With Mercury backspinning in your sixth house of health, organization, and self-care, the past few weeks may have felt hard on you physically, Taurus. Now that Mercury is direct, though, you may find it easier to stay on that wellness wagon. And, the twins at, it’s a great time to map out your money moves and take a leap.

According to the AstroTwins, Mercury rules our thoughts and is deeply tied to our social connections. So when it’s in retrograde, our minds tend to drift to the past and especially past relationships. From there, they say, you just might start giving off some ex-attracting energy.

When we continuously come back to thoughts about the one that got away, or even the one we got rid of, the twins note, “[that person] may pick up on that ‘signal’ and start thinking of us in return.” And this can happen even if we’re not consciously or intentionally thinking about someone, they add.

Interestingly enough, this phenomenon of past lovers coming back around may be particularly potent during this retrograde cycle. That’s because this Mercury retrograde is taking place amid a flurry of other retrogrades with heavy air sign energy. (When this Mercury retrograde began, Jupiter and Saturn were both retrograde in Aquarius—an air sign). And as the twins explain, air signs are naturally relationship- and community-focused.

With Mercury turning retrograde in your sign and your first house of identity, Libra, words may escape you at this time. “No need to slip off for a silent meditation retreat, but during this backspin, you’ll be presented with opportunities to consider your communication style,” the twins say.

Consider how you can improve things, and watch out for your bossy streak. “Even if you’re speaking in dulcet tones, people won’t take kindly to being ordered around,” they add.

Mercury is all about communication, technology, and travel, and even once it goes direct after a retrograde period, you may still encounter some issues during the shadow period. “Basically, you shouldn’t rest on your laurels too quickly just because a planet turns direct,” the twins explain.

They note that over the next few days, you may be unable to form a decent sentence, send an email to the wrong person, have a hard time making decisions, and even flake on promises.

That said, your best bet is to take things slowly, and abide by the general standard protocols for mercury retrograde, like proof-reading, backing up your technology, and potentially even avoiding travel. Oh, and don’t text your ex!

As the twins note, this shadow period, or “retroshade,” as they call it, “can be a powerful time for integrating lessons that we learned during the retrograde fog.” Just remember, they add, “we may still be integrating the wisdom and [feel] unable to rush ahead with clarity.”

According to astrology, when the sky is out of whack, life here on Earth can be too. Retrograde periods are thought to be times of confusion, disorder, and backtracking. But they’re not all bad. “Retrogrades turn our attention to the past and can actually be cosmic ‘grace periods’ when we can finish all the things we’ve started or strengthen our plans, ensuring that we don’t move forward on a shaky foundation,” mbg’s resident astrologers, The AstroTwins, previously wrote.

This week, the infamous Mercury went direct and left its retrograde period on June 22, but two more planets, Jupiter and Neptune, started their backspin. This leaves us with four planets retrograde for the rest of the summer, signaling some potentially chaotic energy ahead. (Could this explain why things feel like they’re moving approximately 100 mph?)

To help you navigate the star-crossed season, we put together an astrological survival guide on which planets will be retrograde this summer and what it means for you.

Scorpio, you’re already known as a sign that’s not particularly trusting, and as Mercury retrogrades through your eighth house of bonding and joint efforts, you may feel extra skeptical. “Don’t let jealousy get the better of you,” the twins say, adding, “if it feels like someone is being shady, don’t launch into impulsive accusations.”

Be honest with yourself about the way you’re feeling, but do a little digging and get your facts straight first, the twins suggest.

This lunar lift charges the air with soulful seduction. Intense attractions that have been bubbling in the background could explode into a passionate, bodice-ripping good time. Privacy please! What happens in Scorpioville stays in Scorpioville—and this full moon has zero-tolerance for disloyal narcs.

If sexy times aren’t on your current wishlist, pay attention to what happens in the Zoom room (not just the boom room). Since Scorpio rules big money (think investments, inheritances, loans, and tax returns), you could make—or break—some bank under these moonbeams.

With the right collaborators, pure bliss or profitability is written in the stars. Lawyer up and make these lasting partnerships “officially official.”

Scorpio energy isn’t for the faint of heart, though, so know that tapping into this lunar cocktail could unleash some pretty dramatic results. And more so than ever since this “Monster Moon,” as our friend Susan Miller is calling it, locks into a tangled tug-of-war (called a T-square) with Saturn and Uranus.

We’ve all heard stories about the Mega Millions winner who bought a lottery ticket every week, then is bankrupt in less than a decade. Being prepared to hold the results you manifest is the real key to making them last. We’re not suggesting you lower your standards, but do put a solid support system in place that includes people who’ve been around this block that you’re eyeing at least a few times.

With structured Saturn in collaborative Aquarius, finding these experts should be as important as the goal itself. Unfortunately, disruptive Uranus in Taurus is unmooring us from reality near the full moon. Since it can be hard to know what’s factual, watch out for gaslighters who try to convince you that you’re imagining something that’s only too obvious!