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This month is filled with surprises though anyone who has experienced the mild annoyances of Mercury retrograde, which begins September 9 and ends October 2, will be prepared for what it brings. As usual, communication snafus, scheduling conflicts, misunderstandings, and transportation slowdowns are among the disruptions that often occur. Remember to think before you speak, do not overreact to what others say and do, and refrain from juggling your usual array of activities. Mercury helps us multitask well when it moves forward at a steady pace, and not when it appears to slow up, which is what retrogrades are all about.

Mercury starts the month in Libra, where it retrogrades on the 9th, then moves back into Virgo on the 23rd, and goes direct in that sign on October 2nd. See where Libra and Virgo are situated in your chart to understand the area of your life in which you need to be more alert, develop more patience, and generally take things slower. When you face a problem during this period, look inward and you will be able to solve it, as retrogrades are always a time for reflection and revision.

Venus is also on the move, and visits three signs before the month is over. Starting out the month in Leo, it moves quickly into Virgo from the 4th through the 29th, when it enters Libra, where the Sun has been since the 22nd. The locations of these