Mercury retrogrades from 2024, April 1 to 25, its effects on the signs

Not all zodiac signs experience Mercury retrograde in the same way. Here is your way of experiencing this period according to your sign.

• Aries when Mercury retrograde...: This poses a big problem for Aries who is more rushed and nervous than the other signs. He will waste a lot of energy getting angry.
• Taurus: This is an opportunity for Taurus to go at a slower pace and he appreciates it. He who likes to take his time, will finally have it for himself.
• Gemini: Very impatient, Gemini has difficulty supporting Mercury's retrograde. It will therefore be one of the most affected signs.
• Cancer: While Cancer can give in to negative emotions when faced with delays or bugs due to Mercury retrograde, they prefer to be philosophical about the slowness of the moment.
• Leo: Feeling helpless, the Lion is no less combative when his projects are delayed or even hindered.
• Virgo: The retrograde of Mercury is the cause of great tension for Virgo, who tolerates delays much better than domestic breakdowns. Be careful, household appliances risk being stolen!
• Libra: Everything is fine for Libra, they know how to show goodwill during this period of retrograde, as long as it does not affect their friendly or romantic relationships. Otherwise, she risks seeing red.
• Scorpio: Daily life under Mercury retrograde will be very complicated for a Scorpio who hates when something resists him. It may explode more than once!
• Sagittarius: If Sagittarius is generally in a hurry, he can still take advantage of this slow period to obtain additional deadlines... clever!
• Capricorn: Capricorn hates surprises and not everything going as planned. This period will therefore make him angry. Nervous tension will be at its maximum.
• Aquarius: Aquarius is one of the signs that best resists Mercury retrograde. Which is not to say that he is never affected by outages or delays, and in this case, he takes it as a personal affront.
• Pisces: Empathetic, Pisces' emotions depend a lot on the surrounding atmosphere. If everyone is stressed and angry, they will feel bad too.

5 Things You Should Not Do While Mercury Retrogrades

No way, don't even think about it and wait until Mercury becomes direct again!

1. Repair your car If you have a long drive to do, have your car serviced before Mercury retrograde. Repairs could take time during this time, not to mention the transportation issues associated with this downgrade. Public transport breakdowns or strikes, traffic jams, missed planes or trains. Organize your travels well!

2. Make a major purchase Finances should be monitored closely during Mercury retrograde. Monitor your accounts and especially your expenses. If you make a major purchase during this period, you may regret it (manufacturing defect, item you no longer like, etc.) Breakdowns are very common during Mercury retrograde.

3. Sign contracts You might miss some details and there is a greater risk of making mistakes. Likewise, avoid weddings during this period.

4. Send messages Mercury retrograde plays on communication. To avoid lost emails or text messages sent to the wrong person, there's nothing like a real phone call to communicate. Check that the messages you sent have gone through before you get angry.

5. Speak without thinking Turn your tongue in your mouth seven times before speaking, at the risk of expressing a thought that is beyond you. If it's too late, wait until Mercury becomes direct again to explain.

Mercury retrograde from April 1 to 25, be ready for complications (II)

The dates of Mercury retrograde in 2024

Know that Mercury retrogrades every 88 days, or more or less 3 times a year.

From April 1 to 25: Mercury retrograde in Aries

Aries is a Fire sign and therefore a sign of action. It is also a symbol of energy, speed, spontaneity, even immaturity. Indeed, Aries has a tendency to rush forward without thinking, even if it means turning back if they made a mistake in order to start again elsewhere. At least he acts, he moves, he tries, he tries...

Usually, therefore, with the influence of Aries, we rush headlong, but not this time! Mercury retrograde forces us to hit the brakes. We're going to play it a little cooler, think before jumping into the arena.

Less cookie-cutter blabbering, we are a little less spontaneous, less superficial, more patient. We might slow down a little, but hey, we're going to dig deeper and that's important! This will allow us to build on solid ground afterwards. Indeed, let's not forget that Mercury is the star of reflection. When he is retrograde he therefore insists on thinking, taking a step back and considering all the possibilities of action and the situation before moving forward. This Mercury retrograde will therefore slow us down, but it is for a good cause, to prevent us from falling into the little faults of Aries: haste, impatience or even carelessness.

A two-phase downgrade

• Between April 10 and 12, Mercury retrograde will be Conjunct the Sun in Aries: it will further impact us in our actions and our professional decision-making.
• Between the 18th and 21st, Mercury retrograde will be Conjunct Venus in Aries: it will act more in our emotional relationships. We will have to be careful not to speak too quickly, make false promises or get involved with a person without thinking, despite a crush… 

What are the astrological signs most impacted by Mercury retrograde in Aries?

All astrological signs should remain cautious and patient during the period of Mercury retrograde. However, in April, some will be much more affected than others, these are Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn, Virgo and Gemini. If your ascendant is in one of these signs, the influence could also be strongly felt. And if you don't yet know your ascendant, calculate it for free.

From August 5 to 28: Mercury retrogrades in Virgo then in Leo So, hang in there!

Mercury will make a mess of our daily routine.

If your toaster decides to give up the ghost, your car breaks down, the train is late, or customer service leaves you in circles, take a deep breath.

