Although many people may not be fully informed on Mercury Retrograde, it occurs four times every year. In fact, it is happening right now! It began on March 23 and ends on April 15.

During this time, Mercury appears to be in “retrograde,” which means it appears to be traveling backward. However, Mercury traveling backward is just an illusion.

If you're superstitious, finish up any important projects before Mercury retrograde.

Don't buy the new car. Don't completely rely on technology. Don't travel too much.

Since Mercury is the planet of communication, travel, technology, coordination etc. many people who are into astrology believe that when Mercury is in retrograde, the world is cursed with bad luck.

I advise to not make any big decisions during this time. Some people believe that anything and everything can go wrong while Mercury seems to be traveling backward.

Why do so many people believe this superstition?

Astrologists proved that Mercury is not actually moving backward, so nothing is actually happening in the sky.

Therefore, Mercury Retrograde is simply the placebo effect.

Bad things happen all the time. During retrograde, people may realize and highlight the bad things because they think it is Mercury’s fault. (What did Mercury ever do to them?)

Even though it is just an illusion, it is still fun to believe in the “bad luck curse.” Even though I know Mercury does not have malicious intent, I’ll blame everything bad that happens to me on Mercury.

Use Mercury Retrograde to your advantage too!

You spill your coffee on your pants? Embarrass yourself at the meeting? Forget to do your homework?

Simply use the excuse, “AH, must be Mercury retrograde acting up again!” It is a foolproof excuse.

If someone does not know what you're talking about, simply explain to them that Mercury is traveling backward and sprinkles bad luck all over Earth. No doubt, they will definitely believe you.