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What does Mercury retrograde actually mean?
Mercury appears to move backwards in the sky for about three weeks, three or four times a year. Astrologically, it is a time to review, repeat and revise: communication and travel can be delayed, and old contacts may return. It is a good time for editing, planning and finishing, less good for launches.
Answered by SimplyAstro. Astrology is a symbolic tradition offered for reflection and entertainment; it is not medical, legal or financial advice.
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