14 Quotes To Help You Through Mercury Retrograde
Mercury retrograde is one of the most commonly referenced — and dreaded — celestial phenomena of modern culture, but avid astrologers and occasional stargazers alike have little reason to fear this triannual or quarterly occurrence.
Astronomically speaking, Mercury retrograde is an illusion caused by different orbital speeds. When Mercury (a fast-moving planet) zooms past Earth (a slower-moving planet), it appears as though Mercury is moving backward across the sky as we continue forward along our own elliptical path.
From an astrological perspective, Mercury governs communication, transportation, and intellect. Thus, whenever this planet goes retrograde, these facets of life become stalled, depleted, or otherwise hindered. We’re more likely to misspeak or misconstrue the words of others, technology mishaps abound, and travel — whether long-distance or simply your daily commute — becomes more frazzled and harried.
Nevertheless, there are still positives to be gleaned from this starry situation. Mercury retrograde encourages us to speak thoughtfully, move purposefully, and slow down. Retrograde doesn’t guarantee disaster, but it does remind us to remain aware of and gird ourselves for the possibility.
Here, we’ve gathered 14 inspiring, funny, and fortifying quotes to put you in the proper mindset to directly confront any potential retrograde chaos, from miscommunication to frustrating technology issues.
