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Mercury Retrograde is an illusion where the planet appears to be backtracking in its orbit

Updated on May 18, 2024December 28, 2022
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While Mercury’s motion doesn’t actually disrupt the Universe, this astrological event is often reported to coincide with disruption and confusion. 

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