In Depth: Mercury Retrograde in Taurus
In case you missed it, Mercury is currently Retrograding in Taurus.
But what does this mean exactly? Let's take a look at it.
Taurus is an earth sign, and the second zodiac sign of the astrological near year. Like all earth signs, Taureans are known for being finance orientated and (sometimes) materialistic. They are quite grounded, and tend to stress when things are not working out how they planned. However, as Taurus is associated with the planet of Venus, they can also be selfless and have a lot of love to give and receive.
How does Mercury Retrograding through Taurus affect me?
This season, expect to rethink what really makes your life worth living and how you can incorporate this into your everyday life. What are your passions and hobbies? Are they present in your life? If not, it may be time to rethink this and start planning how you can revitalise your day-to-day routine.
You can also expect to feel motivated and to get back on track with your finances and visions. Have you had a project that you started months ago and never finished? Well buckle up because you're gonna have the inspiration you need to finally finish it. However, this doesn't mean you should rush to get it out in the world, especially if it's related to your career.
Being mercury retrograde, it would be best to focus on fine tuning it and making it ready to present. You can release it after the retrograde is over for maximum results.
Try to avoid being lazy, overspending and starting new projects. This is a time to stay focused and to review the details of your projects and plans to avoid financial losses.
Be wary of your finances, particularly overspending. If you haven't been earning a living that aligns with your values, expect to start taking the steps towards this during retrograde season. You may find yourself living a more substantial life both mentally and financially.
Being associated with Venus, this is also the season that an ex lover or friend of yours is more likely to reappear. While it is not always the case, be open to this happening and the lessons that lie beneath. Are you being tested to see whether you've learned from your past mistakes? Time will tell. Have faith in your intuition and yourself to make the right decisions for you and you can't go wrong.
Where you can expect Mercury Retrograde to affect you
Looking at your sun and rising sign reveals which houses this retrograde will impact you in. The houses determine which aspects of your life, from your thoughts and feelings to your finances and beyond, will be affected.
These are the houses that your sun and rising sign fall into this Mercury Retrograde in Taurus. I've also included a brief summary of what each house represents:
Aries: 2nd House - Finances and Possessions
Taurus: 1st House - Image and Reputation
Gemini: 12th House - Your subconscious mind and all things hidden
Cancer: 11th House - Friends/social networks and hopes and dreams
Leo: 10th House - Career and social standing
Virgo: 9th House - Life path, travel, study and education
Libra: 8th House - Financial and sexual matters
Scorpio: 7th House - Relationships
Sagittarius: 6th House - Health and daily routines
Capricorn: 5th House - Children, creativity and romance
Aquarius: 4th House - Family matters
Pisces: 3rd House - Communication and family/siblings
If you found this useful, stay tuned. I have more Mercury Retrograde content coming!
Source referenced: "The Mercury Retrograde Book" by Yasmin Boland and Kim Farnell.
