The period of retrograde of the planet Mercury is approaching, which means that the time has come for concentration and activity. We must be prepared for chaos, confusion, difficult communication and electronic breakdowns. We at Joy-pup will tell you how this planet will move, the dates of Mercury retrograde in 2024 and what we can expect in the coming period.
Mercury retrograde in 2024: dates and periods
Mercury retrograde is a period when the planet Mercury is in what is called retrograde motion. When viewed from Earth, the planets sometimes appear to be moving in the opposite direction at irregular intervals. This is because the Earth rotates around the Sun at a different speed than the other planets. At the time when a given planet is closest to the Earth, it accelerates or, conversely, lags behind it, which creates the appearance of moving backward. This does not mean that the planet is moving backwards, but compared to the movement of the Earth it looks that way. The retrograde period lasts approximately 3 weeks and occurs approximately 3 times a year.
Mercury will be in retrograde in 2024:
- from April 1 to April 25;
- from August 5 to August 28;
- from November 26 to December 15.
From April 1 to April 25, 2024, the first Mercury retrograde will occur in the fire sign of Aries. Aries represents speed, fire and recklessness, so watch what you say. Always think before you speak.
From August 5 to August 28 – under the signs of Leo and Virgo. Leo represents pride, pride and generosity, while Virgo symbolizes health, order and thoughtfulness. Be careful and don’t spend a lot of money during this period. The investment may be wrong, or the expensive car you buy may have hidden defects. When Mercury enters Virgo, focus on your health and what you eat. Alcohol may affect you more than usual.
From November 26 to December 15, Mercury retrograde will occur in the sign of Sagittarius. Being a great thinker, sage and traveler, Mercury in Sagittarius can bring various problems related to travel, booking tickets, delays or inability to fully concentrate. Avoid making important decisions.
Why Mercury Retrograde is dangerous, what you can and cannot do during this period
In astrology, each planet is associated in its meaning with the gods of Greek and Roman mythology. Mercury in Roman mythology was the messenger of the gods. He processed various reports, transmitted information and concluded agreements. Therefore, the planet Mercury is associated with communication, business, travel and everyday affairs.
During its retrograde phase, all communications are blocked, various misunderstandings and delays arise, people do not understand each other, they are more irritable, hostile, and everything takes longer and more difficult to resolve than usual. Emails are lost, SMS messages are delivered to different recipients, telephone conversations are often interrupted, new computer viruses appear, people are late for meetings and public transport, flights are increasingly delayed or cancelled. You may even have trouble moving forward, as Mercury retrograde tends to bring back aspects of the past and reawaken problems you hoped would go away.
Therefore, during the retrograde phase it is not advisable to do the following:
- start important projects;
- start a new job;
- sign binding documents and agreements;
- buy/sell a car, motorcycle, electric bike, house, electrical equipment;
- move to a new house;
- spread gossip.
During this period you can do:
- backup computer contents;
- making copies of documents and contracts;
- review, control and re-evaluation of plans;
- reorganization, error correction;
- communication with former classmates or friends whom you have not seen for a long time;
- returning to the past, for example, to books that we read sometime in the past and perhaps did not finish reading.
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