Mercury and Uranus Retrograde and a Pisces Full Moon 2023

Virgo Season begins with Mercury and Uranus Retrograde and a Pisces Full Moon-Astrology of August 21st to September 3rd, 2023

-> August 23rd Sun enters Virgo

-> August 23rd Mercury Retrograde 21 Virgo 

-> August 27th, Mars enters Libra

-> August 28th Uranus Retrograde 23 Taurus

-> August 30th Full Moon in Pisces 7 Pisces

-> September 3rd Venus Direct 12 Leo

On August 23rd, 2023, Mercury turns retrograde at 21° Virgo until September 15th (8° Virgo). Each retrograde has a pre-and post-shadow phase lasting about two weeks. The pre-shadow phase of this retrograde began on August 3rd, and this is when we started to feel the effects of Mercury Retrograde in Virgo. The post-shadow period of this retrograde ends on September 30th. While Mercury stays in retrograde motion, remaining flexible and mindful of your thoughts and actions is essential. During this time, you may feel confused and overwhelmed with ideas, making this an excellent opportunity for practising yoga, meditation, reading, spending time in nature, and generally doing anything that helps you calm your mind and express all your ideas and thoughts. 

Since Mercury Retrograde can cause disruptions with technology, electronic devices and transportation, remember to back up all your valuable data, files and photos. Mercury also rules documents, proposals, tests and contracts, so read everything carefully before signing anything important. 

For those who were born during Mercury retrograde, you may become more energetic, more alert or more productive during this time. However, you will still be affected by Mercury's retrograde influence. Nevertheless, some unexpected opportunities could arise for you, so stay alert and keep your eyes open!

The Sun enters Virgo on August 23rd, where it will remain until September 22nd. After spending the last month in playful and theatrical fire sign Leo, the Sun will turn our attention to more practical and everyday life issues, with a greater focus on health and wellbeing-related matters over the next four weeks. 

Mars enters Libra on August 27th. Mars in Libra transit is a great time to take action (cardinal energy) as long as you go after what you truly desire in a balanced, supportive and stable way.

Uranus stations retrograde at 23° of Taurus on August 28th until January 27th 2024. The signs most impacted by this retrograde will be Taurus, Aquarius, Scorpio and Leo. If you have any personal planets in these signs or your angles (Asc, MC, IC, Desc) between 23° and 19°, you will experience this retrogradation on a stronger level. Suppose you have been expecting a significant change in your life or tried to initiate one, but nothing has happened. In that case, Uranus retrograde will begin the internal changes in behaviour or actions essential to make the desired change possible. In this case, the changes you seek will be connected to more personal freedom and independence. 

Venus stations direct on September 3rd at 12° Leo, and this is when you may begin something inspired by genuine pleasure. Over the last 40 days, Venus's retrograde brought to life your deepest dreams and desires, putting you back in touch with love, relationships and interests that bring joy, comfort and pleasure. It's time to take enjoy this fresh and renewed energy with your heart and soul.

I hope this breakdown of major astrological events happening in the next two weeks was helpful! 

Thank you for reading & until the next time! 

Justyna x