Since the start of 2025, people around the world have been noticing some strange and unusual things occurring. The world seems to be off balance. Retrograding is when Mercury appears to move backwards in its orbit from the perspective of Earth. This occurs about three to four times a year for weeks at a time. This could be because of Mercury preparing to enter retrograde. As of 14, 2025 Mercury will have officially entered retrograde and will continue to be in retrograde until April 7, 2025.
This retrograde can cause strange and unusual things to happen. For example, retrograding can affect communication. Texts messages, calls, emails, and important mail can get delayed in transit or delivery, these can also be miscommunicated or lost internally. Not only communication on the phones but the phones in general can be affected with frequent wifi problems, glitches, failing to upload and more.
Transportation is also affected by the retrograding of Mercury. This can cause delays for planes, trains, and more public transit or cause heavy traffic even in less populated areas. Not only can planes take off times be affected but the people on the planes luggage and more. Work can also be affected causing many delays and setbacks.
It can also help in some cases allowing people to in depth reflect on their past work.
Retrograding can affect your memory, drive to work, decision making and more. This is obviously super dangerous for all no matter what part of their life is affected.
Students at WHBHS have experienced the so-called “effects of mercury retrograding.” Sophomore, Abby Jimenez said, “Recently I’ve been having a lot of issues with my wifi and Bluetooth.”
Over winter break, Abby’s plane got delayed three times. Not only was Abby’s plane delayed but thousands of others too. There has been an increase of 7.1% of plane airfare since the start of 2025.
Olivia Gonzales said, “I’ve noticed a difference in my wifi, i have to restart my phone every time just to get it to connect”.
During this time cell phone communication problems can increase by 8%. So this would make sense. Senior Kara McCormack, has had some strange sleeping issues. I don’t know if this is connected but recently I’ve been losing sleep and I don’t feel as energized.
To avoid mistakes during retrograding, steer clear of new projects or plans, slow down and take your time if you have to, double check your work and plan ahead of time. To avoid any transportation issues try not traveling at all, but if you must plan your trips ahead, have a routine and list of what you need to do. Try to not travel or make any big financial moves during this period. To avoid any communication problems try restarting your phone often and not plugging in at night. An overcharged battery isn’t good for the phone.
As of now retrograde is over, but the next can be expected this summer from July 17-August 10!
