Mercury Retrograde Horoscopes – April 21, 2023

With spring barreling toward summer and the “work hard, play hard” vibes of Taurus season upon us, a Mercury retrograde transit is likely to feel… abrupt, as if things are coming to a sudden halt. Mercury retrograde transits are infamously marked by communications snafus and travel misalignments, and the most advised way to maximize their reflective energy is to slow down rather than fight it. But with this particular instance of the planet of communication traveling retrograde in the sign of the bull from April 21 to May 14 (covering most of Taurus season, which spans April 20 to May 20), astrologers say the slowdown period may feel notably stagnant. This effect, though, simply provides the opportunity to reassess your approach.

In general, it’s important to keep in mind that when planets move forward, it feels like we’re progressing toward something, says astrologer Alexandria Lettman. So during the slowdown of Mercury retrograde, “it’s the universe telling us that we need to rethink or reconsider something or reassess what we’ve done,” she says. Astrologers generally advise not starting anything new and keeping watch for misunderstandings, cancellations, and delays, during these periods.

What the 2023 mercury retrograde in Taurus means for each zodiac sign, according to an astrologer

Mercury Retrograde Horoscopes