Mercury in Retrograde in 2016

Mercury in Retrograde can be seen as a time when things are going 'topsy-turvy', but it's also a great time to reflect and 'Let Go' of anything that's no longer serving you.
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Mercury in Retrograde will occur four times in 2016. In fact we are currently in the midst of a Mercury in Retrograde cycle now that will end on May 22nd 2016. So if you are feeling a bit flat, not yourself, and many others around you are a little reactive, this could by the reason why.

Mercury in Retrograde is a phase that happens three times a year for three and a half weeks when the planet Mercury (that rules communication) goes into a resting or sleeping state.

Mercury turns Retrograde on:
•January 5th, 2016
•April 28th, 2016
•August 30th, 2016
•December 19th, 2016

Mercury turns Direct on:
•January 25th, 2016
•May 22nd, 2016
•September 22nd, 2016
•January 8th, 2016

What areas of our lives are influenced by the planet Mercury?

Communication - spoken, written, emails, etc, Mail, News, Agreements, Documents,
Travel, Computers, IT, Cars, Mechanical

So when Mercury is in Retrograde be alert for and consider:
•Delays
•Miscommunication - people being frustrated and reactive
•Do not make any important decisions (if possible)
•Do not sign any documents (if possible)
•Do not launch or start anything new during this time
•Pay attention to details
•Feelings of confusion and being in limbo
•There are often issues with cars, computers not working, travel glitches and delays

Mercury in Retrograde can be seen as a time when things are going 'topsy-turvy', but it's also a great time to reflect and 'Let Go' of anything that's no longer serving you.

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