Retrograde Mercury in Libra, how to deal with its energy?

The third Mercury retrograde of the year begins on September 9th and will last until October 2nd. Mercury will go retrograde in air sign Libra and return back to earth sign Virgo on September 23rd.

As retrograde Mercury moves through Libra, we may see a return to themes related to our relationships and how we relate to others.

While Mercury retrograde transits Virgo, we may notice themes around work-life balance and our health, especially our habits, related to our health. It would be good to think about your movement and if you are not active - start with free yoga practices at home

Before we dive into how these themes can manifest, let's recall what Mercury Retrograde is and why it is part of the natural cycle and rhythm of the cosmos.

Mercury Retrograde: The Natural Rhythm of the Cosmos

Mercury is considered the messenger of the gods. Ancient astrologers believed that when Mercury is retrograde, it washes into the underworld, enhancing our subconscious and intuition and bringing hidden, lost or forgotten messages to the surface.

Mercury Retrograde is a time when the energy shifts to an inner state that allows us to go inward and listen to our own inner world rather than the voices of the world around us. It also encourages us to reflect and look back at the past before moving forward.

Since Mercury is considered the planet of thought, communication, technology and travel, its retrograde phase can sometimes create delays, indecision, accidents and miscommunication.

While such things can happen at any time, it is always considered a sign from the universe to pay attention if they happen under the influence of Mercury Retrograde.

What messages is Mercury trying to deliver to us?

How to deal with the energy of Mercury retrograde

Many people suffer during periods of Mercury retrograde, as they may feel sluggish, easily confused, or in a state of fog.

Mercury really rules our mind and thought processes, so as the energy shifts to a more internal state, it can sometimes be a challenge to know where to turn or how we have to think of something. But keep in mind that this is how we grow. That's how they change and wake up the dimensions of our mind.

If you're feeling foggy, scattered, or lethargic during Mercury retrograde, know that the best antidote is to draw your energy inward and give yourself time and space to reflection and view of the past. Now is a good time to work with the energy of forgiveness – see more about Milena Goleva's meditation Clearing Negative Experiences and Forgiveness.

Usually, after Mercury ends its retrograde or aligns with the Sun, which happens once during each retrograde cycle, more clarity will arise.

As Mercury retrograde aligns with the Sun, he is considered reincarnated and very likely to gain clarity, new wisdom and maybe even some insights about what messages Mercury was trying to convey.

For this particular retrograde Mercury aligns with the Sun on September 22nd. That could be it enlightening day, so keep an eye out for messages coming your way and pay attention to any signs the universe is sending.

Mercury Retrograde September-October 2022

September Mercury retrograde also falls a day earlier Full Moon in Pisces. The energy of Pisces can be likened to a piece of music. It likes to flow in rhythm and harmony. It is formless, yet it moves us, inspires us, it heals us and can activate every emotion in the body us. Music can transform our cells and vibrate the particles around us.

As this music flows from the Pisces Full Moon, we may feel that our energy wants to flow as well. And as Mercury also scatters our minds and draws us inward, we may find ourselves feeling a bit scattered all over the place, uncertain or unsure of how to proceed.

If it resonates with you, see if you can find your flow and commit to it. This will be much easier than trying to fight him.

It is necessary to go with the flow from time to time, let things happen and relax into a more passive state. Although we can't always work this way, Mercury retrograde followed by full moon in Pisces only day later, is our official permission from the universe.

Mercury Retrograde in Libra and Virgo

As Mercury moves through Libra from September 9 to 22, it can highlight our relationships. Old relationships may come back into our lives in some way, or we may feel the need to leave certain relationships in the past. We may also feel confused or indecisive about a certain relationship in our lives.

As Mercury transits Virgo from September 23 onwards, we may need to pay attention to the motivation behind our daily habits, especially habits that relate to our health and well-being. Is our motivation rooted in alignment or somewhere else?

Mercury ends its retrograde motion on October 2nd, but will not return to its former strength and energy until October 16th.

The next cycle of Mercury retrograde begins on December 29th, but we will likely start feeling its effects as early as December 12th.