:21 Jupiter enters Scorpio, and until January 31 it will be 00°-16° Scorpio. Saturn retrograde from April 06 to August 25, 2017 December 31, 2016 Saturn enters the R-loop April 06 at 03:25 Saturn retrograde at 27°47′ Sagittarius – SR August 25 at 10:54 Saturn direct at 21°11′ Sagittarius – SD December 01, 2017 Saturn exits the R-loop Important aspects of Saturn in 2017: May 19 - Saturn trine Uranus August 27 - Saturn sextile Jupiter November 11 Saturn trine Uranus In 2017, Saturn moves between 21°-30° Sagittarius, and on December 20 at 04:49 Saturn enters Capricorn, and until January 31 it will be 00 ° -01 ° Capricorn. Read about Saturn retrograde and recommendations for this period here. Uranus retrograde from August 03, 2017 to January 2, 2018 April 16, 2016 Uranus enters the R-loop August 03, 2017 at 01:17 Uranus retrograde at 28°31′ Aries - SR January 02, 2017 13:45 Uranus direct at 24°34′ Aries - SD April 17, 2018 Uranus exiting the R-loop Important aspects of Uranus in 2017: March 03 - Jupiter in opposition to Uranus May 19 - Saturn in trine with Uranus September 28 - Jupiter in opposition to Uranus November 11 Saturn in trine with Uranus In 2017 Uranus moves between 21°-28° Aries. Neptune retrograde from June 16 to November 22, 2017 February 24, 2017 Neptune enters the R-loop June 16, 2017 at 05:54 Neptune retrograde at 14°15′ Pisces – SR November 22, 2017 12:42 Neptune direct at 11°28′ Pisces – SD March 13, 2018 Neptune's exit from the R-loop Important aspects of Neptune in 2017: December 03 - Jupiter trine Neptune Neptune in 2017 moves between 09°-14° Pisces. Pluto retrograde from April 20 to September 26, 2017 December 29, 2016 Pluto enters the R-loop April 20, 2017 at 06:42 Pluto retrograde at 19°23′ Capricorn - SR September 28, 2017 16:53 Pluto direct at 16°51′ Capricorn – SD January 19, 2018 Pluto exits the R-loop Important aspects of Pluto in 2017: March 30 – Jupiter square Pluto August 04 – Jupiter square Pluto Pluto in 2017 moves between 16°-19° Capricorn Lunar nodes in 2016 In 2017 the North Node moves between 04°-00° Virgo and 30°-15° Leo. The South Node, respectively, is between 04°-00° Pisces, and 30°-15° Aquarius.
Retrograde planets are part of the normal course of life. These periods are not always positive, so you should know about them in advance. In August, the reverse movement will begin Mercury.
You can plan things not only in accordance with the lunar calendar and horoscopes, but also in accordance with information about the movement of the planets. Analytics about the movement of a particular planet allows you to look into the future for a fairly long period of time.
Mercury is the planet of action. This is the planet that governs desires, fortitude, physical form. All this is interconnected, so work on yourself during the retrograde period should be comprehensive.
Mercury will start moving backwards on August 13 and end on September 5, so this state will last until the end of summer. In total, there are three or four periods of Mercury retrograde in a year. In this case it will be the third period. You should be careful about him, but his negative will be less noticeable than in other periods.
Benefits of Mercury retrograde
Retrograde has a positive side, because absolutely everything is turned inside out. Good becomes bad and bad becomes good. This suggests that on August 13, Mercury will positively perceive laziness, lack of desire, a little apathy. This will be a great period to just take a break from the problems associated with work, business, money. Try to just immerse yourself in your activities or hobbies.
When Mercury goes into a state of reverse motion, it seems to calm down. This can be good for people who are quick-tempered or constantly under stress.
What can a person do if he does not fulfill his duties and solve some important matters? That's right, plan for the future. Try to analyze your past shortcomings and work on the mistakes. From August 13, you should not only find flaws in yourself, but also find motivation in order to eradicate them. Moreover, for this you will have all the conditions.
Take care of your home. Mercury will help you with routine work. Rearranging furniture, starting renovations, or just getting your home in proper shape will give you good luck.
Negative aspects of Mercury retrograde
The backward movement of the first planet has a very negative effect on any surgical interventions. Be careful in everything, because wound healing will be worse than usual. This is especially true for athletes and extreme sports enthusiasts. Most accidents happen during these periods. This does not mean that training should be postponed, no. The fact is that you will need more attention to security.
A cautious approach in love will be needed for people who are lonely, since in the standard state Mercury helps to increase the charisma of courageous people. In the retrograde state of this planet, you will have less chance of making a new acquaintance.
At work, mistakes are possible in the most important matters. The harder you try to focus on work, the harder it will be for you to do it. Try not to act selfishly, because Mercury moving in the opposite direction wants to see in people a desire to help others.
The retrograde of this planet has a bad effect on attention, on quick wit, so learning is difficult and the first days at a new job are more difficult. If you are going on vacation from August 13 to September 5, then it is better to approach acclimatization issues as carefully as possible. It can be very difficult.