This month is a strange illustration of the principle that big changes happen slowly and in little steps. Some of those steps involve moving backward instead of forward, as is symbolized by this month’s Mercury retrograde. You can use this Mercury retrograde to just let yourself be aware of the changes  that have been occuring over the last 12 months, slow and small as some of them may have seemed. If that sounds entirely too philosophical for you, you can also use it to get in touch with some old friends.

Or both. Your chart is anticipating major changes in your friendship sector as Saturn moves out of Virgo in very late October. Right now, these changes cause resistance and anger; later they will cause relief and a feeling of burdens lifted. In short, you’ve come a great distance with these old friends, and soon enough you should be able to see the ground you’ve covered.

Meanwhile, you’ve also got Venus in Leo this month. Good career energy! Socializing with the boss, praise, congratulations, or other goodies may be on tap. If you need career luck, get out and about and be seen. Don’t be afraid to show yourself in all your glory.