NO, Mercury is NOT Retrograde

Mercury retrograde occurs when Mercury appears to move backward in its orbit from Earth's perspective. This optical illusion happens 3-4 times per year, each lasting about three weeks.

In astrology, Mercury rules communication, technology, travel, and contracts. When retrograde, these areas tend to experience disruption: miscommunications, tech failures, travel delays, and misunderstandings are more common.

The sign Mercury retrogrades through adds specific flavor — a retrograde in Aries affects assertiveness and initiative, while one in Pisces clouds intuition and boundaries.