Your Guide to Mercury Retrograde
Mercury Retrograde (MRx) refers to the period when planet Mercury appears to be moving backward through the cosmos (though it isn't really). During this period, problems with communication, travel, and technology run rampant! But we're here to help you survive Mercury Retrograde with tips to keep your life (from work to relationships) running smoothly.
What Is Mercury Retrograde?
Learn about what happens when Mercury, the planet that rules communication, perception, and thought, turns retrograde! Read more »
Mercury Retrograde Dos and Don'ts
Get ready for MRx with our best list of dos and don'ts to help you navigate the confusion of Mercury Retrograde with grace and poise. Read more »
5 Love Tips for Mercury Retrograde
Relationships suffer when communication is rocky -- so make sure to use our five simple tips for keeping your love life on track! Read more »
What Is Mercury Retrograde?
Learn about what happens when Mercury, the planet that rules communication, perception, and thought, turns retrograde! Read more »
Mercury Retrograde Dos and Don'ts
Get ready for MRx with our best list of dos and don'ts to help you navigate the confusion of MRx with grace and poise. Read more »
Love Tips for Mercury Retrograde
Relationships suffer when communication is rocky -- so make sure to use our tips for keeping your love life on track! Read more »
Mercury Retrograde Insight
Get the personalized guidance needed to prepare for what's headed YOUR way during Mercury Retrograde!
Mercury Retrograde Dates
Mercury goes retrograde 3 to 4 times per year, for about 3 weeks each time. Check out the Mercury Retrograde dates below to see which dates you need to know! Read your horoscope as well to get the insight you need to be ready.
Mercury Retrograde Calendar
Duration
Begins In
Ends In
10/13/20 to 11/03/20
11° Scorpio
25° Libra
01/30/21 to 02/20/21
26° Aquarius
11° Aquarius
05/29/21 to 06/22/21
24° Gemini
16° Gemini
09/27/21 to 10/18/21
25° Libra
10° Libra
Mercury Gets Around
Every Mercury Retrograde is unique. Each one depends on other planetary transits happening at the time AND (especially) which zodiac sign Mercury is located in, in the sky. Each of the zodiac signs have their own traits and influences, so Mercury Retrograde in Virgo will be very different from Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius, for example. Find out more about Mercury in each sign below.
Mercury in Aries
Mercury in Taurus
Mercury in Gemini
Mercury in Cancer
Mercury in Leo
Mercury in Virgo
Mercury in Libra
Mercury in Scorpio
Mercury in Sagittarius
Mercury in Capricorn
Mercury in Aquarius
Mercury in PiscesThe Dos and Dont's of MRx
Even when Mercury is retrograde, life goes on! Astrologers usually agree that Mercury Retrograde is a bad time to start new projects, go on first dates, get married, travel, sign important papers, etc. ... BUT this is a great time to slow down and focus. Take this time to: reanalyze your goals, reorganize your home, re-examine your decisions, and reflect on your relationships.
Prepare for Mercury Retrograde
With these online Tarot readings, you'll get in-depth insight into how Mercury Retrograde will affect YOU and your life.
Timeline Tarot Reading
This 5-card Tarot spread will help you reveal unfolding issues and their potential consequences over time.
Celtic Cross Tarot
Manage any tricky situation that pops up during MRx with this insightsful 10-card Tarot reading.
Love Celtic Cross Tarot
Avoid a love disaster during Mercury Retrograde using the guidance from this love Tarot reading.
FREE Tarot Reading
Manage any tricky situation that pops up during MRx with this FREE online Tarot reading.
FREE Love Tarot Reading
Avoid a love disaster during Mercury Retrograde using the guidance from this FREE love Tarot reading.
Timeline Tarot Reading
This 5-card Tarot spread will help you reveal unfolding issues and their potential consequences over time.