Mercury becomes retrograde movement three times a year. Much has been written about the retrograde movement of Mercury, but it most strongly affects those who have a key position in their natal charts. Twins or Virgo .

Periods When Mercury is in retrograde, it is not the best time to start working on new projects or establishing new relationships. During Mercury retrograde It is better to refrain from buying a car, any mechanisms or things related to communication, for example: cell phones, computers or televisions.

When Mercury - retrograde, this is a favorable time for revising projects, revisions, editing, rewriting, reconsidering decisions. However, the problem that arose during the period of retrograde motion of Mercury will remain unresolved until the next period, when Mercury does not leave the next period of retrograde motion and begins to move directly.

What to do during Mercury retrograde

No one major project not without adjustments and changes. Once you truly understand this, you can safely plan work of this kind for the period Mercury retrograde.

If we do not want to redo what needs to be remade, then we will not make progress until we put our affairs in order. If the Universe allows you to do this, then why spit against the wind, start cooperating with it and you will see that greater success will come.

When Mercury is “burnt,” you should be careful, since these days people usually hear only themselves and may miss important information or equally important details.

At Mercury retrograde Not recommended:
- start new business or course of study;
- register an enterprise, open a store, salon, etc.;
- get a job new job;
- sign contracts, agreements, agreements, securities;
- draw up documents, certificates, and other important papers;
- buy or exchange an apartment (house), move;
- rent or rent premises;
- buy or sell household and other appliances, vehicles;
- lend money or borrow money yourself;
- go on a trip to new places;
- send valuable letters, documents, parcels, etc.;
- make new acquaintances, sort things out.

At Mercury retrograde recommended:
- complete previously started tasks and solve “old” problems;
- bring order to desktops, papers, documents;
- review old archives, re-read books;
- throw away unnecessary papers, small things and objects;
- return to your roots, origins;
- inspect the farthest, darkest corners of your home or office;
- revise old agreements and terms of cooperation;
- look for new premises to move to after the rotation of Mercury;
- meet old friends, renew old acquaintances;
- edit and rewrite what was once written.

Mercury retrograde this year

You can see the periods of Mercury retrograde on this page.

Mercury retrograde in the natal chart

Mercury retrograde in Aries or in the 1st house

Speeches become assertive and at times belligerent, because in Aries the psychic energy is swift and aggressive. Decisions are made without due diligence, and a little later they begin to regret them. New ideas seem attractive, but they are abandoned just as quickly.

Mercury retrograde in Taurus or 2nd house

Thought slows down and moves in jerks. Decisions are not made without hesitation and are difficult. However, having made a decision while Mercury is stationary in Taurus, a person may turn out to be very consistent, inflexible and not allowing change.

Mercury retrograde in Gemini or 3rd house

The thought will be flexible and swift, as well as changeable, it will lack firmness. One should beware of hesitation. At this time, work may begin on many projects, but none of them will be completed. The mind generates ideas, but it is difficult to implement them because the thought constantly jumps from one to another.

Mercury retrograde in Cancer or the 4th house

Psychic energy is released through the senses rather than through the intellect. Intuition increases. Throughout the entire period, high Creative skills, but beware of hypersensitivity. Family and household chores bring great satisfaction. Often people experience emotional breakdowns and cry for no apparent reason.

Mercury retrograde in Leo or the 5th house

Psychic energy is expressed powerfully and very definitely. A person takes positions that are almost impossible to change. There may be too much self-confidence and admiration of one's own decisions. None of the things started will be completed, even if we're talking about about a brilliant undertaking.

Mercury retrograde in Virgo or 6th house

Mental energy manifests itself in analytical thinking. Thought is organized. Opinions are formed after careful thought and consideration. However, the desire for perfection can delay the decision-making process. During the inpatient period, people will be especially picky and critical. They may judge others, but tend to be the harshest in their self-assessments.

Mercury retrograde in Libra or the 7th house

The indecisiveness of Mercury in Libra intensifies during this period. The point of view changes every minute, making decisions becomes almost impossible. Artistic inclinations and craving for art intensify, the same can be said about love and love interests.

Mercury retrograde in Scorpio or the 8th house

The ability to carry out experiments and conduct research develops, because there is stationary Mercury in the sky; by definition, Mercury in Scorpio is prone to solving intellectual riddles and research work. Thought is concentrated, ideas are powerful and attractive. The passion for introspection may increase.

Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius or in the 9th house

The soul may turn to matters of religion. Enthusiasm, idealism and optimism may emerge. You may be preoccupied with thoughts of travel and distant countries. With Mercury stationary in Sagittarius, there may be a need to share your ideas, and there may also be a tendency to obsess over your ideas and constantly embellish them.

