Mercury REtrograde: A Time Management and Planning Tool

by Ellen Zucker The concept of Mercury Retrograde is very well known even among non-Astrologers. It is an excellent example of the use of Astrology as a planning tool. By working with the ebb and flow of planetary energies your life can flow more smoothly and efficiently. WHAT IS MERCURY RETROGRADE? When Mercury turns retrograde, it is time to look backward. This period is an excellent time for any activity that entails review, reexamination, and revision. Astronomically, it refers to a period when Mercury appears to be traveling backwards in the sky