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A Retrograde occurs when a planet appears to move backwards in space as viewed from the Earth.
Mercury expresses communications, contracts, & negotiations. When Mercury is retrograde, it is not a good time to make major decisions, purchases, or sign contracts. It is most wise to wait until Mercury turns direct. Situations begun under retrograde Mercury will not hold, will reverse themselves when it turns direct or there will be major errors involved. Knowing when these phases are in effect will help deter this kind of conflict happening.
Also in terms of communications with other people, you should watch your tongue during these times as often what you say may be misconstrued or misunderstood by the others.
You may experience greater than normal difficulties with technical things, mechanics, and communications, including computers, telephone, and computer networks. Expect delays, break downs, and problems in these and related things.
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