MERCURY RETROGRADE 4 August – 27 August 2024
There is also what’s called a Mercury Retrograde pre-shadow, which is the point at which Mercury’s transit appears to slow down before appearing to switch direction and move backwards. Pre-shadow begins on 16 July, before the retrograde itself commences of 5 August.
We are here again – shadow period of Mercury Retrograde; this is when Mercury appears to move more slowly than planet Earth, thus Retrograde. We are in the ‘pre-shadow’period of Mercury Retrograde, which began 16 July 2024. Mercury is actually Retrograde from 5 August – 27 August.
If you have been feeling ‘spaced-out’, searching for words, misplacing the keys, etc, we can simply blame on good ol Shadow Period of Mercury Retrograde.’ When the planet of communication and cognitive function, Mercury is spinning backwards from our perspective here on Earth, it may have our brain work twice as hard in order to function, – mis-communications, cancellations, things mis-placed, tardiness or not arriving at all, besides technological breakdowns are usual occurrences. It is an astrological phenomenon that happens 3 to 4 times a year.
Mercury Retrograde gets a bad rap, but thank goodness for Mercury Retrograde because it gives us, the collective, a moment to pause, reflect, review, 4 August 2024, is officially Retrograde, ruled by Mercury—the messenger planet—which is Virgo’s ruling planet. This could lead to the classic symptoms of Mercury retrograde, such as lost files, overlooked errors, and communication mishaps. 14 August, Mercury Retrogrades back into fixed fire sign Leo. This may bring some ‘drama’, as Leo loves to be the center of the scene, she is the Sun herself!
In general, Mercury Retrograde may create:
Classic Shifts in friendships or falling outs
Miscommunications and general misunderstandings
Brain fog, anxiety and headaches
Uncertainty around work and personal projects
18 August 2024, Mercury stations direct, still in fiery, fixed Leo. We will still feel her warmth, as we are now in the post-shadow period, when Mercury is finally direct 11 September 2024. Since Mercury Retrograde is fertile for miscommunications, it is generally recommended to postpone major purchases and/or important conversations, until Mercury is direct.
Enjoy this period of rest and reflection.
May we be diligent or extra vigilant with our written communications, be patient with loved ones and ourselves.
Mercury Retrograde is part of the ebb and flow of life!
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