MERCURY RETROGRADE IN GEMINI
On the 10th of May, Mercury stations retrograde in early Gemini before dipping back into Taurus.
With this transit, the planet of information, communication and mental processes temporarily leaves its own home sign to revisit a very different space. In many ways, it feels like a reminder to stop and reflect before moving forward full-speed. As we saw in the overview of this Taurus season’s astrology, Jupiter’s move into Aries the day after Mercury’s station marks the beginning of a significant change in the astroweather. Most notably, we’re entering an initiatory, catalytic, fire-starting, fast-moving season with a summer heavily influenced by cardinal and mutable energy.
This Mercury retrograde, like all Mercury retrogrades, forces us to slow down and pay attention. As much as we might want to leave behind what’s felt stagnant and heavy, it’s a reminder to carry forward the lessons we’ve learned through the first part of the year, especially given that the Taurus-Scorpio eclipse story is one that will stretch over into next year.
I’ve written more about them before but as a reminder, Mercury retrogrades are most consistently felt by Virgo and Gemini risings, those with Mercury activated through timing, as well as those with personal planets close to turning points in the transit. For this particular retrograde, expect the classic shenanigans – data, timing, communication and travel issues – to remind you where you might need to revisit or consolidate the strategies supporting you day to day.
In light of this, here’s a spread to help you find some clarity, ask the right questions or plan ahead during these few weeks.
Card 1: Where I am at the moment
Card 2: What I’m revisiting or digging beneath the surface of
Card 3: What this retrograde is calling my attention to
Card 4: How these dynamics are affecting me
Card 5: What strategies I can implement now and going forward
I hope it’s helpful if you try it, and remember Mercury retrogrades pass fast! Take things slowly, double check important decisions and actions, and don’t worry too much. See you soon, ARMY!
