Suffering from a bad case of saying the wrong thing at the worst time?

The firstMercuryretrograde of 2022 begins in Aquarius onFriday, January 14.

Then, the planet moves into Capricorn onTuesday, January 25.

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When the swift-moving Mercury cruises backward, we can expect frustrating miscommunications, technological meltdowns, and travel mishaps.

Venus rules love, beauty, and abundance.

Whilethe romantic planet is retrograde, it can be trickier to navigate relationships.

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Thankfully, the lover planet goes direct onSaturday, January 29.

Shortly after, the first Mercury retrograde also ends onThursday, February 3.

OK, so what exactlyisMercury retrograde?

Three or four times per year, Mercury appears to go backward in the sky.

Shake-ups aside, when Mercury rests, it gives us time to take a breath.

We’re deep-diving into the topics youve always wondered about.

During a Mercury retrograde period, it’s important to beextremelycareful with our language.

Triple-check every text, email, and DM, and take the time to carefully explain your intentions.

Typos and Freudian slips are bound to happen.

And if you’re going to travel, build in time for delays, cancellations, and wrong turns.

What are the dates for Mercury retrograde in 2022?

There are four Mercury retrograde cycles in 2022.

May 10 to June 3:The pre-retrograde shadow begins April 25, post-retrograde shadow ends June 18.

September 9 to October 2:The pre-retrograde shadow begins August 22, post-retrograde shadow ends October 16.

How can I survive Mercury retrograde?

How prepared are you for inconveniences?

How’s yourself-careroutine when things go awry?

Although Mercury retrograde isn’t a great time to make huge changes, it is ideal for reflection.

The unique spirit of Aquarius fuels this retrograde.

However, Mercury is happy in this sign.

This summer’s Mercury retrograde begins in Gemini, starting onTuesday,May 10.

Don’t let the retrograde brain fog get to you.

Take deep breaths, meditate, and focus on your healthy relationships in the present.

Mercury spins backward once again in Libra starting onFriday, September 9.

Libra is the sign of partnerships and balance, so this period marks another time when exes reappear.

The fourth and final Mercury retrograde of 2022 begins onThursday,December 29,in ambitious Capricorn.