While in Libra, finding peace in parts of life where there was none may be possible now, through compromise and negotiation.  Indecision normally associated with Libra may feel heightened now, due to the lack of clarity brought on by the retrograde.  It is wise to wait on decision making for Mercury’s return to direct motion, once it has returned to Libra. However, it will first backpedal into Virgo, perhaps upsetting the status quo, and making it necessary to find a new order for things. This retrograde will begin its pre-shadow period on August 20, with the actual retrograde beginning on September 9, and concluding on October 2. Post- shadow will follow the retrograde, and will come to an end on October 16.