What You Need To Know About This Year's 4 Mercury Retrogrades

By Jennifer Elizabeth Masters

Mercury the planet that rules intellect, speech and communication will have four retrograde periods in 2016, instead of the typical three. For most people that have experienced the challenges of living through three Mercury Retrogrades per year, having the added bonus of a fourth may prove too much. Instead of crawling into a box and closing the lid, or hiding in your closet for twelve weeks of the year, I have some suggestions for you to use this time constructively. 

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For those born during a Mercury Retrograde, communication has probably been a challenge for you most of your life. When you master your challenges, you step into your soul purpose. I have learned a thing or two about making the most out of a negative situation, I was born during both a Venus and Mercury Retrograde. I had challenges with love and communication for half of my life.

What Is A Retrograde?

A retrograde is when a planet slows down and appears to have a backward rotation. 

What Changes During A Mercury Retrograde?

During Mercury Retrograde periods there is more road rage, miscommunication, arguments, issues with contracts, break-ups, computer, phone, coupled with issues regarding travel and vehicles. 

When Is Mercury Retrograde In 2016?

January 5 -       January 25th till 4:44 PM EST

April 28 -         May 22nd

August 30 -      September 22nd

December 19 - January 8, 2017

There are do's and don'ts that will help you navigate this energy and use it to your advantage, rather than allowing it to get the best of you. Just like a relative that you wish would leave, the more you focus on the positive contributions that your relative makes, the easier their visit becomes, so does the Mercury Retrograde.

What Is Beneficial During A Mercury Retrograde?

Be impeccable with your word! 

Communication needs to be clear or break-ups, arguments could easily occur.

Mercury Retrograde are a great time to plan, set goals, write, organize, reduce, and re-think strategy. It is the best time to clear out the clutter that has been plaguing you. The following are the best uses of this energy:

DO

1. Clean out your e-mail inbox.
2. Clean out duplicate or poor quality photos on your computer.
3. Clean out papers out of file drawers.
4. Organize closets, pantries, and storage areas.
5. Purge. Get rid of what you don't use, or don't wear. Give it away to a charity where it can be re-used by someone who really needs it.
6. Get rid of broken items
7. Prepare taxes, but don't file them.
8. Review contracts, but don't sign them.
9. Think about selling your home or property, but don't list.
10. Research buying something new, but do not buy luxury items; especially appliances, cars, computers, boats, RVs or cell phones.
11. Clear text strings.
12. Get rid of magazines and newspapers.
13. Review insurance programs.
14. Review check registers, looking for errors or overcharges.
15. Reorganize closets.
    
16. Repair things that are broken.
17. Re-cycle.
18. Return library books, gifts and things you don't want to keep.
19. Repay debt.

As you can see, this time, is a fabulous time to "RE-VIEW, REPAIR, REORGANIZE, RECYCLE, RESTRUCTURE and RETURN. 

The Universe LOVES ORDER! 

Use this time to get your office, home, car, computer e-mail, and cell phone in order. 

Going back to a place you have already traveled to will net you greater rewards during this time than traveling to someplace new. You will travel with greater ease when you RETURN. 

My first trip to India was during a Mercury Retrograde. My first flight leg was canceled. I had to race through

the airport to get on another flight before anyone else did, got the last seat and barely made my connection to India. When I arrived in India, my luggage didn't. All of these events are typical during a Mercury Retrograde. Imagine arriving in India without any extra underwear or clothing. I had to buy and manage for five days till my luggage finally arrived. 

My best recommendation is not to do any of the following. I understand that if you travel for a living, it can't be helped. If you must travel, give yourself plenty of time and carry on a change of clothes and toothbrush!

DON'T Do Any Of These For Best Results:

1. Get married.
2. Get engaged.
3. Sign contracts.
4. Buy a house.
5. Sell a house.
6. List a house for sale.
7. Buy a computer
8. Buy luxury items
9. Buy a computer
10. Buy a cell phone
11. Buy a car
12. Buy a boat
13. Break-up if you mean it. Your break-up won't last. You will be back together before you know it and breaking up again during the next retrograde.
14. Travel to new places if you can help it.

I know of many couples who attempted to break-up during Mercury Retrogrades and promptly ended up getting back together. 

Jennifer Anniston got married during a Venus Retrograde. I tried to warn her, but she wouldn't listen. Marriage or engagements made during this time sadly rarely last. If you want the best chance for survival, wait till the Retrograde ends.

The Good news is that Venus does not go retrograde until March 2017. What does this mean? 2016 is a great year to meet, fall inlove and get married - even if you have had difficulty in the past. You might want to get your energy cleared to give yourself the best opportunity for LOVE!

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Mercury Retrograde:Beating A Dead Horse!

