Mercury Retrograde Is Here Again: Here’s Your Horoscope for the Week of September 12

Bad news: Mercury began its retrograde last week (on Friday, September 9) in the sign of Libra. Good news: this is the last Mercury Retrograde of the year!

This planet that rules communication retrograding in the sign that rules relationships means that your ties with people near and dear to you may be put at risk due to petty squabbles, miscommunication, and misunderstandings. So be more attentive to how you say things to them during this time! Remember that your words can hurt, but they can also heal too—so be kind.

At the same time, you’ll want to protect yourself from the negative effects of this Mercury Retrograde by practicing self-care. Take a much-needed break, watch some shows you’ve been meaning to see, read a book, or relax at home with a loved one. Just take it slow and easy, especially when everything around you just seems overwhelming, hectic, and stressful.

Find out how the energies of this retrograde will affect you this week:

Aries (March 21 to April 19)

You’ve managed to accomplish much of your goals recently, and you have to be careful about falling into the trap of pressuring yourself to do more than you are capable of doing. Multitasking may only worsen your situation, so cut down your tasks and focus on one thing at a time.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

You may be feeling powerless or restrained by an authoritative figure in your life who wants to take control of what you’re doing. In these moments of distress, remain calm and rely on your inner strength to get through them. Stay patient because these hardships will pass. Just stay focused on what you need to do and you will eventually be rewarded.

Gemini (May 21 – June 21)

You may have lost your motivation to do things you want to do because you’ve been so focused on impressing other people or trying to meet their expectations. Stop neglecting your own dreams! Pursue your passions, no matter what others may say, and stay true to yourself.

Cancer (June 22 – July 22)

You may have been enduring emotional pains in your life lately, causing you to feel unmotivated and dissatisfied by things that used to bring you joy. Don’t give up now just because times are hard. Pain and grief are normal parts of life. So learn from your mistakes, pick yourself up, and move forward. Find that spark of inspiration somewhere new.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

You’ve been finding it difficult to see the positive in current situations you’re in, hounded by doubt and self-judgment. Drained and exhausted by all that’s going on in your life, you must take time out of your busy routine to reflect on where you are and what you must do to be where you want to be. Don’t let your negativity keep you from seizing the opportunities that abound around you, or from doing what you can to improve your situation.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Remember that any decision you make will always have a long-term effect. So always be fair in your judgments and stay true to yourself, so that you know for sure where your path will lead to. Keep your eyes on your goals and persevere until they become a reality!

(In case you missed it: Venus Enters Virgo: Here’s Your Horoscope for the Week of September 5)

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

You’ve been feeling discouraged and unmotivated with work or creative projects lately as you suddenly find no joy in what you do anymore. Consider that maybe it’s because of your anxieties and fears that are causing you to be this unhappy. You know what your heart wants; you just need to open your eyes to see that the way out of this rut is right in front of you!

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

You may have experienced defeat or disappointment recently and you must accept that there was no way you could have avoided it. But rather than wallow, trust that things can only get better from here as long as you make the effort to climb out of the wreckage. Let your dreams and aspirations drive you forward. There’s still a lot you can achieve!

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

There’s so much you want to achieve but you need to be careful about being too aggressive or ambitious about them. Don’t let your intense emotions cloud your judgment. Instead, make an effort to create a stable foundation first—that is, solid steps towards your goals. Welcome any challenge that comes your way and make decisions that will benefit you in the long term. Be open to learning more, doing more, and growing!

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

You’re confused about which path to take right now, not knowing what’s best for you and what will give you joy anymore. Perhaps you’re just scared of the changes that will happen and leaving your comfort zone. You must have the courage to believe that you deserve better, and that true joy will come if you embark on this journey. Trust that everything you’ve put an effort into will pay off in the future.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

You may be struggling internally as your actions do not reflect what you truly feel. You need to take a step back and dig deep within yourself to know what goals you want to achieve and what you should do to realize them. Stay determined and passionate, and trust that people around you will support you along the way.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

There is a disconnect between you and someone you care about, or a peer, or your own self. Humble yourself down and do what you can to fix things without losing sight of your authenticity. Be patient, trust your intuition, and be honest with yourself. The answers you seek lie within you.