What Does Mercury in Retrograde Mean Astronomically?

You might blame your bad luck on mercury being in retrograde. During this time, astrologers believe that communication, travel, and technology may be disrupted and that it can be a time of misunderstandings, delays, and challenges. But what does retrograde mean astronomically? Maynard Okereke, the Hip Hop Science MD, explains just what is going on in our solar system when Mercury appears to be moving backward in its orbit relative to Earth.

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[ellielynn]

That visual helped me *FINALLY* understand the perceived backwards motion of mercury. Thank you! Such a simple fix for a long time of confusion. 😅

[yesyes]

Is it like that video that asks you “in which direction is the girl spinning”?

[DifferentSaturner]

Mercury will end retrograde on 14th of May 2023....