Making travel plans Actually, it would be ill-advised to make any definitive travel plans during the retrograde that are set in stone. If you’re purchasing plane tickets, it’s better to wait until after Mercury goes direct on May 3, even if the trip is happening after that date.

In 2021, Mercury will be in complete retrograde movements during the following date ranges:

• January 30 to February 21.
• May 29 to June 22.
• September 27 to October 23.

Leave Early for the Airport and All Destinations Good rule of thumb for Mercury retrograde: Multiply your usual travel time by two, even three. Schedule your airport transport to arrive a little early. Since trains may be delayed, play it safe and take a cab.

8 Tips for Surviving and Thriving During Mercury Retrograde

1. Surrender to the Slowdowns.
2. Clean Out Your Closets.
3. Finish Projects.
4. Reach Out to People You Haven’t Seen But Are Thinking of.
5. Don’t Sign Contracts or Break Up With Your Partner.
6. Triple-Check All of Your Emails and Text Messages.
7. Be Extra Gentle With Yourself and Your Loved Ones—Basically Everyone.

It’s when the inner planet Mercury appears to go in a backwards motion, and it’s happening now, as of today. In fact, it’s happening for the third time this year: October 31 through November 20, 2019. February 17 through March 10, 2020.

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