Mercury Retrograde Arrives This Week To Shake Things Up—Here's Your Horoscope

Here we go again. Mercury, the galactic guardian of communication, technology, and travel, reverses course, backing up through feisty, impatient Aries for three full weeks. Expect to downshift on a few key initiatives, possibly losing some hard-won ground or being sent back to the drawing board during this retrograde.

Even the best-laid plans can benefit from a check-in, and today marks a great moment for a progress report. The waning quarter moon in Capricorn sets a strong foundation for a productive and proactive review—perfectly timed with the start of Q2.

Surrender to romance under the enchanting conjunction of Venus and Neptune in poetic Pisces. This celestial connection graces us once a year, casting a fairytale glow on all we encounter.

Bring on the confident swagger! As magnetic Venus zips into fiery and self- determined Aries, the rest of this month could ignite bold romantic adventures.

Speak your desires without apology. Savor your independence. Play with new styles. (Just try out temporary ones while Mercury’s retrograde until the 25th!) As Aries Joseph Campbell advocates, “follow your bliss” and the more turned-on you’ll feel!

Don’t melt the ice too quickly, though. In impulsive Aries, Venus is in “detriment,” a challenging position for the typically slow-burning seduction planet. Romance can sizzle then fizzle under this fast-moving sign. Don’t let that stop you from playing the game, though.

If you’ve hit a dating plateau, Venus in courageous Aries can inspire you to get back out there. Coupled? Scorching chemistry with someone outside your relationship can take you by surprise. No need to act on it; just bring that surge of feisty energy back home to your partner.