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Mercury retrograde is an astrological cycle that occurs several times each year and is often associated with changes in communication, emotions, technology, and decision-making. During Mercury retrograde, many people report misunderstandings, emotional sensitivity, delays, and a heightened need for reflection rather than forward momentum.

Astrologically, Mercury governs communication, thinking, travel, and information exchange. When Mercury appears to move backward in the sky, it is believed to influence how people process thoughts, express emotions, and navigate relationships. This period is commonly linked to revisiting past situations, reconnecting with unresolved emotions, and reassessing plans.

This collection of Mercury retrograde articles explores what Mercury retrograde means, how it may affect emotions, relationships, intuition, and everyday experiences, and how to move through each retrograde cycle with awareness and clarity. Whether you are seeking insight into current retrograde energy or trying to understand recurring patterns, these articles offer guidance on navigating Mercury retrograde thoughtfully and intentionally.

Mercury Retrograde went direct. Why is the energy still strange?

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?

What is Mercury Retrograde?

If you’ve ever blamed a tech glitch, awkward conversation, or missed appointment on Mercury Retrograde, you’re not alone—and you may not be wrong! Mercury Retrograde has become a household term, especially among those interested in astrology, intuition, and spiritual energy. But what exactly is it, and why does it seem to turn life upside down?

Mercury Retrograde AND a Super Moon this Sunday, December 3, 2017

A word about this weekend - Mercury Retrograde AND a Super Moon. 

Mercury Retrograde station occurs on Sunday, December 3, 2017. Mercury is the planet that rules communication. It will stay retrograde until it goes direct on December 23, 2017. Many people will feel the effects of Mercury's energy for up to two weeks after December 23, 2017. 

With all Mercury Retrogrades, we recommend trying to be creative, giving yourself more down time AND making sure to communicate clearly. 

Pre-Mercury Retrograde planning

If you’ve ever felt like your plans suddenly fall apart, your technology acts up, or miscommunications happen more often—there’s a good chance Mercury Retrograde is at work.

8 Tips for Surviving Mercury Retrograde (Without Feeling Overwhelmed)

Why does everything feel harder during Mercury Retrograde?

Miscommunication, delays, overthinking, emotional confusion—it can feel like everything is slightly “off.”

Mercury Retrograde happens several times a year and is known for disrupting communication, technology, travel, and decision-making.

But here’s what most people don’t realize:

It’s not here to ruin your life—it’s here to slow you down and make you aware.