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. Miscommunication is a major subject of this flighty and fickle retrograde since this mutable air sign frequently thinks more quickly than its voice can keep up with. 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 sure you know what you’re talking about while attempting to maintain 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:
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Who is affected by Mercury’s retrograde motion?
One of the most well-known astrologers in the world is Susan Miller; whose website Astrology Zone receives 309 million page views annually, has 11 million unique users, and that doesn’t even count her wildly popular app of the same name. “According to Miller, the only occurrence that has an impact on everyone equally is the retrograde of Mercury. “However, because they are under the planet’s dominion, Virgo and Gemini are more impacted. When Mercury goes retrograde, situations are shifting, but we can’t yet tell which way they’re going. This is a time of change for the world. Hence the confusion.
What do the signs’ signs of Mercury’s retrograde mean?
What occurs and how does Mercury’s retrograde phase impact us? What does the retrograde motion actually mean? According to many astrology proponents, it starts a cycle of bad luck.
Mercury retrograde is an optical illusion, which implies that from our vantage point on earth, it appears as though the planet is travelling backward. Astrologers think that disruptions in electronics and communication during this alleged backward motion could dampen everyone’s summer attitude.
Find out what Mercury’s retrograde means for you, how to use its power, and anything else you need to know about it here.
Which positions is Mercury in retrograde affecting?
Because Mercury oversees these areas of your life in your solar chart, all Mercury retrograde cycles have a special impact on you in terms of communication in general and communication connected to your employment or health. With these issues, there may be delays or reconsidering. Important editing work on ongoing projects can be beneficial to you.
You should take additional precautions when it comes to issues with romance, children, and creativity because they are currently occurring in your solar fifth house. With romantic partners and your children, if any, try to be as forgiving as you can. Now is a good time to reconsider whether your romantic connections are still healthy, but you should hold off on making any snap judgments. There can be a need to review past disagreements with your kids or lover, or there might be some communication concerns. Arguments with a lover have a tendency to get out of hand very quickly. You and your partner should refrain from focusing on the words said and instead attempt to understand the meaning behind them. Or a relationship could not be progressing clearly. Though it may appear to be inertia, this time is actually one of reflection and repose. Other factors include missed calls, a date partner arriving late, or cancelled plans. Gambling and speculation are not recommended at this time. The greatest time to start a new creative project is probably not now, but now is a fantastic time to revamp an old one. The same is true of love! You can want to try to maintain the status quo for the time being because things will change once Mercury becomes direct. When talking to love partners and kids, it would be a good idea to be extra clear. You could also use this opportunity to reevaluate any problems rather than talking about them right away.
Aries
“According to Holmes, Aries are currently in a position where they need to reflect on their principles and clarify what it is that they stand for. It will be crucial to consider your speaking and writing styles as this Mercury retrograde in Gemini and Taurus is activating Aries’ third home of communication.” According to Holmes, they will likely start engaging in some subliminal deep dive and exhibit one genuine kind of self-expression.
Is Mercury in Scorpio going backwards?
drama in relationships? You? Never! (Lies.) During this Mercury retrograde phase, Scorpio, get ready for a whole tornado of stuff. You will initially discover that you and a love partner are at odds, especially on how you share, give, and receive. You might be the one trying to flee the coop, or the other person might be ghosting! This might have a significant impact on your investments, possessions, settlement, or even your ability to have intimacy and have your needs satisfied. Do your best to communicate politely and directly rather than brandishing your blades later in the transit when things will go very bad with your alliances.
What impact does Mercury going backwards have on Scorpio?
You may be having trouble navigating life, Scorpio, with the solar eclipse on April 30 falling amid the pre-shadow phase of Mercury retrograde and the backspin itself. It’s a good idea to spend your money more prudently and hold off on any major purchases for the time being. “Whether it’s a simple credit card debt or an emotional debt they owe to someone else, debts of all types may appear. Expect that your libido may be lower than usual because Scorpio may have self-consciousness related to their sex drive, according to Marquardt.
Your relationships will be impacted by a very emotional solar eclipse that occurs during the two-week period before Mercury goes retrograde, or “backspin.”
On April 30, when the eclipse in Scorpio occurs, there are likely to be some profound insights regarding how Scorpio behaves in partnerships, and it may be a period when Scorpios are reconsidering their romantic status. Marquardt continues, “Avoid changing anything in your most meaningful one-on-one relationships of any kind.”
In my natal chart, is Mercury retrograde?
It is well known that Mercury retrograde can sabotage any type of communication. Fortunately, it only occurs four times a year for three weeks at a time, but if you were born during Mercury retrograde, its affects may continue a bit longer. It turns out that not everything is awful because many extremely successful people were born while Mercury was in retrograde. Being born with Mercury retrograde in your natal chart can be a powerful gift, even though it may not initially appear to be one because it might make some aspects of your life more confused.
Priorities first Look at your birth chart (you can make a natal chart on Cafe Astrology for free) and search Mercury to see if you were born during Mercury’s backspin. You’ll notice “Rx” above the Mercury symbol in your chart if Mercury was in retrograde when you were born.
What does that signify, then? “They frequently have trouble communicating coherently with others because they are lost in their own thoughts. For instance, they converse with themselves while the other person is, of course, unaware of it. They think they spoke what they were thinking, but they did not truly do so “According to Astrology Booth’s website, astrologer Janet Booth. Or they misunderstand what someone says because they extrapolate their own ideas onto the speaker’s words, or they failed to pay attention because they were preoccupied with their internal debate.
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing because introspective people frequently exhibit extraordinary creativity. The late musical genius Prince was a Mercury-retro baby, according to Booth on her website. She said that people born during Mercury retrograde typically exhibit shyness as children but develop greater extroversion by the time they are in their early 20s. And this is the point at which the majority of artists let loose on the world.
How do Libras respond to Mercury’s retrograde motion?
Mercury is retrograde in Libra, which increases the likelihood of communication breakdowns due to unclear speech and gossip out of control. During this time, you might run upon old friends. Additionally, during this time, you can lessen any concerns you may be having with your mother or with regard to property.
What affects Virgos while Mercury is in retrograde?
The tenth house for Virgo and its rising sign are both ruled by Mercury. Mercury will be in a retrograde position for Virgo natives throughout this time, moving from the second house back to the first. Your ability to communicate at work as well as how you carry yourself and behave in public will be impacted by this transit.