What Is Mercury Retrograde? And How You Can Use It to Your Advantage 🌙
Current retrograde - November 9-29, 2026!
Every few months, you might hear everyone start to panic a little.... “Oh no, Mercury’s in Retrograde!” 😱 But before we blame every tech glitch, awkward text, and travel delay on the cosmos, let’s take a breath. While Mercury Retrograde can feel a little chaotic, it’s actually one of the most magical times to pause, reflect, and realign, if you know how to work with it.
What Is Mercury Retrograde?
Mercury is the planet that rules communication, technology, and travel. A few times a year, it appears to move backwards in the sky, that’s “retrograde.” When this happens, life can feel a little… glitchy. Messages get mixed, plans shift, and old situations (or people!) can resurface.
But instead of fearing it, think of this as a cosmic invitation to slow down. The Universe is saying: “Wait, let’s make sure you’re still heading where your heart wants to go.”
Why People Fear It... and Why You Don’t Have To
Yes, during Mercury Retrograde it’s wise to double-check your emails, back up your phone, and maybe hold off on signing that big contract. Miscommunications are common, travel plans can change, and tech can have its little tantrums.
But here’s the secret: this is also one of the most powerful times to reconnect, re-evaluate, and realign. Mercury Retrograde helps us see what’s not working, so we can fix it before moving forward. (How helpful!! Thanks Mercury R)
How to Use Mercury Retrograde to Your Advantage 🌞
✨ Revisit Your Goals
Instead of launching something brand new, review what’s already in motion. Sometimes we are so focused on the next big thing, we forget to give love and attention to what's happening right now! Take some time to journal, (if you need help with powerful prompts, My Mindful Journal can help you) and reflect on where you are vs where you would like to be.
✨ Reflect and Reconnect
This is your sign to meditate and listen to your intuition. It’s the perfect time to reconnect with yourself, your dreams, and even old friends or ideas that might hold meaning again. When you stop, your dreams actually have a chance to catch up with you! You can find a bunch of free meditations on my podcast here, or a bunch more to download here!
✨ Realign Your Energy
Mercury Retrograde asks: “Is this still aligned with who you’re becoming?” Maybe your daily habits or boundaries need a refresh. Use this time to raise your vibration through gratitude, rest, and self-care. If you are confused about how to realign your energy and what you actually need to do to create positive change, ask your cards! They're here to guide and answer your questions. You can find my magical card decks here.
✨ Manifest from Clarity
Retrogrades aren’t the best time for fast-paced action, but they’re amazing for visualising. Imagine your dream job, your dream home, peace and clarity! Get clear now, and when Mercury goes direct, the Universe will help you move forward with more power and ease.
Things to Gently Avoid 🚫
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Starting major new projects or signing big contracts unless you’ve checked the details twice.
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Making assumptions in relationships.... clarity and patience are key!
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Rushing or overbooking yourself... delays are often divine redirection.
Final Thought 💫
Mercury Retrograde isn’t here to make life hard, it’s here to help you pause, reflect, and fine-tune your magic. So instead of fearing it, flow with it. Use it to strengthen your intentions, raise your vibration, and realign with what truly matters.
Because the truth is, when you work with Mercury Retrograde, it becomes one of the Universe’s most powerful tools for transformation.
Let the magic, begin.
Cleo XX