Learn more about the effects of this Mercury Retrograde by reading your sign’s horoscope below!

Aries Horoscope (March 21 – April 19)

Although you prefer to blaze trails and crush your goals, this Mercury Retrograde cycle will prompt you to re-evaluate your ambitions. Are your current professional pursuits in line with what you truly want to accomplish in 2016? There’s a good chance that you’ll need to recalibrate this part of your life in order to answer that question with a resounding “Yes!” Don’t worry; the opportunity will be there for you to grasp, and now is not the time to worry about that. Instead, think about what’s most important for you to focus on in 2016. It’s OK if you decide to let go of an objective that no longer fits with your ultimate career vision.

Taurus Horoscope (April 20 – May 20)

The big picture connected to your life’s vision may become blurry this Mercury Retrograde. If this happens, realize that the retrograde phase is an opportunity to honestly re-evaluate your life. Where you’ve been is not a reflection of where you’re going — even if it is the reason you are where you are now. Rehashing your philosophy connected to the pursuit of your personal happiness will be necessary, but it doesn’t have to be painful. Embrace the confusion you may feel now and recognize it as part of the process integral to becoming who you’re meant to be in 2016.

Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – June 20)

You’ll need to cross your “t’s” and dot your “i’s” carefully during this retrograde phase as you attack your financial paperwork. This applies most specifically to your tax documents, which you might be preparing in haste. Don’t make that mistake! Take your time to carefully look over whatever it is you need to hand into your accountant. You might find lost receipts or realize you have deductions that you previously overlooked. Wait until after the retrograde is over before officially filing your taxes.

Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – July 22)

It’s time for relationship rehab. Don’t worry, it won’t be as bad as you think. The key, in fact, is to not overthink things at all over the next few weeks as it pertains to your closest alliances. Instead, do what you can to listen more and talk less. Avoid making vital decisions about a relationship or business partnership until after Mercury regulates his orbit on January 25. Gather information and engage in dialogue, but don’t give any ultimatums to a partner now. If you do, that’s when things might get ugly.

Leo Horoscope (July 23 – Aug. 22)

Does your New Year’s resolution happen to include improving your health or work habits for 2016? If so, you’re in luck! This Mercury Retrograde cycle will force you to rethink how your current approach might leave something to be desired. You’ll decide that a more militant approach might be necessary in order to achieve your fitness and work efficiency goals over the next year. The good news is that you’ll find that you have all the mental discipline you need to implement the strategy you know you must in order to succeed.

Virgo Horoscope (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

Does your relationship with one of your children or your sweetheart need some work? If so, this Mercury Retrograde phase can help you figure out a new way of communicating in order to move forward in a positive direction. It may be clear to you that your current approach to relating to this person isn’t working out very well. In fact, it might be detrimental to the relationship. Allow someone you respect to offer advice on how to move forward in a positive way with your sweetie or kiddo. Implement his or her guidance after Mercury turns direct.

Libra Horoscope (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

Domestic squabbles may easily get out of hand if you’re not careful. The problem is that with Mercury retrograde through your home and family sector you might misinterpret a relative’s words and jump to conclusions. Or, it’s possible that you’ll find it impossible to agree with your clan on a vital decision that will affect your entire family. Do what you can to avoid arguments and recognize that misunderstanding may be par for the course now. After Mercury turns direct everything will sort itself out.

Scorpio Horoscope (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

This Mercury Retrograde phase might be a gigantic headache for you if you’re not careful. Not only will Mercury be hibernating, but he’ll be doing so in your 3rd House of Mental Activities, amplifying the potential for hiccups in all sorts of ways. Don’t sign contracts, make new and important decisions, or schedule vital meetings and conversations during this time. Instead, revise your approach to a communications-related project and work on ways to improve it so that it’ll shine.

Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

You’ll realize that 2016 requires a responsible approach to your finances, but over the next few weeks you might not have the slightest clue how you’ll manage to get there. Mercury’s retrograde through your earned income sector isn’t meant to give you a giant headache in this area, it’s meant to help you realize that perhaps there is another way — one you haven’t explored just yet. Allow ideas to brew and consider a Plan A, B, and C. Once Mercury turns direct you’ll know which option is best to pursue.

Capricorn Horoscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

Something about how you convey your ideas is about to change as you realize that the current tactics you use are no longer working the way you want them to. Other people might not understand you, or it’s possible that you’ll feel as if you’re unable to communicate your agenda the way you mean to. Although it may feel frustrating at times to not have your voice heard, remember that this is also a valuable opportunity to crystallize your message. Speak your mind after January 25 with renewed confidence.

Aquarius Horoscope (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

You might not feel like communicating much with the outside world over the next few weeks. Although Mercury will station retrograde in your sign, he’ll spend the majority of his cycle moving backwards through your 12th House of Privacy. As a result, you might feel the need to retreat from any chaos around you simply to hear yourself think. Then, when you can finally hear your own voice again you’ll recognize exactly what it is in your personal script that needs revising. Outworn ideas or thought patterns will fall by the wayside to make room for a more productive 2016.

Pisces Horoscope (Feb. 19 – March 20)

Your social life might be rough around the edges as 2016 begins. For the most part, Mercury will retrograde through your 11th House of Friends and Groups, which will likely draw your attention to problems in existing alliances with pals. In fact, you might carefully re-evaluate the company you keep after a misunderstanding with one or two friends reveals their true colors. The good news is that this will be an ideal time to reconnect with a buddy from your past. Enjoy the reunion!