What’s happening: Dun dun dun…Mercury Retrograde starts today! The Moon enters Gemini on Saturday, and on Sunday, Mercury creates a sextile with Mars. Then, the Moon enters Cancer on Monday. On Tuesday, the Sun forms a sextile with Saturn, and on Friday, the Moon enters Leo.
What that means for *you*:
Aries
The Gemini Moon this weekend is great for making new connections, so if you’re single and ready to mingle, now’s the time to put yourself out there! Here’s the problem—Mercury Retrograde makes it easy to stumble over your words, so make sure you think before using your favorite pickup line. The Leo Moon this week is great if you’re just looking for a fling, and it makes you more confident and really puts you in the mood!
Taurus
As far as flings and hookups go, don’t expect much action this week. Mercury Retrograde is in your sign, which means that you’re potentially dealing with exes and old flames right now, and focusing on your present love life isn’t completely doable. This is a great time to squash beef and get rid of drama from the past, whether that means talking it out or just blocking them and telling them to hit the road for good. Set the boundary, and make sure you enforce it.
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Gemini
More than any other sign, you’re most likely to run into exes this Mercury Retrograde. And unfortunately, it doesn’t look like there are any happy “kiss and make up” moments this weekend. If someone comes at you the wrong way, don’t fight back! You should stand your ground, but don’t contribute to any situation being blown out of proportion. Deal with your exes now so you have more free space for love in your future.
Cancer
This is actually a great week for hooking up, Cancer, so if you’re looking for a fling, this is your chance! Maybe you’ve been crushing on a cutie in your crew—why not start a FWB situation with them? The only issue here is that it’s Mercury Retrograde, which means it’s super easy to accidentally send mixed signals. Make sure you’re being clear with your partner about what you want.
Leo
Your love life is at a standstill right now, but you’re feeling a lot of pressure to move forward. Now is the time to take things very, very slow. Don’t make any sudden moves. The more you push your partner, the less they’ll want to take that next step with you. I know, you’re ready to DTR, move in with each other, whatever—but they aren’t. Don’t think of it as a “no,” think of it as a “not yet.”
Virgo
You’re doing too much, Virgo! Take it from a 10 to a 2. There’s nothing wrong with being really dedicated to what you want, but guess what? In a relationship, your partner’s POV matters just as much as yours! Your passion is a good thing, but make sure that you ask your partner what they want instead of just bombarding them with all your ideas.
Libra
It’s a real emotional week for you, Libra. You and your partner are finding out that there is a lot that you both don’t know about each other, or your relationship. Hidden feelings like jealousy or resentment or secrets kept from one another are coming out right now. You’re being asked to hold yourself (and your partner!) accountable for finding the lost balance in your relationship, clearing the air, and talking through all the drama. Squash it now, before it becomes a big problem in the future.
Scorpio
Since Mercury is in your chart’s relationships zone, your love life is getting hit hard during the retrograde. If you’re in a relationship, patience is key. You and your boo are butting heads way more, but you need to remind yourself to be a little less stubborn. If you’re single, be careful who you hook up with—catching feelings for them is very likely, and you don’t want to end up heartbroken over a fling.
Sagittarius
Life at work is absolutely kicking your ass right now, so there’s not a whole lot of time for love. The Gemini Moon this weekend activates your chart’s relationships zone, so if you’re trying to schedule a first date or a hookup, this weekend is definitely the right time. But for the rest of the week, don’t expect much action in the bedroom. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, bb.
Capricorn
Despite Mercury Retrograde’s influence, you’re actually able to make some progress in your love life this week! Sunday ‘til Tuesday has loads of great astro for your love life, and if you’re single, this is a time where you’re very likely to bump into someone new. Sunday’s astro makes life in the bedroom way hotter and more erotic, and Tuesday’s astro-weather makes it easier to open up and get romantic.
Aquarius
You’re feeling über introverted right now with all of the Taurus astro-weather, but the Moon is giving you a wee bit of a helping hand if you’re looking to put yourself out there. This weekend’s Gemini Moon puts you in the mood and gives you an extra little boost of confidence, perfect for meeting someone new. Schedule your first date in the middle of the week, when the Moon in Leo activates your chart’s relationships zone.
Pisces
Mercury Retrograde makes it more difficult to find the right words to say, so if you’re single and ready to mingle, make sure you think very carefully about which pickup line to use. That being said, Mars in Cancer is helping you to understand and embrace the importance of ~body language~! If you see someone sexy at the club, you don’t need to talk to them first. Dance with them! Buy them a drink! Eye f*ck them! Words aren’t necessary to let someone else know you’re interested.
Jake Register (better known by his Instagram handle, @jakesastrology) is a Libra and the author of Cosmopolitan’s weekly Sexoscopes. He lives in southeastern North Carolina and spends his free time studying astrology, writing horoscopes, crafting zodiac-flavored memes, and roller skating. If you like astrology and humor, follow him on Instagram and Twitter!