A few people have written to me to ask when the up-coming Mercury retrograde is.
The short answer is this Mercury retrograde runs from May 10 to June 3
That is the time from when Mercury turns around and goes retrograde to the time it stops in its tracks and starts moving forwards again, back over the degrees of the zodiac which it just reversed over.
The start and the end of the cycle are strongest, too, so expect to feel the most mayhem at the start and end of this cycle.
However if you take into account the “shadow” period of the retrograde, which personally I always would, it has already started NOW!
What’s the shadow period?
From my Mercury Retrograde Book
Shadow phases…
The periods just before Mercury goes retrograde and just after it goes ‘direct’ again (in other words, the retrograde cycle ends), are known as the shadow phases.
The pre‑shadow phase (which we are in NOW) – before Mercury goes retrograde – gives you the chance to prepare for its effects.
This isn’t an ideal time to make decisions and it’s a good idea to be as flexible as you can.
The post‑shadow phase (sometimes called the ‘echo’) – after the retrograde – allows you to process its effects. It’s a good idea to tread cautiously and wait before putting new plans into action.
These shadow phases mean that the effects of Mercury retrograde go on for much longer than the time it’s actually retrograde.
The most frustrating time is often when Mercury is about to turn retrograde or direct – when it ‘stations’. This is a period of stillness and reflection, so it’s not the best time to make plans.
So why does Mercury retrograde have such a bad reputation?
Can you use it to your BENEFIT instead?
When you’re new to working with the planets, it can be tough to know how to work with Mercury retrograde!
That’s why I created this simple but powerful and FREE Mercury Retrograde Survival Guide. It will help you to connect with this cycle in a WHOLE NEW WAY that allows you to use it to your benefit – up to four times a year.
Get your info from someone who knows! I’m an award-winning astrologer and a Sunday Times best-selling astrology author. Plus I wrote this Mercury Retrograde Book with one of the best astrologers around!
Start working with this cycle and you will see that far from dreading Mercury retrograde, you can start to use it to create the life of your dreams, to get second chances and to create SUCCESSFUL do-overs in life.
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