Mercury retrograde cycles can foil all the areas of life under this planet’s astrological jurisdiction: technology, communication, transportation, and travel. Let’s dive into the truth about Mercury retrograde so we can move away from fear and embrace the opportunity of this cosmic cycle. As a result, technology, travel plans, and communication can feel slowed down or scrambled. During this period, astrologers advise against buying new computers, electronic devices, appliances, and cars. Instead, use this time to research your options and comparison-shop. Signing contracts is also tricky during Mercury retrograde, as you may miss an important detail. If you have to ink your name, be sure to review the fine print (preferably with an attorney). Back up your important data (photos, files) before the retrograde to avoid losses. Travel plans can be affected, so leave for the airport early, pack a spare tire for your road trips, and make sure passports and IDs are all up to date! During a retrograde, Mercury will backtrack through one (sometimes two) zodiac signs. We’ll feel Mercury’s mayhem in the areas ruled by that specific sign. For example, in 2009, when Mercury was retrograde in Sagittarius (the sign of global travel), an unexpected monster snowstorm left thousands of international passengers stranded at airports as hundreds of flights were canceled. June 18 to July 12 October 14 to November 3 May 29 to June 22 September 27 to October 18 May 11 to June 2 September 9 to October 2 April 22 to May 15 August 23 to September 14 December 14, 2023, to January 2, 2024 August 4 to 28 November 25 to December 15 July 17 to August 11 November 9 to 29
