With Mercury retrograde, many people wonder what impact this can have in their lives and if their meaning will be so negative. Of all the Planetary Aspects, this seems to be one of those who call attention to those who are attentive to astrology.
For astrology, Mercury retrograde is one of the most impactful phenomena in all Signs of the Zodiac. With some attention, you can also understand how your life changes and what are your effects on your day-to-day life. Generally, this aspect of the planet mercury can bring frustration, communication failures, and a feeling that the situations do not evolve or speed that you would like.
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What does Mercury in Retrograde Mean?
The planets do not actually move back. However, when observed from the Earth, they seem to make this motion for a few weeks. Mercury is a closer planet from the Sun than the Earth, being its shortest orbit.
Every year, about three or four times, Mercury goes through the Earth, giving the feeling that it is retrograde or the "walking back". When it returns to its usual speed, creates powerful and turbulent energy. It is this tumult that can affect what we feel on our planet and our daily life.
Mercury energy, due to this apparent retrograde motion, represents oscillation, movement, change but also complementarity. In this way, during its retrograde phase, mercury energy is Yin, inviting to introspection, to the abandonment of ancient ideas and blockages that may be preventing the person from moving forward.
When assuming your direct movement, the energy Yang prevails once the time to act after the previous phase of reflection. These dynamics of thought/action increase our self-consciousness and gives us a new perception of the world surrounding us and our life path.
How does the Energy of Mercury Manifests in your Life?
Mercury is the planet of communication and of the mind. Intuitive and logical represents the speed of understanding, memory, and reasoning capacity. It is the planet of writing, study, media, communications, commercial contracts, negotiation. As a messenger, it is also associated with roads, transport, trade, technologies, and interiors.
When Mercury gets into retrograde, all these areas of our life seem to stay resting, on stand-by. It is the manifestation of such a concept yin from Chinese Astrology. Therefore, when this planet, governs so many important activities for our personal and professional life, "is sleeping", all activities that govern are stagnant and therefore there may be many delays and Communication failures.
How does Mercury Retrograde Influence Your Daily Activity?
The advice of Astrologers is very simple: "Do not take any important decision when Mercury is retrograde." This is a time to ponder. For thinking with calm and strategically, and plan the next steps, not to move to action.
Mercury retrograde is not a good time for launching new projects, to make an advertising campaign, to do commercial contracts, or make decisions with great impact on personal life or in the company. The environment, in general, is quite fluid and changeable and therefore no major changes or changes are not recommended.
In Practical Terms, What Should You Avoid Doing?
Experts refer to caution. Check email information before sending them, save the copies of the important documents, guarantee that you do not leave anything forgotten somewhere, back up your computer, reformulate the issues so there are no doubt or communication failures with other people, confirm in writing the indications that are given. Avoid long travel and surgeries that are not required at the moment.
And in Love, What to Do to Avoid the Turbulence of Retrograde Mercury?
Relations and romance can become confused during the retrograde periods of Mercury. communication failures can lead to misunderstandings that lead to problems in all kinds of relationships, whether they are romantic, friendship or even between co-workers.
Try to be clear in what you say and how you express your feelings and opinions. If you don't feel confident, don't say anything. Leave it for later. Avoid jumping to judgmental conclusions and be sure to ground your opinions and observations you direct to your partner.
Mercury recedes in different signs during the year. If you recede in your sign, delays and frustrations may increase. In that case, be even more cautious and cautious. Make sure you do everything right even if you need more time.
Retrograde Mercury and the Astrological Elements - Fire, Earth, Air and Water
Each year, Mercury favors one primordial element over another. What we can do varies depending on the predominant element:
- If Mercury recedes in Fire Signs - suggests that we need to find new ones solutions to old problems. Vision and innovation are essential for advancing favorably. Fire signs are highly creative, courageous and pioneering. Think outside the box, analyze the issue beyond what is obvious, broaden the range of options.
- If Mercury retreats at Earth Signs - suggests the need to be practical, rigorous and objective, to stick to the plan. Earth signs need security and stability. Money and material plan can be highlighted during this phase.
- If Mercury retreats in Air Signs - suggests discussions and misunderstandings. Communication stands out. Be clear in what you say and what you write. Hear more than you speak. Avoid giving unsubstantiated opinions. Air signs are analytical and avant-garde - be open to change.
- If Mercury retreats in Water Signs - suggests that this is a good time to develop and use your intuition. Listen to what your inner voice is saying, and if you have doubts, don't move forward.
Retrograde Mercury also be Positive?
Yes, Retrograde Mercury can be very useful for re-evaluate, revisit, redo and redraw our plans. It's a phase where everything goes slower and, therefore, we have the opportunity to stop and rethink in our life and in what we do just because, in the routines.
Mercury Retrograde allows us to reflect and redirect our energies more productively and effectively in all areas of our lives. Mercury also helps us find solutions and close cycles.
On the other hand, Mercury retrograde is a good stage for reencountering loved ones who have been lost in the past and for reestablishing affective bonds. Less clear situations can be clarified thanks to this phase of reflection and maturation of ideas.
