Mercury will enter Sagittarius in a retrograde motion on December 13, 2023. Until January 1, 2024, people may attribute a wide range of problems—from misunderstandings with loved ones to technological glitches—to the planet of communication’s retrograde era.
But what is Mercury retrograde, why is it so noteworthy, and is there a way to stay away from its difficulties?
How does Mercury retrograde work?
In her book “Signs & Skymates: The Ultimate Guide to Astrological Compatibility,” Dossé-Via Trenou explains that Mercury retrograde is really only an optical illusion. Trenou also made the KnowTheZodiac app. Due to its closeness to Earth, the planet of communication gives the illusion of spinning backward for three weeks, however this is not the case. We change the way we travel, produce, interact, and connect with each other because of this optical illusion.
Tell me when Mercury goes retrograde.
During the year 2024, Mercury will go into retrograde four times:
December 13, 2023, to January 1, 2024
May 1, 2024, to May 24, 2024
August 5, 2024, through August 27, 2024
November 25, 2024 – December 15, 2024
Mercury in retrograde
Due to Mercury’s close relationship to all things related to communication, you might have heard that electronics are more prone to malfunction during its retrograde phase.
Astrologer and author of the “Little Book of Self-Care” series and the “Guided Astrological Journals,” Constance Stellas, says, “Let’s look at the meaning of Mercury and then see how we can use his mercurial power.” There was no communication or thought-filled link between individuals or documents that Mercury, the messenger god, did not control. Mercury is the planet that rules rational thought, gradual thought, the use of language, and memorization of names.
Despite the fact that it may make you want to stay indoors and bolt the doors, Stellas argues that there are really some benefits to the tumultuous Mercury retrograde phase. During retrogrades, it’s best to take it easy and recharge your mind. Re-evaluate, re-create, re-think.
Here are the top goods, including some of our favorite gift ideas, to help you negotiate the turmoil of technology gone wrong and communication gone tricky, and to comfort you when disruptions occur, as Mercury’s retrograde phase approaches.
Amanda Byers is a graduate of Columbia, where she played volleyball and annoyed a lot of professors. Now as Zobuz’s entertainment and Lifestyle Editor, she enjoys writing about delicious BBQ, outrageous style trends and all things Buzz worthy.
