An emotional few weeks lie ahead. Mercury in Cancer has just begun a three-week retrograde cycle. The transit will target the areas of life where we feel most vulnerable and in need. Through July 20, pay closer attention to the little things and, when in doubt, play it extra safe. The usual advice is worth repeating: ask more questions; double and triple check; delay on major purchases, contracts, or important decisions; and revisit, revise, and redo.

Mercury retrograde plays havoc with schedules, plans, and communications. While appropriate for undertaking repair and recovery, the transit isn’t likely to be an easy regroup for those hit by the flooding disaster. Climate change is here to stay and large-scale natural disasters are certain to continue to occur in greater frequency.

Venus enters Leo on Thursday morning. Through July 22, Venus reminds us to love and play more, to create more pleasure and well-being. Venus encourages us to show more personal and civic pride, gift more, and extract the best that the moment has to offer. A grand trine in the water element can act as a buffer.

Thursday/Friday delivers a soft close to the workweek. Relax. Take in the jazz fest. Saturday and Sunday revs up more action, energy, and perhaps added friction too. Canada Day has two push-pull aspects to get through. By Tuesday afternoon, the stars are working it out.

Aries
March 19 - April 19

Place yourself on watch. Mercury retrograde can set you back with a family member, home matter, renovation, or personal project. The past, your comfort zone, and security issues are also up for review. Monday’s Sun/Pluto opposition pushes you past a block or helps you to navigate your way through an important revisitation. Tuesday onward, step by step gets you there.

Taurus
April 19 - May 20

Don’t force it if it isn’t coming naturally. While Mercury is retrograde, it is okay to let some things slide. Still, make sure to keep a closer watch on what’s important. Indulge on Thursday/Friday, but watch your vices. On Sunday, something unplanned perks it up. There’s added pressure to contend with on Monday. By evening and into Tuesday, you’ll have it worked out.

Gemini
May 20 - June 20

Thursday/Friday, you can gain more leeway with the powers that be. Let yourself off the hook, too. Coast—don’t sweat it. Saturday/Sunday finds you more up and at ‘em. On Monday, revise as necessary. Mercury retrograde can raise concerns over income, savings, expenses, caretaking, safeguarding, and replenishing. Too, you may need, want, or give out more emotional support.

Cancer
June 20 - July 22

Have you noticed your sensitivity to surroundings and people is greatly heightened? Body, heart, mind, and soul will signal stronger now too. Listen up. On a temporary note, Mercury retrograde can set you back emotionally, health-wise, or financially. Whether it’s a second chance, a makeover, or a complete overhaul, Mercury retrograde also gifts you with extra time to sort yourself out.

Leo
July 22 - August 22

Mercury retrograde presents an ideal few weeks to go off on a vacation, cozy up right where you are, or take extra time to heal and explore new options or budding potentials. Confidence and vitality booster Venus in Leo begins Thursday, but before Venus can bestow the goods, you’ll need to make an attitude shift and visual spruce-up.

Virgo
August 22 - September 22

Over this next year, Jupiter in Cancer will enhance your social and financial potentials. In the short and more immediate term, Mercury retrograde can put you on a relationship or personal backtrack. Plans or goals can change. Take it one step at a time. Thursday/Friday can be smooth running. Socialize. Play up the romance. Saturday keeps the spark well lit.

Libra
September 22 - October 22

Mercury retrograde could present added challenge with career projects, ambitions, bank matters, family or other official obligations, agreements, paperwork, or contracts. Too, you may find it difficult to stick to your own rules, promises, or commitments. On the plus side, a temporary sidetrack could be quite lucrative. Thursday/Friday delivers a smooth finish to the work week. Saturday to Monday keeps it moving.

Scorpio
October 22 - November 21

Planned or not, the next few weeks of Mercury retrograde can find you revisiting places and faces. There may be a time lapse or physical distance to cross, but the heart doesn’t skip a beat. You may reconsider something major or previously shelved. Presented with an offer? Take your time to feel it out. A revision can make all the difference.

Sagittarius
November 21 - December 21

Jupiter’s one-year tour through Cancer offers gains through others and can give you more financial and emotional support. Conversely, your need can increase, especially while Mercury tours retrograde. Loving bonds can grow cozier, but if you’re not in unison, Mercury retrograde will keep reminding you of the shortfalls until you figure it out.

Capricorn
December 21 - January 20

Despite the extras on your plate and whatever inconveniences may occur, the beginning of Mercury retrograde could prove to be fairly smooth. However, by Monday, the sun’s opposition to Pluto can put you under added relationship or financial strains, or find you struggling with yourself. By mid-week, something can snap or suddenly improve. Perhaps it’s both.

Aquarius
January 20 - February 18

You are on a roll through Sunday. Still, know that Mercury retrograde can set you back with work matters, health, or finances, and/or show you where you have already lost ground. Add extra margins and safeguards, think again before you speak or act, heed intuition or early warning signals, and don’t ingest anything you are uncertain of.

Pisces
February 18 - March 19

The Pisces moon brings the workweek to a smooth finish. Saturday/Sunday you’ll be up for more. Unsure about yourself or concerned about a key family member? Watch for Mercury retrograde to roll it out for you. In the meantime, carve out more time to catch up with yourself or with loved ones. Monday/Tuesday is a push-pull.