Mercury retrograde in Capricorn or the Xth house

Mental processes may be slower and more complex, but good decisions can be made through caution and conscientiousness. During this period, pessimistic moods and depression may appear. The results of organizational and planning activities are very effective. You will be preoccupied with thoughts about your career and work.

Mercury retrograde in Aquarius or the 11th house

There may be flashes of insight. Original, smart, new thoughts may come to mind. Speeches can become witty. Since Mercury in Aquarius feels great, its energy manifests itself in a very favorable form. This is a wonderful period to engage in inventive activities, teach or create literary works.

Mercury retrograde in Pisces or the 12th house

The unfavorable properties of Mercury in Pisces may appear, because Mercury does not feel very comfortable in this sign. Possible repetitions of sad situations and periods from past life. You may have bouts of depression. It is very difficult to perceive the joyful and beautiful aspects of life. Instead, you tend to see things only in a dark light. Artistic inclinations, the ability to sympathize, and psychic talents can easily manifest themselves.

Retrograde, or backwardness. Indicated by the "R" icon. The word "retrograde" means something is moving backwards. The planet is not moving backwards, but the fact is that when viewed from Earth, it appears as if the planet is slowing down and about to move backwards. It's like two trains moving in parallel. If one goes at a higher speed, then it seems that the second is going backwards.

In astrology, different phases of a planet’s movement are usually denoted by letters: D - for direct (direct) movement, R - for retrograde, SD - when the planet, after stopping, begins direct movement, and SR - when the planet, after stopping, begins backward (retrograde) movement. All planets are retrograde except the Sun and Moon.

If a planet is retrograde, that is, it is moving in an unusual way, then its influence will be less obvious, more hidden and introverted. In some cases this becomes a real blessing, and sometimes it can slow down the process of maturation of the event. The calendar was compiled for the city of Moscow.

Retrograde planets in 2017☿ Mercury ♀ Venus ♂ Mars ♃ Jupiter ♄ Saturn ♅ Uranus ♆ Neptune ♇ Pluto Popular lunar calendars

Mercury's retrograde motion, or backward movement, is the planet's path as seen from Earth. The retrograde effect occurs as a result of the difference in the speeds of the Earth and Mercury relative to the Sun. In retrograde motion, the planet repeats its path along the same degrees of the Zodiac through which it has already passed in its direct motion. From an esoteric point of view, this is a return to the past, turning inward, rethinking the experience gained, slowing down in business. Mercury goes retrograde 3-4 times a year. The duration of the retrograde phase is 20 days.

Mercury represents communication, telephone calls, correspondence, mail transfers, our daily mobility and short trips; all types of communication, means of communication, exchange of information, goods and contacts with our immediate environment. It symbolizes our type and style of thinking, as well as the ability and ability to increase our level of awareness both on current issues and in the field of our education. Its transit plays an important role in negotiations and business agreements.

Being the closest planet from the Sun, Mercury is the main filter of our consciousness in the stream of perception of the world. During the period of its retrograde, there is a slowness of thought processes and a desire to analyze accumulated information. Retrograde Mercury is not focused on new connections, new impressions, it immerses us in understanding what we have already learned, and tends to put things in order in our thoughts and contacts.

What can be observed during the retro-Mercury period

At this time, people are more immersed in themselves, they think and communicate a little differently, their mental attention is directed either to the past or to the metaphysical. One way or another, but their contact with real plan decreases at this time. There may be a need for privacy and reduced contact. Communication may use writing more often, and absent-mindedness and forgetfulness are common. Many of the things that have already been started may become stuck; in many cases, it becomes difficult to complete what we started for reasons beyond our control. Conclusions made at this time will not be final and will require re-examination and refinement later.

At this time, rules may change, contracts may be revised, deadlines may be postponed, the publication of manuscripts submitted for printing may be delayed, and difficulties and delays in completing documents may increase. Texts submitted to the publishing house at this time may contain inaccuracies or omissions; proofreaders may not notice gross typos. The likelihood of errors in accounting documentation increases, and important points of information may fall out of sight. Studying is more difficult new material When traveling, misunderstandings, delays, and flight delays are common. Business trips to new places and for new reasons often turn out to be unsuccessful. This period may lead to problems in the field of communications and information exchange (telephone, postal services, e-mail, communication on Internet forums), agreements, decisions, marketing, data processing and storage. At this time, communication means often fail and break down, Appliances and transport, flight delays at airports occur more often than at other times. Pets may need more attention. These tendencies may be more pronounced on days near Mercury's turns to retrograde (R) or direct (D), that is, near the start and end dates of retrograde in the calendar.

