Article by Katherine Anne Lee

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Three to four times a year, Mercury, the fastest moving planet in our solar system appears to stop on its orbit, stand still in space and then travel backwards. It’s this backward motion that is being referred to when you hear people talking about Mercury “in retrograde” and each time it lasts for about three (looong!) weeks.

In Astrology, Mercury rules matters of travel, connectivity, technology and communication

So when this planet goes into retrograde, these areas of our lives can be seriously affected. And it’s precisely because as modern humans, we are SO dependent on travel, connectivity, technology and our many forms of communication, that Mercury’s retrograde feels like it cuts deeper than many of the other Planets. It’s also travelling insanely fast, which means that its movements – especially when going backwards – can make us feel a bit like we’re inside a spinning top.

If you’re not prepared, it can certainly feel like a hot mess when you’re right in the middle of it. But if you DO know what’s coming, and more importantly know how to handle it, then Mercury retrograde can be a breeze!

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