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A car breaks down, a big deal breaks down, a neighborhood sinks in? Maybe today is just not your day. Perhaps the cause of all your troubles lies in the changing temper of the planet closest to the Sun.





Named after the fast-legged god of commerce, the planet Mercury slows down its apparent motion across the sky several times a year, stops, and then moves in the opposite direction for a while - becoming retrograde.





We decided to understand what Mercury retrograde actually is, why it is blamed for all kinds of troubles and how science looks at this phenomenon.

Mercury retrograde period

1. The Science of Mercury Retrograde
   Actually. retrograde It's an optical illusion. Planets always revolve in the same direction around the sun. The zodiac system is geocentric.
   
   
   
   Therefore, an observer from Earth sees the trajectories of the planets as complex curves along which the planets sometimes seem to move in the opposite direction. All the planets can move backwards: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and even Pluto degraded into dwarf planets. The sun and the moon are not retrograde.
   
   
   
   
   
   Mars and Venus are retrograde only once every 2 years. Giants Saturn and Jupiter are retrograde once a year, but quite a long time - 4-5 months. And only agile baby Mercury, making a revolution around the Sun in 88 days, enters the retrograde period 3-4 times a year.
   
   
2. Astrology on the influence of Mercury retrograde
   In astrology, Mercury is responsible for thinking, exchanging information, communication, and trading. Accordingly, the influence of Mercury retrograde extends primarily to our communication, telephone conversations, correspondence, travel, all modes of transport and communication, training and commercial activities.
   
   
   
   During Mercury retrograde, delays, disruptions, and difficulties often appear in these areas. Unforeseen circumstances may arise, delays and deadlines may be postponed when processing documents. In travel, there may be delays, breakdowns of transport, delays in the schedule.
   
   
   
   
   
   Computer failures may occur more often, communication problems may occur. Business negotiations and business trips related to new projects may not be effective. However, people who have Mercury retrograde on their birth chart (approximately 20% of the population) may experience increased productivity and efficiency.
   
   
3. Periods of Mercury retrograde
   In 2019, Mercury has been retrograde twice: from March 5 to March 28 and from July 8 to August 1.
   
   
   
   The last period of Mercury retrograde in 2019 will take place from October 31 to November 20 in the sign of Scorpio. At this time, many secrets can surface. Under no circumstances should you reveal your secrets to anyone. It could come out your way.
   
   
   
   
   
   The period of Mercury retrograde in February-March 2020 (from February 17 to March 10) will be held under the signs of the zodiac of Pisces and Aquarius. People whose work is related to Mercury may have difficulties in the execution of documents, transportation, accounting calculations. At the same time, people of creative professions can expect bursts of inspiration. Astrologers advise to create, draw pictures, compose music and songs.
   
   
   
   
   
   The summer retrograde period (from June 18 to July 12) will be held for Mercury under the sign of the zodiac Cancer. Of great importance during this period are the environment and mood. People can be sensitive to words, taking innocent jokes at their own expense. Therefore, you should devote more time to family, relationships with loved ones, try to show sensitivity and attention.
   
   
   
   
   
   Third in 2020 retrograde It will take place from October 14 to November 3 in the signs of Libra and Scorpio. In the complex sign of Scorpio, Mercury can push us to rash actions. In Libra, Mercury retrograde will make it difficult to make decisions, but will strengthen artistic inclinations and give new love hobbies.
   
   

It is worth thanking Mercury retrograde for giving us the opportunity to reorganize and put our lives in order. Don’t expect anything to go wrong at this time. Just be careful, pay attention to the quality of your work, and the planet will favor you!

And for the beautiful month of October to bear fruit in the most important areas of life, it is worth listening to the advice of astrologers. Editorial "Site" Prepared a forecast of changes for October 2019 from the delightful Angela Pearl.