Mercury Retrograde Begins, so Expect Delays

August 23, 2023



At 2:01 a.m.: The sun enters Virgo

In the pre-dawn hours, the sun makes its ingress into mutable earth sign Virgo, the final sign of summer! Associated with the harvest, Virgo season historically marks a time of collecting and consolidating in preparation for the colder months in the Northern Hemisphere. On a personal level, this season inclines us to organizational pursuits. We wish to make our lives tidier, neater, and healthier.  The sun’s transit through Leo emboldened us to follow our hearts and display our gifts and talents. Now, we are instructed to do something practical with those gifts. Use your cultivated knowledge to teach and instruct. Pay special attention to the details. Clean out the clutter in your life. Preserve what is useful, as well as what brings joy!

At 12:19 p.m.: The moon is opposite Uranus

After noon, the Scorpio moon opposes Uranus in Taurus, provoking agitation. Nervous tension prompts us to make strange decisions. Our movements may confuse our friends or coworkers. We’d love for someone to tell us that we’re doing the right thing, but contrarian impulses find us refusing help when offered. Make sure you don’t needlessly turn away support at this time. Do your best to communicate what you’re feeling. Honesty might not diminish anxiety, but at least others will know to give you space.