What is the significance of Mercury retrograde in astrology?The traditional advice when Mercury is retrograde is: “Don’t travel, don’t sign any contracts. Don’t get married. Don’t touch any electrics!”However, the entire Mercury retrograde cycle actually lasts eight weeks and occurs three, sometimes even four, times a year! That’s a long time to hide under the covers and a real waste of a truly magical time.
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Mercury generally oscillates between two worlds, or rather, the two hemispheres of our brain. During the Mercury retrograde period, it feels like Mercury has descended into the underworld. In this area, which is closer to the mind, we are more oriented towards the right hemisphere of the brain. It’s dark, so other senses are heightened.
When will Mercury retrograde in 2024?
December 13, 2023 to January 1, 2024 ~ 8° Capricorn to 23° Sagittarius
April 1st to 24th ~ from 27º to 16º Taurus.
August 4th to 27th ~ from 4º Virgo to 21º Leo
November 25th to December 15th ~ from 22° to 6° Sagittarius
Susan Miller has a list of them all Mercury retrograde until 2030
Mercury retrograde Chaos?
We will feel particularly sensitive here, even supernaturally. Everything will seem hyperreal… you will notice things you previously missed. This will cause you to reevaluate, renovate, redesign and reinvent. It’s true that you may have to repeat things as Mercury reaches the same degree three times, but you can’t go on autopilot with this transit. However, there are danger spots. When Mercury retrograde is stationed (changing direction), we are in a shaky stage where we are likely to make mistakes, make mistakes, and misunderstand someone else’s communication.
Once we have crossed the threshold and entered the underworld, we can safely go about our work knowing that we are in another realm. The same applies when Mercury is stationed direct. However, give your brain a few days to get used to solar thinking again. The house in your birth chart where Mercury retrograde falls will be yours Underworld Zone. You’ll question everything. It will make you nervous about signing contracts because you will constantly think: “Do I really want this?”
Mercury retrograde Meaning for all characters
So what’s the point? August 23rd to September 16th 2023 Mercury retrograde What does Virgo mean for your zodiac sign? The following meanings apply to your rising sign, but also work to a lesser extent for your sun sign. If you don’t know your rising star sign, use this horoscope maker.
Mercury retrograde in the 1st house
Capricorn December 13th to 22nd ~ ProtectDecember 23rd to January 2nd
This is an important time to clarify your thoughts before speaking up. Great attention is paid to what you say so that every single word is highlighted. Mercury Retrograde has the effect of repeating messages, tweets or letters over time, so it is not easy to forget the words said.
Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that you mean what you say and say what you mean. Any messages you make will remain as if they were engraved on clay tablets and will last just as long. You will strongly identify with everything you write. So if you want to express your personal truth for posterity, now is the time to prepare.
Yes, it is a retrograde, so it might be wise to wait until Mercury is direct (in this house) before making the official announcement. But any throwaway eyebrow-raising comments and laugh-inducing jokes are great fodder to save for future use. It’s a good time to examine how certain words affect your body. Books you read at this time will leave you feeling it in your stomach.
Mercury retrograde in the 2nd house
ProtectDecember 13th to 22nd ~ ScorpioDecember 23rd to January 2nd
Be prepared to approach your dealer directly in the next few weeks as long as you have a natural feel for buying and selling. This isn’t the perfect time to sign a contract on a big purchase like a car or a house, but you can certainly explore ideas and trade in actual “retro” items.
Even if you have a particularly strong natal Mercury, you can still score a few bargains at auction. Even though it’s Mercury Retrograde, it will be like that for everyone, but at least you have it in your money zone.
This may be a time when you make more personal purchases than usual, but find that you give a lot of it back! However, sometimes it makes sense to specifically purchase a Mercury Retrograde online so that you can try the clothes on with other outfits at home. At this point, it might make sense to consider writing for money or writing about topics related to self-esteem and ways to increase self-esteem.
Mercury retrograde in the 3rd house
ScorpioDecember 13th to 22nd ~ ScaleDecember 23rd to January 2nd
This is a great time for in-depth research. You’ll be much more inclined to spend time covering a wide range of topics and delving into really exciting topics. Those studying for exams will find that they can easily put their heads down and ignore pressure from others to come out and play.
On the other hand, those writing a thesis will find it difficult to stop searching for information and start putting everything down on paper. It might be easier to start composing important writings when Mercury is directly in that hose, so don’t fret too much about maxing out Kindle downloads.
Otherwise, this is also a time to slow down and take things easy in your neighborhood. Instead of rushing down the main street because you’re always on the move somewhere, you could actually take the time and stop by a café for a change. This can lead to pleasant conversations with locals who usually pass by you.
Mercury retrograde in the 4th house
ScaleDecember 13th to 22nd ~ Virgo December 23rd to January 2nd
You will feel like you are withdrawing from discussions with the outside world at this point. You really don’t like heated debates about current issues. Instead, your thoughts seem to look into the distant past and perhaps old memories come back to haunt you. Think about what might trigger this nostalgia.
The information you receive could stimulate these neural pathways through music you listened to as a teenager, or perhaps someone at work is wearing a fragrance that a previous lover wore. Sometimes these seemingly insignificant sensory triggers can transport us through time as well as any Tardis.
For days afterward, you may have dreams, intuitions, and strange synchronicities that reveal unfinished business in your life. This is an opportune time to have a good one-on-one conversation with a parent if there have been misunderstandings in the past that need to be examined. You should be able to clearly remember all unresolved past events so that you can ask the right questions to get truthful answers.
Mercury retrograde in the 5th house
VirgoDecember 13th to 22nd ~ LionDecember 23rd to January 2nd
Mercury is the chief trickster in this house and he is the most playful. This is the time when you are most likely to feel the urge to play pranks on others. The problem is that there’s a good chance this will backfire, so just don’t do it! However, you should take advantage of the silliness in the air and watch some comedy shows or something similar. It will be great fun because laughter is contagious.
This is a time when you can’t giggle at anything, so probably not the best time to tackle anything serious. You will find it very difficult to be tactful because your trick tongue will have a mind of its own. No serious speeches at funerals. This is a very childlike time for you as you revert to the mentality of an 8 year old.
Having fun with the little people would then probably be the best way to ride out this Mercury retrograde. Then you can make all the fart noises you want. This is also a fantastic time to play, so getting together with some friends to play Drunken Twister would also be fun. It might also be good to have children because this is the zone of children and recreational sex. You might even have twins!
Mercury retrograde in the 6th house
LionDecember 13th to 22nd ~ CancerDecember 23rd to January 2nd
During this time, nervous energy is high and you could turn into quite a worry wart. Retrogrades can slow things down, but in this area Mercury tends to play things like an old record stuck in a groove. This can cause your fears to spiral out of control as you become obsessed with the little things in life. This is also the health house, so you could also become a hypochondriac.
But there is a positive way to deal with all this nitpicking, and that is to focus 120% on researching whatever is on your mind. Instead of just worrying in ignorance, become an expert! As you study all the facts, your brain cells will jump with joy at all the lists you make. You may spend a lot of time asking “Do I have Asperger’s?” or “What diet is right for my type” tests online. Testing yourself is definitely a good thing at this point, over and over again…) This is a verbally critical position for Mercury, so try not to judge those around you too much.
You’re not really able to see the whole picture, so you hold off on expressing your opinion until you can remove your eyeball from the microscope. (In other words, when Mercury is direct in this house again.) Another great way to use this energy is to revamp an old project or review the development of your business. View the year to date in bar charts, graphs and analysis. Bliss!