Whether you’re catching up with your best friend, giving a big presentation or researching an exciting vacation over the next couple of weeks, you can now take advantage of an energy that may almost feel like the opposite of a Mercury retrograde. That’s thanks to the fact that the planet of communication is now in Virgo, the earth sign it rules, as of Tuesday, September 2 at 9:23 a.m. ET/6:23 a.m. PT. Mercury is also exalted in the sign of the Maiden, meaning it’s able to function at its most optimal, boosting your ability to connect with others, engage with and make the most of technology and more effectively zip around from one destination or to-do to the next. And until Thursday, September 18, Mercury in Virgo will help you get organized, support others through research and harness your attention to detail to show your nearest and dearest how much you care.
Here, all you need to know in order to make the most of Mercury in Virgo 2025.
What does Mercury in Virgo mean?
Mercury, the planet of communication, transportation, and technology, colors how we connect with others, express ourselves and think. So, to get a sense of the tone our collective communication and thought processes might take on at any given moment, consider pinpointing the zodiac sign that the messenger planet is making its way through. You can check out my book, Mercury Magic: How to Thrive During Retrogrades and Tap Into the Power of the Messenger Planet All Year Long, to learn more about this and make the most of Mercury’s trip through the zodiac.
Every year, in August and/or September, Mercury spends time in Virgo, the sixth sign of the zodiac symbolized by the Maiden. The mutable earth sign is ruled by Mercury itself, making it one of the most cerebral, communicative, intelligent conversation-adoring signs of all. And given Virgo’s Mercury rulership, it’s no surprise they care deeply about gathering the most valuable information in order to problem-solve.
That said, when Mercury spends time in Virgo, you can get grounded, think and speak more pragmatically and be of service to others. It’s easier to be meticulous and organized when pursuing your goals. At the same time, you might also notice an amplified tendency to be a bit more pedantic, perfectionistic and worrisome.
Virgo season in general, and especially Mercury’s time in Virgo, is a chance to investigate and launch self-improvement endeavors or to commit to a wellness goal, given Virgo’s association with the Sixth House of Health and Daily Routine. You can get on top of your everyday hustle and foster better work-life balance or explore a new fitness plan. And because the sign of the Maiden makes magic of minutiae, you’ll be able to examine the details that you often lose sight of when looking at the big picture — or that you never even considered in the first place.
What can you expect during Mercury’s trip through Virgo in 2025?
Although Mercury visits Virgo annually, all of the other planets move at different rates through the zodiac, so the messenger planet’s meetups with other celestial bodies varies from year to year. A few key dates in 2025:
On Wednesday, September 3, Mercury squares off against game-changer Uranus, fueling misunderstandings or out-of-the-blue news that might prove challenging.
The following week, on Friday, September 12, Mercury forms a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter in Cancer, which invites you to think optimistically about your ability to move the ball forward on industrious ideas — and then come up with a logical game plan for getting ahead.
The next day, Saturday, September 13 is one of the best for expressing your ideas, planning, organizing, brainstorming or asserting yourself within a relationship, given that the confident sun will pair up with Mercury in Virgo.
On Wednesday, September 17, when Mercury opposes Saturn, the stage is set for important conversations and reality checks. Heads-up: This transit’s energy can feel heavy and negative, causing you to see any glass as half empty, but you can make it through by prioritizing mentally-stimulating activities.
What Mercury in Virgo means for your sign
Here, how Mercury’s trip through Virgo from September 2 to September 18, 2025, will affect you — and what you can do to take advantage of this communication-supportive season, based on your sign. (Be sure to read your rising sign, if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)
Aries
As action-oriented as you are, you can’t help but be on the go most of the time, and you’re likely already a major fan of a certain fitness routine, whether that’s running, hot yoga or squeezing in that brisk morning walk. But with Mercury in your wellness zone now, your approach to your everyday health will be even more top of mind than usual. If you’ve been wanting to reimagine your day-to-day strategy for bolstering balance and vitality, now’s the perfect time to dive into researching your options. Small changes could add up to applause-worthy results. You can look forward to the days around September 12 when your loved ones and home life will feel especially supportive of your goals.
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Taurus
Virgo season amplifies fun and creativity for you, because the sun is in your romance and self-expression zone, and when Mercury joins the party, it’s like adding an extra shot of espresso to the mix. You can pour your emotions into artistic outlets, open up about your most heartfelt desires to your nearest and dearest. You could also feel more spontaneous than usual, eager to hit pause on hard and fast deadlines in order to hook up with your social circle or a significant other and see where the moment leads. When Mercury harmonizes with lucky Jupiter in your communication zone on September 12, spending time with friends, neighbors or siblings can help you build momentum on long-term wishes.
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Gemini
With your ruling planet moving through your home zone now, you can channel your always buzzy cerebral energy into your inner, emotional, domestic life. It’ll be easier to align with your loved ones on shared goals and think through game plans related to your actual physical home, whether that’s a decorating project or prepping for a family reunion. Because this zone also deals with your emotional well-being, you could find that self-work and healing old wounds is particularly gratifying now, too. When Mercury harmonizes with Jupiter in your money zone on September 12, explore your self-worth and values to benefit your bottom line.
