You are only a slave to life if you choose to be one, Virgo. Mercury retrograde may have you rethinking your circumstances, revisiting old narratives and questioning how much power you’ve been giving to other people’s words and opinions. No, you cannot always control or circumvent what life throws your way, but you can choose how much of it you allow to dictate your energy. Easier said than done, perhaps, but remember that someone calling you a kangaroo doesn’t magically give you a pouch. Similarly, someone else’s projections, perceptions or opinions about you don’t make them your truth. Mercury retrograde is your reminder that truth is not absolute; it is subjective. The sooner you learn to separate what is yours from what belongs to others, the lighter life becomes. You don’t have to fight every narrative, Virgo. Sometimes, freedom begins when you simply stop identifying with it.
Cosmic tip: Instead of spiralling, make your fears known and seek support if needed.