The astrological phenomenon that causes all sorts of mishaps and confusion happens quite often, and occurs whenever Mercury rotates faster than the Earth. It moves so fast that it makes it seem like Mercury is going backwards – hence the name. So, it makes sense that other things might seem to go backwards as well.
Mercury retrograde is known for being responsible for miscommunication, relationship troubles, and travel disasters – all things you definitely don’t want to deal with during the holiday season. So, do you need to start stressing out about one more thing this December?
You may not have to worry. If you’re wondering which signs are most affected by Mercury Retrograde, which began on December 3 and goes until December 23, the news is not good for Sagittarius, Gemini, Capricorn, and Virgo-born people. Additionally, anyone with these signs in their natal chart can also expect a more challenging Mercury Retrograde than other people, according to the astrology website Moon Links.
“Those with Sagittarius, Gemini or Virgo Sun, Moon, or Ascendant will likely experience the strongest difficulties presented by a Mercury Retrograde cycle; however, their main opportunity is to avoid arguments, keep their word, and analyze how they may be the carping critic and unnecessarily complicating matters for everyone with whom they are in contact,” Moon Links reported.
Basically, any time between December 3 and December 23 is a great time to reflect on the past year, learn from mistakes, and resolve any issues you’ve been dealing with. This opportunity for a fresh outlook on life coincides pretty perfectly with the start of a new year, when we all have resolutions to live up to. While Mercury Retrograde is no fun for anyone, Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, and Capricorn can thwart some of this karmic kerfuffle by going in with their eyes wide open.
