Mercury's 1st retrograde in April has brought a lot of trouble to all 12 zodiac signs. At the end of July, we will receive a new wave of energy, preparing for the 2nd Mercury retrograde in early August. What we need to do is to prepare carefully to minimize the negative impact of this astrological event.

1. Influence of Mercury Retrograde 2 in 2024

The 2nd Mercury Retrograde takes place in Leo. This is the zodiac sign of the Fire group. The energy represents confidence, steadfastness, creativity, like to stand out and want to express yourself. Mercury retrograde this time will bring 12 zodiac signs many new inspirations. However, you also experience a lot of stress at work, emotionally and health.

1.1. Positive impact

You will have more inspiration for dating, falling in love, showing romance. You have a desire to bond relationships in your life. Besides, you are also more creative & more ideas at work. At the same time, the desire to express oneself explodes intensely. You want to stand out and be the center of every event.

1.2. Negative impact

However, the negative impact of the 2nd retrograde Mercury period is not small. You may always encounter stressful and conflicting situations in relationships. Psychological pressure, stress, and fatigue are exaggerated. Barriers to communication and connection with people lead to unnecessary misunderstandings.

Besides, you may also have trouble with paperwork and procedures. At the same time, work performance decreases due to problems due to objective causes such as: Wifi lag, broken phones, computers, receiving false information. Or it can also be due to subjective reasons such as: Lack of clarity when communicating and connecting with others. You doubt your own abilities and lack confidence at work.

In addition, you may also feel angry, anxious, and lack a sense of security during this time. Impatience and impatience in everything lead to wrong actions.

2. Influence of Mercury retrograde 2nd to 12th zodiac sign

Mercury retrograde this time will bring unique opportunities and challenges for each zodiac sign. Let's see what awaits you in the near future.

2.1. Influence of Mercury Retrograde 2 on Aries (SN 21/3 – 19/4)

Mercury retrograde 2 will slow down your work performance. Opportunities for promotion are stalled. It may take longer for you to convince customers or partners to close orders, make appointments, and sign contracts. The advice for you is not to rush everything, carefully analyze the strengths and weaknesses in the skills you have, to convince customers to trust and choose.

2.2. Influence of Mercury Retrograde 2 on Taurus (SN 20/4 – 20/5)

Mercury retrograde in August will bring a lot of luck to your love life. Cosmic energy assists you in connecting with deserving people. However, in terms of work, you are somewhat agitated and easily give up when challenged. My advice is to stay calm and persevere in any situation. Every challenge has a solution as long as you figure it out.

2.3. Influence of Mercury Retrograde 2nd on Gemini (SN 21/5 – 20/6)

Work-life is out of balance. You will feel quite lazy, unenthusiastic and shy away from work. Spend a lot of time on gatherings and outings. The advice for you is to act hard, enthusiastic and dedicated in your work lest it affect the overall effectiveness of the team.

2.4. Influence of Mercury retrograde 2 on Cancer (SN 21/6 – 22/7)

You feel empty and lack trust in others. You may feel distant from your loved one. The advice for you is to control your negative thoughts.

2.5. Influence of Mercury Retrograde 2 on Leo (SN 23/7 – 22/8)

Mercury retrograde brings you new opportunities in work and business. However, careful planning is needed to avoid being scammed.

2.6. Influence of Mercury Retrograde on Virgo (SN 23/8 – 22/9)

Mercury retrograde 2 can bring back old memories. You will feel sad and lose faith in your feelings. Work performance can be affected by erratic emotional ups and downs. The advice for you is that it's time to stop thinking about past relationships. Open your heart and have the courage to embrace new romantic relationships.

2.7. Influence of Mercury Retrograde on Libra (SN 23/9 – 22/10)

You may have trouble with paperwork, lose contact with someone. Or have trouble with your phone, computer, or Internet,... affecting mood and work performance. The advice is to prepare your paperwork carefully when going out, traveling, interviewing for a job or signing a contract. Besides, pay attention to the maintenance of electronic devices.

2.8. Influence of Mercury Retrograde on Scorpio (SN 23/10 – 21/11)

This time you may feel quite monotonous & boring. You feel like you lack the energy to focus on everything. Even feeling lazy. Add more positive energy and enthusiasm in everything. Creative ideas will help you overcome the 2nd Mercury retrograde in a fun and inspiring way.

2.9. Influence of Mercury retrograde on Sagittarius (SN 21/11 – 21/12)

Your love life is affected, all efforts for relationships are fruitless, you will have to start all over again. Be persistent, don't give up, you will be well rewarded.

2.10. Influence of Mercury Retrograde on Capricorn (SN 22/12 – 29/1)

In the 2nd Mercury Retrograde period, you will have many breakthrough ideas. However, you will doubt yourself and hesitate when you need to make an important decision. In love, you need to be more patient with your partner.

2.11. Influence on Aquarius (SN 20/1 – 18/2)

Mercury retrograde gives you many opportunities for career development. However, if you don't take action seriously, you will let the opportunity slip away. Focus on your main job and research carefully if another opportunity comes your way. Don't be too greedy to do many things at the same time, lest you lose more.

1.12. Influence on Pisces (SN 19/2 – 20/3)

Feeling erratic, insecure & suspicious. This may be a hindrance to your growth. Increase your energy frequency to help you safely pass the 2nd retrograde period of Mercury in the upcoming August.

3. How to dissolve negative energy due to the influence of Mercury retrograde

In order to neutralize negativity, reduce pressure, irritability, anxiety, and disconnection brought by the influence of Mercury retrograde 2, we need to increase our energy frequency. The easiest way is to use natural gemstone jewelry. The strong positive energy of natural feng shui stones will directly impact the spirit of the wearer. From there, it increases energy frequency, improves mood, stabilizes emotions, helps the spirit to be stable and peaceful to overcome the upcoming Mercury retrograde.

Wear Gemstone Jewelry: Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Aquamarine Ring to break the communication barrier during the 2nd Mercury retrograde period. The energy of the stone helps to be skillful when communicating and convincing customers and partners. The energy of these stones helps you talk cutely, removing communication barriers.

Wear Citrine Jewelry, Hair Quartz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Tiger Eye, to increase steadfastness, concentration, alertness, clarity, strong willpower, strong spirit overcoming negative influences.

Wear Peridot, Emerald, Garnet, Strawberry to balance emotions, reduce irritability, eliminate stress, be more patient, persistent.

Wear Amber to purify negativity, improve health, and mentally stabilize the retrograde Mercury season