What Is Mercury Retrograde, And How Does It

Impact Your Life?

Mercury retrograde is that phase of life that, when it occurs, all fears. It is a signal that now
all zodiac signs need to stay alert because it is Mercury Retrograde.

It is believed that Mercury retrograde means it will start its backward journey - but not
actually; it simply slows down in its orbit for three weeks. Mercury's orbit around the sun is
normally faster than that of the Earth. While the earth takes 365 days to complete one orbit
around the sun, meanwhile, Mercury takes only 88 days to complete one orbit.

This creates the optical illusion of it going 'backwards' from west to east rather than east to
west. This signifies that life is going to be more challenging. Mercury is the planet of
communication in astrology, and a retrograde may create confusion in one's life.

This astrological event and its resulting energy can impact your mental and physical health.
One may encounter more or fewer energy levels, from strange desires to technological
troubles or obstacles when making necessary decisions. You may feel super energetic on
one side, and on the other, you may feel absolutely lazy.

Mercury Retrograde With Lunar Eclipse!

This time, a coincidence is creating some different consequences! With Mercury retrograde,
there is also a total lunar eclipse taking place! Where Mercury is the planet of
communication and intelligence, Moon represents nurturing and motherly love.

The retrograde motion of Mercury will begin on May 10, 2022, and will continue till June 3,
2022, for 24 days. The Lunar eclipse in Scorpio on May 16, 2022, will take place at 9:42 AM
IST. When retrograde motion meets an eclipse, interesting things are bound to happen. This
is not your normal retrograde season, folks!

Traditionally, a retrograde motion and an eclipse both have been considered bad news.
However, that is not true at all! Let’s understand how.

Mercury Retrograde Are Not Always Bad

On May 10, 2022, Mercury started its backward journey, supposedly striking fear all around,
ruining our plans, creating miscommunications, and whatnot. But did you know that Mercury
Retrograde is not always bad?

When Mercury is in a retrograde cycle, many of us feel that our entire life has turned upside
down. But it is not like that when Mercury is moving backwards; it provides us with a chance
to perform things with extra care and awareness to avoid any chance of a mistake.
It is a time to slow down, rework, and reconsider ideas or initiatives. However, in a fast-
paced life like ours, Mercury retrograde is seen negatively, although the truth is that it
provides us with an opportunity to rectify projects and circumstances that genuinely require
reworking to succeed.

So why not redefine the present Mercury retrograde perspective and take it positively.

What to Expect?

If the energies of Mercury retrograde are utilised and navigated in the right direction, it can
do wonders in our life. So, instead of being afraid, enjoy this phase, use it to your benefit,
and give your life a new direction. Maybe that’s why Mercury changed its direction, as it
wanted to meet the Moon!