To understand what to avoid during Mercury Retrograde you must read this survival guide, especially if you’re a music artist. Small wonder that the most popular phenomenon in Astrology is on everyone’s lips!
Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Everyone?
The answer is YES. When Mercury goes retrograde, it means that this planet is moving slower than usual, creating an optical illusion from our Earthly perspective, like it’s going backward. Interestingly, in Traditional Astrology, Mercury isn’t considered a “benefic” or “malefic” planet, it’s more like a neutral star.
In short, its effect is to slow down the manifestations of what Mercury symbolizes for a solid 24 days, and this happens 3 times a year. When it’s in direct motion, the natural energies of the planet flow smoothly.
This affects everyone, some more than others, depending on the aspects of your natal chart. For example, if the natal planet in your chart comes into contact through transit and is also retrograde, you will feel it more strongly.
Mercury Retrograde 2024
The Mercury Retrograde survival guide is here to help all you music artists out there. And the first thing you gotta keep in mind is something that not many astrologers talk about.
I’m referring to the pre-shadow and post-shadow periods of this event, which are the more challenging and stressful days. Here, you can find the 2024 Mercury Retrograde calendar with all the exact dates.
What Should You Avoid?
Since ancient times, Mercury has been all about communication, so misunderstandings are gonna be more common than ever. But if you’re a pro in the music field, whether you’re a singer or a producer, here’s what you gotta keep in mind:
● Avoid signing contracts with record labels.
● Steer clear of press conferences and making promises.
● Don’t start a concert or go on a music tour.
● Stay away from traveling, ’cause flights might get delayed or bags might go missing.
● Avoid starting any new enterprises, there might be delays in getting profits.
● And lastly, hold off on buying or selling musical instruments.
The Best Advice
When we talk about Mercury Retrograde, it’s not all about negativity or catastrophe, because at the end of the day, it’s a neutral planet. The good side of these energies is that they can actually serve you in some ways:
● It’s a perfect time for introspection and writing your most personal and intimate lyrics.
● You can release music that has a retro or nostalgic vibe.
● If you’ve been away from the music scene for a while, now is the moment to drop your comeback single.
● Reflect on things you can improve in your career.
● Release remixes of your best old songs.
I hope these tips inspire you, and may the stars guide you to move forward, even though it might be a good time to take a breath and pause for a moment.
Remember, the Universe has a funny way of showing you the way!
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