Mercury retrograde occurs August 23 to September 15, 2023.
Mercury retrograde period typically includes increased indecision, questionable discernment, and delays involving communication, travel, and new endeavors.
Be extra careful with important decisions involving investments, large purchases, and legal matters including contracts. New concepts and ideas originating during Mercury retrograde (particularly during the first half of it, and the three weeks before Mercury goes retrograde) are often amended later.
Besides the usual difficulties, Mercury retrograde offers the opportunity to find solutions to existing problems, reconnect with old friends, and complete on-going projects.
See this page for a thorough list of Mercury retrograde themes and a general timeline.
As mentioned in the linked information above, the approximate three-week period leading up to Mercury retrograde usually involves more challenges than the actual retrograde period.
Mercury retrograde August and September 2023 details:
- Mercury goes retrograde 8-23-2023 at 3:59 p.m. EDT, 21 degrees 51 minutes Virgo.
- Mercury goes direct 9-15-2023 at 4:21 p.m. EDT, 8 degrees 00 minutes Virgo.
This post includes the August/September 2023 Mercury retrograde period, along with other basic astrological events.
Following Mercury retrograde and other basic astrological cycles allows you to witness the cyclical nature of life, and reduce your overall risk.
Learn more about the planet Mercury here.
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