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What is a retrograde?
Retrograde motion is an apparent motion opposite to that of a direct motion, this happens because objects in our solar system move around our sun at different speeds and distances.
All planets and some moons (not our moon) have a retrograde motion viewed from earth. Venus and Uranus also have a retrograde rotation, because they both rotate counterclockwise on their axis, causing them to have also a rotation retrograde.
What is a Mercury retrograde? Occurs often, when the fastest moving planet in our solar system, Mercury is seen from our viewpoint on earth to 'apparently' slow down and move backwards
For 21 days starting on the 14th January 2022 ending on the 4th February 2022 things related to mercury can also experience a slowing down
Mercury rules information—conversation, communication, thinking and education. When Mercury is in retrograde, these things will have “glitches” thrown in—disrupted communications, collapsed negotiations, and general misunderstandings, usually because some vital piece of information has been lost.
Activities that you can add to your daily routine during the Mercury retrograde:
Mindful-meditation, doing can help relieve stress and boost self-awareness
Clean up your room, doing this can help increase sleep quality and also you will have fewer distractions during the retrograde period
Treble check all messages( texts, emails, grammar, thoughts)
Let us take a closer look at how this retrograde may manifest for each zodiac sign
Earth sign - Taurus, Capricorn, Virgo
for the first 12 days of this retrograde, you may experience this retrograde with your daily appliances (charger, kettle, laptop), co-worker or in general delays getting to work. Delays with resources can occur during this first period, during the second-period matters of long-distance travel, fun and self could occur delays so be sure to double-check everything and slow down, readjust where you can
Water signs- Scorpio, Cancer, Pisces
For the first 12 days of this retrograde, you may experience glitches within your most private space, your home and your family, with joint finances, loans and taxes so give these areas of your life extra attention. During the second period of this retrograde place attention on your communication in general and with your friends, relatives and reflect on your goals and dream and who can support them after this retrograde is over and you have in order what direction you want to take your goal direction
Air signs- Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
For the first 12 days of this retrograde, reflect and bring awareness to your personality and self-expression, also reflect on the education you had- its revision time, during the second part of this retrograde focus on the most private aspects of your life, letting go in private, also the reflection in the home with family as the second part of this retrograde can bring much attention towards your family and private life.
Fire signs-Sagittarius, Gemini, Leo
For the first 12 days of this retrograde, be mindful with transport, mainly be careful or reckless drives and don't be a reckless driver, reflect on the communication you have with your relatives, friends and your internal conscious thoughts have these thoughts yield positive results? has the way you have been speaking to your neighbours, friends and relatives been respectful? or can you improve on your communication? On the second part of this retrograde it's wise to budget, reflect on the work you do and make daily adjustments as you may be busier at work or have issues on the road that delays your work.
Hope this blog has been useful, to keep track of these motions check out our deep signs calendars here
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