For more information about the essence of retrograde, retro-loops of planets and the astrological interpretation of these periods, read the article “Retrograde periods of planets in 2017”

This is an unfavorable time for starting important negotiations, concluding agreements, signing contracts, going to court to file a claim, for business trips, getting a job, starting a business, changing the type of activity, starting new projects, purchasing communications equipment, office equipment and large purchases; for diagnostics and medical examination; to contact new specialists, to start new business relationships, new cooperation; for dangerous trips to new places and starting to learn something new; presentation of new ideas and projects.

At this time, it is useful to return to old affairs and put them in order. This could be finishing up already started tasks and projects, sorting the archive, clearing the computer of unnecessary files. At this time you can do backups important data and documents, website backup. More useful detailed work on topics that for some reason were postponed. Returning now to previous ideas, we can find something useful and important in them, this is the time for finalizing projects. To use the retrograde effect, you can take repeated steps during this period in cases that did not get results on the first try.

Life does not stand still, waiting for the direction of Mercury, and sometimes it is at this time that we are forced to deal with paperwork, go somewhere, etc.. In this case, remember some rules. If it is impossible to reschedule your trip, submit or receive documents, or conclude a current contract, negotiate and agree on all points, be extremely attentive to dates and numbers; double-check what you write, read the fine print; check documents when receiving, for example, a visa, for the accuracy of the dates. When arranging a meeting or trip, agree on all the nuances, make sure that you understand everything correctly and that you are understood correctly.

Build up energy. This is a time of analysis and preparation of things that will need to be accomplished after the expiration of the retro period of Mercury. For people creative professions this time can be very fruitful. It brings new ideas for the embodiment of unfinished images and plots; now you can understand and work out in more detail what previously did not fit into a finished image or concept.

You can meet old friends whom you haven’t seen for a long time. This is a good time to restore lost connections and resume cooperation. People from the past may appear in our lives. At this time, old connections will be more beneficial than new acquaintances.

For owners of natal retro-Mercury, periods of transit retro-Mercury can be more fruitful than for owners of direct Mercury, since retrospection is their natural environment. But astrological recommendations for the period of this transit are common to everyone, since we are all part of the world in which we live, and the world is in the retro phase of Mercury. Therefore, new initiatives and the beginning of something important, in business, for example, and in other areas where a person depends on people and external circumstances, will have the same consequences for the owner of natal retro-Mercury as for others. At the same time, often for people with natal retro-Mercury, important events in life take place on transit retro-Mercury, those events that do not depend on their current choice.

About the retro-Mercury transit in combination with natal chart from N. Markina’s book “Cycles of the Planets”:

« The natal house through which Mercury retrograde is transiting will be an important area of ​​experience. The topics of this house will require a person to have clarity of thought, clarity of speech, and understanding of personal interests. In the sphere of this house there is a need to search for new criteria and new ideals. All radix planets affected by the passage of Mercury retrograde will naturally be included in general process. The period of retrograde motion of planets is of particular importance when it falls on corner house, especially on the Ascendant of the radix. Retrograde loops along the Ascendant and the first house require changes in behavior, attention to speech and gestures, appearance, occur in a nervous, tense state, but allow you to adjust the expression of planetary functions, realize the initiatives taken earlier, and discover mistakes in previous endeavors, and move away from previous unproductive stereotypes of behavior.”

Retro-Mercury periods in 2017

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for Moscow you need to add +3 hours throughout the year.

Retrograde, or backwardness. Indicated by the "R" icon. The word "retrograde" means something is moving backwards. The planet is not moving backwards, but the fact is that when viewed from Earth, it appears as if the planet is slowing down and about to move backwards. It's like two trains moving in parallel. If one goes at a higher speed, then it seems that the second is going backwards.

In astrology, different phases of a planet’s movement are usually denoted by letters: D - for direct (direct) movement, R - for retrograde, SD - when the planet, after stopping, begins direct movement, and SR - when the planet, after stopping, begins backward (retrograde) movement. All planets are retrograde except the Sun and Moon.

If a planet is retrograde, that is, it is moving in an unusual way, then its influence will be less obvious, more hidden and introverted. In some cases this becomes a real blessing, and sometimes it can slow down the process of maturation of the event. The calendar was compiled for the city of Moscow.

