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Astrology of 2023: Mercury Retrogrades and Full Moons in Cancer Bring Reflection and Self Care
The astrology of 2023 is bookended by Mercury Retrogrades and Full Moons in Cancer. What does this mean in our daily lives?
When planets are in retrograde, we are in an environment of slowing down and of reflection. The Mercury Retrograde that starts on December 29, 2022, ends on January 18, 2023, spanning into the new year. This will happen again heading into the new year 2024.
Mercury Retrogrades in 2023
- December 29, 2022 — January 18, 2023, in Capricorn, cardinal earth sign
- April 21 — May 14, 2023, in Taurus, fixed earth sign
- August 23 — September 15, 2023, in Virgo, mutable earth sign
- December 13, 2023 — January 1, 2024, in Sagittarius, mutable fire sign, and Capricorn, cardinal earth sign
All of these Mercury Retrogrades are in earth signs which are for grounding, centeredness, nutrition, and health.
The Capricorn cardinal earth sign is direction-setting, so as you begin 2023, set the clear intention for yourself to be dedicated to self care throughout this year and in all years moving forward.
The Taurus fixed earth sign anchors it in for the year, especially during springtime…
