The Mercury retrograde dates for this year are as follows:
- 2022 January 14 – February 3
- 10 May to 2 June 2022
- 2022 September 9 October 2
- January 18, 2023 until December 29, 2022
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How long does Mercury’s post-shadow retrograde last?
The hardest part of the planetary moonwalk isn’t even the actual retrograde, which lasts for around three weeks. Due to the uncertainty and lack of a commitment or clear plan, the two weeks before and after the Mercury retroshade can be just as difficult, if not more so. Do you recall the 2020 election’s delays? That incident took place during a Mercury retroshade.
What does Mercury Retrograde’s Post-Shadow Phase entail?
The shadow periods, which occur roughly two weeks before and after Mercury retrograde, are a particularly perplexing time marked by some of the same hiccups and failures you’d anticipate from Mercury’s periodic rewind. Ash explains that as Mercury slows down, miscommunication and technological issues are more likely to occur. Therefore, expect technological issues, slowdowns, and misunderstandings amongst friends during the pre- and postshadow period of Mercury retrograde.
According to Ash, the difficulties you encounter in the run-up to Mercury retrograde may be a sign of what to expect once it actually begins. For instance, if you’re experiencing conflict in your relationship at this time, you’ll probably notice this pattern as Mercury slows down and appears to move backward. Finding closure for the tensions that arose during retrograde is the goal of the post-shadow phase.
How long does Mercury have a post-shadow?
It slows down for two weeks before a Mercury retrograde officially starts, and it needs to speed back up for two weeks after a Mercury direct. Retroshade, also known as the pre- and post-shadow periods, is the term used to describe these times. Mercury will pass directly through a specific area of the sky known as degrees during the pre-shadow (e.g. it could be something like 2o Scorpio). As the retrograde progresses, it will go back through those angles and, you guessed it, through that location once it is on the way to full speed recovery.
What happens after Mercury goes direct?
This time span allows three chances to ensure that our efforts and decisions are correct and is the planetary embodiment of the adage “measure twice, cut once.” The first happens when Mercury first crosses a celestial degree during the pre-retrograde shadow phase. Mistakes may be evaluated and repaired during the second, which occurs when Mercury is retrograde and reverses back over this degree. When Mercury completes its final transit over the degree, during what is referred to as a post-retrograde shadow, we have one last opportunity to make progress. In general, Mercury retrograde has effects that begin to manifest approximately two weeks before the planet starts to appear to travel backward from the earth and last for up to two weeks after it stops.
What activities should you avoid when Mercury is retrograde?
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.”
What is the shadow period of Mercury retrograde in 2022?
The retrograde will be in Gemini from May 10 to May 22; from May 22 to June 3 it will move into Taurus. Beginning on April 25, the pre-retrograde shadow will last until June 18, and the post-retrograde shadow will follow. October 2 through September 9.
Do we now have Mercury in retrograde?
We’re still not out of the woods, but the most recent Mercury retrograde period is finally finished as of Friday, June 3 (phew!). It’s in your best interest to stay on your toes in the upcoming weeks because every Mercury retrograde has a “shadow” period that lasts for two weeks before and after the planet backspins.
Here are some suggestions for handling your relationshipsromantic and otherwiseuntil Mercury retrograde is truly ended, as it is known for impairing communication:
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 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.