General forecast

Transit Mars symbolizes stormy vital energy, and when it begins retrograde movement, the pace of events slows down. The aggressor who started the war during this period faces defeat. You should also not be active in interpersonal relationships. The retrograde motion of Mars brings out more sharply the effects of industrial decline, rising unemployment, lack of enthusiasm and inertia in the movement of goals. If we talk about energy in in a broad sense In other words, the positive opportunities of a downturn in business activity contribute to the conservation of energy, as well as the development of more productive and improved methods of its use.

Mars retrograde periods occur every two years and last about 10 weeks.

Birthday

The retrograde movement of Mars lasts about 80 days and occurs every 2 years. During this period, it may seem that your new ideas and plans are having the opposite effect, are being done at the wrong time, are developing too slowly, or are not destined to be implemented at all. This is not the best time to begin an activity that will require significant entrepreneurial efforts, bold actions, adventurous risks or prolonged physical expenditure. You may be influenced difficult situations, but you need to maintain your energy at the proper level and direct attention to what you previously neglected and failed to complete. During this difficult period for you, it is likely that health problems may arise due to involuntary temper, irritability, impatience, disappointment or tension. Complaints of inflammation, abrasions, burns, cuts or injuries resulting from sudden accidents are quite likely. And yet this phase the best way suitable for starting planning of any important projects or reviewing and finalizing already started projects and their successful completion. If used constructively, this period will provide an opportunity to reconsider your actions and reclaim what is truly important to you.

Retrograde planets in 2017☿ Mercury ♀ Venus ♂ Mars ♃ Jupiter ♄ Saturn

Retrograde, or backwardness. Indicated by the "R" icon. The word "retrograde" means something is moving backwards. The planet is not moving backwards, but the fact is that when viewed from Earth, it appears as if the planet is slowing down and about to move backwards. It's like two trains moving in parallel. If one goes at a higher speed, then it seems that the second is going backwards.

In astrology, different phases of a planet’s movement are usually denoted by letters: D - for direct (direct) movement, R - for retrograde, SD - when the planet, after stopping, begins direct movement, and SR - when the planet, after stopping, begins backward (retrograde) movement. All planets are retrograde except the Sun and Moon.

If a planet is retrograde, that is, it is moving in an unusual way, then its influence will be less obvious, more hidden and introverted. In some cases this becomes a real blessing, and sometimes it can slow down the process of maturation of the event. The calendar is compiled for the city of Riga.

General forecast

Retrograde periods of Mercury are easier to observe than others and are constantly recorded. They are examples of what happens when the conditions of a retrograde period are neglected, which requires caution and measured action. When Mercury goes retrograde, there is an increased likelihood of travel delays and other disruptions due to equipment breakdowns, confusion, wrong destinations, and other mistakes. If you do not want to become a victim of fraud, avoid buying new or used cars and other vehicles, electrical appliances, computers, and other electrical and mechanical devices for home and office. It is better to postpone or cancel important events and meetings. The list of mistakes when exchanging information can be continued indefinitely. You should avoid signing contracts, refrain from placing orders by mail or telephone, do not respond to or give advertisements, do not create schedules, do not give orders, and do not accept instructions. Books, keys, tickets and documents are lost or misplaced. People are more likely to change their decisions. Although the likelihood of making mistakes or losing things increases, the chance of identifying errors and recovering losses also increases. This is a productive period for reviewing materials, disassembling the contents of the table and cabinets. This is a good time to gather information, improve organization and execution. preparatory work on projects and events.

Mercury retrograde periods occur three to four times a year. The interval between these periods is about four months, and the duration of each period is from 20 to 24 days.

Birthday

Mercury retrograde lasts about 24 days and usually occurs 3 times a year. It is highly likely that this retrograde phase affects the activation external factors and situations that influence the actions taken and experience rather than stimulate internal forces and aspirations. This is what can cause frustration, delays, difficulties or changes in plans at the very last minute. Is not best time for making important decisions, signing papers and documents that involve long-term obligations. It is quite possible that there will be minor but annoying disruptions and delays in resolving public and transport issues.

Also, minor frustrations and troubles can be associated with car repairs, telephone malfunctions, confusion in messages, mail delays, delivery delays, car breakdowns, as well as sudden cancellations of agreements and changes in plans and conditions at the last minute. It is likely that mistakes made in the past will have to be reviewed and corrected. This is a really good time for mental activity and work related to scientific research, editing, revising and proofreading already written written works. This period is also favorable for meditation, in-depth introspection and various types psychological practices. All new business and projects must be carefully planned, right down to the smallest details, but you should not begin to implement them until old matters are properly resolved and completed.

Retrograde planets in 2017☿ Mercury ♀ Venus ♂ Mars ♃ Jupiter