✓ Mercury is currently DIRECT
Safe to sign contracts, make big decisions, and launch projects.
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Retrograde 1 of 3
Feb 25 – Mar 20
Past
in Pisces / Aquarius
⚡ Shadow starts: Feb 8
⚡ Shadow ends: Apr 7
Theme: Dreams, spiritual matters, community
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Retrograde 2 of 3
Jun 29 – Jul 23
in Cancer / Leo
⚡ Shadow starts: Jun 11
⚡ Shadow ends: Aug 10
Theme: Home, family, emotional security
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Retrograde 3 of 3
Oct 24 – Nov 13
in Scorpio / Libra
⚡ Shadow starts: Oct 6
⚡ Shadow ends: Dec 1
Theme: Partnerships, transformation, secrets
What is Mercury Retrograde?
The Astronomy
Mercury doesn't actually move backward. From Earth's perspective, it appears to reverse direction 3–4 times per year when our orbit "laps" Mercury's inner orbit. Each retrograde lasts ~3 weeks, with 2-week shadow periods before and after.
What to Expect
- 📱 Tech glitches and miscommunications
- ✉️ Emails sent to the wrong person
- 🚂 Travel delays and mix-ups
- 💼 Contracts needing renegotiation
- 👻 Exes and old friends reappearing
What TO Do
- ✅ Review, revise, and revisit
- ✅ Back up all important data
- ✅ Reconnect with old friends
- ✅ Finish unfinished projects
- ✅ Reflect and meditate
What NOT to Do
- ❌ Sign major contracts
- ❌ Launch new businesses
- ❌ Buy expensive electronics
- ❌ Make hasty relationship decisions
- ❌ Book non-refundable travel
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