From August 5 to 28, Mercury—the planet of communication and the mind—will be in retrograde. This means that due to an optical illusion, the planet will appear to move backwards across the sky. And while Mercury may not actually be moving backwards across the sky, this appearance can be unsettling and, according to astrology, Mercury retrograde phases are often associated with periods of confusion, delay, and frustration.
Intrigued? Read through this gallery and find out what this August Mercury retrograde could mean for you, according to your star sign.