Mercury Retrograde 1/14/22 - 2/3/22

The first Mercury retrograde of the year has arrived and it's time to inform yourself on how to make the best of this 3 week long adventure. This retrograde will take place on the 14th of January and complete on the 3rd of February. While Mercury retrogrades have a reputation for being a period of mishaps, flukes, and delays it can also offer opportunities for inner reflections and growth. Buckle up, take a deep breath, and learn how to keep your head above the clouds this season and protect your energy at all costs. 

What to expect from a Mercury Retrograde?

The planet Mercury has powerful influence over communication, technology, information and work. Mercury retrograde is when the planet Mercury appears to be moving backwards in the sky. This specific retrograde will be taking place in the fixed sign of Aquarius so if you are a fixed sign (Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio) you likely will feel the effects the strongest. 

This is a time that challenges daily expectations and throws in a little bit of the unknown. The “usual” will likely be disrupted. Anything that requires communication and practicality will be questioned or brought about in a different way. You could expect risky texts, a computer crash, delayed flights, losing your online work, being late to a meeting you thought was tomorrow or anything that seems just odd or out of the ordinary.

Despite how frustrating and awkward retrogrades can be, it's helping us learn that life doesn't always progress in a logical, right-brained manner. This retrograde calls for more effort on effectively communicating. It may also be a good time to contemplate where in life you may be more stubborn or unwilling to change and open yourself up to letting go. Life isn’t always as we think it should be and that's what makes it so special. These “setbacks” can actually help pave the way to a new road that is more suitable for you after all.  

Embrace the unknown and flow with this extraordinary time. Try to slow down the best you can and remember that it is only temporary! Best wishes to you from me.