What to Expect from the First Mercury Retrograde of 2021, Based on Your Zodiac S

Posted by David Thomas on February 3rd, 2021

As of now, Mercury is in Aquarius, and between January 30 - February 20 this year, it will appear to move backwards. Depending on your sign, you may have to change your plans to adapt to the many ways this phenomenon can drive your plans to the ground.

That said, don’t worry. We’ll help you out. Join us on a short trip to what will feel like the longest 2-3 months yet!

What will happen in general during this Mercury Retrograde?

Seeing Mercury Retrogrades can be scary. After all, this involves Mercury seemingly revolving in reverse. Mercury is the planet of communication and networking, and the reverse implies disorder on that front.

However, this Mercury Retrograde is quite special because it’s currently in Aquarius. Aquarius is a sign of technology, innovation, and communication-- and with Mercury going in reverse here of all places, it’s going to affect each and every sign.

Right now, we’re looking at meetings getting postponed, conversations going sour, or things becoming incredibly awkward. In this era of social distancing, you’ll need to stay on your guard.

What should you expect?

This Mercury Retrograde will affect the fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) the most, considering everything will be in flux during these next few weeks. However, since the retrograde will also hit several of the Houses, that doesn’t mean you can relax.

Beware of the following developments in each of the signs below:

Aries

If you’re an Aries, be careful with your networking skills. The retrograde will hit your 11th House, so this means that you may see old friendships-- or rivalries-- resurface and hit you like a truck.

You may randomly encounter these people online, but you might also see them in the few public places available right now.

Aside from awkward encounters, you may also need to rethink the way you handle yourself in the workplace-- virtual or otherwise.

Taurus

As a Taurus, you’ll need to pay attention to your future prospects. Mercury is going to retrograde on your 10th House of Career, so you need to ask whether you really love what you’re doing.

If you have been questioning your inner drive for some time now, this is your chance to take a step back and reconsider whether your decisions are worth pursuing. Depending on how you handle this, it could determine your future.

Gemini

The first retrograde of the year is going to hit your 9th House. This is going to have profound implications regarding your own knowledge of things. For example, you may hit a bump and feel a tinge of regret at not knowing something.

As such, you may become enticed to learn or update your practical skills such as driving, cooking, or weaving. This will be a wake-up call for you intellectually, so use it well.

Cancer

Mercury is going to hit your 8th house here. With the house being about relationships and intimacy, you may have to start thinking about your current relationship dynamics with certain people.in your life.

For example, there might be someone you know whom you have feelings for or someone you want to befriend, but you’re too scared to say something. Evaluate your relationship with them and see if you want to take it a step further.

Leo

Your sign is going to be affected as the retrograde slowly influences your 7th House of interpersonal relationships. Here, you may be forced to take a closer look at all your existing friendships.

This is because there might be issues that you have decidedly hidden under the rug or grievances that you don’t tell each other about. This tension might start showing its hand later this retrograde, so you may need to have some heart-to-heart.

Virgo

Virgos can rest easy here. As a sign that naturally encourages self-care and individual discipline, your already natural skills are only going to be amplified once the retrograde hits your 6th House of health.

Continue your existing routines and stick to any plans you already have. Don’t exert yourself too much and simply focus on letting the retrograde pass; everything else will fall into place, and you’ll live as though nothing’s happening at all lately.

Libra

With the retrograde upon us soon, you’re going to have to deal with Mercury being on the 5th House of love. This may come in the form of you being visited by all kinds of memories from relationships that didn’t work out.

You may receive calls or texts from friends or past lovers, or you may otherwise relive certain memories that you would rather not experience again. Brace yourself, because this will be a time of contemplation.

Scorpio

Your familial 4th House will experience this retrograde, and with it, you may have to consider addressing the bad blood between you and some of the people you used to be close with.

If you still have your grudges, now is the time to think about whether or not you should drop it. It won’t be easy indeed, but life will likely give you a sign for you to step out of hatred’s shadow.

Sagittarius

The 3rd House will be the primary focus of your sign during the retrograde. As such, you’ll need to be careful about your modes of communication-- check your devices for any hiccups as you may be caught off-guard.

You’ll also need to check the way you talk with other people. During this time, you may be prone to misunderstanding, so you need to make sure that you are able to walk people through your thought process and eliminate confusion.

Capricorn

For Capricorn, keen attention should be given on your financial front. This is because the retrograde will soon affect the 2nd House of Wealth. In this regard, you should take a look at your spending habits and see if anything’s off.

Likewise, you may also need to think about expanding your businesses or looking into your investments to see if anything major has happened. If you want to explore new opportunities, survey the field first.

Aquarius

This retrograde, you’re the star of the show. You may feel slightly worried and with bated breath, as the prospect of virtual and real-life hiccups are all too real here. However, know that everything will be okay.

See, since your sign is about communicating with others, all you really need to do is refine your skillsets and evaluate yourself carefully. In the spirit of this retrograde, meditate on how you can improve yourself and implement your plans. All will be well.

Pisces

For you, this retrograde is a blessing. Since Mercury is going to be in your 12th House, it means that your already fertile imagination is going to be more lively than ever. If you’re an artist, you’ll be in a flurry of activity.

Make good use of this period by being productive about the things you’re passionate about. Give yourself a break too when you particularly need it.