2017 Mercury Retrograde

• August 12 - September 5, 2017 From earth-sign Virgo, ends in fire-sign Leo.

• December 3 - December 22, 2017 in fire-sign Sagittarius.

If Mercury retrogrades in earth signs as it does during year 2017, be very practical about finding a solution, and strictly adhere to limits of time or budget. Money often plays a big part of both the problem and the answer when Mercury is retrograde in earthy signs.

There is a general assumption that Mercury retrograde is very bad for us. Things going out of control are always being associated with Mercury retrograde periods. But not everything goes wrong when Mercury goes retrograde. Certain things that have been eluding you for quite some time come naturally to you without much efforts. For some the conditions would turn more favorable when Mercury goes retrograde than when it was direct. To sum up Mercury retrograde is not that bad and you can count on it!

In 2017, Mercury retrogrades four times, beginning a new nine-year cycle . New people and situations and things come to play in our lives that would hold control of our lives for the next nine year period. We would be able to take stock of our standing in the universe and our spiritual perspective now widens. You would be able to grow in all new directions. Mercury would bring about transformations in our lives that we would not have envisioned.

As the year 2017 unfolds, Mercury Retrogrades first in Capricorn in January.

When Mercury is in retrograde in the house of Capricorn, impossible situations come in life and might lead you into doldrums, arguments and issues in relationships. Only a calm composure would get you through , do not take hasty decisions. You would tend to get into error in your work place. Buying and selling of real estate need to be put in the back burner and avoid speculative deals. Quality time can be spent with family friends to get out of any heartburns.

Then during April 2017, Mercury Retrogrades in Taurus

When Mercury goes retrograde in the earthy sign of Taurus, almost nothing gets done in life. You would have made multiple levels of plans but everything just goes haywire. You would be stressed and strained and emotionally drained to the core. Add to this financials might get hindered. Though you put in much effort nothings comes out of it. Communication in personal and professional life gets a beating. It is best advised to wait for Mercury to go direct.

During August 2017, Mercury Retrogrades in the house of Virgo

Mercury is the ruler of Virgo and when Mercury goes retrogrades in the sign of Virgo the effects would be felt more. Emotions rule the roost bringing you into untold sufferings in life. You might get into unwanted troubles or arguments. Career would meet with lot of impediments. Communications would go out of control, you are best advised to stay calm and not to react to situations.

Finally for the year 2017 Mercury Retrogrades In Sagittarius in December

When Mercury goes retrograde in the house of Sagittarius, patience would be much needed as it brings untold hindrances and sufferings in life. You would win the battle if you could smile through your troubles. Travel plans better be postponed for later days as there would be much hassles. Misunderstandings in personal and professional life also reach a new height.

2017 Mercury Retrograde Guide