Mercury in Retrograde in Gemini ♊️ (May 29th-June 22nd)

THEMES:

Miscommunication, gossip, confusion, travel snags, patience

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN MERCURY IS RETROGRADE

The planet Mercury rules communication in all forms—listening, writing, reading, speaking, and so on—as well as activities closely related to communication, like negotiations and contracts. It also rules travel, automobiles, shipping, and mail.

So, when Mercury is retrograde, try to remain flexible, patient, and understanding, allow extra time for travel and avoid signing onto any new contracts that you’re unsure of. Double-check your email responses and check-in with reservations before you take that trip. Review projects and plans at these times, but wait until Mercury is direct again to make any final decisions. You can’t stop your life, but plan ahead, have backup plans and be prepared for people’s shorter fuses and miscommunication.

🧿 Read through your messages before you send them. Read through your posts before posting them. 🧿 Be mindful of what you believe during Mercury in retrograde.

🧿 With this Retrograde, you might notice that you will have more ups and downs when it comes to your siblings, neighbors, extended family, and even friends and lovers. Fights may be more common now, as we get swept into drama. 🧿 Avoid making major decisions just yet – don’t cut off your siblings or loved ones in a moment of anger. Instead, withdraw, reflect and deal with it after the Retrograde is over. 🧿 Don't give in to gossip while Mercury is in Retrograde.

🧿 As with all Retrogrades, and especially a Retrograde in Gemini, we will need to check and re-check all facts and slow down before we speak so that we can avoid needless mistakes. This is the ideal opportunity to Reflect, Review and Renew – all the “Re” words.

🧿 Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, and Pisces – you may be feeling this a little more! and, even more so if you are a Gemini Rising, Sun, or Moon!

Mercury Retrograde in Gemini Key Dates

May 14: Mercury enters retrograde shadow zone (16°07’ – 24°43’ Gemini)

May 17: Mercury at maximum elongation (begins to slow down)

May 29: Mercury stations retrograde at 24°43’ Gemini

June 10: Mercury conjunct the sun at 20°21’ Gemini (closest to Earth)

June 22: Mercury stations direct at 16°07’ Gemini

July 5: Mercury at maximum elongation (begins to speed up)

July 7: Mercury leaves retrograde shadow zone

Mercury Retrograde in Gemini Effects

• Most intense for Gemini

• Most challenging for Virgo, Pisces, and Sagittarius

• Most beneficial for Aquarius and Libra

• Aries signs will become more passionate, more prone to conflict, and will always be on the defensive.

• Taurus signs will go through a period of positive changes, one full of interesting moments, especially when it comes to their love life.

• Cancer signs will have to make several important choices.

• Leo signs will go through a favorable period in which they will solve some health problems and will be financially secure.

Here’s how you can prepare for this Mercury retrograde in Gemini:

1. Back up all your electronics

2. Make sure to sign all legal documents before retrograde

3. Finish all old and pending projects

4. Clear mind of old limiting beliefs

5. Reconnect and rebuild old relationships

6. Revisit and re-evaluate goals

7. Slow down and take more time for self-care

8. Delete old emails, photos, texts, etc.

9. Clear your energetic field

10. Reset the mind-body and soul

11. Take more time for self-care and reconnect back into your truth