Mercury retrograde is everyone's go-to excuse when things don't go according to plan. Your ex started DMing you again? Mercury is in retrograde.
You went to an important job interview, and only after you left did you realize that you still had food stuck in your teeth. Mercury is in retrograde.
Having said that, not every Mercury retrograde is the same, and the sign that Mercury retrograde is in can have a significant impact on the overall vibe associated with it.
For instance, the second Mercury retrograde of 2023 will take place in stubborn Taurus from April 21 to May 14, bringing interesting energy into the Taurus season.
At times, the vibe will feel extremely slow, as if you're trying to run through the mud. This is because Taurus, an earth sign, moves slowly and carefully.
There will be times when the energy will feel extremely erratic, due to Uranus being the planet of electricity. This energy dichotomy will give the impression that you are driving with the brakes on in one moment and then going extremely fast in the next.
This may leave us feeling confused. However, if we use the right strategies, we will be able to make some pretty interesting insights that will help us grow throughout the year.
How to Prepare
First, you should prepare to slow down. March marked a shift in our perspective and energy levels as a result of two major transits: Saturn moving into Pisces and Pluto moving into Aquarius.
With the warmer weather underway, we're all becoming happy and enthusiastic. However, it seems that now we need to take a break.
We're going to be exhausted and should all be aware that productivity will decrease across the board during these next three weeks.
In order to avoid exhaustion, we will have to increase the amount of time we spend resting and taking care of our bodies.
We advise you to be more mindful of the amount of time you spend in front of a screen and because Taurus represents the body's senses, you should do self-care rituals.
Taking care of yourself right now should include activities such as listening to music, eating healthy food, and practicing self-care.
In addition, Mercury retrograde will conjunct Uranus. Because Uranus rules technology, we should expect that our computers will malfunction and that we will lose all of our messages.
When Mercury is retrograde, it is not uncommon for technological issues to arise; however, these issues will be more severe than usual.
Second, expect change. Since Mercury retrograde is conjunct with Uranus and overlaps with the first Eclipse Season of 2023, it'll be more intense than usual.
It does not matter what zodiac sign we are, the fact that Mercury will be in retrograde motion at the same time that Eclipse Season will be in effect will bring about big personal changes.
Finally, watch your budget. You may want to blame it on tax season, but Mercury retrograde in Taurus will encourage you to make some wise decisions regarding your budget.
Since Taurus is associated with finances, many of us might exceed our personal or business budgets. While we'll have to cut back for the time being, being aware of our limitations will position us for success.
Jupiter will spend the second half of this year traveling through Taurus, from May 2023 until May 2024. We must have a solid understanding of our financial situation and limitations.
Conclusion
All signs will be affected by Mercury retrograde in unique ways. Mercury is putting a lot of pressure on fixed signs, such as Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius, to broaden their horizons and look at things from a different angle. These signs will be hit the hardest.
Pisces, Cancer, Virgo, and Capricorn will benefit the most from Mercury retrograde in Taurus because both Mercury and Uranus help these signs come up with creative solutions to the challenges they face. They'll be more open to new ideas.
Mercury retrograde comes to an end on May 14, but the planet will continue to stay in Taurus until June 11, when it transitions into Gemini.
As it goes direct, Mercury will be in conjunction with the Lunar North Node of Destiny. Those who feel they have veered off their true path will enjoy this.
The people we meet and the messages we get right now will have a significant and positive influence on our lives.
To put it another way, we might emerge from this retrograde with the sense that our lives are about to change a lot.
Helen is the founder of Spiritualify.org where she covers all things astrology — from horoscopes and zodiac guides to retrograde alerts and moon updates. She also writes about other mystical lifestyle topics, such as numerology, crystal healing, tarot, dream interpretation, and more.
