What about Mercury retrograde’s astrological implications? While there’s a logical astronomical explanation for why Mercury appears to change course, astrologers believe something more significant is at play. But, unlike Mars, for example, Mercury’s orbit is quicker and so the event occurs more often, making it noteworthy for some people. Spanning Capricorn to Aquarius, Taurus to Gemini and Virgo to Libra, it will be a good time to take stock of finances and partnerships in a year urging us to make big love and money decisions.Įvery planet in our solar system retrogrades and it’s worth considering that if we were to stand on the surface of Mercury and look back at Earth, Earth would appear to move backwards, too. We are currently in Age of Aquarius, a sign associated with “abrupt change, forming communities, fighting for causes that you care about and making technological advances”, and all three retrogrades this year are between earth and air signs. When does it happen? Usually three or four times a year, with 2022’s all-important dates being: 13 January to 3 February 3, 10 May to 2 June, and 9 September to 1 October. Scientifically speaking, Mercury retrograde is simply an optical illusion where the planet appears to change course and move backwards in the sky. You may find yourself losing your keys, missing appointments, or discovering your computer has randomly broken down. Thought to affect communication and technology, it’s a time when everything can feel slightly out of whack. Even if you’re not an avid fan of horoscopes and astrology, you’ve probably heard of Mercury retrograde – the planetary phenomenon we’ve all come to dread.
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