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We hate to break it to you but Mercury retrograde is back. Sorry! Fortunately, Stephanie Gailing, astrologer and author of the book, The Complete Guide to Living by the Moon, shared with E! News what we can expect during the Mercury retrograde and what can be done to survive it.
What Is Mercury Retrograde?
Just a little refresher, Mercury goes retrograde about three to four times a year, and when a planet goes retrograde, it slows down and gives the appearance of moving backwards in the sky. Since the planet Mercury is associated with communication, travel, commerce, and information, you may experience delays, misunderstandings, issues with phones and computers, and pretty much anything and everything that has to do with those areas. Negative energy alert.
What to Expect During Mercury Retrograde March 2025
This spring’s Mercury Retrograde (the first of the year) will last from March 15 to April 7, and occurs in the astrology sign of Pisces and Aries. And, since Mercury is usually ruled by Gemini and Virgo, there may be some heightened effects of the move and these four signs might experience communication a little more intensely (think big picture reveals).
Gailing advises, “It can be a great time to go back to a conversation you had previously—whether with a lover, friend or client—and clean up misunderstandings you may have had.”
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