Mercury in retrograde is an optical illusion where the planet appears to move backward from Earth's perspective. Astrologically, Mercury is believed to rule communication, travel, and technology.

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As an astrologer, I know how draining and frustrating Mercury retrograde can be. The astrological transit comes about three times a year, lasting about three weeks at a time. We are right in the ...

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Is your loyalty to something (or someone) stemming from a genuine, heartfelt space? You can’t evolve and cling to comfort at the same time. As of Nov. 11, Jupiter will station retrograde in Cancer, ...

The chaos of the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without Mercury retrograde getting into the mix to stir up a little extra drama. The planet of logistics and communication officially started ...

Even if you're not the most astrologically saavy, you know about Mercury Retrograde and its infamous reputation. For many, it's known as the one astrological thing that messes up your life and is to ...

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Mercury retrograde is stirring up the pot and our lives once again. During Mercury retrograde, the communication planet appears to move "backward" in the night sky. In fact, it's an optical illusion ...

Mercury is officially in retrograde, and it's the last retrograde of 2025. What does that mean for your star sign, and the cosmos in general? Here's what to know. In the astronomical sense, a planet ...

Growth isn't linear and this retrograde transit proves that sometimes, we have to circle back before we can truly move forward The past is calling (again), but this time, it’s testing what you’ve ...