
Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius: 30 January 2021 – 20 February 2021
We have been in the shadow period of Mercury retrograde since January 15th, but Mercury retrograde in Aquarius will officially begin on Saturday, January 30th. When the planet of communication and intellect travels backwards in innovative, erratic Aquarius…well, what can I say? It’s probably going to get rather weird. What we should look out for during Mercury Rx in Aquarius:
• Technological headaches, computers and devices gone haywire, perhaps even electrical problems. (Put off any major technology purchases until after Feb. 20th.)
• Unexpected bills or expenses related to technology, internet, or electricity.
• Strain and conflicts in friendships, social relations, social networking, etc.
• Miscommunications, especially through online/phone correspondence.
• Unexpected delays and complications to travel or finances.
• Significant mistakes and blunders through carelessness or haste.
• Bouts of emotional instability or emotional detachment.
Unpleasant? Perhaps, but manageable. How to manage, you ask? Let a native Mercury Rx offer you some tips:
• Give yourself extra time for preparation. Wake up a little earlier. Give yourself a little extra travel time. Take time to plan ahead and get yourself ready.
• Double-check everything. Re-read that text or email before you send it. Check your work before you submit it.
• Revise and make changes to current or old strategies, plans, and projects, but try not to start any new ones until after Mercury Rx.
• It seems stupidly simple, but make sure you are getting adequate rest during Mercury Rx.
• Be patient with yourself and others. Be humble and admit it when you make a mistake or commit a wrong.
• Don’t fall for old traps and patterns. If an unhealthy somebody or situation from your past returns during Mercury Rx, remember that it could be a test of what you’ve learned from the past experience – don’t fail it by falling back into it!
Is there an upside to this Mercury Rx? Absolutely! All Mercury Rx periods are great for reflection, meditation, and inner work. But Mercury Rx in Aquarius might bring you profound or even genius insights if you take the opportunity to slow down and dive deep within. Benefits of this Mercury Rx might include:
• Profound perceptions and understanding of ourselves and others.
• Opportunity to identify and release/abandon/cut off what isn’t working in our lives anymore.
• Expansive thinking and innovation, but with the added ability to structure far-fetched or grand dreams into real-world plans. If you have an ambitious goal, now would be an opportune time to start breaking that goal down into smaller, step-by-step goals.