Mercury goes into Retrograde on November 16, 2018 causing the usual issues with sending and receiving communications of all sorts. The normal cautions apply: don’t start anything new; be careful about signing contracts; check and recheck schedules; be aware that people may not be able to process the information you are giving them; don’t download new software for your computer; be cautious of posting on social media; and be generally aware that you may be facing some communication challenges.
Mercury goes retrograde 3-4 times each calendar year. The Mercury retrograde period lasts approximately 2 weeks. Mercury is the planet that rules communication.
2018 October/November Venus Retrograde
Venus is going to go retrograde in Scorpio starting on October 5 through October 31st (Halloween) and moving into Libra October 31st through November 16th.. This retrograde movement from intense, passionate Scorpio into relationship ready Libra should cause people to take a hard look at how they handle their love life.
The turmoil of this wild summer is coming to an end. If you listened to what all the Retrogrades were trying to teach you this year, you should be in great shape to move forward and improve your love life.
The summer of retrogrades is officially over. There may be some lingering energy. Your intuition should be enhanced and your inner voice will probably be accurate. You may experience an epiphany of sorts. Be sure to listen to your heart as you move forward and not let progress be derailed by a lingering sense of nervous energy because of the long Summer of Retrogrades.
Sometimes at the end of Mercury Retrograde, the energy can still be strange and chaotic. There are some people who are still feeling the effects of the Mercury retrograde. These effects felt during a Mercury retrograde can be with communication, electronic issues, travel issues and general unexplained chaos. Why would there still be issues after Mercury goes direct?
The Mars Retrograde in Aquarius runs from June 26, 2018 until August 27, 2018. Aries and Scorpio will be feeling this retrograde in a big way. Mars is an important planet for both of these signs. Mars is considered the God of War. All of us should avoid the tendency to put on blinders, charge ahead and take no prisoners. This is especially true for impatient Aries and suspicious Scorpios. It will probably be a good idea to “chill” and enjoy the summer. Avoid the strong impulse to get angry and cause havoc if you do not get your way.
Mars Retrograde started on June 27, 2018 in Aquarius, goes into Capricorn on August 13, 2018 and goes direct on August 28th in Capricorn. This will be a very strong Retrograde because of the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse on July 27th along with a Mercury Retrograde taking place at about the same time.