When Mercury goes retrograde, it appears to move backward in the sky. In astrology, this is a signal to review, revise and revisit everything Mercury rules — communication, travel and technology.
Mercury retrograde is a periodic optical illusion caused by Earth overtaking Mercury in its orbit, lasting roughly three weeks every four months. In astrology, it represents a cosmic pause where Mercury's domains — communication, travel, and technology — turn inward for review rather than forward expansion.
Miscommunications multiply, flights get delayed, and electronic devices malfunction with uncanny frequency. Old messages resurface, outdated plans resurface, and hastily signed contracts unravel as Mercury's energy reverses its usual forward momentum.
Double-check every email, rebook travel reservations proactively, and avoid signing binding agreements until after retrograde ends. It is far better to revise and reflect than to push aggressively through glitches.
An ancient Roman legend claims Mercury retrograde opens a gateway where forgotten words are whispered back to those who listen closely enough.
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