Whether or not you believe in astrology, you’ve no doubt experienced the life interruptions that are tied to Mercury retrograde: plans not going as expected, miscommunications, technology slip-ups, and being forced to review projects you already thought were completed.
Mercury is about to station retrograde for the third time in 2024 on August 4th, and this period will last until August 28th. Let’s break down what this means and how you can use Taskers to help survive this season’s flare-ups.
So What Is Mercury Retrograde?
In astrology, Mercury is the planet responsible for communication. When Mercury is direct, communication is flowing, websites are loading, and everything just works. Retrograde means reverse. Mercury retrograde is when the planet Mercury appears, from our perspective on Earth, to be moving backwards. Mercury isn’t actually moving backwards, though.
During Mercury retrograde—which happens three times per year with each period lasting about three weeks—Mercury is as close to the Earth as it gets during its cycle around the sun. It creates the illusion that it’s moving in reverse based on the speed and proximity. All things mercurial like communication, transportation, and technology seem to get interrupted during this time as well.
Top Retrograde To-Dos To Help
Here are some top to-dos to keep in mind for when Mercury appears to be working against you:
Review and Recommit
Finish cleaning out that garage or completing that furniture assembly project you abandoned long ago. Anything revolving around technical skills should be completed at a steady pace during this time. Hire a Tasker to help!
Reflect and Reconsider
Your to-do list is only piling up as you move at a slower pace during retrograde. Consider booking some extra hands to help finish what you originally set out to do, whether that’s moving into a new apartment, tackling those weeds in the lawn, or finally changing the color of the walls in your bedroom.
Rearrange and Realign
Ever hear of how rearranging your space can help realign your perspective? Mercury retrograde is a great time for changing up your perspective by moving around your furniture, mounting your artwork, or repairing some things around the house.
Bottom Line? Just Task
Mercury retrograde can become less scary if you accept that not everything is going to go perfectly according to plan. The more you lean into it and go with the flow, the better things will turn out in the end, especially when you have the help of a friendly Tasker!
