Mercury transits twice in August 2022 - first in Leo on 1st August and then in Virgo on 21st August. Astrologically, the double transit of Mercury in August is a very significant transit as the planet will follow ‘Atichari Gati’ (it will travel in a higher speed than its usual speed). The effects of this will be experienced as follows:

• Anything spoken without prior thought will backfire, as there are strong chances of rumors monitoring your speech.People, including politicians and celebrities, with good reputation and fame may face questionable remarks from the public for their speech and actions.
• Law and order will see strict enforcement to maintain the public’s decorum of behaviour so as to avoid any setback caused by public actions.
• The share market and weather would be very unpredictable and will pose extreme negative impacts across India and the world.

Movements of Mercury

• Mercury moves to Virgo on 21 August 2022, where it will stay till 25 October 2022.
• Mercury retrogrades in Libra on 10 September 2022.
• Mercury turns direct on 2 October 2022 in Virgo and stays there till 25 October 2022.
• Mercury moves to Libra on 25 October 2022.

Effects of Mercury’s movements

The period of high-speed transit of Mercury coincides with the retrogression of Mercury, Saturn and Jupiter and impacts the predictions for all Zodiac signs in a different manner.

• Everyone, during this transit, needs to be very careful about their speech and what they speak as there are chances of being misinterpreted, causing chaos in relationships.
• Decorum in action and mannerism is vital in all aspects of life; results of any kind of speculation will remain unpredictable.

How will Mercury’s movements affect you?

Aries
Mercury will be transiting the 6th house of service, health, debt, and rivalry in Virgo and will move to the 7th house of partnership in Libra and then retrograde in Libra indicating the approach of positive results with overall prosperity for you. You will experience favorable trends in all aspects of your life. Professionals will meet with good success in their respective fields, either as an employee or independent entrepreneur. You will be praised for your Read More

Taurus
Mercury, during its double transit in Virgo, will be transiting the 5th house of creativity, love and speculation and will move to the 6th house of health, debt and rivals in the Libra sign. This and the retrogression of Mercury in Libra indicates a platter of mixed trends of positive outcomes and caution for you. Your professional front will be marked with progress in all your ventures with good communication skills and a practical approach that will Read More

Gemini
Mercury, during its double transit in Virgo, will be transiting the 4th house of stability and domestic happiness and will move to the 5th house of love and creativity in Libra; and then retrograde in Libra. These movements suggest positive results for you, but maintain focus on your tasks and work towards their completion. Your efforts, which will be noticed by your superiors at work, will gear your professional life Read More

Cancer
Mercury, during its double transit in Virgo, will be transiting the 3rd house of initiative, siblings and communication and will move to the 4th house of stability and happiness in Libra. These movements along with the retrogression in Libra suggest a phase of practical communication and emotion for you. Your professional life will be in tune with a new energy of communication, intelligence and a positive mindset that will make you race ahead with success. You will be the combination of Read More

Leo
Mercury, during its double transit in Virgo, will be transiting the 2nd house of family, wealth and relationship and will move to the 3rd of house of initiative and communication in Libra. These movements along with the retrogression of Mercury in Libra indicates you need to balance communication and flexibility in nature. If you are employed, you will prosper well during this transit, especially if you are in the field of media, law or sales – there will be good benefits. Independent entrepreneurs will Read More

Virgo
Mercury, during its double transit in Virgo, will be transiting the 1st house or ascendant, in its own sign – Virgo, and will move to the 2nd house of family, finance and relationship in Libra. This and the retrogression of Mercury in Libra indicate the need to create balance in yourself and caution against rivals. You will experience a very good professional period where your superiors will appreciate your dedication and Read More

Libra
Mercury, during its double transit in Virgo, will be transiting the 12th house of loss, expenditure and salvation and will move to the 1st house in Libra. This and the retrogression of Mercury in Libra indicates a tricky mix of your responsible and submissive behaviour. The transit of Mercury in Virgo in the 12th house of Libra will bring a bag of fluctuations in your routine life. Professionally, you will have to make extra effort and carry an extra baggage of Read More

Scorpio
Mercury, during its double transit in Virgo, will be transiting the 11th house of gains and profit and will move to the 12th house of loss in Libra. These movements along with the retrogression of Mercury in Libra reveals that if you keep high expectations, it may lead to greater disappointments. Professionally, this transit may be favorable in terms of progress. As an employee, you may expect recognition for your efforts and promotion or increment; however, Read More

Sagittarius
Mercury, during its double transit in Virgo, will be transiting the 10th house of career and status and will move to the 11th house of gains in Libra. This and the retrogression of Mercury in Libra suggests that you should check all prospects with a positive mindset and by keeping the reality in mind, rather than sending mixed signals. The transit for you will be progressive professionally, with gains and good reputation at work. You will face success in your Read More

Capricorn
Mercury, during its double transit in Virgo, will be transiting the 9th house of confidence and luck and will move to the 10th house of career in Libra. These movements along with the retrogression of Mercury in Libra reveals the use of intelligence and hard work for your success. At work, you will notice a sharpness in your intellect and an enhanced power of memory that will help you progress when they are combined with Read More

Aquarius
Mercury, during its double transit in Virgo, will be transiting the 8th house of positive and negative impacts and will move to the 9th house of luck in Libra. This and the retrogression of Mercury in Libra reveals that the negatives trends will turn positive with your effort, supported by luck. The transit of Mercury will take place in the 8th house of Aquarius; so, professionally, you will experience sudden gains from Read More

Pisces
Mercury, during its double transit in Virgo, will be transiting the 7th house of partnership, marriage and relationships and will move to the 8th house of sudden gains and loss in Libra. This along with the retrogression of Mercury in Libra reveals that whatever negatives trends have been showing in your life will turn positive with your efforts and luck. Your professional arena will not be Read More

How can you mitigate challenges during this period?

• Donate green-colored clothes, lentils or vegetables to old age homes, orphanage or to the less privileged.
• Donate stationary and reading material to children.
• Respect female members of the family and give gifts to them according to your financial strength.
• Keep a green handkerchief in your pocket for good luck.