Mercury Retrograde Dates 2023

If you’ve been living under a rock with no social media and have no idea what “Mercury Retrograde” is, read here.

To summarize it’s definition, Mercury Retrograde is when Mercury, the planet responsible for our communication and thinking, appears to move backwards or in reverse. This astrological transit lasts for about 3-3 1/2 weeks and occurs 3-4 times annually. This transit tends to influence us by affecting technology, travel, and our interactions with others. Mercury Retrograde is infamous for causing confusion, delays, and ultimately irritation.

This year thankfully, there will only be 3 Mercury Retrogrades happening.

Here are the dates Mercury Retrogrades happening in 2023

  1. December 28th, 2022- January 18th, 2023

  2. April 21st, 2023- May 14th, 2023

  3. August 23rd, 2023- September 14th, 2023

  4. December 13th, 2023- January 1st, 2024

What to do during mercury retrograde

  • Give yourself extra time to do everything especially travel.

  • Be fr. No seriously be realistic when planning out your journey, goals, etc.

  • Wake up early to account for any delays or mistakes throughout the course of your day. Early bird absolutely gets the worm and will finish work early every time.

  • Create a task or to do list each day to stay on track and productive. It’s easy to get distracted during the day

  • Do not rush. This will lead to even more mistakes and frustration. Just take your time. In the same breath, don’t force anything. If it’s meant to happen, it will.

    For an even more tips on what to do to maximize the energy of Mercury Retrogrades, click here.

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Zintle S., M.A. is a 25 year old Astrologer, Writer, and avid traveler born and raised in NYC. She is a Libra with a deep-found love for supporting others in their healing through Astrology & Tarot reading. A passionate advocate for sharing her truth, she also explores the world, seeking inspiration and insights from around the globe on the The Sweet Spot blog.

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