In times of uncertainty and instability like the one we live in now, many people base their plans and activities on the predictions they read in their personal horoscope. For this reason the retrograde of Mercury has become such an important part of our daily life.
For several years now, I have heard them use the expression “Mercury retrograde shadowing” which I learned they use to describe the two weeks before and after the normal planetary retrograde.
But why; Because that’s when the weirdest and wackiest things and events happen. But I never understood why all the problems and obstacles in communication always came up in my life and others’ right before and after the Mercury retrograde, until I decided I wanted to look into it more.
In times of uncertainty and instability like the one we live in now, many people base their plans and activities on the predictions they read in their personal horoscope. For this reason the retrograde of Mercury has become such an important part of our daily life.
If an ex comes back, if gossip is learned about you or you are always nervous – all the setbacks in everyday life are due to this flashback.
Of course, it makes a level of sense, as well Mercury is the planet that rules information and access to truthso it’s pretty easy to see how a slowdown in his path would create more than just havoc.
To be clear, it is good to point out that the retrograde of Mercury as a phenomenon does not mean that the planet is moving backwards. It is an illusion in the sky caused because the Earth moves faster than Mercury. This happens about three or four times a year, and we as Earthlings, feel this slowing down and the difference between them, so we use it as an excuse for all the interpersonal disasters that happen to us.
But the actual retrograde, which lasts about three weeks, is nothing but the most difficult part of this planetary activity. The two weeks before and after, are like a test for all of us, if not more, then equally, because most events and situations are fluid with no commitment or clear answer and plan in sight.
So what exactly is recursive shading?
It’s the two-week period before and after normal retrograde where Mercury begins to slow down. The phase before this phenomenon begins to affect us during the flashback, so that’s when the drama and emotional charge peaks.
More succinctly and practically, these weeks leading up to the flashback phase are the first time we experience each situation arising from that event, while the flashback itself is the second time we relive them. The after phase again, which happens right after it ends, lasts for two weeks, and that’s when we have to deal with and manage what happened earlier, in the previous phases.
What to expect during Mercury retrograde?
It is a time when situations that you thought you had written off and put aside long ago, come back to you and come to the surface. People who missed you make an appearance again, and you may feel like you want to reevaluate a relationship. Discussions about a raise at your job may suddenly be reconsidered, while nothing fantastic may come out of your closet.
If you gain control of all situations during the first phase, you will be more prepared for the normal flashback and whatever it has in store. Of course, you will have to face the same melodramas, but you will know what awaits you next and you will prepare accordingly. For example, if you are expecting to hear something important you can expect and take for granted that there will be some delay or obstacles. Since there will be many setbacks, it is best to let them flow without stress.
I’m a big believer in the benefit of writing down your feelings and thoughts about it on paper, and I suggest trying this in the pre- and post-retrospect phases. Not only will you notice how this phenomenon works but you will also understand the pattern and know roughly what to expect each time. Also, because it promotes the completion of pending cases and situations, notice how people come into your life who did not complete their circle in your life, so on the occasion of this retrospect, the landscape also becomes clear.
Regarding your work matters, Mercury retrograde could actually be the perfect time to discuss promotion or a raise with your boss. Not every flashback causes only panic and doom, but it often promotes re-evaluation and re-evaluation, especially when it has to do with your career. The most important thing I can advise you about those weeks is not to be afraid of upheavals and changes and to watch carefully what is happening.
It can ultimately help you to define your life more carefully and more in the pattern of your own desires.
When will Mercury retrograde in 2022?
To help you plan them, I’ve gathered all the Mercury retrogrades below for you to prepare properly.
Mercury pre-retrograde: December 29, 2021 — January 14, 2022. Retrograde: January 14 — February 3. Post-retrospective: February 3 – February 23
Mercury pre-retrograde shadowing: April 25 – May 10. retrospective: May 10–June 3. Post-retrospective: June 3 – June 18
Mercury pre-retrograde shadowing: August 22 – September 9. retrospective: September 9 – October 2. Post-retrospective: October 2 – October 16
Pre-retrograde shadowing: December 12 – December 29. retrograde: December 29 – January 18, 2022. Post-retrograde: January 18 – February 23
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