With the upcoming Mercury retrograde causing a shift in energy in the air next week, Tatler’s astrologer Casey Chan explains what each star sign can expect
We may feel easily agitated on August 23, as Mars in Virgo comes into opposition with Neptune in retrograde in Pisces. On this day, frustration may arise when plans do not go our way. Learn to let go of expectations and slow down on pushing your agenda.
On the same day, the Sun moves into grounded Virgo, adding to the transitional energy that we may already feel. Throughout Leo season, especially leading to the New Moon on August 16, we were likely to have experienced bursts of creativity. With sensible Virgo taking over now, the next step is to look at these ideas through a logical lens. Especially the Mercury retrograde from August 24 to September 16 makes it the a perfect time to assess thoroughly what’s working in our lives.
With a few personal planets (Sun, Mars and Mercury) in the sign of Virgo, our lesson is to stop overthinking and take practical actions. Virgo is deeply connected to health and the body, so incorporating movements into your day-to-day life—be it a dip in the pool or a stroll around the neighbourhood—will be a good way to get out of the mind. When your energy feels more settled, think about how you can declutter your life to make space for more alignment to flow. This could be as simple as unsubscribing from email lists or as large as deciding to go vegan.
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The week by rising sign
Aries
How can you take even better care of your body? Manage your energy first and the rest will fall into place. Spend time researching topics that excite you.
Taurus
Let go of any expectations of how things should be. Release the urge to “fix” people. Your only job now is to follow your joy.
Gemini
Clean up the energy of your home, whether by adding a houseplant or moving furniture around. It’s possible to process triggered emotions with detached awareness now.