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The Mercury Retrograde Book: Secrets for Surviving and Thriving in Astrologys Most Misunderstood Cycle
Discover how to use Mercury retrograde to attract new opportunities from Yasmin Boland, internationally renowned astrologer and bestselling author of Moonology Oracle Cards , hailed as “the greatest living astrological authority on the Moon” (Jonathan Cainer, astrologer).
Are you tired of hearing 'Mercury must be in retrograde' every time the slightest thing goes wrong?
People blame their break-ups, missed flights and unexpected bills on Mercury retrograde, but often they have little understanding of it.
The Mercury Retrograde Book is here to flip these beliefs on their head and is the ultimate guide to navigating one of the most feared astrological phenomena.
Whether you're a seasoned astrology enthusiast or just starting to explore the cosmos, The Mercury Retrograde Book will empower you to not only survive Mercury retrograde but to thrive during it.
Yasmin Boland and Kim Farnell share their expert insights and practical tips for making the most of this cycle.
If you're tired of feeling like the universe is working against you during Mercury retrograde, then this book is for you. Inside, you'll
Book Sections
Part How Will Mercury Retrograde Affect YOU?
Part Mercury Retrograde through the Zodiac Signs
Part Mercury Retrograde through the Houses
Part When Mercury Retrograde Meets Your Planets
“Mercury retrograde is a phenomenon that even many non‑astrologers have heard of. We think it’s more than worth learning about, and that by reading this book you’ll discover how to make it work to your advantage.
We wrote this book to dispel the myths and help you get the most of this planetary phenomenon which has a potentially positive side to it.
We hope you love the book!”
–Yasmin and Kim
So don't let Mercury retrograde get the best of you – take control of this misunderstood cycle!
Discover how you can work consciously with Mercury’s energies when it’s retrograde and use them to your advantage.
Are you tired of hearing 'Mercury must be in retrograde' every time the slightest thing goes wrong?
People blame their break-ups, missed flights and unexpected bills on Mercury retrograde, but often they have little understanding of it.
The Mercury Retrograde Book is here to flip these beliefs on their head and is the ultimate guide to navigating one of the most feared astrological phenomena.
Whether you're a seasoned astrology enthusiast or just starting to explore the cosmos, The Mercury Retrograde Book will empower you to not only survive Mercury retrograde but to thrive during it.
Yasmin Boland and Kim Farnell share their expert insights and practical tips for making the most of this cycle.
If you're tired of feeling like the universe is working against you during Mercury retrograde, then this book is for you. Inside, you'll
Book Sections
Part How Will Mercury Retrograde Affect YOU?
Part Mercury Retrograde through the Zodiac Signs
Part Mercury Retrograde through the Houses
Part When Mercury Retrograde Meets Your Planets
“Mercury retrograde is a phenomenon that even many non‑astrologers have heard of. We think it’s more than worth learning about, and that by reading this book you’ll discover how to make it work to your advantage.
We wrote this book to dispel the myths and help you get the most of this planetary phenomenon which has a potentially positive side to it.
We hope you love the book!”
–Yasmin and Kim
So don't let Mercury retrograde get the best of you – take control of this misunderstood cycle!
Discover how you can work consciously with Mercury’s energies when it’s retrograde and use them to your advantage.
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224 pages, Paperback
Published May 10, 2022
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October 30, 2022i saw this book in a very cute store dedicated to all things spiritual and ngl, this sounds interesting.
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October 14, 2023This book was a gift from my friend, Jackie, and when we worked together, we enjoyed sharing stories of the crazy stuff that was happening at work when we were in retrograde. We viewed retrograde as a time when things get messed up; this book focuses on the positive impact retrograde can have on things. Am I convinced? hmmmm.
The rest of this review is the key highlights from the book. Most of the book was more of a reference guide for when Mercury retrograde happens at various times of the year.
