The phenomenon of Mercury retrograde has gained a lot of traction on social media in recent years, building a reputation as a problematic period that brings issues, bad luck and misunderstandings. But is this widespread panic justified?

Actually, it isn’t, and now that the second Mercury retrograde of 2024 is about to begin, it's the right time to talk about it. In this period, which occurs 3/4 times a year for about 20 days, Mercury seems to turn "in reverse" due to an optical illusion. In astrology this represents a moment of reflection, where we take a step back and reevaluate our choices.

Mercury is linked to communication, intellect and thought: because of this it is possible to have problems related to communication, organization and thinking. Mercury does not want to put a spoke in our wheels and, leaving aside the fact that the planets are never the cause of what happens but only a language of interpretation, its aim is to give us a second chance: to allow us to understand where our communication can improve, what we can change our minds about and how to put our lives back in order.

Mercury retrograde represents the possibility to stop and evaluate our journey so far. If we have an open mind, it becomes a huge gift.