Get ready for havoc (Picture: Getty)
Ready for Mercury Retrograde? The next one is here from November 25 until December 15.
Mercury Retrograde is an astrological event lasting around 3 weeks that occurs several times a year (all planets have retrogrades of varying frequencies).
Astronomically, a retrograde occurs due to orbital speeds making it look as though that planet is spinning backwards. Astrologically, we infer that the planet’s usual force or energy is reversed or blocked.
In Mercury’s case, that pertains to travel, commerce, communications and technology. So this retrograde has become associated with delayed trips, tech gremlins, crossed wires, spoilt plans, and soured deals.
It’s all fun and games, so don’t get worried or change your plans – this is a fast-moving and nebulous energy that is more than likely to pass you by.
Let’s draw a tarot card for each sign to reassure you and provide the one key step you could take to minimise any impact!
Aries
March 21 to April 20
Cool as a cucumber (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Aries for Mercury Retrograde: Nine of Wands
Meaning: This card is like a pat on the back reassuring you that any little setbacks or glitches will appear minor and you’ll just tackle them like they didn’t even matter.
Daily life is a series of events, right? You just get on with it and handle it, and this retrograde will be no different. The worst thing you could do, actually, is think about it. So stop reading this and get busy living, okay!
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Taurus
April 21 to May 21
This retrograde is all about communication for you, Taurus (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Taurus for Mercury Retrograde: Eight of Wands
Meaning: If there is an important proposal, pitch, discussion or negotiation on the table between now December 15 then make sure your message lands perfectly and crystal clear. Invite questions, test understanding, follow up in writing, get assurance you know that what you said is what has been heard.
The Eight of Wands is the communications card and a nudge to pay attention to any really significant comms you’re undertaking right now. Clarity is key.
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Gemini
May 22 to June 21
Do less, but better (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Gemini for Mercury Retrograde: Two of Wands
Meaning: Permission granted to streamline your priorities and areas of focus. You have felt overwhelmed recently, Gemini, it’s all gotten a bit much. Spinning many plates is your super power but, even so, you have limits!
The Two of Wands warns that if you don’t streamline then plates will start smashing, so ditch, delegate and delay to get your to-do nice and short, easy, and doable. Less is more. You will do far greater service to what remains on the list.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Gemini
Cancer
June 22 to July 23
This won’t be as satisfying as you think (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Cancer for Mercury Retrograde: Four of Cups
Meaning: Sometimes …read more
Source:: Metro