What does it mean when Mercury is in retrograde?

Answer 1

When a planet is "in retrograde"; it appears to be moving backward in the night sky. Of course, it's not actually moving backward; that';s just an optical illusion caused by planets orbiting the sun at different speeds. When one overtakes the other, it can look like the other is moving backward from our vantage point on Earth.

As for astrological implications, everyone complains about Mercury being in retrograde because it is serious bad news. According to astrology (which, I should note, is not real science), Mercury governs travel and communication, and when it’s in retrograde, you can expect problems in those areas—anything from a poorly worded email and slight flight delays to screaming matches and car crashes.

Mercury is in retrograde until March 9, so hold on until then.

Answer 2

"Retrograde" is a description of motion when something stops going forward

and starts going backward for a while.

The planets all appear to drift or wander through the stars, moving a little bit

through the stars from one night to the next. When a planet appears to stop

moving in the direction it's been going, and moves in the other direction for a

while, that's called the planet's retrograde motion.

Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn in retrograde can be observed without a telescope,

just by taking a look at where each one is every night.

Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in retrograde can be observed, but it takes a

telescope because those planets are so dim.

Mercury and Venus don't do the retrograde thing at all.

Answer 3

When Mercury is in retrograde, it appears to be moving backwards in its orbit from our perspective on Earth. This astrological event is believed to bring about misunderstandings, communication issues, and delays in various aspects of life. It is often advised to proceed with caution and be prepared for potential challenges during this time.