Mercury retrograde, or Mercury in retrograde, are probably common phrases you’ve heard before. But what do they mean? Essentially, during these periods, Mercury appears to be rotating backward in space. Don’t worry, though. The planet isn’t actually spinning backward—it’s just an illusion caused by the way the planets orbit the sun. The key things to remember during Mercury retrograde are that misunderstandings (primarily stemming from miscommunication) and technological mishaps are more common during this time. Swipe through to see some of the ways you can combat this confusing energy between now and April 25 (and what you should keep in mind for the next time Mercury retrograde comes around in August). #mercury #mecuryretrograde #communication #retrograde #april #planets #astrology #space