Mercury Retrograde Is Here, And A Friend Breakup Might Be On The Horizon
Mercury is going retrograde in the sign of Capricorn on December 29, 2022.
This astrological event will likely impact your interpersonal relationships—but don't freak out yet.
Mercury retrograde will impact all zodiac signs, but Capricorn and Cancer will feel it the most.
Not to add more stress to your holiday season or anything, but there’s a Mercury retrograde on the horizon. Before you go into panic mode, though, know this: Despite its crummy rep, Mercury going retrograde isn’t going to ruin your life or anything.
That said, Mercury retrograde ~can~ have an impact on your love life, friendships, and more. Each time Mercury goes retrograde, the planet syncs up with a different zodiac sign and, because of that, it creates a certain vibe. This time around, Mercury is going retrograde on December 29, 2022 in the sign of Capricorn—and that’ll impact your relationships a bit, says Donna Page, a certified astrologer in Atlanta. Naturally, though, it’s a little more in-depth than that.
Here’s what your zodiac sign can expect from the latest Mercury in retrograde.
What is Mercury in retrograde, again?
You’ve probably at least heard about Mercury retrograde in passing, but may be fuzzy on the details. In astrology, retrograde means that something looks like it’s moving backward in the sky. Fun fact: All planets go retrograde at some point, so this isn’t just a Mercury thing.
In astronomy, each Mercury retrograde has its own meaning. And, while Mercury retrograde has a rep for throwing things off, that’s not always the case.
How will December's Mercury in retrograde impact your zodiac sign?
This particular Mercury retrograde is in Capricorn, which is a zodiac sign that believes less is more. It’s also connected to Venus, meaning your friendships and love life will be front and center.
On a macro level, Mercury retrograde will make you want to surround yourself with loved ones—plain and simple. But it’ll also have you feeling just dandy with a few great people in your life. Take this astro event as a reminder that you don’t need to collect friends just to have them—a handful (or less) of good buddies is really where it’s at. And, if someone is in the mix that you’re wishy-washy about, you’ll kinda-totally phase them out in favor of friends who are a better fit.
That can bleed into your love life, too. If you’ve been dating a few people, you’ll suddenly have a craving to make things simple. I mean, you’re either into someone or you’re not—there’s no need to draw this out for either of you if you’re just not feeling it.
It’s not all about relationships, though: Mercury retrograde will also have you rethinking your career path. Are you cool with where you’re at, or are you ready to make a leap? Talk to your friends—they may know of life-changing opportunity.
Mercury in retrograde will impact all zodiac signs, but Page says that Capricorn and Cancer will feel it most.
How will Mercury in retrograde impact your sign in the future?
Mercury retrograde will have you rethinking your friendships—and hey, that’s not the worst thing. Having a tighter, more quality crew will help support you in 2023 and beyond. And, on the work front, taking a beat to think about whether you’re still happy with the status quo will at least confirm that you’re on the right path—or encourage you to strike out on a new one.
So, yeah. Don’t freak out that Mercury retrograde is coming up. It might feel a little intense, but its effects could be for the better.
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