Mercury in Virgo’s Productive Vibes Are Turning You Into the Employee of the Century
Ever since Mercury Retrograde ended last month, the planet of communication has been in pretty decent shape—you’ve probably been thinking more clearly and (hopefully) staying on top of your sh*t. On August 19, Mercury enters its all-time favorite sign, Virgo, where it’ll stay until September 5. During this transit, all things Mercury rules (like communication, transportation, and technology) are running even more efficiently—which also means that you’re starting to get way busier! Earth signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are enjoying Mercury in Virgo’s time the most, while the mutable signs Gemini, Sagittarius, and Pisces might struggle to keep up with the pace.
Just a heads-up: This isn’t the most exciting transit. There are still a few days left in Leo season (aka the biggest party of the year, from an astrological standpoint), but Mercury in Virgo is giving you a little sample of this upcoming Virgo season’s vibe. Meaning: You’re staying busy, busy, busy. Virgo is one of the hardest-working signs, and since Mercury rules communication, you can expect more talks with your boss, more interaction between you and your coworkers, and tons of messages re: your career—which might mean the opportunity for a promotion/raise/new job! You’re more focused, and your critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities are higher too. Basically, you’re killing it at work.
But Mercury in Virgo’s benefits aren’t limited to your 9-to-5. You can apply your sharper mind and stronger sense of focus to your home and clean up all your sh*t. You can take that one personal goal you’ve had for a while (like learning a new language or starting your own Etsy shop) and actually work toward it. Virgo, as the sign of servitude, loves to help others—and you can use these vibes to offer support to a friend or S.O. who’s dealing with drama or to come up with some kick-ass plans to safely celebrate your Virgo friend’s b-day.
Virgo is known as the zodiac’s biggest perfectionist. With Mercury in Virgo, your attention to detail is spot-on, you’re able to organize everything better (whether it’s your schedule, your work desk, or your entire home), and you can be a bit, well, critical of everything and everyone around you. Mercury is the brainiest planet, and when it’s in Virgo, you’re feeling more intellectual than emotional. Combined with Virgo’s sharp eye for detail, you risk coming off as nitpicky or judgmental. Be sensitive when you’re dealing with other people, and you’ll do just fine.
Whether you’re already on top of your to-do list or you desperately need to find a way to reorganize your whole entire life, Mercury in Virgo is here to help you get sh*t done and stay productive. The world feels pretty, uh, chaotic right now, but thanks to Mercury in Virgo’s help, you can clean up the mess and work through any challenges that come your way—basically, you’re starting to feel like you’re in control of your sh*t again!
Read your horoscope:
Aries
Mercury in Virgo is activating your chart’s zone of work and responsibilities, which in English means you’re working your entire ass off. If you’re feeling totally swamped, ask yourself, Where can I be more organized? Mercury in Virgo is going to help you find solutions and figure out how to live your best, most productive life.
Taurus
Love is in the air! Mercury in Virgo is activating your chart’s 5th house of good fortune, which governs romance, sex, and fun. You’re matching every right-swipe on the dating apps, tons of hotties are sliding into your DMs, and the potential to find love (or just a hot fling) is sky-high.
Gemini
Since you and Virgo are (somewhat) incompatible signs, things might be a lil tough. You’re focusing way, way more on life at home, and you’re connecting with your family or roommates too. If you’re on good terms, this can be great, but if it’s a little, uh, tense, then things might get crazy! Try to see this as an opportunity to get closer, and you can’t go wrong.
Cancer
Mercury, planet of communication, is currently zooming through your chart’s zone of communication—and you can expect new, exciting connections to start pouring in soon. You’re connecting with friends and family more, meeting new people, and staying pretty busy (in a fun way) for the next few weeks. Enjoy!
Leo
As Mercury exits your sign and enters Virgo, you’re finding that your focus is shifting toward work. You can complete any long-term projects you’ve been working on forev, as long as you keep pushing yourself to achieve. And if you keep working hard, this transit suggests that a potential raise (or a fat bonus) can come your way.
Virgo
Your favorite planet is in your sign, Virgo! This is a transit worth celebrating, because it makes you able to think more clearly, communicate more effectively, and get sh*t done, especially at work. You’re probs feeling a little wonky since it’s still Leo season, but your time of year is right around the corner. Think of this as the cosmos’ way of giving you an early b-day gift!
Libra
Even though Mercury in Virgo sounds like a super-busy transit, your sign is finding that life is starting to slow down. Mercury in Virgo (and the upcoming Virgo season) is activating your chart’s 12th house, which governs isolation, loneliness, and the completion of cycles. Any people or projects that you’ve been investing tons of time in without any results are getting to a point where you can cut them off, for good. P.S. You might get a few exes or ex-friends coming back around soon—use this transit to find closure and end things nicely.
Scorpio
Mercury is in spectacular condition now that it’s in its fave sign, and for you in particular, Scorpio, this is a great transit. Mercury is activating your chart’s 11th house, the house of good spirit. It governs social circles, so expect to start spending way more time with your squad, whether it’s in your group chat or from a safe distance IRL. You can also expect way more new connections to start coming your way. They’re probs not dates or hookups though—instead, this is a time when you can find a new friend around every corner and give your social life a major glow-up!
Sagittarius
You want to do your thing, your way, on your own terms 100 percent of the time—but Mercury’s journey through Virgo is pushing you to pull it together and get serious, especially about your career. Life on the job is really picking up the pace, and it’s all eyes on you, Sagittarius. Work hard and meet your deadlines, and this transit can bring a potential raise or bonus. But if you’re lazy, then your higher-ups will def notice!
Capricorn
With Mercury in a fellow earth sign, you’re finding that all things mercurial—communication, transportation, and anything related to technology—are running much more smoothly. You’re being given freedom to express yourself and work toward your goals. If you’re lucky, Mercury in Virgo might bring a safe travel opportunity your way!
Aquarius
Your chart’s 8th house, which governs intimacy, is being activated. You and your S.O. are getting way, way closer, both physically and emotionally, and sex is becoming a much more sensual, erotic experience. Since Mercury governs communication, why not throw a little dirty talk in the next time you and bae get down and dirty? Send a few sexy pics to your boo or try sexting! The 8th house also governs “other people’s money,” so you can expect a letter or email to come your way regarding some sort of inheritance…or outstanding debt. Eek!
Pisces
Now that Mercury is in your opposite sign, you’re becoming less focused on yourself and paying more attention to others in your life. Relationships are a big theme of Mercury in Virgo for your sign, Pisces. This transit, plus the upcoming Virgo season, can mark a time when you can upgrade an existing relationship, start a new romance with someone you’re super into, get super close to your BFF, or even squash beef with someone you’re on less-than-great terms with!
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