Mercury Retrograde and New Moons

As you may already know, the new moon marks a time each month when we all have the chance to wipe the slate clean, make some fresh starts or new beginnings and make a plan of action. However, when a new moon coincides with Mercury retrograde, things will be a little less clear. Since Mercury retrograde cycles tend to generate a certain amount of confusion and misunderstanding, it can mitigate the usual helpful effects of the new moon.

You could turn this aspect around and look at it the other way. With all the uncertainty going on around the Mercury retrograde, you can look at the new moon as your refuge. It could point your way to the best avenues to channel your energies more productively during this potentially confusing time. So read on to see where you might be able to take refuge from the early stages of a Mercury retrograde storm under a new moon!

Air Signs (Libra, Gemini, Aquarius):
For the fun-loving air signs, this should be a time for fun, freedom and adventure. Try to get out there and have a few interesting new experiences for yourself.

Libra: Remember to focus on your own main priorities right now and try not to be thrown off your game by all the annoying distractions others may be sending your way.

Gemini: Take the chance to have a little fun and exercise your creative energies a bit. It’s time for you to enjoy the here and now and worry about the long-term later.

Aquarius: Take the opportunity to enjoy some new experiences that will broaden your horizons in some way. Soak up everything you can right now and you can sort it all out later.

Water Signs (Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio):
For sensitive water signs, this should be a time for slowing down and turning inward. Take this as an opportunity to relax, reflect and get in touch with your true emotions.

Cancer: You can find great comfort in cocooning at home right now. Your home and family could provide a great shelter from all the craziness you might find yourself encountering out in the real world.

Pisces: Take the time to reflect on your relationships, your finances, what’s truly important to you and the ways in which you’d like to transform your life. Just don’t expect to be able to do anything about it yet!

Scorpio: Enjoy the opportunity to lay low and stay out of trouble right now. Relax, reflect and recharge your batteries a bit for the next cycle of activity.

Fire Signs (Aries, Sagittarius, Leo):
For dynamic fire signs, this is a time for socializing and connecting with other people. Don’t shy away from getting out there and enjoying the company of those around you.

Aries: Use the current energies to try to refresh your relationships a bit. Just be careful what you say, and be sure that you make your intentions absolutely clear.

Sagittarius: Good times with your friends should provide a great antidote to all the confusing situations you might find yourself having to deal with right now. Don’t be afraid to get out there and enjoy the social whirl.

Leo: Though it might be a little tough at times, remember to do your best to communicate your thoughts and intentions as clearly as possible right now. There could be some misunderstandings, but it’ll be up to you to straighten them out.

Earth Signs (Virgo, Taurus, Capricorn):
For practical earth signs, this will be a time to get serious and tend to your work, responsibilities and finances. Just remember to take care of business.

Virgo: Try to use this opportunity to get your financial situation in order. If you don’t pay attention to money matters, they could end up slipping through your fingers right now.

Taurus: It’s time for you to get down to some serious business. No matter what else is going on around you, use this time to take care of as many of your responsibilities and obligations as possible.

Capricorn: Do everything you can to focus your energies on your career. Even if other things might seem a little hard to understand right now, this is one area where you might be able to make some real progress.