Mercury Retrograde in Taurus
Mercury Rx in Taurus Dates: April 21, 23 to May 14, 2023
Mercury will be retrograding through the sign of Taurus and it is the second time Mercury goes retrograde in an earth sign for 2023. Each time Mercury goes retrograde we must slow down and review a particular area of life. Since it is happening in the sign of Taurus rules over finances, we need to reassess our financial situation, create a budget, make a financial plan, and exercise more restraint. Taurus is a sign that enjoys indulging, therefore we should consider where we have been overspending. It is time to curb reckless spending.
As with all Mercury Retrograde, we can experience the following:
Issues with communications including breakdowns, misunderstanding, or the inability to express oneself clearly.
Issues with clarity of the mind and mental health. Emotional heaviness and frustration. Self-doubt, confusion, and indecision. Clumsiness, forgetfulness, and difficulty accomplishing tasks.
Instability in humor and temper including unpredictable mood swings, upset, nervousness, and anxiety. Oversensitivity to criticism of others and ourselves.
Return of people from our past. Rekindling and repairing relationships.
Old issues resurfacing and revisiting past trauma.
Travel issues and delays.
Car and transportation trouble including breakdowns, repairs, maintenance, tickets, toll issues, and minor accidents.
Embody the Taurus traits and be king and patient with yourself during this transit.
Mercury Retrograde in Taurus 2023 (All Signs)
Aries: Mercury retrograde in Taurus in the second house brings a reassessment of your finances. It can bring up financial issues. Payment delays or unforeseen expenses are possible. Make sure you keep an eye out for the payment due dates. Try to analyze your spending plan and find areas in which you can save. It's also an excellent moment to reassess your priorities.
Taurus: Mercury retrogrades in Taurus in the first house of self brings introspection. Since it is happening in your sign, you will feel the full effects. This transit can make you reevaluate your image, ambitions, personal finances, and possessions. Delays or miscommunications can be particularly challenging. Evaluate your finances and make changes to your budget. Set your priorities straight and create a strategy for self-improvement.
Gemini: Mercury retrograde in Taurus in the twelfth house of loss, spirituality, and your subconscious brings a period of shadow work. This transit may prompt you to consider how your prior experiences have shaped you. Old relationship troubles or triggers may resurface. Work on improving your relationships and bringing closure to outstanding problems. It can be difficult to articulate your spiritual beliefs or to silence your mind long enough to meditate.
Cancer: Mercury retrograde in Taurus in the eleventh house of friendships can be a particularly challenging time for your connections. It is time to reflect on the similarities that bring you together and the differences that keep you apart. There can be misunderstanding and old issues that comes up. Cancellation or delays in social activities or group projects are possible. Prioritize your obligations. Take time to reflect on your role in the community and get clear on the contributions you wish to make.
Leo: Mercury retrogrades in Taurus in the tenth house of careers brings a review of your professional ambitions. Reflect on what you are passionate and get clear on your career goals. It is a good time to make changes or adjustments that benefit your public image and redefine yourself. This time can be rife with misunderstanding and communication issues with clients, coworkers, and bosses. There can also be postponements or delays at work. You may need to handle old business or finish up some work.
Virgo: Mercury retrogrades in Taurus in the ninth house of beliefs, higher education, and travel brings up a life review. It is time to reflect on whether you are aligned with your truth or vision. If you have become distracted or narrow, it is time to get clear on what the bigger picture is. Zoom out and visualize who and what you want to be. Review your beliefs and reexamine where you have lost faith. Travel delays and cancellations can plague this period. Migration issues are possible. Students, especially those in higher education as well as anyone who works in publishing can have a challenging transit. Make sure to review, edit, and revise all your work.
Libra: Mercury retrogrades in Taurus in the eighth house of intimate relationships and shared finances. You may find yourself needing to confront something you have been avoiding or running from. It's important to review, analyze, plan, and wrap up any loose ends in your finances. Repayment of debts or loans can come up. This period also brings a review of relationships where intimacy issues may need to be addressed. You can also find yourself thinking about people who you have lost.
Scorpio: Mercury retrogrades in Taurus in the seventh house of partnerships can bring up issues in connections. There can be miscommunications and misunderstandings with others during this period. Relationships can be quite complicated and touchy. It will require a lot of tact and diplomacy on your end. You can also experience challenges in business contracts, negotiations, or mediation. Take your time and review all paperwork very diligently.
Sagittarius: Mercury retrograde in Taurus in the sixth house of daily work, routine, and health will require flexibility. It can get busy or messy at work and it is important to stay organized and prioritize. Scheduling lapses and miscommunication with clients and coworkers can occur. Technological issues or glitches can plague you during this period. Double-check all your work. There can be health related issues that pop up at this time. If you have neglected your health, it is time you make it a priority.
Capricorn: Mercury retrograde in Taurus in the fifth house of fun, creativity, romance, and children is about finding the spark again. It can be common to have blockages in creativity, try to find a new source of inspiration. Parents may have to focus on and dedicate more time to their children during this period. Romantically, it can be a period where you reassess your relationships. If the spark has gone out of a connection, there can be an opportunity to reignite the flame. Old flames from the past may show up at this time too. Make the most of this time to rediscover joy and excitement in life.
Aquarius: Mercury retrogrades in Taurus in the fourth house of home and family ruffles up the nest. This period is very favorable to organize clutter, rearrange furniture, redecorate an area, or make repairs in the homes. Take careful considerations and try your best to adhere to a budget. Projects may experience delays, scheduling issues, or require additional time. This transit can bring up communication issues with family. Old dramas may resurface, and it is important to focus on conflict resolution. Be kind to loved ones.
Pisces: Mercury retrogrades in Taurus in the third house can cause communication challenges for you. It will be a busy period and you may have lots of projects to juggle at any one given time. Make your best effort to prioritize what is important and resolve as much as you can. Communication and technology issues may occur. Air travel and road travel can face challenges from cancellations, delays, or detours. Make sure to leave ahead of time if you must be somewhere by a certain time. Perform all necessary maintenance and repairs on vehicles. There may be communication breakdowns with siblings or neighbors, and it is important to resolve issues and find a way to reconnect again.
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