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Mercury retrograde is one of the best-known astrological events, a time when the planet Mercury appears to move backward—an illusion caused when it laps Earth’s orbit. Astrology adherents usually organize their schedules around it to dodge planetary-induced chaos.
Now, their calendars are getting trickier: This year, the retrograde will occur four times instead of the usual three. People who believe in bad luck foresee an extra spell of it and are having to rejigger parties, trips and projects.
The next retrograde is expected to hit between May 10 and June 2.
Mercury retrograde is one of the best-known astrological events, a time when the planet Mercury appears to move backward—an illusion caused when it laps Earth’s orbit. Astrology adherents usually organize their schedules around it to dodge planetary-induced chaos.
Now, their calendars are getting trickier: This year, the retrograde will occur four times instead of the usual three. People who believe in bad luck foresee an extra spell of it and are having to rejigger parties, trips and projects.
The next retrograde is expected to hit between May 10 and June 2.