It’s retrograde season, and no matter how much we all want to will it out of existence, it always seems to come back to stir shit up. The first retrograde of 2024 ended on January 1, giving us a clean slate to start the year. But now, it’s back for the second season, and fair warning, it’s not gonna be pretty. The second Mercury Retrograde in the Aries season is the mother of chaos and brings tons of drama, miscommunication, and all those nasty exes back. It started on April 1 and will end on the 25th. So, here’s how the Mercury Retrograde in April 2024 is going to affect you and how you can dodge the wrecking ball.

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What does Mercury Retrograde mean?

Mercury in retrograde is a period in astrology transit when Mercury moves slower than Earth around the sun. So, when viewed from Earth, it creates an optical illusion that it is moving backward, hence the term ‘Mercury is in retrograde’. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun and takes about 88 days to complete its way around the giant star, in comparison to Earth which takes 365 days. So, when Mercury is in retrograde, every aspect of life ruled by this planet goes haywire. This includes everything from your daily communication, finances, travel, information, social media, relationships, and basically everything else. That’s why when Mercury is in retrograde, people lose their shit over anything and everything.

What does Mercury Retrograde in Aries mean for you?

To put it clearly, it means a mess. Mercury retrograding in Aries can bring in a lot of drama and chaos. It also brings out the not-so-nice qualities of this fiery zodiac in everyone’s lives. From sounding brutally rude unintentionally, to sending hate-my-job memes to your manager by mistake, this is not a fun time. So, for the coming weeks, you can experience irrational decision-making, doing things without thinking them through, crazy meltdowns, and getting annoyed at the most basic things. Here’s how it will affect your zodiac and how you can try to save yourself from the chaos. Best of luck!

1. Aries (March 21–April 19)

Getting a Mercury Retrograde in the birthday month could easily be one of the worst gifts to receive from the universe. The planets have played a literal April Fool’s joke on you and everyone around you. This means you’ll be in the eye of a storm, so you gotta practise a lot of caution. From lame typos, venting on the wrong group, picking arguments on logical grounds (as per you), and walking out in the middle are all a part of the retrograde drama. So, keep it extremely simple, and don’t get too involved in things that look shady.

2. Taurus (April 20–May 20)

Dear Taurus, the Mercury Retrograde in April is bringing back some old people to your life. Now, these won’t be good friends from the past. These will be people you’ve had beef with for years and they are bringing back tons of drama. You have to bury the hatchet somehow and either kill the relationship or make a decent effort to mend it. Don’t get into people-pleasing though. Some people barely deserve tap water, so don’t go around offering them sparkling water.

3. Gemini (May 21–June 20)

Mercury Retrograde in a fire sign is gonna suck for an air sign like you, babe. But this is also a time to learn a few hard lessons. People who you thought were your ride-or-dies might be plotting something against you. This Mercury Retrograde, you’ll see their true selves, and no matter how upsetting it is, you’ve got to accept it. Not everyone is looking out for you, and those who are will show themselves clearly. So, focus on cutting some ties for your sake, no matter how old.

4. Cancer (June 21–July 22)

I know you are usually unbothered about what your boss says to you. But you gotta be seriously concerned now that we have a retrograde looming over us. Every discussion with your boss can feel like an argument and them trying to play the ‘my way or the highway’ card. Maybe they are doing it, maybe it’s what you feel. But, either way, you’ve got to secure your job. So, practise some deep breathing and think before you speak or hit ‘Send’. Double-check everything and don’t react too much to anything for now.

5. Leo (July 23–August 22)

Not everyone is cut from the same cloth, Leo, and that is what you need to remember throughout the Mercury Retrograde in April 2024. You’ll be surrounded by people with different opinions and mindsets which might make you question a lot of things. But, instead of arguing every point, it will benefit you to have an open mind about what’s happening. You might not get your way while we are still in retrograde. But you can subtly put your two cents on the table and wait for people to understand what you’re saying.

6. Virgo (August 23–September 22)

Money matters are going to cloud your mind through the retrograde, so take a long breath, and sit down to make a plan. Your finances will be affected during this period so it is best to avoid unnecessary expenses. Not just that, borrowing the smallest amounts right now can feel hard to pay back, so try to push your payments till the retrograde is over. But the silver lining is you’ll have plenty of emotional support and you won’t feel alone.

7. Libra (September 23–October 22)

Mercury Retrograde in April 2024 brings anything but good news for you, Libra. Whatever you’ve been working so hard to achieve might blow up in your face. This includes a budding romance or a work project that looks like it has potential. But you could salvage it only if you decide to delay your plan of action by a few weeks. Everything during the retrograde can feel rushed and chaotic. Also, an ex-lover might come back for a major dose of drama.

8. Scorpio (October 23–November 21)

Looks like the retrograde has come in to remind you to look after yourself. And getting a reminder from the retrograde is a serious deal, Scorpio, so don’t ignore it. This is the right time to put some healthier boundaries and habits in place and stick to them. You may feel that things are going a little haywire but the Mercury Retrograde in April 2024 isn’t here to grill you. It’s here to push you on the right path but with a lesson packed in the middle of it.

9. Sagittarius (November 22–December 21)

My darling Sagittarius, it looks like the retrograde is bringing a banger time for you. You got lucky with a retrograde in a fire sign and you’re not gonna get burnt by the heat. Instead, there are sparks flying everywhere, and an old FWB or hook-up situation might run into you to make things more fun. But remember, retrograde is notorious, so, don’t get into anything serious and just play along. If you feel like something could turn into a full-time thing, approach it after April 25.

10. Capricorn (December 22–January 19)

Things at home could get a little hot and you might end up getting into unnecessary arguments. The best way to keep your cool is to zone out a little. By that, I don’t mean you cut people off and go completely MIA. Instead, focus on what requires your attention and energy and get busy with important stuff. Anything that feels flaky or potentially like a headache, walk past it and don’t look back.

11. Aquarius (January 20–February 18)

Do you think people are ghosting you? Well, it isn’t karma, babe, it is just the effect of the retrograde season. That job that you’ve been waiting to hear back from and that nice date you had and never heard back from are all a part of the ruse. Or maybe, just maybe, you missed a text here and a call there. It is time to thoroughly check your texts, emails, and call logs to see if something slipped by. And pay attention to communication, be it verbal or through text, ’cause you’re likely to f**k it up.

12. Pisces (February 19–March 20)

I have told you time and again that treating yourself outside of birthday month needs to stop. And with this Mercury Retrograde, you’ll feel a punch in your gut when it comes to your finances. Your accounts will drain and regaining money will feel like a task. So, to prevent yourself from perpetually going broke and never recovering from it, you better put everything on the wishlist instead of on your credit card. Tread with caution, babe.

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