What It Is + How Long It Lasts

Mercury is all about communication, technology, and travel, and even if it goes straight to the point after a retrograde period, you can still run into some issues during the shadowy period. “In principle, you shouldn't rest too quickly on your laurels just because a planet is rotating directly,” explain the twins.

You realize that over the next few days you may not be able to form a decent sentence, email the wrong person, make decisions, and even break promises.

Even so, it's best to take things slowly and stick to standard common protocols for reducing mercury, like proofreading, securing your technology, and possibly even avoiding travel. Oh, and don't text your ex!

As the twins note, this period of shadow, or "retroshade" as they call it, "can be a powerful time to incorporate lessons learned during the retrograde mist." Just remember, they add, "We may still incorporate the wisdom and [feel] unable to move forward with clarity."