Mercury Retrograde in Leo : 23 Aug -16 Sep 2023

Mercury is in transit in Leo  sign since 25 July 2023. On 23 Aug 2023 in Uttar Phaguni Nakshatra of Sun it is getting retrograde. Will move back to Purav Phaguni Nakshatra of Venus on 23 Aug 2023 in retrograde motion. On 16 Sep 2023,  it will become progressive and start its forward journey. On  01 Oct 2023,  it will transit to Libra Sign. In astrology, Mercury is considered the significator planet of communication, speech, intelligence, business, commerce, marketing and transactions. So this retrograde motion is likely to affect all the zodiac sign, business, commerce and Industries. According to Vedic astrology, retrograde Mercury increases the creativity of people, but its effect also affects the behaviour, speech and intelligence of the person. Venus being the lord of Purav Phaguni Nakshatra and Mercury being the ruler of Gemini and Virgo and getting retrograde in Nakshatra of Venus can make changes in field of Venus, Mercury  and Sun. 

Since the maximum retrogradation will be in Purav Phaguni Nakshatra of  Venus, so significations related with Venus are likely to get affected more. Sun will also transit in Leo sign from 17 Aug  to 17 Sep 2023 with Mercury. So the Mercury being Lord of Virgo sign and then further Mercury retrograde in Purav  Phaguni Nakashtra of Venus will have major effect on Venus and Sun. 

Those people who are in Govt departments, will find problems in taking decisions.

During this period, people will find problems in taking decisions, specially related to matter of governance or govt dealing. You will find few of contractors may quote the prices which they find difficult to deliver the services. There may be problems of communications. I will warn people of Stock markets, as it may become unpredictable. Comments over if it gives profit or loss cannot be made but major turbulence will be seen.

Due to the retrograde of Mercury, the matter becomes a ruckus. Fights, disputes and misunderstandings also arise because of Mercury. People who use the brain more, they face problems and also have trouble making decisions. Retrograde Mercury not only gives inauspicious but also auspicious results. Due to the effect of retrograde Mercury, there is profit and money in business. Income sources increase. There is victory in disputes.

Effect on Zodiac Signs

Aries Sign – Transit in Fifth house

Auspicious for financial aspects. Problem of communication with love relations. Avoid any confrontation.

Taurus Sign -Transit in Fourth house

Problem of communication with mother. Take care of health. May get a job. Some pending issue of property can get resolved or get highlighted.

Gemini Sign – Transit in Third house

Problem of communication with siblings. May need to move away from home or go on tour but will not get the desired results. Changes in Job expected.

Cancer Sign – Transit in Second house

Some property related issues may trouble you. Don’t make any major investment during this period. Problem of communication with siblings.

 Leo Sign – Transit in First house

Inauspicious results. Health related issues may trouble. Avoid taking major decisions during this period. Expenditure will increase. Spend with care

Virgo Sign – Transit in Twelfth house

Gains from foreign countries. Some property related issues may trouble you. Don’t make any major investment decisions.

Libra Sign – Transit in Eleventh house

Auspicious results. Change of job possible during this period. Problem of communication with siblings.

Scorpio Sign – Transit in Tenth house

Inauspicious results. Mercury is Badhak to Jupiter and being in retrograde motion become very strong. Don’t try to change the job. If it has to happen, will happen but you avoid taking any risk in this regard.

Sagittarius  Sign – Transit in Ninth house

Inauspicious results. Take care of father health. May find some problem in education related issues.

Capricorn Sign – Transit in Eight house

Inauspicious results. Take care of health of life partner. Avoid any verbal confrontation with her.

Aquarius Sign -Transit in 7^th house.

Inauspicious. Problem of communication with life partner, business partner.

Pisces Sign – Transit in Sixth House

Positive transit as far as pending Govt jobs, Govt issues are concerned. Problem of communications in love relation, with children. Be careful of speculations. Results are unpredictable. Students will be able to qualify for competitions.