Now, we are in the middle of the final Mercury retrograde of 2023. This period in Sagittarius lasts from December 13 to January 1, 2024.
However, the big wheel in the sky is still turning, so it’s time to start thinking about the 2024 astrological cycle – scroll down to see the 2024 Mercury Retrograde dates!
When Mercury retrograde occurs, it means that Mercury appears to be traveling backwards in the sky. This “retrograde motion” is an optical illusion caused by the Earth’s motion and position in the solar system.
Astronomy.com equates a planet in retrograde motion to a faster car passing a slower car on the highway, making it look like the slower car is moving backwards.
From an astrologer’s perspective, when a planet is retrograde, it can “slow down” that planet and all that God spiritually governs in relation to that planet.
As a god, Mercury was thought to be responsible for arranging the movement and exchange of matter All things – Products, ideas, words and people. This is why Mercury is often thought to rule business and business people.
In astrology, Mercury is primarily interpreted as the divine messenger of God. It is the planet that governs everyday expression and communication.
Mentally, this means that when Mercury is retrograde, communication and communication between people may slow down or become chaotic. Now is a good time to be highly conscious of communication and communication in trade.
When Mercury is retrograde, any communication between people, especially ideas and words, can be misunderstood, take longer to reach its destination, and require extra attention to clear up mistakes.
If you know when Mercury goes retrograde, you can use this information to your advantage.
Be more aware of how words and ideas are exchanged, make sure all ideas and items coming from you are honest, and wait patiently for ideas, words, or items to reach their destination.