Ellen Bowles, an astrologer and co-author of Astrology SOS, claims that “we can have technical or mechanical troubles, and our wires can seem crossed in all our channels of communication.” “Planetary retrogrades are occasions for everyone to stop and think. We are being advised to slow down and double-check the details when Mercury is retrograde.” The urge to meticulously examine every last aspect extends beyond the three to four weeks of the retrograde period itself. The same guidelines for what not to do during Mercury retrograde also apply during this time, which lasts for a week or two before and after the actual retrograde. This period is known as Mercury’s shadow phase or “retroshade.”
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How can you safeguard against the 2020 Mercury retrograde?
Mercury is thought to govern communication, therefore it seems sense that Mercury Retrograde would lead to misunderstandings.
Aim to listen intently to your friends and refrain from drawing conclusions too quickly. Did your friend just give you a backhanded compliment, or are you just imagining the worst because Mercury is messing with your emotions?
Oh, and double check all crucial documents, perilous texts, and direct messages. Don’t screenshot a conversation with your crush and send it to them instead of posting it on the group chat for analysis.
Tip #3: Get the crystals
The good news is that those adorable little stones can help you protect your energy during this chaotic time if you’re the type of person who stresses out about Mercury Retrograde and also happens to have a whole collection of crystals at your disposal.
Amethyst, black tourmaline, black obsidian, jet, and smoky quartz are protective stones that can help you stay grounded, peaceful, and safe from harm.
How should I behave while Mercury is in retrograde?
Here are my top suggestions for Mercury Retro, if you want to be very specific:
1. Avoid significant automobile or technology purchases
Mercury is in charge of all things technological and mobile. Engine malfunctions and software bugs are common during Mercury retrograde, not just a possibility. If feasible, wait until after Mercury retrograde to make any purchases if you need a new car, an iPhone replacement, a charger, or really anything involving wires. You may not always have a choice, though. I just had to purchase a new iPhone after shattering my water-damaged one during a Mercury retrograde. I interpreted this as Mercury letting me know it was tired of me using a phone that wasn’t ideal for my daily communications and professional communications. Just make sure to preserve the receipt if you find yourself needing to make a purchase during Mercury retrograde like I did. It’s possible that you’ll need to send it back (yes, another “re” word).
2. Complete your projects.
The time during Mercury retrograde is ideal for reflection and commitment. Therefore, if you have a ton of unfinished ideas, get to work! You might be motivated to finish organizing your garage or finish that knitting project you put off last winter, depending on what sign Mercury is transiting. This is the time to use technical skill and a methodical, slow approach for anything.
3. Be patient.
If you have something essential to say, be patient and take your time saying it because Mercury retrograde is known to cause delays and misunderstandings. Check your text messages and emails for errors before sending them to avoid miscommunication. If you’re dating someone new, they can take a while to organize dates with you or your schedules might not line up. Accept this as a learning curve and an opportunity to get to know their rhythm rather than becoming frustrated.
4. Maintain flexibility.
Many people experience nostalgia during Mercury retrograde, and you may find yourself remembering an ex-partner, a distant BFF, or a former coworker. Be the Mercury retrograde you want to see in the world and text them if you’re itching to reconnect. Of course, reconcile is a word that begins with “re.”
During this passage, you can also unintentionally run across old friends. Maintain as much flexibility in your schedule as you can so you may take advantage of the chance encounter and catch up over lunch rather than just saying goodbye. The idea is to capitalize on fortuitous coincidences.
Double-check that you have everything before you leave the house
This is a pretty literal way of looking back, and Susan Miller of AstrologyZone recommends it. Make sure you have your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials before getting out of the car or rushing out the door during Mercury retrograde because it can make us extremely negligent and forgetful.
What zodiac signs are impacted by Mercury’s retrograde motion?
Nothing in astrology is more notorious than the dreadful Mercury retrograde. Because it rules both cognitive and communication processes, Mercury has a significant impact on how you live your daily life. This quick-moving, very intelligent inner planet tends to confuse people and lead to errors in judgment when it goes retrograde, which can derail all of your goals. Fortunately, you don’t have to prepare for total disaster if you belong to one of the zodiac signs that will be least affected by Mercury retrograde in spring 2022: Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn.
