What Every Zodiac Sign Can Do Now That Mercury Retrograde Is Over

Two more Mercury retrogrades will occur in 2021, but for now, we can all breathe a sigh of relief! Here's what every zodiac sign can do now that Mercury is direct (forward).

If you've been suffering from social media drama or technology breakdowns, you should be back to broadband-speed success soon enough. Take steps to resolve any troll-related troubles (even if that means blocking a few unsavory online characters). With the expressive planet finally direct, you may get the urge to launch a virtual venture, podcast, or innovative app. Update your personal website or social profiles and share with the world.

The past three weeks may have been a bit bumpy on the career front thanks to Mercury's retrograde in your 10th house professional sector. But your mogul mojo returns with a vengeance on February 20 as the expressive planet resumes its forward motion. From now until March 15, get promising projects into production, schedule meetings with movers and shakers, and pitch ideas. On the outs with an influential person, like your boss or a key client? Use this Mercury momentum to bury the hatchet and get back in sync.

Mixed signals? Starting February 20, you can begin ironing out any misunderstandings that crept in since Mercury turned retrograde on January 30 in your ninth house. As the buzzy planet corrects course, swallow your pride and apologize for speaking in haste if you've offended. If you exaggerated any details, come clean. The truth shall set you free—but just because the retrograde is over doesn't mean you should ditch diplomacy and tact.

If this matter is still too sensitive to discuss with someone in your circle, consider talking to a therapist or a coach who's trained in this issue. An ex may have resurfaced since Mercury's backspin began back on January 30, stirring up all kinds of emotions. Now that Mercury is correcting course, you'll be able to clearly figure out where you stand. 

When you invite them into a heartfelt conversation, lead with honesty and ask for the same in return. If the two of you can't see eye to eye, you may decide to part ways. It can be hard to let people go, but you owe it to yourself to have partners who prioritize you.

Prioritize healthy eating, compare fitness and meditation apps, and pull back from friendships that are draining your energy. Some cleanup in your professional affairs may be necessary. If you've been scattered or disorganized, mental Mercury's momentum will help you streamline and prioritize.

With Mercury back on track, you can reconnect with your desires and express them authentically. With some honest and fearless communication, you can clear up any lingering confusion with loved ones. Feeling yourself? With Mercury moving forward, it's time to freshen your closet with a few new pieces, even if you're only going to the grocery store these days.

Peace returns to your palace on February 20 after a grueling three-week Mercury retrograde that rocked your fourth house of foundations and home. If you've been sparring with loved ones since January 30, wave the white flag. Now that Mercury is resuming forward motion, reach out to anyone you've been warring with and work toward a resolution. Did a simple misunderstanding cause a major disagreement? Bury the hatchet. It may not be funny now, but you two might actually laugh about it later!

But if you're willing to set egos aside and communicate (which includes both talking and listening), you'll amaze yourself with the creative compromises you devise between now and March 15. Has a passion project stalled? Pick up a book about your long-term goals or take a workshop to learn new skills. Boredom and burnout are optional—so why not get yourself back into an inspired state of mind?

Silver lining: Your penny-pinching might have left you with a little extra in your bank account. Don't go spending it all in one place, but do plan a little sensible splurge. Figure out exactly how much you can afford to pony up for this extravagance while padding your savings too. Consider investing in self-care, the gift that keeps on giving!

Have you been suppressing your feelings over the past three weeks? Since January 30, communication planet Mercury has been retrograde in your sign, leaving many Aquarians feeling misunderstood and frustrated. On February 20, the messenger planet ends its backspin in your first house, canceling the pity party and squashing any drama caused by this transit (whew!). Mercury will remain in your sign until March 15, so use the healing influence to clear the air and catapult one of your creative ideas forward.

But that all changes on February 20, when Mercury finally goes direct. Pay attention to any positive feedback you're receiving, and build on that. While there's always room for improvement, fixating on that will get you nowhere. Refine and polish your project, especially if it's still in the rough-draft stage. The communicator planet soars into your sign on March 15, giving you the cosmic green light to unveil a new venture. Until then, work on perfecting your masterpiece from behind the scenes.