Mercury Retrograde: Astrology Forecast 7/14/12

Astrology Forecast 7/14/12: The moon glides into Gemini at 8:26 a.m. ET, when you may notice an increase in movement, especially with communications and neighboring activities.

You may encounter some sadness or confusion later in the day; compassion is the best way to work through it.

A Mercury/Venus picture in the sky emphasizes the impulse to reach out and express yourself with like-minded individuals. Evening activities are playful with an undertone of deeper relating.

Mercury goes retrograde at 10:16 p.m. ET.

Things may be bigger than usual when the trickster planet slips backward, meaning dramatic faux pas and social gaffs. If you’re out partying, plan your way home beforehand so you don’t take any winding tangents. If you’re participating in a public production, know that any off the cuff remarks will work out in the long run.