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Cancer
You’re generally perfectly happy to chill close to home with your loved ones, but Virgo season — and especially Mercury’s time in the cerebral sign — boosts your focus on your social life, learning opportunities and even short-distance travel, because your communication zone is activated now. Plan that big picture brainstorm with colleagues or zero in on a skill set you’d like to hone, and you’ll make impressive strides. You can look to September 12 as an especially productive, sunny moment for trading notes with others and feeling more connected socially, thanks to Mercury pairing up with lucky Jupiter in your sign.
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Leo
After moving through your sign, bolstering your self-image and making it more effortless for you to assert your ideas, Mercury’s in your money zone now, supporting ideation around income-boosting. Whether you want to research a whole new way of thinking about earning, saving or investing or dream up a new way of approaching your hustle, you have a clear runway for getting exciting results. This is also a positive moment for making big ticket purchases and better understanding how your self-worth and values play into your earning potential. When Mercury forms a friendly angle to lucky Jupiter in your spirituality sector on September 12, trust your intuition to guide you to the best next step for your bottom line.
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Virgo
Welcome to your most mentally-charged moment of the year, Virgo! With Mercury, your ruler, in your sign, you’ll be less likely to second guess how you’re sharing your ideas, passions and goals with others. You have the wind in your sails to be more confident, assertive and ambitious. If you’ve been wanting to propose a new approach to your professional aspirations or to build momentum on an impressive project, now’s a super-fortuitous moment to go for it. And when Mercury harmonizes with expansive Jupiter in your friendships sector on September 12, detailing your long-term wishes to your friends, colleagues or community could lead to positive growth, and the next day, the sun and Mercury pair up in your sign, supporting a surge of confidence in self-expression.
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Libra
With the sun in your spirituality zone, and now Mercury, too, you’ll feel like you’re backstage, just waiting to go out under the spotlights. You’re in a planning stage, planting seeds that you’re eager to see grow quickly. This is also a fantastic moment for caring for your emotional and mental health and leaning into any mind-body practices that you find especially centering. When the sun meets up with Mercury here on September 13, you’ll feel empowered to dive into behind-the-scenes, self-work, which you’ll find is actually the key to making the most of your next chapter.
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Scorpio
If you’ve been looking to join a team that’s aligned with your big picture goals or a community dedicated to certain long-term aspirations, you’re in luck while Mercury is in your networking and wishes zone. This transit lends itself to not only thinking through how you want to be a part of certain groups and social circles but also connecting with likeminded people and pushing forward on shared game plans. And when Mercury harmonizes with abundance-bringing Jupiter in your adventure sector on September 12, getting out of your comfort zone or prioritizing an eye-opening experience can bring you even closer to the ideal scenario you’ve been envisioning.
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Sagittarius
Whether you want to step into a leadership position on a long-term project or pitch a bold road map for hitting your professional goals, this season is your chance to shine, because Mercury is now in your public image zone. Call that meeting with higher-ups or pour your industrious energy into meditating on how you can best define success in the coming months. This is not only a fantastic time to plan but to talk through and begin to manifest your most ambitious aspirations. Around September 13, when Mercury pairs up with the confident sun here, you’ll feel downright fearless and prepared to go to bat for everything you’ve been dreaming of.
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Capricorn
If you’re feeling restless, that’s the result of Mercury making its way through your higher education and adventure zone now, stoking your wanderlust and nudging you to think about how you can shake up your routine in an effort to pursue personal growth. Lean into your innate ability to take the initiative and to be a visionary, then pinpoint skills or knowledge you’d like to explore. You’ll find this era truly enlivening. Around September 17, when Mercury opposes taskmaster Saturn, your ruler, in your communication zone, a serious conversation could serve as the launchpad for planning a big vacation or learning experience.
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Aquarius
With Mercury in your emotional bonds sector, you can nurture your closest, most intimate connection with a significant other or loved one while also moving the ball forward on shared financial goals. Being vulnerable about your deepest-rooted emotions and sense of security can feel challenging, to be sure, but it’s also the fast track to being more aligned on where you are and where you want to go from here. When Mercury opposes Saturn, your co-ruler, in your money zone on September 17, you can have a heart-to-heart about your needs and what you want to accomplish as a pair. This can serve as fertile ground for financial rewards.
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Pisces
Getting on the same page as a dear friend, loved one or romantic partner just got significantly easier, thanks to Mercury moving through your partnership sector. To be fair, it is also eclipse season, and the lunar eclipse on September 7 will heighten emotions, as it falls in your self-image zone. But Mercury here supports your ability to wear your heart on your sleeve and find a way to talk through feelings that are coming up for you. You can also make the most of this energy by negotiating for what you deserve within business alliances and mediating any ongoing conflicts within one-on-one bonds.
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