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Mercury Retrograde Survival Guide
If your ex has reached out saying all the things you wish they would (and wouldn’t!) say, or you think you accidentally hurt your coworkers feelings with a seemingly innocent joke, or maybe conversations with your nearest and dearest have you feeling “wtf???” Don’t fret, it’s probably just Mercury Retrograde.
Mercury Retrograde begins February 16th, and lasts until March 9th. About three or four times a year, Mercury goes retrograde for about three weeks, book-ended by a two-week “shadow period.” The planet Mercury rules communication, technology, and travel, and sometimes these aspects of our lives can get a little tangled during this period.
Here’s some examples of some previous Mercury Retrograde mischief: My phone broke the day before a Mercury Retrograde. A flight was delayed by five hours. A commitment to a new boo did not last longer than a couple of months. A breakup with a new boo did not last, and, as it turns out wasn’t really the end, because he reached out to make amends a couple of Mercury Retrogrades later. I’ve received texts from exes and old pals, and dealt with plenty of misunderstandings with friends, family, and coworkers.
Communication can get out of whack- from gossip getting the best of us, to people taking jokes the wrong way. Left unchecked, this period can bring misunderstandings to boot. It’s important to…
