don’t sweat mercury retrograde

the impact of Mercury retrograde varies. I will tell you why it impacts some people more than others.

Mercury is a planet that signifies communications, transport, contracts, commerce, trade, media, writing, finance, ideas, astrology, letters, mail service, debate, tricksters and education.

When Mercury is retrograde it's planetary expression is modified, working in a wonkier, less direct and sometimes weakened.

It depends on the sign that Mercury is in and the other aspects it makes to other planets.

This time round, Mercury is essentially strong in the sign of Gemini (ruling it), so this helps support the planet.

On the other side of the coin, Mercury is square Neptune which might add confusion or blurriness to communication and relationships (with Mercury conjunct Venus, which is therefore also square Neptune).

This will affect SOME people!

Mercury is reversing back over territory it has already covered, which can bring about reflections, repairs, revisiting ways of doing things or taking time to review your life.

You can take a look at the house ruled by Gemini in your birth chart to see the area of life that may be up for revision.

Hermes (Mercury) The ‘Winged’ Messenger Of The Gods

Put Mercury retrograde into context by remembering:

1. Mercury retrogrades 3 times a year, it's a common, so nothing to be overly concerned about.

2. Whether Mercury retrograde is likely to create disruptions, encourage reflection or stimulate AHA moments for you, will depend on factors in your personal astrological chart. So it's different for everyone.

3. Thinking, seeing, communicating or dealing with things differently may not always save you time.

But it can bring about some interesting insights that you may not have arrived at without a little disruption.

Who is most likely to 'feel' Mercury retrograde?

• If you have planets in your birth chart in Gemini and close by degrees to the Mercury Retrograde, say 12- 28 degrees of Gemini.

• If you have natal planets angular to Mercury in Gemini; Sagittarius, Pisces or Virgo.

• If you have a Gemini ascendant

• If Mercury is the lord of the year by annual profection

• Or if Mercury is ruling the ascendant or angles in your solar return for this year.