The memes are true: Mercury Retrograde is a chaos agent. But it doesn't have to ruin your life. In fact, if you understand the energy, it's actually a powerful time for review and reflection.
What is Retrograde?
It's an optical illusion. When Mercury, which has a faster orbit, passes the Earth, it appears to move specifically backward in the sky against the backdrop of fixed stars. Astrologically, this "backward" motion rules over everything Mercury governs: communication, technology, travel, and contracts.
During this period, the "forward motion" energy of these areas stalls. Emails get lost. Flights get delayed. Hard drives crash. Everything that facilitates connection seems to fray.
The Do's and Don'ts
DON'T:
- ❌ Sign major contracts without triple-checking.
- ❌ Buy expensive electronics (they might have hidden defects).
- ❌ Text your ex. (Seriously, do not do it).
- ❌ Start brand new projects or launch companies.
DO:
- ✅ Review existing work and edit drafts.
- ✅ Reconnect with old friends you haven't seen in years.
- ✅ Revise your long-term plans.
- ✅ Back up your data and photos.
The Hidden Gift
We live in a society that is obsessed with forward momentum. We always want to be growing, scaling, and moving. Mercury Retrograde forces us to stop. It demands that we look back.
Often, the "mistakes" that happen during retrograde—the missed train, the lost file—are actually course corrections. They slow us down enough to realize we were heading in the wrong direction. Embrace the pause, and use it to refine what you've already built.
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