Mercury is retrograding through Sagittarius, lighting up my 5th house — the house of self-expression, creativity, children, and the inner child. For me, that means this retrograde isn’t about tech glitches or missed appointments; it’s about re-thinking why I share, how I speak, and what stories I tell when I feel emotionally charged. Because Mercury is sextile my Mars in Libra and Venus in Aquarius, it’s encouraging honest dialogue, but with awareness — reminding me that my words are spells, and they should be cast with intention, not reaction. The impulse to “speak my truth” is strong, but so is the need to practice emotional precision. This retrograde also links to deeper emotional threads: - Sun, Venus & Lilith in Scorpio activating my 4th house = revisiting family stories, generational trauma, and what “home” really feels like. - Saturn in Pisces squaring my natal Neptune = confronting where I’ve idealized people or situations instead of seeing them clearly. - Jupiter in Cancer moving through my 12th = divine timing for forgiveness, closure, and spiritual integration. Together, these transits create what I call a “mirror season.” It’s when old patterns and people reappear — not to pull you backward, but to help you realize how differently you respond now. In my case, this Mercury retrograde revealed where I still seek validation through communication — reaching out to others when really, I’m being asked to reach into myself. But it’s also showing me that healing doesn’t always look tidy. Sometimes it looks like saying the thing you used to swallow, just so you can hear yourself speak your own truth aloud. 💫 Collective Takeaway Mercury Retrograde isn’t here to punish — it’s here to pause you. If it’s transiting your: - 1st–3rd houses: you’re re-thinking your identity, voice, and relationships. - 4th–6th houses: old emotional roots or daily patterns may resurface for refinement. - 7th–9th houses: you’re reviewing partnerships, contracts, or beliefs. - 10th–12th houses: career direction, visibility, or spiritual purpose may be in flux.

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🌞 Sun, 🌙 Moon, and Mercury in Virgo (10th House) - Sun 24° Virgo, Moon 23° Virgo, Mercury 27° Virgo → Triple Virgo energy, all clustered in the 10th house of career, public image, and responsibility. ♀ Venus in Leo (9th House) - Venus at 26° Leo encourages bold expression, play, and creativity, but in the 9th house it wants to share these things through teaching, travel, or broadcasting a message. - Collectively, people may crave experiences that inspire them—whether learning something exciting, seeking spiritual insight, or just being unapologetically themselves in love and art. ♂ Mars in Sagittarius (1st House) - Mars at 26° Sagittarius fuels restless energy, blunt honesty, and the desire to break free. - Since it’s in the collective 1st house, this can feel like people pushing forward without thinking things through—expect more impulsive opinions, debates, or travel plans. - Shadow: people may come off as aggressive or self-righteous. Light: passion for truth-seeking, justice, and adventure. ♃ Jupiter in Cancer (8th House) - Jupiter at 23° Cancer expands emotional depths in the 8th house: intimacy, healing, money, and shared resources. - Collectively, themes of vulnerability, financial shifts, or deep emotional revelations may surface. - Good time for therapy, shadow work, or working through family/ancestral patterns. ♄ Saturn in Aries Retrograde (5th House) - Saturn at 28° Aries retrograde presses on personal creativity, children, dating, and joy. - Collectively, many may feel blocked around expressing themselves fully, or asked to take responsibility for their creative energy instead of avoiding it. - A reality check around “fun” vs. “discipline.” ♅ Uranus in Gemini Retrograde (7th House) - Uranus at 1° Gemini shakes up relationships, partnerships, and contracts. - Expect surprises in connections—unexpected alliances, sudden endings, or fresh perspectives in how people define “commitment.” ♆ Neptune in Pisces Retrograde (4th House)