Common Effects of Mercury Retrograde
"Mercury retrograde" has almost become synonymous with bad luck, but many people actually don't understand what it really means. "Mercury retrograde" is the shortened form of Mercury retrograde motion. Once a planet begins to retrograde, things related to that planet tend to slow down, often resulting in unresolved or incomplete situations. It’s a time to reflect on the issues that the planet represents. Mercury is associated with communication, transportation, documents, contracts, transactions, and circulation. These matters are highly relevant to our daily lives, covering work, social interactions, travel, and many other aspects. This is why we tend to notice Mercury retrograde more clearly. It's also why during Mercury retrograde, you might feel that things that were originally well-organized suddenly become chaotic; you start to lose focus in conversations; meticulously planned trips get interrupted by unforeseen circumstances.
In addition to the above, during Mercury retrograde, you may experience computer malfunctions, typos, careless misunderstandings (such as with test questions, contract details, etc.), messages sent to the wrong person or not being received, flight delays, travel delays, vehicle breakdowns, and even a higher likelihood of traffic accidents compared to usual. While these things might happen at any time, during Mercury retrograde, they tend to be more noticeable and frequent. What we can do is pay extra attention to our tasks, handle relationships with more caution, and plan our schedules more carefully. Of course, not everything during Mercury retrograde is bad. It is also a time when you might reconnect with old friends—"out with the old, in with the new." So, if your old devices break down during Mercury retrograde, it might be the perfect time to get new ones. One person's loss may be another person's gain (freedom, equality, fairness, rule of law!!!)...
When Mercury retrogrades, it often retrogrades in one or more zodiac signs. If your Ascendant or Sun sign (mainly Ascendant, with the Sun sign as a secondary consideration) happens to be in that zodiac sign—for example, if Mercury is retrograding in Aries and your Ascendant or Sun is Aries—then this Mercury retrograde may have a significant impact on you. However, if Mercury was retrograde when you were born, then the impact of Mercury retrograde may not be as pronounced for you, as you are more adaptable than others. Therefore, aside from some unavoidable "malfunctions," the most significant interference caused by Mercury retrograde often comes from disruptions in thought processes, which serve as a reminder that we should slow down. For instance, saving your work frequently when writing, thinking before speaking, and double-checking before submitting can avoid many problems. Mercury retrograde is not something to fear—it’s about going with the flow. If you feel like nothing is going smoothly, it’s actually a good time to take a break.
