“Are You One of the Zodiac Signs Most Affected by Mercury Retrograde? Discover the Surprising Impact and Expert Tips to Navigate It!”
This optical illusion occurs because of the relative speeds of Earth and Mercury as they orbit the Sun. Astronomically, Mercury retrograde happens three to four times a year and lasts about three weeks each time.
In astrology, Mercury is said to rule communication, technology, travel, and certain thought processes.
During retrograde periods, astrologers believe it may cause misunderstandings and disruptions to certain plans.
“Mercury is the planet of communications. So more than that, it’s the planet of thinking, decision-making, and reasoning,” Julian Venables, an astrologer who has been practicing the discipline for over 25 years, told Bored Panda.
Mercury is in retrograde again
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He explained: “Mercury is all about the exchange between two people or two things. So it’s also movement and travel.
“That also includes things like posting letters and emails, telephone messages, and all sorts of things like that.
“So, when Mercury goes into retrograde motion, any of those things, particularly from one’s own perspective, can need to be redone, revised, re-looked at.”
The astrologer highlighted the Latin prefix re—meaning “to reverse” or “rewind”—suggesting a time for revisiting, rethinking, and reflecting on past decisions, allowing for deeper insights before moving forward again.
“It does have a reputation for causing chaos,” Julian admitted. “Retrograde comes around and suddenly there’s massive traffic jams, or there’s blocked trains, or the planes don’t work.”
