It’s as if the universe has decided to hit the rewind button—only to realize halfway through that the subtitles are now out of sync. But let’s not despair. Let’s, instead, embrace this as an opportunity—an opportunity to once again marvel at how effortlessly we trip over the very lessons we thought we had already learned.

This time, Mercury begins its elegant backwards waltz in the fiery, headstrong realm of Aries, only to wrap up its performance in the dreamlike depths of Pisces. What does this mean for us, poor mortals? Oh, nothing drastic—just the usual chaos: stalled processes, sudden plot twists, misplaced emails, canceled meetings, and the creeping realization that even the most ironclad agreements may crumble like a biscuit dunked just a second too long in tea.

As if that weren’t enough, the cosmic stage is already trembling under the weight of eclipse season—that peculiar time when the past decides to make an unsolicited comeback, demanding that we finally acknowledge the lessons we so deftly avoided. And just to add a little more spice to the mix, Venus, too, has opted for a backward stroll, turning love and relationships into something akin to a poorly rehearsed play—missed cues, untimely exits, and the unexpected return of characters who were meant to have left the stage several acts ago.

Rash decisions. If you think you’ve just had a brilliant idea, it’s probably a mirage. Best wait until reality stops behaving like an avant-garde theatre production.

Impulsive outbursts. Words spoken during this period are like letters sent without a return address—who knows where they’ll end up, or what unforeseen consequences they’ll carry?

New beginnings. Any grand new venture launched now is likely to unravel into a mess of misunderstandings, delays, and the distinct feeling of trying to write with an empty pen.

Returning to unfinished business. If there’s a project languishing somewhere between “almost done” and “I’ll get to it eventually,” now is its moment in the spotlight.

Reevaluating strategies. A good time to pause and ponder: Am I even heading in the right direction, or is retrograde Mercury just handing me misleading road signs?

Emotional and physical well-being. This period has a nasty habit of draining one’s energy, so it’s wise to stock up on patience, avoid unnecessary drama, and keep one’s wits about them.