Scorpio, Mercury retrograde begins today in Sagittarius and your money sector is about to serve financial plot twists, budgeting mishaps, and probably impulse purchases you’ll regret. Until the 18th, expect miscommunications around money, delayed payments, or realizing that your spending habits don’t actually align with your values like you thought they did. Mercury retrograde in your resources zone is asking “what are you actually worth and are your finances reflecting that?”, which is intense but necessary during your season. You might revisit financial decisions from the past few months, reconnect with income opportunities you dismissed, or simply realize that your relationship with money needs a complete overhaul. Then on the 18th, Mercury backs into your sign and suddenly everything gets even more introspective: your identity, communication style, and self-perception all need review. Get ready because Mars will retrograde back into Scorpio soon too, so basically all the attention is on your money AND identity for the next month. Try not to take yourself or your bank account too seriously, but also stay aligned with your why or you’ll get scattered. Pro tip: avoid major purchases, review your budget weekly, and maybe don’t quit your job or start a business until December.

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