Mercury Retrograde Will Affect These 4 Zodiac Signs the Most (From December 2022 to January 2023)

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The trickster planet is back and more mischievous than ever. Even though Mercury is the planet of communication and logic, there’s a side to this clever planet that’s way more naughty than it is nice. Get ready to become well acquainted with its antics, especially if you’re one of the zodiac signs most affected by Mercury retrograde from December 2022 to January 2023.

Even though Mercury retrograde technically won’t start until December 29, you’re probably already feeling the effects of this totally inconvenient transit. After all, Mercury entered the pre-retrograde shadow on December 12, which is slowly beginning to increase the level of confusion and complications.

However, when Mercury stations retrograde at 24 degrees Capricorn, it will take things to the next level, launching a period of reflection and review that could take you to some very strange places. Mercury retrograde is rarely ever a good time to start something new, as this is period of renovation that allows you to tie off loose ends and make your peace with the past. Instead of expecting everything to move forward according to plan, you can expect frustrating delays and miscommunications to impede progress. Luckily, it’s often when you’re feeling lost that you also have the power to stumble upon something amazing and unexpected.

Because Capricorn is the zodiac sign of discipline and hard-work, this retrograde will have a profound impact on your career. After all, Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign that often prioritizes reaching the finish line over enjoying journey, even if that means making certain sacrifices in life. While Mercury retrogrades through Capricorn, it could encourage you to add too much to your plate, especially if you’re already working toward a specific goal. While Capricorn’s penchant for delayed gratification often leads this zodiac sign to success, it can also make it harder for them to actually *enjoy* their success.

The best way to combat Mercury retrograding through Capricorn? Tap into all of Capricorn’s best qualities. At the end of the day, Capricorn is committed, dependable, pragmatic and an inherent provider. By sticking to your word and being realistic about what you’re capable of accomplishing, this retrograde will do nothing but strengthen your convictions.

Luckily, Mercury will station direct on January 18 at 8 degrees Capricorn, which will alleviate the majority of the chaos until Mercury leaves the post-retrograde shadow for good on February 8. Although this retrograde may be frustrating, it has the power to help these four zodiac sign sort through the skeletons in their closet once and for all. Here’s why:

These 4 Zodiac Signs Will Feel Mercury Retrograde The Most

You’ve had such an incredible year, Cancer. Thanks to Jupiter’s journey through your 10th house of the career and ambition, you’ve been reaching professional milestones and making quite a name for yourself. However, this retrograde will force you to take a longer look at the people you share your life with. As Mercury stations retrograde in your seventh house of partnerships on December 29, it could lead to misunderstandings that lead to conflicts, especially if there’s still unresolved trauma lingering from past relationships. In fact, this retrograde may even cause an ex to arise once again (and hopefully they’ll arrive with an apology).

Once Mercury stations direct on January 18, the drama will begin to calm down. And once Mercury leaves behind the post-shadow period on February 8, you’ll have a much better idea of where you stand with the people you choose to share your life with. It’s time to raise those standards, because you’re leaving toxic relationships behind in 2022.

Mercury retrograde always has a major impact on you, Gemini. And is it any wonder why? Mercury is your ruling planet, after all, which essentially means that what happens to Mercury is also happening to you! When Mercury stations retrograde in your eighth house of intimacy and emotional boundaries on December 29, it could lower the heat in your sex life, but it will also encourage you to rethink the way you express yourself and the way you catch feelings for someone. You may even find that an old lover from your past re-emerges, allowing you to heal the pain that still lingers between you.

When Mercury retrograde stations direct on January 18, you may finally feel ready to truly sever ties with something that has been holding you back. In astrology, the eighth house rules over transformation, which means that something must be exchanged for something much better. Don’t be afraid to let go of an anxiety you’ve grown too comfortable with.

You know that when Mercury stations retrograde, the world has a tendency to fall apart. OK, that might be kind of dramatic, but you know how much this pesky transit affects you! After all, your ruling planet happens to be Mercury, which means you’re keenly aware of everything the planet of communication is up to. As it stations retrograde in your fifth house of passion and pleasure on September 9, it could cause you to rethink the things that bring you the most joy. If you’re suddenly no longer feeling attracted to something—or someone—it could be a sign that you’re ready to try something new.

Once Mercury stations direct on January 18, you may feel inspired to express yourself in a completely different way. Whether you’re coming to terms with your feelings for someone or you’re getting ready to dive into a creative project, your enthusiasm will know no bounds.

Mercury stations retrograde on December 29 in Capricorn, making you the prime target of this confusing transit. However, it’s definitely not the end of the world and you will *absolutely* survive this. But as Mercury retrogrades through your first house of the self, it could lead to a warped sense of self, especially if you’re relying on other people’s validation in order to feel whole. Although you’re generally good at tuning out the haters, you also put a lot of pressure on yourself to be perfect. Give yourself a little mercy, because you’re a human being, not a robot.

Once Mercury stations direct on January 18, you may come away from the experience seeing yourself in a new light. You may even feel as though you’ve resolved lingering conflicts of the self. By the time Mercury leaves the post-shadow period on February 8, you may feel like a stronger—and smarter—version of the person you are right now.