Mercury goes retrograde from June 18 to July 12. During this period, it will backtrack through the sign of Cancer from 15 degrees to 6. The beginning of Mercury’s retrograde motion naturally prepares us for the upcoming phase of the summer Eclipse Season. This period may help us utilize past opportunities with today’s knowledge and experience. Therefore, expect that some previous tasks and projects will become relevant again. However, this does not mean all of them require continuation—some matters need a thoughtful and logical conclusion. Yet not everyone experiences the retrograde Mercury negatively. For most, it is a time of deep inner reflection, reassessment of the path traveled, and understanding one’s desires and life principles. Mercury’s return through Cancer will help us reconnect with our feelings and emotions. We will gain access to internal blocks—not only in our perception of reality but also in the blocks of our Family and People. It is very important to review both inspiring moments in relationships with loved ones and those things that irritate us. Any problematic issues will intensify during this time. This time, Mercury’s retrograde will coincide with the retrograde motions of Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto. Thus, themes related to our comfort, adaptation in society, and in the external world in general come to the forefront. Focus now on the hints and guidance emerging from within yourself and your own understanding of what is happening. For it is one thing to know how others solve similar problems, and quite another to be able to solve them independently. Everything happening around you now directly concerns you, pointing to your weak spots as well as opportunities for growth. Overall, during Mercury retrograde, our attention to external circumstances diminishes. Scatteredness, forgetfulness, and general lack of focus may arise. We can easily miss something important—fail to see the full picture or overlook significant details. Therefore:
- Do not carry out any important operations involving documents, such as buying, selling, paperwork, or loan arrangements.
- Advertising and marketing campaigns will not bring the expected results.
- Avoid purchasing new equipment, especially computers and communication devices.
- Repairs are not recommended unless it is an emergency.
- Surgical procedures are undesirable.
Of course, we often cannot avoid all these actions, but if possible, it is better to wait until Mercury turns direct. You may also notice that such situations play out particularly vividly in those areas of life corresponding to the house in your chart that is being transited by Mercury, especially if it forms a conjunction with your natal planets. In any case, maintain calm and an optimistic view of the world!
