Effects Of Mercury In Retrograde

Mercury retrograde has both good and bad effects on individuals. Mercury retrograde for 2017 will happen thrice a year. Mercury in astrology controls communication, travel, literature, business, interpretation of information. During this period, one tends to become slow in all the above fields. Read on to know about good and bad effects of Mercury Retrograde in 2016.

Retrograde motion can be defined as an illusion when the planets seem to have a backward motion through the zodiac. All planets except the moon and sun are said to go through retrogrades. Mercury retrograde occurs more frequently since it is the closest to the sun.

Current Mercury Retrograde 2016 In Aquarius: February 6^th 2016 – February 28^th 2016

Significance For Retrograde In Aquarius

Significance Of Mercury Retrograde

Mercury Retrogade has tremendous significance in every individual's life since it affects some part of their personality conciously or unconsciously.

Effects of Mercury Retrograde

Mercury Retrograde influences each and everyone on this planet. There are both positive and negative effects of Mercury retrogrades. This is a good time to reflect on your past decisions. Intuition and psychic abilities will be at an all time high. Rejuvenate yourself and repair stuff that have been long pending.

Since planet Mercury is responsible for your communication skills, you may have some trouble dealing with people. This is a not a good time to start new ventures or make new investments. Planning more than execution is the key to getting through retrograde Mercury periods. Do not go on any business or personal travel as your plans may not work out.

This does not mean that you do nothing during these retrograde periods. During Mercury Retrogrades it is always favorable to continue with your tasks that you have been doing but not initiate anything new.
 

What Is Mercury Retrograde?

Mercury Retrograde Dates In 2017

February 23^rd 2017 – March 17^th 2017
June 26^th 2017 – July 20^th 2017
Next: October 21^st 2017 – November 10^th 2017
 

Mercury Retrograde Dates In 2016

February 6^th 2016 – February 28^th 2016
June 7^th 2016 – July 1^st 2016
October 4^th 2016 – October 25^th 2016

Mercury Retrograde Dates in 2017

January 21^st 2017 – February 11^th 2017
May 18^th 2017 – June 11^th 2017
September 17^th 2017 – October 9^th 2017