It’s that time of year again when Mercury goes retrograde from April 21st-May 14th. This is the second Mercury retrograde of 2023, and it’s in the already slow-moving sign of Taurus. So, get ready for even slower communication especially as it relates to our finances, security, and personal values.
In these areas, we could come up against miscommunications and perhaps even some mix-ups that will encourage us to slow down even more over the next three weeks.
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Mercury in Taurus is already a slow-communicating placement. However, when Mercury goes retrograde in Taurus, this creates even more of a standstill when it comes to processing information. This will mainly be because Mercury in Taurus is all about taking time to come to a practical conclusion that makes sense.
With the retrograde motion, before we send off that email or post on social media, we are encouraged to thoroughly consider the long-term effect of our communications. One of the great questions to ask ourselves over the Mercury retrograde in Taurus is if communicating a message makes practical sense.
If not, it’s better not to communicate.
Similarly, because Mercury in Taurus is ruled by Venus energy, the desire to keep things peaceful and easy will definitely come up during this transit. So, messy, instigating, troublemaking correspondences won’t bid well during Mercury in Taurus whether it’s moving direct or retrograde.
If a communication is likely to cause confusion and doesn’t make sense, Mercury retrograde in Taurus advises us not to send it.
A Values Review
Given that Mercury rules thinking and perspectives, this retrograde has us reconsidering our personal values. Taurus energy is all about determining what is most valuable for ourselves.
It is important to note that some of the values that we possess don’t necessarily come from us but are inherited through our families. Over the next three weeks, we may encounter experiences that have us reconsidering our personal value systems.
Some questions to consider at this time would be why do we think the way we do? Why do we value certain things over others? Why are certain things meaningful to us? Are our value systems truly aligned with who we are?
These are tough questions to answer particularly when our value systems are deeply ingrained. Thanks to the slow-moving nature of Taurus, this isn’t something that has to be figured out overnight.
We are allowed to take our time to think about how we’ve come to value what we value and what we need to change to have a value system that is aligned with who we truly are.
Due to the retrograde nature of Mercury, if we decide to make changes to our value system, it will likely happen when Mercury finally goes direct.
Is Your Foundation Solid?
The next three weeks of Mercury retrograde is also an excellent time to consider the solidity and security of our foundations. Something could happen that makes us realize that we don’t have as much security as we thought we did.
These external events will have us thinking about what we need to put in place moving forward to ensure that we lessen the insecurities created by weak foundations. Some instances where these breaks in our foundation can show up can range from our personal relationships to our finances and career.
No matter what comes up, it is important that we take a grounded, practical approach to identifying and addressing our foundational wants and needs.
Reworking Finances
With Mercury retrograde in Taurus, a lot of mental energy will be directed toward we reworking our finances to our advantage.
Taurus is all about achieving financial security based on our own resources. Now is an excellent time to look over our budgets, and even revisit previous moneymaking ideas and opportunities for the prospect of adding them to our financial portfolios.
While now is not the best time to implement new moneymaking investments and opportunities, it is a good time to review potential ways to make our finances work in our favor.
When Mercury does finally go direct in Taurus, will be in a better position to implement these moneymaking and financial boosting opportunities because we have actually made the space and time to consider them in a thorough, practical manner.
The Dos & Don’ts Of Mercury Retrograde in Taurus
If you’re into astrology, you probably already know that the Mercury retrograde transit usually sends people into a whirlwind due to all of the mishaps that can occur over this three-week period. The following are some basic dos and don’ts while Mercury is retrograde in Taurus.
Don’t Rush; Patience Is A Virtue
Mercury rules the agile movement of communications, deliveries, and even transportation. However, the transit of Mercury in Taurus suggests that we slow down and ground ourselves as we communicate and travel. With this retrograde energy, this is even more pronounced.
For those who like to be quick and get things done, these next three weeks could be a bit frustrating in terms of getting answers and coming to conclusions. While there is a tendency to want to know things now, unfortunately, this is not the energy for rushing.
Mercury in Taurus retrograde is a call to review our communications and reconsider whether or not we are moving and thinking in a practical manner.
This energy will also govern transportation as well. Being a speed demon is highly frowned upon during any Mercury retrograde and especially during a Mercury retrograde in a slow-moving sign such as Taurus. Slowing down to make practical, conscious decisions is advised under this energy.
Miscommunications Around Finances Is Likely
Since Taurus energy governs finances, miscommunications concerning finances over the next three weeks are possible. While this is not a great time to start any new financial ventures, this is a great time to review where we stand financially.
Taking time to look over our budgets to see if they are practical based on income and expenses is advised. Now is also a great time to review credit reports for possible errors.
If we are currently in the market for a new job or considering wage negotiations, it may be best to hold off until Mercury goes direct on May 14th to ensure that we are getting what we are worth as Taurus rules value.
Also, this retrograde is not ideal and not preferable for other types of value-based monetary considerations such as appraisals as it is likely that the people determining the value may not be able to make a practical determination of the worth of an item.
Contracts Are A No-No
Last but definitely not least, avoid signing contracts if possible. Under the energy of Mercury retrograde in Taurus, it is likely that contracts at this time do not make practical sense.
Perhaps there are details that are missing that need to be reviewed. Perhaps the contract language is not as clear as it should be. Instead, the review of contractual agreements is encouraged.
Wait until Mercury goes direct in Taurus before signing contracts to give everyone time to practically consider contractual agreements to the fullest. This also includes marriages which are considered contracts.
Overall, the major theme of Mercury retrograde in Taurus is slowing down to ensure security and practicality.
While it may be frustrating to slow down and consider the practicality of our communications, transportation, and finances, we’ll find that by giving ourselves the mental space to adopt a practical, reasonable perspective, we are in a better position to obtain the security that we seek in all aspect of our lives.
Here’s to slowing down for practicality courtesy of Mercury retrograde in Taurus.
