Mercury will go retrograde starting March 5, turning back from Aries into Pisces, retreating to 15–16 degrees. Retrograde motion is an astrological term describing when a planet slows down and, relative to Earth’s movement, appears to move backward. Typically, the Mercury retrograde period is highly noticeable in everyday life, as it affects our ability to think clearly, make thoughtful decisions, and remember things. Moreover, it impacts everything related to working with numbers, paperwork, and any small electronic devices. In such matters, we may encounter losses, breakdowns, mistakes, and other surprises. During Mercury retrograde, our concentration on external circumstances diminishes, potentially leading to absent-mindedness, forgetfulness, and general disorganization. We may easily overlook something important—failing to see the full picture or missing crucial details. This may become especially evident at the beginning of the so-called backward motion, or even earlier. That means you can already consider any minor inconveniences today as being “Mercury’s fault.” In reality, it’s important to pay special attention to what exactly is going wrong. These are clues indicating the issues we should primarily focus on. Since the retrograde period itself implies that we need to temporarily return to reviewing old matters, correcting mistakes, and completing what we’ve been postponing. You may also notice that such situations play out particularly vividly in the areas of life governed by the house in your chart that is being transited by Mercury, especially if it forms conjunctions with your natal planets. The retrograde motion will occur in Pisces, a sign that does not naturally support Mercury’s strong expression. Furthermore, Mercury will again approach a conjunction with Neptune. Therefore, we can use this period to clarify what remains unclear, and to eliminate errors and unnecessary illusions. To do so, be as attentive to details as possible—everything is now out in the open. Tune in to the desire to understand and become aware, and you will be able to make the most of this time. A square to Jupiter may complicate any of our attempts toward social advancement. Yet such efforts are better postponed anyway, as all our actions during Mercury’s retrograde may prove futile once Mercury resumes direct motion. In mid-March, we may feel an unprecedented desire to realize our dream. Think through every detail and write everything down thoroughly, so you can use these ideas later. However, it’s still not advisable to start anything new. During this period, it’s better to postpone important document-related procedures—such as buying, selling, legal filings, or obtaining loans—as well as purchasing or repairing technical devices, especially computers and communication equipment, and scheduling surgical operations. In any case, such periods are necessary for our development. Therefore, don’t panic, as you understand what is happening and why.
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