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MERCURY IN
RETROGRADE
2020: WHAT IT
MEANS AND WHAT
TO PAY ATTENTION
TO BY SIGN

How is your 2020 going so far?


On the astrology front, we have
the first Mercury retrograde taking
place February 16 through March
9, with a shadow period after.
Mercury is a rather popular planet
when it comes to astrological
conversations. It’s a magnetic
messenger — the closest planet to
Earth and a one that gets the most
attention out of all the others in the
solar system. As with all Mercury
retrogrades, it is not the most ideal
time to start new projects. Make
sure to save and back up your
files!

MERCURY IN
RETROGRADE 2020:
WHAT IT MEANS

In true retrograde style, there are a


lot of mixed messages out there
about what these periods entail -
what it is, what it isn't, what it
represents, and if it really affects
us. At its most auspicious, the
power and purpose of retrograde
periods allow us a chance to
review the things in our life that
need attention. Given this Mercury
retrograde occurs through the sign
of Pisces, and began on
Valentine’s Day weekend, a lot of
these themes surround our
personal and romantic
relationships.

Mercury retrograde is a slower


period of time that allows us to
connect back to ourselves, too.
Our frustrations, during this period,
tend to come when we are trying
to push forward at our regular
pace instead of taking the time for
what life requires. Yes, things still
need to get done. But whenever
possible, leave extra time to
review things before finalizing
them - think taxes, travel plans, etc.
This will eliminate the headaches
that come up around not having
things go exactly the way we
would want or expect. Believe it or
not, it is possible to have a smooth
sailing Mercury retrograde, but
doing this requires releasing
ourselves from the idea that
everything has to be under control
in order to make it worthwhile.

This retrograde will feel similar to


the one we had this time last year,
so you might want to revisit any
similar themes from February 2019.
Life is both cyclical and linear.
These few weeks of reflection will
allow us to glean lessons from the
past rather than diving right back
into our regular mindset and
routine. It can be rewarding to see
how far we have come.

There are ways to approach this


Mercury retrograde that work for
all of us. As a rule of thumb, go
slowly - feel your way forward on
everything. Check in with yourself
regularly and trust your gut. For the
next few weeks, trust and believe
that things are working out in your
favor and that there is divine
universal support, no matter what.
As it is a time for clearing the mind,
it is also a time to revisit ideas and
projects you have put on the back
burner. Think of it like you’re
cleaning your house and you find
something you forgot about or
thought you’d lost. Ideas and
projects that you have put on the
back burner can reemerge at this
time as long and you make the
space for them to show up.

Also, Epsom and Himalayan salt


baths are a great way to restore
your system. If you don't have
access to a bathtub, consider a
foot bath (just fill up a large bowl
and soak a foot at a time if that’s all
you have access to). Add essential
oils to calm and comfort an
exhausted body or mind.

We can expect this Mercury


retrograde to affect us in specific
areas of our lives - especially
considering it is the first retrograde
of the year! For these next few
weeks, make sure to slow down
and to check in with yourself
during vulnerable moments.

MERCURY IN
RETROGRADE 2020:
WHAT TO PAY ATTENTION
TO BY SIGN

Here are the areas each sun sign


should pay close attention to
throughout this retrograde:

ARIES

Tying up of loose ends,


forgiveness and closure. Themes
around closure in your career,
home, relationships, or friendships
might be coming up for you. Rely
on your intuition. Try to not rush
too hastily into or out of anything,
while remaining open to closures
and new beginnings.

TAURUS

Your community. This is a great


time to get out and network with
you colleagues and
acquaintances. You may not be
aware of all of the opportunities
out there for you. Sometimes it
really is just about showing up!

GEMINI

Your career sector. This is a good


time to take a day-by-day, step-by-
step approach to success in your
career life. Reevaluate what is
working and what is not.
Consistency and intuition are key.

CANCER

What you have to offer others. You


have a natural intuition and an
emotional intelligence. This is a
good time to teach others what
you know (directly or indirectly)
simply through living and leading
by example. Don't keep all of your
good ideas to yourself!

LEO

Your sex life. Sexual health is a part


of physical wellness. You deserve
to take care of yourself and to
make sure your needs are being
met. This is a good time to honor
this most basic human need by
reexamining what good sex means
to you.

VIRGO

Your partnerships. This whole year


is about partnerships of every kind.
It is, however, an especially good
time for calling in romantic love, or
nurturing the romance already in
your life. It doesn’t have to be
cheesy - you’ll find a way to make
it your own.

LIBRA

Your approach to physical health


and wellness. This is a time for
discipline. Stick to the routines you
know work best for you. If you’ve
found yourself sidetracked by the
busy energy of the holidays and
new year, this is a good time to
return to your tried-and-true
methods and health goals.

SCORPIO

The way you express your


creativity and playfulness. This is a
perfect time to focus on lightness
as readily as you can. Joy is
always available to us even when
things are uncertain. Take this time
to feel joy by releasing your stress
and anxieties in healthy ways.

SAGITTARIUS

Your home and family (or chosen


family). A theme for you, these past
few months, has been to focus on
building a cozy and comfortable
home life. Carry on! After all, you
need to have something to come
back to and a place to call your
own.

CAPRICORN

Your close relationships and your


communication style. This is a time
to realize where
miscommunication is apt to
happen, and to slow down just
long enough to ensure what
comes across is what is intended.

AQUARIUS

Your business and feelings around


financial security, your fears
surrounding change, and your
dreams and aspirations. This is a
time for reevaluating your
approach to money and finances.
This is tax time, too. If you haven't
already filed, make sure to double
check before you send it off.

PISCES

Yourself and projections of how


people perceive you. This is a time
for stepping out on your own and
coming into your own. Backlash be
damned! Do the things you know
will make you feel good, despite
your fear of what people will think
or say. Just be your amazing self.

Mercury in retrograde is nothing to


fear. It is a time to revisit those
plans and places you have already
been. Without these periods of
slowing down and assessment, we
would get super burned out! Take
the time to nourish yourself, your
body and soul. Retreat and relax
however you choose, and above
all just listen to yourself.

Here's to a glitch-free Mercury


retrograde!

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Elisabeth is a writer and


astrologer, based in Seattle. To
connect with her more about
astrology, you can connect with
her via a chart reading her
Instagram @elisabetham, or email
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