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The new year begins with Mercury Retrograde and, according to Astrology, we are all affected by the effect of this aspect. But what exactly does it mean for people? Read on to find out!
What is “Mercury Retrograde”?
3 times a year, the planet Mercury appears to move backward across the sky. We refer to these periods as times when Mercury is in apparent retrograde motion, or simply “Mercury Retrograde”. For practitioners of astrology, these particular times were traditionally associated with confusion, delay, and frustration. Undelivered love letters, typos and misdirections in emails, failed travel plans… However, this is also a great time to reflect on the past and intuition is believed to be very powerful during this time.
What is retrograde motion?
The astronomical explanation of retrograde motion begins with the understanding that the planets in our Solar System orbit the Sun at different distances and speeds. As our planet also orbits the Sun, we can observe the other planets moving across the sky, following their own paths.
However, it can sometimes appear (from our point of view) that a planet has abruptly changed direction and started moving “in reverse” across the sky. This is, of course, an illusion caused by the Earth’s position relative to the planet, since an orbiting planet always moves in a definite direction and cannot suddenly reverse its course. That’s why we call this phenomenon “retrograde motion”: because it looks like the planet is moving backwards.
When will Mercury retrograde in 2023?
In 2023, Mercury will be in apparent retrograde motion during the following dates:
– from 29 December 2022 to 18 January 2023
– from 21 April 2023 to 15 May 2023
– from 23 August 2023 to 15 September 2023
– From 13 December 2023 to 2 January 2024
What can we expect from the new year, which starts with Mercury Retrograde?
The planet Mercury rules communication in all its forms – listening, writing, reading, speaking and so on – as well as strictly communication-related activities such as negotiations and contracts. It also regulates travel, automobiles and correspondence.
Therefore, as we enter 2023 with Mercury retrograde, it may be important for us to remain flexible, patient and understanding throughout the year, spending more time traveling and avoiding signing new contracts that we’re not sure whether or not we should. do not do it. Also, it is important to check our emails carefully and plan things very well before embarking on a trip.
It can also be important to be very organized with your projects and plans, waiting for Mercury to be in its direct motion again to make final decisions about anything. Sure, we can’t stop our lives, but it’s important to plan things ahead, always have a plan B, and be prepared for possible stress and miscommunication in people’s lives.
Take a moment to reflect
Some blame Mercury retrograde for all the chaos that happens in their lives. However, this is a good time to keep calm and review the way we are leading our lives.
For example, if family and faith are important to you, are you putting enough energy into it, or are you prioritizing other areas like your career or a hobby? Losing balance between different areas of life can make everyone suffer, so being aware of the connections between them — especially during Mercury Retrograde — can help us maintain or at least better understand how that balance is supposed to work.
So take a few moments to reflect over the coming year. Mercury retrograde can be an excellent time to step back and reexamine who you are and what you are doing with your life. However, avoid making drastic changes in your life during times of retrograde.
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Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
