Or did yourlong-awaited vacation planssuddenly fall through at the last minute?
Meaning of Mercury retrograde
Mercury is thefastest-moving planetin the solar system.
Its notactuallyspinning backward, but its slowed-down speed makes it look that way from our perspective on Earth.
Planetary retrogrades are moments of collective pause and reflection.
When Mercury retrograde occurs, were being asked to slow down and double-check the details.
Ellen Bowles, astrologer
Mercury is considered retrograde when it passes Earth and enters that apparent backspin.
astrologer at The Woke Mystix and co-author ofAstrology SOS
But as for when Mercury retrograde ends?
Then Mercury goes retrograde, and thats the climax, the drama, the plot thickening, she says.
Then once Mercury turns back around again, you get your falling action and conclusion.
I hope to debunk the idea that Mercury retrogrades are times of absolute chaos and upheaval, says Marmanides.
Thats just not feasible.
But is there a planetary influence on decisions you may be making?
That means you may get some surprising texts yourself.
This can be a good thing, she says.
Mercury is closely associated with the nervous system and can have associations with anxiety, says Marmanides.
astrologer at The Woke Mystix and co-author ofAstrology SOS
Just remember theres no need to panic.
Take some deep breaths, follow the Mercury retrograde dos and donts below, and youll be just fine.
Give yourself extra time when getting to appointments and double-check the times, she says.
double-check you have the right people copied on emails.
Dont send anything without proofreading.
But thats not all to keep in mind.
Ahead, find all the Mercury retrograde dos and donts for smoother retrograde seasons.
What not to do during Mercury retrograde
1.
Do not: Sign a contract
Making a big purchase that requires you to agree to a contract?
You might want to wait, or else you could wind up making a major Mercury retrograde mistake.
The planetary influence of Mercury on your decisions can cause your understanding of contractual agreements to get muddled.
You dont want to end up stuck in legalities you cant get out of when Mercury stations direct.
All the travel issues.
Do not: Rely on technology in a big way
Technology glitches, coming right up.
Be prepared for Zoom to fail mid-meeting and for phones to lose service unexpectedly.
Back up all your technology, says Bowles.
Its common to have files go missing and experience technology crashes or software malfunctions during this time.
Better safe than sorry!
Do not: Respond to that, U Up?
Instead, journal or talk out your relationship thoughts with a trusted friend, she says.
Reflect on why these old connections are being addressed now.
What might you still have to learn from them?
What to do during Mercury retrograde
1.
Do: Reconnect with old friends
You already know to avoid texting that toxic ex.
(Perhaps you even choose to drop an actual letter to them in the mail, sans technology.)
Do: Declutter your space
Dreaming of a more organized space?
Mercury retrograde brings out the editor in all of us.
Its a great time to rethink, revise, redo, and recycle, says Marmanides.
For starters, avoid stressing about it, if you might.
Instead, view it as a chance to slow down.
What should you avoid during Mercury retrograde?
Theres a long list of things to avoid doing during Mercury retrograde, as noted above.
Oh, and if youre planning on starting something new, maybe wait a couple weeks instead.
What are the positives of a retrograde?
Remember: Mercury retrograde gets a bad rapbut astrologers agree, its not all bad (promise).
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