What to do During Mercury Retrograde?

Mercury retrograde occurs when the planet Mercury becomes slow in its motion around the sun than the Earth, and appears to be moving backwards from earth. Since Mercury depicts communication, information technology, intelligence and traveling according to astrology. People living on earth feel this retrograde motion of Mercury in transit is very hard to bear for the people living on earth. Mercury is also known as Budh (Buddhi), or wisdom.

Mercury depicts intelligence, mentality, analytical skills, reaction, learning, grasping power, central nervous system, body language, impression, etc. of a person. In year 2023 from 21st April Mercury will go into retrograde motion till 14th of May, meaning the rotation of the planet appears to be backward from earth. Astrologers have divided total human population into 12 parts on the basis of birth horoscopes, those are 12 zodiac signs. This celestialPertaining to the sky or visible heaven, or to the universe ... More phenomenon of Mercury Retrogression will effect differently on each sign, so people of different signs have to act differently during this period.

ARIES

Arians should slow down their actions during this period of Mercury retrograde. They should be ready to fight with lot of delays and frustrations in their fields of Income and finances. This transit is falling in their second house that is the income house and Mercury depicts finances. For improving effects of Mercury Aries sign natives should recite “Om Budhaya Namaha” daily 19 times a day during Mercury Retrograde period.

TAURUS

Mercury will bring many hurdles and difficulties in completing your present projects and plans. Instead of fighting the current situation Taurians should relax and take a mini tour to make themselves comfortable during Mercury Retrograde period. Further they can Chant “Om Namo Narayana” daily 11 times.

GEMINI

This group of people have to work more hard during Mercury Retrograde period to remain safe and secure. They should try to remain mentally strong and keep their secrets with themselves till they are resolved. They can recite “Om Namo Narayana” daily 21 times.

CANCER

Be careful in keeping social relations in good shape,some bad elements in society can cause troubles. Miscommunications can break friendly relations and social ties. Old friends may leave you during this Mercury retrograde period. You can reunite with those people who left you earlier for your favours. Recite “Om Somaya Namaha” daily 11 times.

LEO

Present retrograde Mercury can cause troubles in career, so people belonging to Leo sign should be careful regarding professional field works. Control your temper instead to causing conflicts in the office. There can be delays in business deals, so be patient. Chant Vishnu Sahasranamam daily during Mercury Retrograde period.

VIRGO

Legal issues can arise ,solve these issues after Mercury retrograde period is over. Face frustrations and other troubles caused in studies,media problems due to Mercury retrograde. Your laptop, Computer and other communication systems may go out of order temporarily. Solve these problems patiently. Perform Yagya-havan for planet Mercury on Wednesdays.

LIBRA

There can occur mistrust in partnership matters. So, be careful during this period,believe in your partner or life partner. Don’t spoil relationships. Share your feelings with near ones so that distances don’t arise. Keep your finances under proper control. Perform Lalitha Sahasranamam the ancient sanskrit text daily.

SCORPIO

Retrograde Mercury can cause confusion and disruption in partnership relations and family relations. Frictions can arise. Think well before making new friends during Mercury Retrograde period. Chant Mangala Chandrika Stotram-Lingashtakam daily.

SAGITTARIUS

Some troubles can arise in professional life and job. Confusions can crop up with colleagues and Co workers. Sagittarians can call back old trustworthy employees back to job during this difficult time. Perform Havan-Yagya for Jupiter on Thursdays.

CAPRICORN

This zodiac sign people should handle past relationships and unresolved matters of business carefully. Married life and Love life need extra care to keep firm relationship. Avoid making new connections. Perform Yagya-Havan for Lord Hanuman on Saturdays.

AQUARIUS

Mercury can disrupt your domestic life, this can include anything from something very personal, like your family life, to the more outwards outlooks, like home renovations. Expect delays and frustrations in such matters. Recite “Om Hanumate Namaha” daily.

PISCES

Too much mental disturbances can ruin peace of mind. Your own people around you may reject your ideas, opinions and plans. Don’t get discouraged as this is a period of short duration and things will normalize soon when Mercury becomes forward. There can be delays in traveling, important paperwork, speaking matters and signing new contracts. So wait for proper time to do such works patiently. Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” daily 21 times.

There are some common remedies that should be performed if someone’s life is disturbed during Mercury Retrograde period:

• Donate gold or green colored objects.
• Keep fast on Wednesday and offer Laddoos in Lord Ganesha’s temple.
• Read Vishnu Sahastranama and offer water to Tulsi plant.
• Keep a glass of water near your bedside overnight and pour it in the root of a peepal tree next morning.
• Donate rice and milk in the temple and offer water to Sun lord everyday.
• Donate yellow clothes and Chana daal to temple priests.
• Try to stay polite and calm.
• Wear silver ornaments around the neck.