Mercury Retrograde 2022 LIVE — Planet moving backward can impact communication — how it will affect your relationships

The dates for each star sign

The dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below, however, those are not exact as no one can fully determine the specific dates.

• Capricorn: December 22 – January 20
• Aquarius: January 21 – February 18
• Pisces: February 19 – March 20
• Aries: March 21 – April 20
• Taurus: April 21 – May 21
• Gemini: May 22 – June 21
• Cancer:  June 22 – July 22
• Leo: July 23 – August 23
• Virgo: August 24 – September 22
• Libra: September 23 – October 23
• Scorpio: October 24 – November 22
• Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21

What classifies as a planet

The International Astronomical Union set out three characteristics that define a planet:

1. The object must have an established orbit around the sun
2. The object must have a strong enough field of gravity to make it “round-ish”
3. The object must have a gravitational pull strong enough to “clear the neighborhood” around its orbit.

Calculating the planet position in a horoscope

To generate your birth chart online and find out the position of the planets when you were born, you will need your date of birth, your exact time of birth, and the location.

You can create your free chart online on websites such as Astro Charts after inputting your details.

The planets are then plotted onto a wheel to see which horoscope sign they fall into. 

Each planet can offer insight into your individual character and give you clarity about what you need to do for growth.

Experts on reading horoscopes, conclusion

She added that while not all people of the same sign are the same, there does tend to be familiar patterns.

“A flexible Gemini isn’t going to be as confounded by that Mercury retrograde interfering with their communications as the steady Taurus, who will find it maddening” she said.

“As for generalization, all people of the same sign aren’t the same, but I’ve yet to meet a Scorpio who wasn’t secretive, for instance!”

Experts on reading horoscopes, continued

Susannah Cavill, a former astrology columnist, has attested to this theory.

Explaining how the planets impact a sign, she told The Loop: “It’s a combination of looking at what the planets are up to and then working out intuitively how it’s going to affect a sensitive Piscean that week if there’s going to be a tricky full moon, or disruptive Mercury transit that will affect their day-to-day relationships. 

Experts on reading horoscopes

Experts at Astrolutely have said that the origins of reading horoscopes are widely debated, but the practice has remained the same.

They wrote: “The traits of the signs and planets and the meanings of the various angular relationships (aspects) have been handed down through the ages.

“The astrologers of the ancient world believed there was a connection between the ‘stars’ and life on earth. 

“They named the planets and the signs after their gods, based on a combination of observation and intuition. Even today, the myths that correlate with the planets and signs tell us almost everything we need to know about them.”

Zodiac signs have changed

In 2019, it was revealed that the stars have shifted, so our zodiac signs have changed too.

The constellation named Ophiuchus was not included in the original zodiac.

How horoscopes work

Horoscopes are based on the 12 signs of the zodiac.

Zodiac is the term used to describe the circle of 12 divisions of celestial longitude that are centered upon the path of the sun.

The 12 divisions share the names we know as our star signs, which are based on our birth month.

Throughout history, the zodiac has been used to predict or echo characteristics of personality.

What to do during Mercury Retrograde

As Mercury dictates communication, travel, and technology, experts advise you do the following when the planet is in retrograde:

• Double-check everything
• keep back-ups of important information or documents
• make sure to be clear in conversations with others

What not to do during Mercury Retrograde

There are six things you should try to avoid during this time, Well and Good reported.

According to the media outlet, the list includes:

• Holding off on signing any contracts
• Be prepared for traffic and other travel mishaps
• Avoid situations that can lead to misunderstandings
• Try not to rely on technology
• Refrain from starting something new
• Delete that toxic “U Up?” text

Expert on Mercury Retrograde

“Planetary retrogrades are moments of collective pause and reflection,” astrologer Ellen Bowles told the media outlet Well and Good.

“When Mercury retrograde occurs, we are being asked to slow down and double-check the details,”

Mercury Retrograde impacts four signs most, continued

When it comes to Virgo, “Mercury retrograde is infringing upon your fourth house of home and family,” Style Caster’s Marielle Marlys warns.

Virgos, the outlet notes, should address their home situation and expect some physical issues in the home like broken appliances that need to be dealt with with a little patience.

Finally, Pisces should prepare for their tenth house of public image to be impacted. Public embarrassment may be on the horizon, and faulty communication could be an issue during Mercury Retrograde.

Pisces are advised to go easy on themselves and let go a little bit during this time.

Mercury Retrograde impacts four signs most

Gemini, Taurus, Virgo, and Pisces may be the most impacted by Mercury Retrograde, Style Caster reports.

“We highly encourage you to sit back and listen,” chatty Gemini is warned. That sign is encouraged to instead offer space to others to start up conversations and make connections.

Meanwhile, Taurus is told to deal with whatever they’ve been “avoiding” during this tumultuous time, and to take a second look at their finances.

Move at a slower pace

Astrology experts suggest that people communicate clearly and move at a more relaxed pace while Mercury is in retrograde.

“Don’t rush through projects or speed when driving to work,” TODAY’s astrology expert Lisa Stardust advised.

“Take a breath and move at a slower pace. Use this time to heal and transform old relationships and friendships.

“And, if you’re fighting with people, try to see matters from their perspective. The keyword is “patience” as we reassess, refocus and revise.”

Pisces celebrities

• Justin Bieber
• Albert Einstein
• Millie Bobby Brown
• Camila Cabello
• Rihanna
• George Washington
• Drew Barrymore
• Bruce Willis
• Jessica Biel

Aquarius celebrities

• Harry Styles
• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Ed Sheeran
• Ellen DeGeneres
• Michael Jordan
• Justin Timberlake
• Shakira
• Oprah Winfrey

Capricorn celebrities

• Kate Middleton
• Ryan Seacrest
• Timothee Chalamet
• Zayn Malik
• Gayle King
• LeBron James
• Kate Moss

Sagittarius celebrities

• Miley Cyrus
• Brad Pitt
• Nicki Minaj
• Taylor Swift
• DJ Khaled
• Tina Turner
• Britney Spears
• Christina Aguilera
• Jay-Z
• Lucy Liu
• Julianne Moore

Scorpio celebrities

• Katy Perry
• Ryan Reynolds
• Ciara
• Emma Stone
• Drake
• Julia Roberts
• Willow Smith

Libra celebrities

• Serena Williams
• Kim Kardashian
• Donald Glover
• Bruce Springsteen
• Will Smith
• Gwen Stefani
• T.I.

Virgo celebrities

• Prince Harry
• Blake Lively
• Cameron Diaz
• Beyoncé
• Jennifer Hudson
• Nick Jonas
• Adam Sandler
• Zendaya

Leo celebrities

• Madonna
• Daniel Radcliffe
• Jennifer Lopez
• Barack Obama
• Sandra Bullock
• Mila Kunis
• Kylie Jenner
• Meghan Markle

Cancer celebrities

• Meryl Streep
• Tom Cruise
• Khloe Kardashian
• Tom Hanks
• Nicole Scherzinger
• Ariana Grande
• Solange Knowles
• Ricky Gervais
• Will Ferrell

Gemini celebrities

• Paul McCartney
• Angelina Jolie
• Cillian Murphy
• Naomi Campbell
• Kanye West
• Donald Trump
• Prince
• Mel B

Taurus celebrities

• George Clooney
• David Beckham
• Adele
• Megan Fox
• Dwayne Johnson
• Tina Fey
• Channing Tatum
• Gigi Hadid
• Robert Pattinson
• Lily Allen