Last Updated on September 7, 2022
September is here, which means that in addition to scorching hot temperatures, Mercury has gone into retrograde and thrown us all for a loop.
Mercury’s retrograde periods are some of the most notorious, as they’re known for causing all sorts of chaos in both our personal and work lives. This retrograde will extend through early October, and your zodiac sign will likely be affected. That means we can all expect mix-ups in communication, timing, travel, and relationships.
More About Mercury As a Planet
Mercury is the planet of information and logistics. It will retrograde through a few zodiac signs during September and October 2022. Among them are Libra, a social air sign, and Virgo, a pragmatic earth sign. Libra is a generally balanced sign that rules contracts and partnerships, but they will find potential issues popping up in their love lives this season. In addition, legal negotiations could run into unexpected roadblocks. As a result, Libras may need a bit of extra space in September. Try to be more diplomatic in any communications you have with them during this time to avoid misunderstandings and find a middle ground that makes you both happy.
What Happens With Other Signs?
Mercury rules Virgo and will almost certainly cause issues for the earth sign starting the third week of September. Virgo is associated with organization, scheduling, and routines, so the last week and a half of Mercury’s retrograde could result in mix-ups and delays, making time management more frustrating. However, during this time, many will find leaving extra space in their calendars to get from one place to another, double-checking tickets, dates, and appointment times, and taking other organizational steps will ease some of the stress.
Even though Libra and Virgo are most affected by the Mercury retrograde, other signs will also be affected. Aries will find themselves having their partnerships and scheduling affected, so they will need to rein in some of their more impulsive ways during this time. Taurus will also find some scheduling chaos, so granting extra flexibility around time and productivity levels can be a great way to find balance when it comes to more stubborn, fixed sign tendencies.
People under the star sign Gemini may find old baggage from their dating, family, and home life bubbling up, and the water sign Cancer may find themselves more lost in nostalgia during the Mercury retrograde. This can involve revisiting conversations with those close to you and jogging down memory lane. Leo may find more communication issues and logistical errors affecting their plans than usual. When it comes to people in the Scorpio star sign, intuition may be more challenging to interpret. Sagittarius should use temperance and be patient when replying to work emails and communications. Capricorn is also affected by the Mercury retrograde, and this can be a good time to pause new work endeavors and assess your work responsibilities.
Also affected is Aquarius, particularly when it comes to travel plans. Plan for potential delays, and if you’re staying home, pursue some of your older passions when it comes to hobbies. If your zodiac sign is Pisces, remember that some conversations could get confusing. If there are complicated relationships close to your heart, know that old wounds could reopen, and sensitive memories could also come back into your mind.
Do Libras Generally Need Space?
People who fall in the Libra star (born between September 23rd and October 22nd) are known for romance, love, and dreams. Loving a Libra means loving their sense of adventure and loving ways. They have a significant focus on freedom and want to take part in all life has to offer. Emotions are part of life, including celebration, suffering, love, hate, joy, and so on. These emotions and feelings are often changing, and in many cases, conflicts between them come up. Libras are constantly discovering themselves, becoming aware of new pieces of who they are. While Libras generally need space, more space is required when Mercury retrogrades in September.
Libras Feel Deeply
People in the zodiac sign of Libra are known to feel more deeply, which is true even when Mercury is not in retrograde. The weight of a Libra’s curiosities, fears, responsibility, feelings about current events, feelings of beauty, and joy, are all felt deeply. Some instances can be frightening, though these are most often balanced by how amazing things can be. Due to their immense curiosity and deeper feelings, Libras need time and space to explore, expand, and feel. Libra star signs love experiencing the world and often see magic where other people do not.
Things Get Even More Personal in September
A large portion of Mercury’s backspin will happen in the Libra sign. This can bring a more personal feeling to any retrograde mix-ups. Libras often find themselves dealing with matters relating to self-expression and identity here, so it may be an excellent time to review how they have been presenting themselves and how they’ve been interacting with the world. This can involve a lot of thought, analysis, and confusion.
Many people in the Libra star sign will need even more space than usual. While September can be pretty confusing for people under this sign, the third week of September can bring moments of clarity. This is when Libra season officially begins. It’s a bright spot in the retrograde cycle and is often met with a turning point in Libra’s cosmic journey that can shift focus inwardly. From here, Libras often connect with their intuition, using their subconscious to communicate with themselves. As retrograde starts to clear, people in this star sign often have a better idea of what their soul is trying to say, with some subconscious thoughts moving into their conscious in more pronounced ways.
Be Patient With Libras in September
If your partner is a Libra, be prepared to have more patience. Let them have the space they need to sort through matters of expression and identity and keep in mind there may be other reasons they could use some additional space during this time. While it may be tempting to jump back into things when Libra season officially begins on September 23rd, note that they’ll likely need a little extra space beyond this time. Also, note that even when retrograde begins to clear, the personal journey they’ve been on is theirs to share, or not share, if they choose to.