The phrase Mercury in retrograde can make many people nervous. Here is a period where everything that can go wrong does go wrong in a way that seems fated or destined. In my world I often refer this to “angels closing doors” when things just aren’t going your way, but in Mercury retrograde, these problems appear more intense. A house won’t close when it is supposed to, computers and telephones will crash out of the blue, and transportation details that seemed set in stone will just *poof* disappear. Mercury, the god of communication and the planet for all things in messenger form is not such a bad planet and does not quite deserve the bad rep. With the next Mercury retrograde just a few weeks away, here are some tips on how to prepare for it. Read More »