Mercury Retrograde — Definition

Mercury retrograde has become the best-known astrological transit in popular culture. The planet rules communication, contracts, travel, and short-form thinking, and during its retrograde periods these areas are commonly described as glitch-prone — missed messages, technology hiccups, second-guessed decisions. Astrologers usually advise reviewing rather than launching: rewrite the document, revisit the conversation, recheck the booking. Treated as a built-in editing window rather than a curse, it is genuinely useful.

Example

Signing a major contract in the middle of Mercury retrograde is not forbidden — it just usually means the contract gets renegotiated later.