Most of us have a little pang of dread when we know Mercury is going to go retrograde.

Mercury appears to go in reverse, which is only an optical illusion, due to the relative positions of the planets and how they move around the Sun.

The mercurial planet Mercury is in retrograde again and will be until almost the end of the month. It’s in Virgo. 

This is an excellent time to revise and rethink things in general.

This communication planet affects our thinking, speaking, and all ways of expressing or receiving information. It is like a current of electricity thus, all things electrical or mechanical, such as computers, washing machines, or cars, for example, can misbehave.

It is an invitation to slow down and double-check all communications. 

For example, you will want to ensure you have gas in the tank, have read the small print, and know the time zone for your Zoom appointment.

Virgo’s diligent nature is something we can all take advantage of now, especially in the areas of research, organizing, filing, and decluttering. 

Is there anything that you have put off doing? This is a good time to get ‘er done.

Virgo is an Earth sign that can relate to the body and physical experiences.

Suppose you have been struggling with health-related issues. Then this is an opportune time to delve into some deep research to look at other options, including alternative remedies you didn’t even know about. This could be a good time to think about ways to make your diet healthier too.

Mercury retrograde is often telling us we aren’t ready to decide yet. There are likely pieces to the puzzle still missing, so welcome this time to gather more facts and information.

It’s an opportunity to tidy up previously unresolved issues, not start something new.

That said, here are some tips to make life a little easier during this current retrograde period.

• Read everything twice before signing or sending
• Renegotiate agreements that haven’t been working
• Allow extra time while traveling and have water, snacks, phone charger, reading material, and notebook/pen handy
• Confirm all appointments, meetings, and plans in advance
• Backup your computer
• Have cash in your wallet
• Re-submit the article or resume you wrote
• Pick up where you left off in a course of study you started earlier.
• Breathe and slow down before you speak, and smile Goddess!

Remember, along with the unexpected- come silver linings. The universe has a plan.