What Is Mercury Retrograde?

Mercury Retrograde

See What Happens When Planet Mercury Spins Backwards . . . . 

Communication planet Mercury may be small, but it is capable of causing big problems! Are you familiar with Mercury Retrograde? This is when mischievous Mercury takes a backward spin, and so do our daily lives! It is happening right now, and we are in the thick of it!  It began on October 4th and will last until October 25th.

Mercury goes Retrograde about three or four times each year, for a period of about three weeks each time. But of course Mercury is not really moving backward . . . . it just appears that way from our perspective here on Earth . . . . not to mention how it feels to those of us who are affected by the planetary playfulness.

Mercury Retrograde is really an optical illusion, but the effect it has on our lives is very real. This is because when Mercury is so close to the Sun its powers are magnified in the areas it rules.

Slow Down & Reflect . . . . 

Planet Mercury rules communication, travel and technology, so all of these things are often disrupted during Mercury Retrograde. People get stressed out and have misunderstandings and arguments. And, technology and machinery breaks down, including everything from cars to computers.

Life Slows Down During Mercury Retrograde . . . . 

Life has no choice but to slow down because the Universe is blocking our forward momentum. We start reflecting and looking back instead of moving forward, and that is why Astrology dictates Mercury Retrograde is a bad time to start new projects, go on first dates, get married, travel, sign important papers or legal documents, or make big purchases.

That said, there is plenty you can do during Mercury Retrograde. It can be a very useful time to rest and think and plan for the future.


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