It's just Mercury testing our zen attitude. The best thing to do here is to take a deep breath and put things into perspective, after all, yes it's annoying but no one died.

From August 16, we go into surgical precision mode, we are more measured, more timid, more precise. We're going to want to control everything, refine the details, and delegate? Pff, not even in a dream! We might lose some of our mojo, but we'll be so friendly and helpful that no one will blame us.

From November 26 to December 15: Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius

To end the year in style, Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius will play tricks on us on the road. Breakdowns, strikes, GPS wandering... Prepare for adventure! And if you are in the middle of learning or training, expect some twists and turns.

But don't panic, we are warriors, we will handle this like pros!

Be particularly vigilant when Mercury retrogrades, put all the chances on your side, monitor your accounts, your invoices, plan a plan B, etc. Come on, keep smiling, stay flexible and everything will be fine. After all, it's not Mercury that's going to dictate our good mood, is it? Come on, let’s breathe and move forward!

💫 So yes, Mercury retrograde, it's always a bit annoying but see it as a chance to slow down to realign your thoughts with your actions. It's the perfect time to reflect on yourself, your desires, your deep desires and take the time to refine your projects and dreams.

Find strength in pause, wisdom in silence. Let this time teach you the art of patience and the virtue of reflection. Embrace challenges as invitations to grow, and turn unexpected events into springboards toward a deeper understanding of yourself.

Mercury retrogrades from April 1 to 25, be ready for complications (I)

Mercury is the planet of communication, intellect, memory, and transportation. Your Mercury sign influences all these traits, like whether you’re a triple texter, if you use an Excel spreadsheet to plan every weekend trip or just ~go with the flow~, and which Wikipedia pages you spend hours reading. Mercury is the planet of the mind—it rules how we make sense of the world and our place in it.

You've probably already heard about Mercury retrograde, the astrological event that makes everything in our lives complicated.

Mercury retrograde, we're not going to lie, it's a hassle. During this period, difficulties accumulate, which is why it is important to prepare well. Don't panic, I'll tell you everything. Know that Mercury retrogrades several times in 2024, here are the dates to note in your diary.Delays, last-minute schedule changes, car breakdowns, communication problems or even couple arguments. What if Mercury retrograde was the cause of all these problems?

 I'll help you get ahead of these complications, in the meantime, stay calm and prepare yourself some herbal tea to survive Mercury retrograde.

Mercury retrograde: explanations and influence

During their courses, the planets sometimes seem to slow down, then stop their progress, reverse their progress and start back. In common language among astrologers, we say that the planets are moving backwards. Which makes our detractors jump, convinced that they have clear proof of our madness! Well no, we know that the planets don't go backwards 

The planets revolve around the Sun. But as we observe them from the Earth which itself is in motion, this causes an optical effect.

 We indeed have the impression that sometimes certain planets stagnate or even decline in their movement. This is called the Retrograde movement. In reality, the planet continues its circle imperturbably.

 To understand better, imagine yourself on a stationary train. If through the window you see a train going in the other direction, you may have the impression that it is your train going backwards. The ephemeris takes into account this movement of the planets, they indicate the retrograde with an R and the movement which becomes direct again with a D.

📌 Good to know: 

People who were born during a Mercury retrograde phase may encounter difficulties and communication problems. They may also lack self-confidence, or feel misunderstood; this phase encourages them to think more introspectively.

These retrograde periods last approximately 3 weeks and result in:

• Slowness, even immobility
• Setbacks
• Return to the interior
• Questioning
• Reflection

In astrology, the effects of a Retrograde planet change depending on the usual influences of the star. Thus Mercury Retrograde will play on the means of communication, contracts, transport.

(to be continued)

Mercury: The planet very different from the others in our solar system

 

How big is Mercury?

Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system both in terms of mass and diameter. It is 18 times less massive than the Earth and its diameter is barely two-fifths that of the Earth. To give you a better idea of Mercury's size, let's say it's only a third larger than our Moon.

Surprisingly, this little planet has even shrunk over time. The cooling of its core caused the entire planet to shrink, reducing Mercury's volume by about 5 to 10 kilometers in radius.

When is Mercury visible in the sky?

Mercury is not easy to see. As the planet is very close to the sun, we do not often have the opportunity to observe it during the year.

The planet often comes close to the sun in the sky, and the sun's light is too bright for the planet to be visible. A little tip: The planet is most visible at great elongation when its apparent distance from the Sun is greatest.

Upcoming events

March 23, 2024: Mercury in dichotomy

On March 23, at 03:52 GMT, Mercury will reach its half-illumination phase called dichotomy. This event occurs once every 116 days and occurs around the time of greatest elongation of the planet. Mercury will shine brightly with a magnitude of -0.5 in the constellation Pisces. You'll be able to see the planet in the evening sky with the naked eye, and optical devices will offer a closer look at its half-lit disk.

March 24, 2024: Mercury at greatest eastern elongation

On March 24, at 9:59 p.m. GMT, Mercury will reach the furthest apparent distance from the Sun (18°42'). The greatest elongation is the best time to observe Mercury, because the elusive planet is not lost in the Sun's glare. The planet will glow brightly with a magnitude of -0.4. Observe it after sunset in the constellation Pisces.