Although Mercury doesn't really do a 180 and backtrack during a retrograde, Mercury appears to reverse direction for less than a month. The illusion of Mercury retrograde is due to the orbit of Earth in connection to Mercury's orbit. After retrograde, it goes "direct," when it appears to turn back around and go in the right direction, continuing to progress through the astrological signs (e.g., Aries, Taurus, Gemini, etc.).
Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all retrograde as well. At least one of these planets are retrograding at any given time and the further the planet from the Sun, the longer it retrogrades (e.g., Neptune for over 155 days).
Astrologically, all planets and the Sun and Moon can be classified as masculine or feminine, nocturnal or diurnal, or challenging or rewarding. But Mercury is an oddity because it can be either in every situation depending on which planet it accompanies, which makes it the hermaphrodite of the solar system.
Depending on Mercury's condition and to which heavenly body or bodies it's connected, it can be Mercury retrogrades are known for being good times to go more deeply into existing projects, re-examine already discovered prospects, re-do things, and finish things already in motion. It's a time to slow down a bit and be more cautious.
Although Mercury retrograde (or any retrograde for that matter) is an affliction, it's only one of many possible indicators.
In our view, too much emphasis is placed on Mercury retrograde and it's often blamed for circumstances when it shouldn't be, where a dozen or more other astrological or numerological considerations are more closely Here's our view on Mercury Retrograde timing based on our observations since the 1980s: up to 17-28 days before Mercury goes retrograde can be "worse" (communication issues, etc.) than the actual retrograde period. Also, the second half of the actual Mercury retrograde period generally runs more smoothly than the first half.
An example of a Mercury retrograde happening is to think of a seemingly great idea during retrograde, but then later you learn of additional information that changes the equation, thus that great idea is altered considerably. We've learned to be patient with new ideas during Mercury retrograde, put them on the back-burner temporarily, and wait a few weeks for a clearer perspective.
We suggest going ahead with anything you have planned during retrogrades and not worrying too much about the phenomenon. Just make sure you're a little more thorough and cautious in your dealings, especially with new or important plans. Assume nothing, take nothing for granted, and be ready for some delays.
Copyright (c) Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo
By: Mystic Twins
Scott Petullo and Stephen Petullo are identical twins and have been exploring metaphysics since the early 1980's. They are experts in the fields of prediction, personal fate, love life, and past life regression, and are natural psychics and mediums. Get their free report: 13 Spiritual and New Age Myths and 11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Psychic. www.mystictwins.com www.holisticmakeover.com www.scottpetullo.com
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