Mercury rules Gemini, so when it’s direct (i.e. not retrograde) in this sign, it’s exalted (i.e. right at home). When it moves backwards, as it will from May 10 to 22, you get a cosmic formula for the typical Mercury retrograde stumbling blocks. We have communication problems.
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What effect does Mercury retrograde have on me, Gemini?
Mercury retrograde hell has back, Gemini, and you’re the main attraction (sowwy, I’m just the messenger!). First and foremost, any Mercury retrograde is usually a tornado of dramz for you since Mercury is your ruler, and when our ruler is out of whack, we feel whack! Second, this Mercury retrograde is occurring in your zodiac sign, which means you’ll be perplexed at every step. The best course of action is to go with the flow, to take your time, and to trust your instincts. Anxiety will start to surface for you near the end of the journey, so practice mindfulness and take a break.
When Mercury enters Gemini, what happens?
Set your sights on new horizons and be curious about the world! In the vast skies of Gemini, Mercury, the planet of the mind, communication, and connection, will spin like a cyclone. Prepare to experience a tremendous acceleration in the pace of life!
Mercury, the planet of communication, feels right at home when it enters Gemini! This is due to the fact that it dominates the Air sign and is believed to be the home sign. When a planet is in its native zodiac sign, it can easily radiate its abilities!
Our thoughts will be hungry for information and inspiration throughout this period. We will, however, be more concerned with knowing a little bit about everything than with having profound knowledge or becoming specialists in our subjects. We’ll be able to speak with people ecstatically because we’re eager to debate, discuss, and connect. Our words and thoughts will gain strength. We’ll communicate in a variety of ways, both digitally and in person. As a result, growing our personal and professional networks can happen quickly!
When Mercury goes retrograde, what signs will be affected?
Nothing in astrology is more infamous than the dreadful Mercury retrograde. After all, Mercury is the planet that rules communication and cognitive function, so it has a lot of influence in your day-to-day life. When this fast-moving, very intelligent inner planet goes retrograde, it can cause confusion and miscalculations, causing all of your plans to fall apart. Fortunately, if you belong to one of the zodiac signs that will be least affected by Mercury retrograde in spring 2022 Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn you won’t have to prepare for absolute chaos.
The next Mercury retrograde begins on May 10th, when Mercury is at 4 degrees Gemini. Miscommunication is a prominent topic of this flighty and fickle retrograde, as this mutable air sign has a tendency to think faster than its lips can keep up with. Mercury won’t remain in Gemini for long, as it will retrograde back into Taurus on May 22, returning to its stubborn and slow-moving zone once more. You may find yourself overthinking each decision and struggling to see past your loyalties to particular attitudes and ideas as Mercury returns to this fixed earth sign. Keep an open mind and double-check that you know what you’re talking about.
Mercury retrograde might throw your life into a loop, but it’s crucial to remember that it only lasts about three weeks. This retrograde, which ends on June 3 at 26 degrees Taurus, may lead you back in time, bringing up unfinished business that has to be addressed. Let this retrograde give you another chance to try again if there are any things left unsaid or decisions that have yet to be taken.
Cardinal signs, on the other hand, may be spared the brunt of this retrograde’s effects. This is why: