Mercury Retrograde: Take Advantage of Mercury’s Moves

Mercury Retrograde is a period when this planet of communication seems to be moving backwards. Find out how to take advantage of Mercury’s moves here!

Astrologers see Mercury in Retrograde as the perfect opportunity to reflect on what you communicate and how. When the planet of communication and travel goes symbolically slow, experts say there is a greater chance that you will have to deal with faltering internet connections, train failures, or missing voicemails. It’s also an ideal moment to stop and study your movements. You can also deliberately work with the magic of a Mercury Retrograde meaning by using crystals, aromas, and cleansing rituals that suit this active planet. You can read what those are below!

What Does Retrograde Mean?

Retrograde is a term from astrology that describes the phenomenon of when, from our perspective on Earth,  a planet is slowing down and then flying backwards. So what is retrograde then really? It is actually an optical illusion! Planets are always moving forward in their orbit. In reality, the difference in speed between two celestial bodies is what makes it seem like planets sometimes take a step back away from the earth. You could therefore compare a retrograde with two cars passing each other on the highway. When one vehicle passes the other, they are even for a moment, after which, from the faster car it may appear as if the slower one is reversing, but that is obviously not the case at all!

Magic for Mercury in Retrograde

Do you want to give meaning to the upcoming Mercury Retrograde in your life? Then, according to witches and astrologers, you can work with crystals, aromas, rituals, protective symbols and questions that fit the character of the communication planet. According to them, this is how you keep in good contact with your cosmic interlocutor, even if it seems to be lagging behind for a while.

Here you can read all about:

• Mercury Minerals
• Aromas Associated with Mercury
• Mercury Retrograde Rituals
• Symbolic Protection during Mercury Retrograde
• Retrograde Reflection Questions

Minerals that Belong with Mercury

Mercury rules your mental faculties according to astrologers. It would, for example, help you to make connections, to reflect, and to communicate what you have come up with. So it’s no surprise that stones that keep your head clear are part of a Mercury Retrograde!

These minerals are known for their calming effect on your mental space:

• Fluorite
• Chalcedony
• Lapis Lazuli
• Topaz
• Apatite
• Amazonite

For more options, you can also consult Gemini or Virgo Zodiac Gems. According to astrologers, these two signs are ruled by Mercury. In addition, minerals associated with the Throat Chakra and Third Eye could also contribute!

Aromas That Make Mercury Retrograde More Pleasant

According to astrology fans, you can also benefit from relaxing or invigorating scents during a Mercury Retrograde.

Aromas that would belong to the planet of logic are:

• Anise: supports breathing and digestion and symbolically the processing of emotions and impressions
• Marjoram and Oregano: are known as soothing herbs that help with headaches, among other things
• Verbena and Lemon: according to experts increase concentration and feelings of optimism
• Rosemary: is used by aromatherapists to restart stalled processes in body and mind

You can use these scents as oil in an Oil Burner or other Aroma Diffuser, but you can also pick them fresh and process them into a homemade Scent Bag or symbolic Smudge Stick.

Mercury Retrograde Rituals

Rituals are a way to symbolically give shape to a feeling, thought, or moment. That’s why on Mercury’s moonwalk you can do magic that has to do with the impact that communication and information processing have on you.

With this you can think of:

• a social media cleanse
• spend less time in front of your screen
• write letters to your (past, present or future) self

Also, a Smudge or other cleansing ritual with smoke would fit very well with the symbolic meaning of a Mercury Retrograde. According to experts, this planet deals with things that move through air or breath. So if you want to put the fleeting aspects of your life in order, then a cleansing smudge of sage or Palo Santo is the match for this moment!

Symbolic Protection During Mercury Retrograde

During a Mercury Retrograde, many people need some extra protection. A sense of protection can be important when things don’t go as you expected. And according to astrologers you can count on that during a Retrograde.

Symbols known for their harmonious or loving vibes are:

• Guardian Angels
• The Evil Eye
• Hand of Fatima
• Lucky Dolls
• Golden Triangle Stones

Retrograde Reflection Questions

Mercury would also bring messages about your development. This fast-moving planet, according to astrologers, rules education. You can therefore also look at the Astrological House in your Horoscope where the Retrograde takes place and ask yourself what you still want to learn in that area of life. For example, if the cosmic messenger travels through your tenth house of career, you may be encouraged to learn a new skill at work or perhaps switch careers. And does it fly through your fifth house of creativity, eroticism, and children? Then think again about the amount of fun you allow in your life.

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What are you doing (or not doing)  this Mercury Retrograde?