Messages may not be easy to see or understand as our messenger planet goes into reverse. Late tonight (1:10 am ET) Mercury will station retrograde, this means the planet will appear to move in reverse as the Earth overtakes it in our orbit around the Sun. This happens three times a year and is a reminder to slow down our busy lives and go inward for a few weeks, review, remember, reconnect. The retrogrades internalize the planets energy and most words with ‘re’ in front will apply to how best to use that energy.

With Mercury in retrograde in the sign of Libra until October 18th you can expect miscommunication, technology may act up, have a plan B and C for travel or events. Legal proceedings and contract negotiations done now may be delayed or have to be redone because of issues. You might find yourself reconnecting with old friends or reminiscing about past partnerships. Take your time and review your written communication, take time to think before you speak and prepare to redo stuff.

While retrograde Mercury makes several connections with other planets and we have a few outer planets (Pluto, Saturn, and Jupiter) stationing to go direct in October – my October horoscopes will have more information on these. Just be aware of the change in energy and plan accordingly.

Mercury is retrograde from 1:10 am ET on 10/27 until October 18th with lingering effects until the end of October.