By Jennifer Elizabeth Masters

Mercury Retrograde September 17- October 9, 2015

Mercury Retrogrades occur approximately three to four times a year. The current retrograde ends on October 9th. A retrograde period is when a planet appears to be going backward. The orbit of Mercury is fast because it is the closest planet to the sun. Think about driving in your car. A car passes you then slows down. This car will appear to be going in reverse. 

I have been witnessing Mercury Retrogrades since my birth. I was born during a Venus and Mercury Retrograde. With two planets in retrograde at the time of my birth, finding love within and clear communication have been the focus of my life. Now I help others find love, joy, serenity, sexuality, peace and happiness within.

What Does Mercury Rule?

Tempers can flare, issues from the past may return. Mercury Retrogrades can bring up all sorts of issues from your past. Mercury is the planet of intellect. Mercury rules any and all types of communication which include: listening, speaking, learning, reading, editing, researching, negotiating, selling, and of course buying. Within this huge array of information, Mercury also rules all formal contracts and agreements, as well as manuscripts, leases, legal documents like wills, deeds or book proposals.

What I Learned

I have been working on a new brand, website, and logo. None of this beautiful new work is being introduced, for a good reason until AFTER the Mercury Retrograde ends. Why? Because if I launched my new brand and site during the retrograde period it is likely that people won't like it, and I might change my mind about it as well. 

Mercury Retrogrades can be very beneficial. Now is the time to go back and re-think plan, and look at what you are considering buying. It is a wonderful time to clean out closets, get rid of what you don't love. Re-do, re-think, remember, re-kindle, renew, refurbish anything that needs some tender loving care.

What To Do During A Mercury Retrograde

1. Clean out and organize your closets.
2. Clean out your refrigerator.
3. Plan, research and look at the possible purchases to be made AFTER the Mercury Retrograde ends. Look, but do not order or buy.
4. Clean out your trunk.
5. Organize your attic and basement. Get rid of anything that you don't use or is broken.
6. Re-do your budget.
7. Re-organize your cabinets.
8. Re-think your business strategy.
9. Re-think your dating strategy.
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What NOT to do during a Mercury Retrograde

1. Don't get your hair cut or colored during this time. You probably won't be happy with it. In fact, you will probably hate it! I can't tell you the number of times I have gotten my hair cut or colored during a retrograde and hated it! I have always regretted making my appointment after the fact, wondering why I didn't wait another week or so. You might even end up changing hair stylists afterwards, blaming them. 
2. Don't purchase any of the following: cell phones, computers, appliances, coats, expensive clothing, furniture, rings, jewelry, cars, airplanes,
   
   anything computer related or communication-related. You will either hate it immediately, regretting your decision, or hate it after Mercury turns direct. You most likely will have issues with your purchase working properly by the time the next Mercury Retrograde occurs - January 2016.
3. Don't sign a contract of any kind. Any contracts signed during a Mercury or Venus Retrograde will have delays, issues and problems. If you are buying a home, there will be issues with the purchaser, realtor, or closing delays. I cannot tell you how many people I have warned not to sign contracts during this time, and they have all come back to me regretting doing so. One house sale was delayed three times for a total of six months. The original contract fell through, and another one in its place experienced delay after delay as well.
4. Don't travel to a new destination if you can help it. Flights can be canceled. You might miss your flight, or lose your luggage. I flew to India during a Mercury Retrograde. My first flight out of Atlanta got canceled. I narrowly boarded a secondary flight to my Chicago, but my luggage missed the plane. When I arrived in India, my bag wasn't there. No luggage in a foreign country for FIVE days! If you must travel, allow extra time and be prepared for delays - bring a good book and bring extra money.
5. Don't have work done on your computer during a retrograde.
6. Don't purchase luxury items during a Mercury Retrograde.
7. Don't have dental work done.
8. Don't have your car worked on or oil changed during a Mercury Retrograde.
9. If you meet someone new and absolutely KNOW he or she is THE ONE, I am sorry to disappoint you, it won't last. As soon as the Retrograde is over so will your relationship. You will discover some truth that has been hidden or not feel the same way about each other. I know of several people (including me who met people during a retrograde that seemed perfect then whammo! It was over).
10. Do not get married during a retrograde period, this goes for both Venus and Mercury. Jennifer Anniston did this and is already having second thoughts about her marriage. It won't last. Sadly.
11. Do not get engaged. Not during any Venus or Mercury Retrograde. It will be over before you know it, or you will have regrets.
12. Don't have an expensive custom-made dress made during a Venus or Mercury Retrograde. You won't like it and will feel you didn't get your money's worth. (This is my story. I was about to have a dress made for my new website brand. I have postponed this until after the website launches and will substitute something in the meantime.)