During periods of Mercury retrograde, which occur approximately three times a year, each lasting about 20 days. It’s a natural time to reflect on and organize accumulated information, review decisions made, and sort through contacts.

During this time, trading, learning processes, communication, and the search for new information are halted. Correspondence, communication, document processing, and contract signing may experience delays or obstacles because opinions change, new circumstances arise, or there’s doubt about their necessity. Technical issues may also arise more frequently. Therefore, this period is generally unsuitable for signing contracts, launching advertising campaigns, or beginning new learning phases, particularly for activities related to communication or purchasing communication devices such as phones or possibly even cars.

However, this doesn’t mean that these areas are entirely unfavourable during this time. Instead, it’s a favourable time for activities related to Mercury that involve organization, review, and selection: it’s a good moment to organize documents, establish order, review lecture notes, systematize information, and reconnect with old friends with whom time hasn’t allowed previous interactions.

Thus, this period of pausing information and contacts is necessary for understanding, selection, and organization—determining what’s most important, and where to direct communication, plans, and thoughts. On the other hand, if opportunities from the past were left untapped, they might be utilized during the retrograde phase.

Mercury’s retrograde phases in 2024

• April 2-25 (in Aries)
• August 5-29 (in Virgo-Leo)
• November 16 – December 15 (in Sagittarius)

Mercury Retrograde in Aries

From April 2 to the 23rd, Mercury retrogrades in Aries, prompting a review of decisions made. This is a crucial time for review as it coincides with the Aries period of the solar eclipse. Thus, decisions made during this review will have a significant impact not only on this year but also on the next 19-year period.

It’s natural to ask oneself: “What am I doing?” “Am I doing my best?” “Does my activity align with my essence, calling, and abilities?” “How can I best realize them?” It’s a time to review where you’re brave and where you’re hesitant, understand how to cultivate courage in your life, dare to explore new possibilities, and see what new steps you should take, leaving behind outdated things and embracing the new.

Mercury Retrograde in Virgo-Leo

From August 5 to the 15th, Mercury travels through Virgo, urging a review of duties, work conditions, and circumstances to prepare for the working season. It’s a time to consider whether the current job satisfies you and to organize your workspace and documents while reviewing relationships with colleagues.

From August 15 to the 29th, Mercury retrogrades in Leo, turning attention to love relationships. Memories of past lovers may resurface, or you may reconnect with them. It’s also a time to review creative plans and relationships with children. Perhaps some attitudes have aged, and adjustments are needed. How can you bring more joy into your leisure time and interactions with loved ones?

Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius

Mercury Retrograde in SagittariusMercury will travel through Sagittarius from November 16 to December 15, prompting a review of your worldview, legal matters, and what you can believe in. It’s a time to consider and select directions for learning and travel, understand how to expand your worldview, and what you can learn from others.

Who and what is this period suitable for?

• Organize and systematize information—documents, lecture notes, computer files.
• Review bills and income-expense balance.
• Review your relationships, contacts, and partnerships: what’s valuable in them and what needs to change. Who are your true friends, and partners, what kind of partner are you?
• Naturally, this might be a more introverted period than usual.
• Don’t fret if meetings or contracts don’t materialize, if mistakes occur, or if you’re unsure what you want—defer decisions to a later time. You might discover deeper reasons for these occurrences and what can be done better.
• Don’t force or rush—now is the time to delve into existing information, see what you missed in haste, and consider additional factors.
• Generally, it’s not advisable to buy cars, computers, or phones (unless there are additional positive factors).
• Delay signing important contracts, launching major advertising campaigns, starting new training cycles, or introducing new products or services until Mercury is direct.
• Technical issues may arise with technology, and cars (but not necessarily!). Reasons may vary, from technical malfunctions to a need to slow down and reflect more on oneself.

So

• Double-check what you write, and how you fill out documents.
• Make sure the information you send is received and understood correctly.
• Review past goals, especially in your career field. Perhaps now is the time to tackle what has long been pending but hasn’t been prepared due to “lack of time” or respond to a long-sent (or even forgotten) inquiry.

Let this period, its silence and the cessation of the flow of new information give that “Ah, I never noticed that before!” Use this time and space to prepare for a fresh start. Let that retrospection, clearing your mind, calming your thoughts, reviewing, selecting information, and making necessary adjustments, help you start with fresh ideas, updated contacts, and initiatives when Mercury goes direct.