3 Zodiac Signs Will Be Luckiest After Mercury Retrograde Ends August 11
Mercury Retrograde has a bad reputation, but it’s really not as terrible as you may think.
It’s a great time to revisit old projects, complete unfinished tasks, and edit and refine. These periods of about three weeks, occurring 3-4 times per year, remind us to slow down, be careful, and look within. But Mercury Retrograde is also associated with delays and glitches in travel and communication, and it’s not an ideal time to start anything new or make important decisions. Mercury Retrograde began on July 18, and will come to an end on August 11. While most of us can breathe a sigh of relief, three zodiacs in particular are most positively affected by this change – are you one of them? Here are the three star signs who are turning the page to a new lucky chapter when Mercury goes direct on August 11.
Leo
Your birthday season hasn’t been as fun as usual, has it, Leo? That’s because Mercury Retrograde started right before the beginning of Leo season. But the planet of communication and intellect goes direct on August 11, and there’s plenty of Leo season left! You’re in the spotlight where you belong through August 22 (and likely beyond then, as well), when Virgo season begins. Make the most of this fresh energy by being your boldest, most confident self! Mercury Retrograde held us all back from making big decisions, starting new projects, or communicating and travelling seamlessly over the past few weeks. But that’s over now, so feel free to take risks, work on your passion projects, and be as loud and colorful as your heart desires!
Virgo
Mercury Retrograde has a powerful effect on everyone, but especially you, Virgo. That’s because Mercury is your ruling planet. When the celestial body of communication, intellect, and reasoning appears to turn backward in the sky, you kind of malfunction. You find yourself making careless mistakes, running late, and letting your emotions get the best of you – things you pride yourself on NOT doing under normal circumstances! But don’t worry, you’re not losing your mind – it’s just Mercury Retrograde, which ends on August 11. And not only is Mercury Retrograde coming to an end, but Virgo season is also about to begin! It’s your time to shine from August 23-September 22, and thanks to your guiding planet being back on track, you’re feeling better than ever. Your cleverness, communication, health, and work ethic all get a major boost during this period. AND there’s a New Moon coming up in your sign on August 23, so your Virgo energy is enhanced even more. This New Moon is perfect for sweeping away the chaos of Mercury Retrograde and getting a fresh start.
Gemini
Like Virgo, Mercury Retrograde has an intense impact on you, Gemini, because it is your guiding planet. Everything seems to go wrong and you don’t feel quite like yourself when your ruling celestial body appears to turn backward in the sky. But you’re someone who needs to take the lessons of Mercury Retrograde to heart, perhaps more than most: slow down, finish what you started, and look inward. You’re always rushing from one thing to the next, and you have such a wide social circle and so many interests that it often feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. So Mercury Retrograde reminds you to take a breath, focus on yourself and your feelings, and intentionally put your whole self into finishing one project. Perhaps you’ve been forced to learn these lessons in uncomfortable ways over the past few weeks. But Mercury Retrograde ends on August 11, so you’ll be back to your usual dynamic, social butterfly self. Your luck will improve and you’ll be feeling much better, but try to retain the lessons Mercury Retrograde taught you. It’s okay to move at a slower pace and put your focus on one thing at a time, instead of trying to do it all at once.