It’s Mercury Retrograde Again—Here’s How Each Zodiac Sign Should Brace Themselves

Debts, loans, and finances are coming into focus for Aries. An outstanding loan could be repaid, or an old debt may come back to haunt you. Questions around trust, intimacy, and personal boundaries may also return. Don’t avoid details just because you find them overwhelming; having a clear picture of your financial standing will get you through this time.

Someone from your past may resurface during the retrograde period. This can be an ex-flame or an old friend, but make sure you’re entering these conversations with understanding and care. Give yourself time to see what this reconnection means to you, and don’t fall into old disagreements.

Geminis, it isn’t just your dual nature that may have you feel like you’re living a double life; the retrograde is asking you to take a second look at your work, daily routines, habits, and lifestyle. It’s a good time to review your schedule, return to any tasks or projects you may have put off, and reconnect with any former co-workers. It’s also important to follow up on appointments you have been procrastinating, particularly any health concerns.

Keep your eyes peeled for that ex-situationship, Cancer, because a former romantic partner may reappear during this time. This could bring a past relationship into focus, along with children, creativity, personal projects, and hobbies. Listen to what is calling to you and what may be worth returning to.

While Leos usually focus their attention on their social lives, the retrograde is asking them to set their sights on the home. This could come in the form of reconnecting with a family member, mending family relationships, or home in the more physical sense, like tending to repairs or reconsidering housing arrangements. “Looking over previous decisions and talking things through with the people you live with may help clarify what comes next,” Tsvil says.

If you have any travels planned during the retrograde, make sure you triple-check all of your documents. You also might have an instinct to revisit a familiar destination or get in touch with an old acquaintance. Take those opportunities to reconnect and carve out time for yourself to check off tasks you’ve been putting off.

If you’re feeling stressed about money during the retrograde, the best thing you can do is have clear, honest conversations. “An old money matter could return, a payment might be delayed, or previous expenses and agreements may invite a review,” Tsvil says. But making sure you’re informed is the key to staying afloat.

With Mercury retrograde in your sign, you may feel this period more intensely. You’re being pushed to look inward and reconsider past decisions that are weighing on you. This reflection may offer a new perspective. Be sure to consider your own wants and needs before making any big decisions.

Pay attention to your inner emotional world, Sag. Old situations or unresolved feelings could return with a new outlook. “If psychology or spiritual subjects have interested you before, you might feel drawn to explore them again,” Tsvil says. “Noticing how you feel and allowing time before drawing conclusions can offer perspective.”

When it comes to work, it may feel like you’re reconsidering everything you once knew. There could be delays, tasks to redo, or earlier decisions to reconsider. “A former colleague or supervisor might get in touch, and an old professional goal may feel relevant again,” Tsvil warns.

Get ready to dive into paperwork, Pisces. This retrograde points to a need to finish documents or legal work. It can be overwhelming, but don’t ignore these on your to-do list—it will only make it more stressful.