What is Mercury Retrograde?
The planet Mercury travels backward across the sky three or four times a year. These periods when Mercury travels in apparent retrograde motions are called “Mercury Retrograde”.
This year Mercury Retrograde begins once again on November 25 and ends on December 15. This period will be associated with unexpected delays, foggy thinking, confusion and frustration. Intuition will run high during this time zone, not only for highly sensitive folks but common people too.
What should you do when Mercury retrogrades?
The planet Mercury is the ruler of communication, in all its forms – be it writing, speaking, listening, reading etc. It is also closely associated with meetings, negotiations, business talks and contracts.
Planet Mercury also rules the travel sector, automobiles, mail and shipping.
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| When Mercury goes retrograde, one must try to remain flexible, have patience and understanding. |
| One must avoid entering any new contracts, starting any kind of new project. |
| One must use this period for contemplation and careful consideration. |
| During these turbulent times, one is advised to reflect on the past, relax and have unlimited patience. |
| One should be well prepared to deal with delays and cancelation of travel plans; and people’s unexpected temper bursts and episodes of miscommunication. |
| Generally Mercury Retrograde brings chaos and total disorder in lives. However when you are in the eye of the storm, you must stay still, and the storm passes. This period must be used for deep contemplation and life’s review. |
| Mercury Retrograde offers one an excellent time to relax, hold one’s horses, take a step back and re-analyze and re-evaluate everything in your life. One must refrain from making drastic changes and meeting new decisions until retrograde has ended. |
At the end of Mercury Retrograde
When Mercury Retrograde ends on December 15, enters a brief “shadow period” of approx. a few weeks; when things related to communication take time to adjust. Do not immediately rush as soon as retrograde ends.
Let any type of miscommunication first work on its own. Stay calm, be patient and enter the rhythm that the universe has laid out for you gradually. Things will run smoothly thereafter.
