Go With the Flow

Mercury Retrograde

Have you been feeling like you aren't communicating as clearly as you normally do? Does it seem like everyone around you has more than enough gossip to share? Or have you just heard from a long lost friend that you haven't communicated with in 15 years? It may be that Mercury is the culprit.

Several times a year, the planet Mercury is retrograde. That means because of its position relative to Earth, it appears to be traveling backward through its orbit. When that occurs, even the best-laid plans can go awry. Mercury entered its retrograde phase on May 26, and it won't be direct again until June 20. In general, when Mercury is retrograde, it pays to exercise more patience and flexibility. It is a good time to review projects and plans, but wait until Mercury is direct again to make any final decisions.

Mercury's influence over us during its retrograde period depends on what zodiac sign the planet is in at the time. Right now, the planet is retrograde in Gemini. Because Gemini is the sign that rules communication, expect more misunderstandings, misplaced mail, or email problems.

Despite the upsets that may occur during this period, Mercury retrograde is a beneficial time to reflect on the past. Intuition is usually spot on, and coincidences are common. So for now, take time to reflect on your life, be patient, choose your words carefully, and, if possible, hold off on making any major decisions. In other words, go with the flow.You'll have plenty of opportunities to catch up on all that misplaced mail and lost emails after Mercury goes direct on June 20.

Reader Comments

Comment from Alan Perry on June 17, 2008

That sure does explain an awful lot of things. Thank You.

Comment from misty barr on July 6, 2008

Can Mercury be in retrograde for a persons's entire life? ha

Comment from sandra rymal on August 13, 2008

It sems that poor Mercury in retrograde has been the culprit for many a thing gone astray. Been hearing about it for the past few years. It must happen alot!!

Comment from Della Nation on August 15, 2008

you sure its not gone astray with my memory?? honestly, I was in a quandry during June that I just did not do much at all.

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