Uh ohMercury is going retrograde again.

But before anyone starts panicking, what does Mercury retrograde actually mean?

And does it really impact us?

Sarah Regan

What is Mercury retrograde?

Astronomically speaking, Mercury retrogrades occur when Mercury passes the Earth in its orbit around the Sun.

What happens when Mercury is retrograde?

So, why do people freak out about Mercury retrogrades?

Think travel delays,miscommunications, accidentally sending an email too soon…things of that nature.

Is Mercury retrograde bad?

So no, they’re not all bad!

(It typically has the most retrogrades of any planet per year.)

For example, Mercury retrograde from April 1 to April 24, 2024, is in the sign ofAries.

(Here’s a rundown on thehouses in astrologyif that’s a new concept for you.)

The takeaway

Don’t let Mercury retrograde send you into a scramble.