Mercury Retrograde is an optical illusion — the result of a phenomenon which happens three times a year, in which it appears from Earth that the planet has stopped in the heavens and started going backwards. And that backwards feeling attaches itself to everything Mercury rules, bungling communication, travel, computers, and more. Nonetheless, the shorthand for Retrograde is Rx, so if you approach it as a medicine, it may be easier to swallow and even reap healthful benefits!

DO:
   1. Slow Down
   2. Strive for harmony
   3. Daydream
   4. Turn within, reflect, reconsider
   5. Declutter
   6. Reconnect
   7. Listen
   8. Finish that project

DON’T:
   1. Don’t begin new ventures
   2. Don’t jump to conclusions
   3. Don’t take mechanical breakdowns too hard
   4. Don’t try to move too fast
   5. Don’t worry. You’ll find your keys!