These days, with the rising interest in astrology, more and more people, even non-astrologers, seem to have heard about Mercury retrograde – when Mercury appears to move backward in the sky. That said, there are also many misunderstandings surrounding Mercury retrograde – mostly that it’s all doom and gloom or somehow bad luck, which it’s not. This is why we wrote this book: to dispel the myths and help you get the most of this planetary phenomenon which has a potentially positive side to it.
Obviously, planets don’t actually turn around and start moving backwards, even though, from our viewpoint on Earth, it appears as if they do. It’s all an optical illusion, due to the relative positions of the planet and Earth and how they move around the sun.
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and its orbit is shorter than Earth’s – a mere 88 days compared to our 365 days, which means that Mercury experiences four years in the time it takes us to complete one orbit of the Sun. Mercury’s shorter orbit creates an optical illusion in that it appears to speed past Earth, slow down, and then move in a backward loop, giving us Mercury retrograde.
For Mercury retrograde, pay especially close attention to communication, transport, and new technology. Mercury also rules buying and selling, contracts and agreements, and important documents.
The effect of Mercury retrograde is strongest during the shadow phases, when it first turns retrograde and when it changes direction to become direct again. However, it will have an effect on the world for the whole time it’s retrograde, as well as just before and after.
The rest of this review is the key highlights from the book. Most of the book was more of a reference guide for when Mercury retrograde happens at various times of the year.
These days, with the rising interest in astrology, more and more people, even non-astrologers, seem to have heard about Mercury retrograde – when Mercury appears to move backward in the sky. That said, there are also many misunderstandings surrounding Mercury retrograde – mostly that it’s all doom and gloom or somehow bad luck, which it’s not. This is why we wrote this book: to dispel the myths and help you get the most of this planetary phenomenon which has a potentially positive side to it.
Obviously, planets don’t actually turn around and start moving backwards, even though, from our viewpoint on Earth, it appears as if they do. It’s all an optical illusion, due to the relative positions of the planet and Earth and how they move around the sun.
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and its orbit is shorter than Earth’s – a mere 88 days compared to our 365 days, which means that Mercury experiences four years in the time it takes us to complete one orbit of the Sun. Mercury’s shorter orbit creates an optical illusion in that it appears to speed past Earth, slow down, and then move in a backward loop, giving us Mercury retrograde.
For Mercury retrograde, pay especially close attention to communication, transport, and new technology. Mercury also rules buying and selling, contracts and agreements, and important documents.
The effect of Mercury retrograde is strongest during the shadow phases, when it first turns retrograde and when it changes direction to become direct again. However, it will have an effect on the world for the whole time it’s retrograde, as well as just before and after.
March 8, 2025
This time I didn't read the whole book because it's more of a reference book. There was an introductory chapter on how to handle Mercury retrogrades in general. This was followed by handling Mercury retrogrades in fire, earth, air and water signs, before going into retrogrades in individual signs and individual solar houses. The book rounded off with handling retrogrades when there's a relevant planet conjunction or square, topped with an appendix detailing the dates of Mercury retrogrades up to and including 2032. Everything was easy to understand, but to get the most out of it, you should definitely get a birth chart.
December 26, 2022
A solid little guide through Mercury retrograde. It explains them at about 3 levels, so the more you know about astrology, the more you will get from the material. The info is useful for each retrograde, and considers signs and personal placements. This is a book you can return to at every retrograde for specific info and impacts. 4 1/2 stars
May 27, 2022
I love how straight forward and easy this book is to follow!! It's like a self journey just know where Mercury is retrograde and you're rising sign is and you're about to get super up close about what's happening in your life!
May 9, 2023
Good lil read to understand Mercury retrograde (which is happening in Taurus rn)! Love the breakdown per zodiac sign and house. Easy to understand and also focuses on the positive things during Mercury retrograde!
March 24, 2023
A useful reference for this misunderstood Astrological occurrence.
June 13, 2022
Will probably revisit this often during the different retrograde dates. 🤔 I am in no way an advanced student, so I skipped the last bit. 😅
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