Surviving (Yet Another) Mercury Retrograde Without Losing Your Mind
Here we go again – Mercury is moonwalking through the cosmos, and suddenly your WiFi is possessed, your texts are misunderstood, and your car GPS thinks you’re in another dimension, But before you barricade yourself inside with sage and snacks, let’s talk about how to survive (and maybe even thrive) during this retrograde.
What Even Is Mercury Retrograde (And Why Does It Mess With Everything?)
For those unfamiliar (or in deep denial), Mercury retrograde happens when the planet Mercury appears to move backward in the sky. Astrologically speaking, Mercury governs communication, travel, technology, and contracts – so when it reverses course all those things tend to go haywire.
Common symptoms of Mercury Retrograde Disorder (MRD) include:
☑ Sending an email to the wrong person
☑ Saying, “We should catch up soon”! and immediately regretting it.
☑ Your laptop updating at the worst possible moment.
☑ Losing your keys, wallet, or dignity in record time.
What’s Special About This Mercury Retrograde?
Dates: March 15 – April 7, 2025
Zodiac Signs Involved: Aries → Pisces (March 29)
Mercury starts this retrograde in Aries, which means we’re all a little too bold, impatient, and likely to hit “send” before thinking things through. Then, on March 29, Mercury slips back into Pisces, bringing a wave of nostalgia, confusion, and questionable life choices. If you suddenly feel like texting your ex or making a major life decision based on a dream, blame Mercury.
Classic Retrograde Shenanigans (And How to Dodge Them)
- Tech Fails & Communication Mishaps
Your phone freezes, your WiFi disconnects during a Zoom call, and autocorrect is working against you. Oh, and that text meant for your best friend? You just sent it to your boss.
Survival Tip: Back up your files, double-check emails, and if a message feels risky, wait 10 minutes before sending. (Or, you know, forever.)
2. Travel Chaos & Scheduling Snafus
Missed flights, wrong highway exits and mysteriously disappearing reservations – it’s all on the menu.
Survival Tip: Leave early, triple-check your itinerary, and embrace the inevitability of detours. They may lead you somewhere interesting (or at least to a great story).
3. Exes & Blast-from-the-Past Syndrome
One minute you’re living your best life, the next you’re getting a “Hey, how have you been?” text from someone who ghosted you in 2017.
Survival Tip: If Mercury drags someone back from the past, ask yourself: Are they here for closure, or are they here to remind me why I blocked them?
How to Work With Mercury Retrograde (Instead of Fighting It)
✔ Slow Down & Reflect – This is a great time to revisit old projects, fix past mistakes, and get some closure. Mercury loves a good do-over.
✔ Reorganize & Review – Retrograde is perfect for cleaning out digital clutter, rewriting your resume, and fixing that thing you’ve been avoiding.
✔ Read the Fine Print – If you must sign a contract, check every detail. Twice. In bright lighting. With a magnifying glass.
✔ Practice the 3 R’s Reflect, Review and Reschedule – If something feels off, delay it until Mercury gets its act together.
Mercury Retrograde Survival Kit
🖥Backup Drive: Because technology will betray you.
📓Journal: For writing down thoughts instead of texting your ex.
💡Extra Lightbulbs: Because somehow, they always seem to burn out.
🧘♀️ Patience: You’re going to need it. A lot of it.
Final Thoughts: This Too Shall Pass
Yes, Mercury retrograde is annoying, but remember – it’s temporary. In a few weeks, life will go back to normal (or whatever your version of normal is). Until then, take a deep breath, double-check everything, and maybe don’t make any big decisions until April 8. You’ve got this.
How’s Mercury Retrograde treating you so far? Let me know in the comments (or scream into the void – both are valid).
🖤 Everlie
