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An Easy to Understand Astrological Overview

Today’s post is all about Mercury Retrograde, but it’s written for an audience that is familiar with the term but not the details, because many tarot lovers are astrology fans too. If you have heard the phrases ‘going direct’ ‘mercury stations’, and more, but don’t know what they mean – this post is for you. 🙂

Imagine you’re driving on a highway. You’re cruising along at a steady pace when suddenly, a car zooms past you. It seems like it’s moving backward, but it’s actually just going faster than you. That’s essentially what happens with Mercury Retrograde.

Mercury is the planet associated with communication, technology, and travel. It orbits the Sun much faster than Earth. About three or four times a year, Mercury appears to be moving backward in the sky from our perspective. This is called retrograde motion. It’s an optical illusion caused by the different speeds at which Earth and Mercury orbit the Sun.

Key Terms to Know

• Retrograde: This simply means that a planet appears to be moving backward in its orbit when viewed from Earth.
• Direct Motion: The normal forward movement of a planet in its orbit.
• Stationary: The point at which a planet appears to stop moving before changing direction. This happens just before and after a retrograde period.
• Pre-Shadow: The period of time before a planet stations retrograde.
• Post-Shadow: The period of time after a planet stations direct.

What to Expect During Mercury Retrograde

While Mercury Retrograde doesn’t cause chaos, it can amplify existing challenges. You might experience more:

• Miscommunications: Emails might go astray, phone calls could be dropped, or misunderstandings might arise.
• Technical Difficulties: Computers, phones, and other devices might act up.
• Travel Delays: Flights might be delayed, luggage lost, or unexpected detours encountered.
• Revisiting the Past: Old friends, projects, or issues might resurface.

Is Mercury Retrograde All Bad?

Not necessarily! While it can be challenging, it’s also a time for reflection, review, and revision. It’s a great opportunity to:

• Reevaluate plans and projects
• Reconnect with old friends
• Slow down and focus on inner work

Navigating Mercury Retrograde

While there’s no guaranteed way to avoid all the potential pitfalls of Mercury Retrograde, here are some tips:

• Back Up Data: Protect your important files.
• Double-Check Everything: Read emails and contracts carefully.
• Be Patient: Allow extra time for travel and communication.
• Embrace Flexibility: Be open to changes in plans.
• Practice Mindfulness: Stay grounded and centered.
• Be Aware: Know that snags, snafus and that ‘odd call from your ex’ are likely to happen during a retrograde, so you can more easily take it in stride.

We are currently in the second mercury retrograde of 2024 and have one more after this. Below are the 2024 and 2025 Mercury Retrograde periods, you can look back to last April to get a feeling for the way you may have been influenced:

• April 1st to April 24th, 2024
• August 4th to August 27th, 2024
• November 25th to December 15th, 2024
• March 14th to April 7th, 2025
• July 17th to August 11th, 2025 
• November 9th to November 29th, 2025

Mercury Retrograde is a natural cosmic cycle. By understanding it and taking precautions, you can navigate this period with grace and ease.

Light and Love. ❤️

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