Mercury retrograde occurs December 13, 2023 to January 1, 2024.
Some of the common problems Mercury retrograde period is more likely to include are delays involving travel and communication, faulty discernment, increased indecision, and trouble with new endeavors. Charging ahead without careful consideration is more likely to yield disaster during these types of periods.
However, Mercury retrograde period frequently offers, for example, an opportunity to find solutions to existing problems, complete on-going projects, and connect with old friends. It’s a time to re-do, re-think, re-connect, and re-assess.
Be extra careful with important decisions involving investments, large purchases, and legal matters including contracts. New concepts and ideas originating during Mercury retrograde (particularly during the first half of it, and the three weeks before Mercury goes retrograde) are often amended later.
See this page for a thorough list of Mercury retrograde themes and a general timeline.
As mentioned in the linked information above, the approximate three-week period leading up to Mercury retrograde usually involves more challenges than the actual retrograde period.
Mercury retrograde August and September 2023 details:
- Mercury goes retrograde 12-13-2023 at 2:09 a.m. EST, 8 degrees 29 minutes Capricorn.
- Mercury goes direct 1-1-2024 at 10:07 p.m. EST, 22 degrees 10 minutes Sagittarius.
This post includes the December 2023/January 2024 Mercury retrograde period, along with other basic astrological events.
Following Mercury retrograde and other basic astrological cycles allows you to witness the cyclical nature of life, and reduce your overall risk.
Learn more about the planet Mercury here.
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