New plans may emerge and original ways of solving problems and overcoming difficulties. If you are a hasty person, this phase can help you better understand what you feel and let your intuition guide you. You can also take advantage of this Mercury look to tidy up your spaces at home or at work.
Retrograde Periods for Mercury from 2021 to 2030
Mercury dominates every part of communication. As a matter of celestial mechanics, this planet seems to be going backwards and this period coincides with several communication problems. This is usually when there is a crash on the computer and we forget to backup, that's when we send wrong emails, that's when there are more canceled flights.
Retrograde Mercury in 2021
| January 30th to February 20th - Aquarius (Air Sign) |
| May 29th to June 22nd - Gemini (Air Sign) |
| September 27th to October 18th - Libra (Air Sign) |
Retrograde Mercury in 2022
| January 14th to February 3rd - starts in Aquarius (Air Sign) and ends in Capricorn (Earth Sign) |
| May 10th to June 2nd - starts in Gemini (Air Sign) to Taurus (Earth Sign) |
| September 9th to Ocotber 2nd - starts in Libra (Air Sign) and ends in Virgo (Earth Sign) |
| December 29th to January 18th - Capricorn (Earth Sign) |
Retrograde Mercury in 2023
| Until January 18th 2023 - Capricorn (Earth Sign) |
| April 21st to May 14th - Taurus (Earth Sign) |
| August 23rd to September 15th - Virgo (Earth Sign) |
| December 13th 2023 to January 1st 2024 - Sagittarius (Fire Sign) |
Retrograde Mercury in 2024
| January 1st - Sagittarius (Fire Sign) |
| April 1st to 25th - Aries (Fire Sign) |
| August 4th to 28th - Leo (Fire Sign) |
| November 25th to December 15th - Sagittarius (Fire Sign) |
Retrograde Mercury in 2025
| March 14th to April 7th -starts in Aries (Fire Sign) and ends in Pisces (Water Sign) |
| July 17th to August 11th - Leo (Water Sign) |
| November 9th to 29th - starts in Sagittarius (Fire Sign) and ends in Scorpio (Water Sign) |
Retrograde Mercury in 2026
| February 25th to March 20th - Pisces (Water Sign) |
| June 29th to July 23rd - Cancer (Water Sign) |
| October 24th to November 13th - Scorpio (Water Sign) |
Retrograde Mercury in 2027
| February 9th to March 3rd - starts in Pisces (Water Sign) and ends in Aquarius (Air Sign) |
| June 10th to July 4th - starts in Cancer (Water Sign) and ends in Gemini (Air Sign) |
| October 7th to 28th - starts in Scorpio (Water sign) and ends in Libra (Air Sign) |
Retrograde Mercury in 2028
| January 24th to February 14th - Aquarius (Air Sign) |
| May 21st to June 13th - Gemini (Air Sign) |
| September 19th to October 11th - Libra (Air Sign) |
Retrograde Mercury in 2029
| January 7th to 27th - starts in Aquarius (Air Sign) and ends in Capricorn (Earth Sign) |
| May 1st to 25th - Taurus (Earth Sign) |
| September 2nd to 24th - starts in Libra (Air Sign) and ends in Virgo (Earth Sign) |
| December 21st to January 10th 2030 - Capricorn (Earth Sign) |
Retrograde Mercury in 2030
| Until January 10th - Capricorn (Earth Sign) |
| April 12th to May 6th - starts in Taurus (Earth Sign) and ends in Aries (Fire Sign) |
| August 15th to September 8th - Virgo (Earth Sign) |
| December 5th to 25th - starts in Capricorn (Earth Sign) and ends in Sagittarius (Fire Sign) |
Mars and Venus Retrograde
In addition to Planet Mercury, also Mars and Venus appear this movement. In these dates, precautions are identical. Stay here with the reference for the next few years:
Mars Retrograde
| October 30th 2022 to January 12th 2023 - Gemini (Air sign) |
| December 6th 2024 to February 23rd 2021 - starts in Leo (Fire sign) and ends in Cancer (Water sign) |
Venus Retrograde
| December 19th 2021 to January 29th 2022 - Capricorn (Earth sign) |
| July 22nd 2021 to September 23rd 2023 - Leo (Fire sign) |
| March 1st 2025 to April 12th 2025 - starts in Aries (Fire sign) and ends in Pisces (Water sign) |
Planets in Astrology
Each planet has its domain and symbolism. Modern Astrology also considers, in the elaboration of the birth chart, the newly discovered planet Chiron. In Astrology all signs are masculine or feminine. Find out more about the symbolism of each of the planets in Astrology, by selecting the planet to consult below:
- The Sun - Identity, Individuality, the Father
- The Moon - Instincts, Subconscious, Mother
- Mercury - Mentality, Communication
- Venus - Love, Values, Female Universe
- Mars - Action, Man, Desire
- Jupiter - Wisdom, Expansion
- Saturn - Challenge, Moderation
- Uranus - Originality, Revolution
- Neptune - Spirituality, Illusion
- Pluto - Transformation, Underworld
- Chiron - Integration, Healing