On May 10, as Mercury is transiting through Gemini at a 4 degree angle, the next Mercury retrograde will start. As a result of this mutable air sign’s propensity to think more quickly than it speaks, miscommunication is a major theme of this erratic and capricious retrograde. Mercury won’t stay in Gemini for very long, though, as on May 22 it will turn back into Taurus and travel through that sign’s obstinate and slow-moving zone once more. Mercury is returning to this fixed earth sign, so you may find yourself second-guessing every choice and finding it difficult to look past your attachments to particular beliefs and viewpoints. Be careful you know what you’re talking about and try to have an open mind.
Despite the fact that Mercury retrograde can throw your life for a loop, you must keep in mind that it only lasts for around three weeks. This retrograde, which will terminate on June 3 at 26 degrees Taurus, could transport you back in time and bring up unfinished business that has to be attended to. Let this retrograde give you another chance to attempt because there might still be things you need to say or decisions you need to make.
In either case, cardinal signs might not experience the full effects of this retrograde. This is why:
What zodiac signs will be impacted by the 2021 Mercury retrograde?
The other cardinal signs in the other elements will feel this particular backward turn the most because it is occurring in cardinal Libra. Aries (cardinal fire), Cancer (cardinal water), and Capricorn are included in this (cardinal earth). Aries, it will manifest in your fourth house of domestic life, Cancer, your seventh house of partnerships, and Cap, your tenth house of careers.
How can you maintain composure when Mercury is retrograde?
Meditation is a go-to coping mechanism for any retrograde. Meditation is clearing the mind of all thoughts and allowing it to remain silent and tranquil. If any private thoughts surface, admit that you’ve lost concentration, let go of the notion, and then regain mental calm. Your intuition and subconscious mind will provide you with answers more readily the longer you can maintain a condition of mental blankness. Try a guided meditation to help you focus if this feels too challenging for you.
Should you make choices when Mercury is in retrograde motion?
The most important thing to keep in mind during this retrograde is to think twice before doing anything. You’ll be so tempted to move out of your apartment, purchase a brand-new car, start seeing someone new, dye your hair, and other things, but now is not the time to make any significant decisions.
What zodiac signs will be impacted by the 2022 Mercury retrograde?
When you believe you have everything under control and your troubles solved, Mercury retrograde seems to mix things up. There’s always a problem lurking around the corner when it comes to astrology, and nothing illustrates this more than when Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, starts to move backward through the zodiac rather than ahead. Taurus, Gemini, Scorpio, and Sagittarius are the zodiac signs that will be most impacted by Mercury retrograde in spring 2022, so you *might* want to get ready for some technical issues soon.
Mercury usually stirs up temporary turbulence and commotion when it stations retrograde. This retrograde, which occurs three to four times a year, is nothing new to you because you’ve already encountered it numerous times. In other words, there is no need to be concerned; the world will not end, and you will survive it unharmed. Although miscommunications and misunderstandings frequently occur when Mercury is retrograde, it is also a lovely time to reflect on your life, look back on previous endeavors, and take care of any unfinished business.
Mercury retrograde this spring starts on May 10 at 4 degrees Gemini, going backwards. Mercury rules this mutable air sign, so this will be a typical retrograde experience marked by confusion and diversion. Think carefully before you speak, especially if you’re twisting the truth. On May 22, Mercury will reenter Taurus, slowing down the intensity of this retrograde and making it more frustrating for Mercury, who already finds it difficult to move through this rigid fixed earth sign. Fortunately, everything will finish on June 3 just as swiftly as it began.
What the astrological signs listed below should be aware of is:
What occurs in relationships while Mercury is in retrograde motion?
You may find yourself and your partner bickering or discussing old difficulties because Mercury retrograde has a tendency to bring up concerns from the past. That’s not to imply that a breakup is imminent because of retrograde, but it is definitely cause for alarm because couples do suddenly split up during this time.