Mercury retrograde always signals a life slowdown.

According to astrologers, this is especially true when Mercury retrograde is in Taurus.

This effect, though, simply provides the opportunity to reassess your approach.

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Astrologers generally advisenot starting anything newand keeping watch for misunderstandings, cancellations, and delays, during these periods.

Taurus likes the opportunity to work slow and steady, but the Mercury retrograde will amplify this slowness.

(Think: waiting for a returned text, or for an update on a job system.)

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You could be pushing forward with plans and ideas that are just never going to work, Lettman says.

And if you find that what youre doing isnt working?

Read on for how the Mercury retrograde in Taurus will specifically affect each zodiac sign, according to Marmanides.

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Taurus

Mercury is retrograding in your sign and affecting your first house of the self, Taurus.

Cancer

Its time for a phone cleanse, Cancer.

This extends to your digital communications, too.

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This Mercury retrograde is happening in your eighth house of shared finances, taxes, and debts.

Dont read between the lines and find slights where there are none.

Marmanides says this disconnect is probably rooted in misunderstanding intentionsnot malice or incivility.

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Think: incomplete or missing paperwork, traffic delays, or missed appointments.

To avoid logistical calamity, write down everything and then give it all another read.

Dont get loose-lipped, because it could burn you later.

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