![]() ![]() During the pre-shadow phase, we begin to feel the slowed-down energy that the retrograde delivers, and we're reminded that it's time to tie up loose ends and prep for what's to come. In case you missed it, retroshades in astrology refer to the pre- and post-shadow periods of a retrograde cycle that take place just before and after a planetary backspin itself. As soon as the retrograde ends, the Mercury retrograde summer 2020 post-shadow period (aka the retro shade) begins, and it's here through July 26, giving us two weeks of adjustment time to slowly integrate the lessons that the retrograde imparted. While we're all eager to get back to life as usual (whatever that means, at this point), we're not out of the woods yet. ![]() The summer's Mercury retrograde lasted for three weeks, bringing along with it the usual mix-ups, miscommunications, and malfunctions that we've come to expect from this transit, all tinged with an emotional splash of tears thanks to the retrograde cycle taking place in sensitive water sign Cancer. ![]() Mercury went direct and Mercury Retrograde is over.We can officially say we survived yet another Mercury retrograde period - and surviving just about anything in 2020 is cause for celebration. Then there are 3-4 days of the intensified post-shadow phase with the post-shadow winding down for about 10 more days. Mercury retrograde lasts approximately 2 weeks. The energy intensifies with the pre-shadow Mercury retrograde 3-4 days ahead of Mercury station. The pre-shadow Mercury retrograde lasts about 10 days. It is true, this is when Mercury retrograde is official. Mercury station through Mercury direct are the dates that are usually quoted as Mercury retrograde. This is when Mercury is officially in retrograde. Mercury retrograde station is where Mercury actually looks like it stops before looking like it is headed backwards. It is actually the time where people start making minor mistakes that may intensify as Mercury goes into the Mercury retrograde station. During these phases, the energy can be thrown off much like how it is during the actual Mercury retrograde period. When you know Mercury retrograde is happening, you can plan ahead for crazy situations and use your planning to your advantage.Įvery Mercury retrograde has a pre-shadow and post-shadow phase. We always recommend planning ahead for chaos, double checking travel plans, triple checking any signed documents, waiting to switch technology and taking it extra easy. When Mercury is in retrograde, it affects people differently depending on numerous factors - including their astrological charts and how the people around them are affected. It can affect your car, electronics and relationships because of the strange energy. Mercury is the planet that rules communication, travel and technology. During the post-shadow phase, the energy gets lighter and issues start resolving. There always seems to be some issue that starts during the pre-shadow phase that intensifies through the Mercury retrograde. Many people do not pay attention to the pre-shadow and post-shadow phases, counting only the Mercury station through Mercury direct as the problematic dates, but we find it’s more accurate to pay attention to the pre-shadow and post-shadow phases. ![]() It appears to wobble, stop and then move backwards as Mercury looks like it moves from it’s normal path onto the pre-shadow, pre-shadow intensified, Mercury station, actual Mercury retrograde, Mercury direct, Mercury post-shadow intensified, Mercury retrograde post-shadow. It is not actually moving backwards, it is an optical illusion. Mercury retrograde is basically when the planet Mercury looks like it is moving backwards on it’s planetary plane. Mercury is the planet that rules communication. The Mercury retrograde period lasts approximately 2 weeks. Mercury goes retrograde 3-4 times each calendar year. ![]()
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