4 Zodiac Signs Most Affected by Mercury Retrograde 2023

These 4 Zodiac Signs Will Feel Mercury Retrograde The Most

Fortunately, Mercury retrograde ends on January 1, 2024 at 10:07 p.m. ET, stationing direct at 22 degrees Sagittarius, giving you a fresh start just in time for the new year. But if your sun and/or rising sign falls under any of the following zodiac signs, you can expect this retrograde to be extra confusing. Here’s what you need to know:

Gemini

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Because Mercury is your ruling planet, this retrograde will always have a major impact on you when it takes place around 3 or 4 times per year. This time, it will carry a dark and moody undertone, as it begins in your eighth house of intimacy and investments. This retrograde could trigger deep sensitivities, especially when it comes to unfinished business from your past that you’re still not over. Either way, will be a great time to settle debts, both of an emotional and financial nature.

However, Mercury retrogrades back into your seventh house of partnerships on December 23, which is when it will become a much more intense experience for you. There may be even more confusion in your relationships and where they stand, especially if misunderstandings are running rampant. You may even run into an ex partner during this time, allowing you to pick up where you left off or find closure from the past. Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Virgo

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You always feel Mercury retrograde intensely, Virgo. After all, Mercury happens to be your ruling planet, which means everything that happens to Mercury is technically also happening to you. This time around, Mercury will begin its retrograde in your fifth house of love, romance, and self-expression, challenging you to reconnect with the things you’re truly passionate about and remember what gets your mojo going. You may even reconnect with a former flame that can remind you what you desire and how your desires have changed.

However, once Mercury retrogrades back into Sagittarius on December 23, the intensity will be magnified. At this point, Mercury will be causing disruptions in your fourth house of home and family, which could bring up early childhood memories that are difficult to talk about. It could also cause mixed messages among your family members and create distress in your home environment. As the year comes to an end, this retrograde will encourage you to smooth things over with your kin and to clean, organize, and replenish your sacred space. Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Sagittarius

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Be careful how you manage your holiday spending, as this retrograde is targeting your wallet. This retrograde begins in your second house of money, finances, and stability, which could shine a light on your self-worth and whether you’re measuring up to the standards you’ve set. If you’re spending money to compensate for confidence issues, this retrograde will force you to correct the bad habits that have made your sense of self dependent on the number reflected in your checking account.

Once Mercury retrogrades back into Sagittarius on December 23, this retrograde will take on a whole new level of intensity. After all, this is when Mercury retrograde creates disruptions in your first house of the self, further confusing your perspective of your own identity. Now is not the best time to make major decisions when it comes to your appearance, especially if you’re considering getting a spur-of-the-moment tattoo or a dramatic haircut. Instead, find ways to experiment with your appearance and your sense of self, and once this retrograde ends on January 1, 2024, feel free to make that commitment. Read your full monthly horoscope here.
Capricorn

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You’re bound to feel all the dizzying and confusing effects of this retrograde, because it literally begins in Capricorn. Taking place in your first house of the self, the setbacks, inconveniences, and mixups that Mercury retrograde is known for could impact your identity and the way you see yourself. Try not to overthink who you are and what you stand for, as too many questions will only lead to less answers. Instead, try going with the glow and giving yourself a chance to be many different things at once. Not everything in your life needs to come with a longterm plan, Capricorn.

Once Mercury retrograde reverts back into Sagittarius on December 23, the impact will begin to alleviate, but that doesn’t mean everything will automatically get easier. After all, this is when Mercury will re-enter your 12th house of solitude and spirituality, which could leave you feeling more introverted than ever right as the holidays are kicking into gear. Prepare to feel incredibly introspective, Capricorn. The latter half of this retrograde is a beautiful time to engage with new forms of therapy. Read your full monthly horoscope here.