Mercury in Retrograde Tarot Spread

Mercury went into retrograde on January 30 and won’t go direct until after February 21st. Remember that Mercury Retrograde is an optical illusion. The planet appears to be moving backward from our perspective. Just how our eyes can fool us, the delays and mishaps that occur during a retrograde can create a dramatic mirage of our situation. Don’t fall for it. A retrograde only feels restrictive if you don’t allow yourself to pause, breathe, and reassess.

Mercury’s influence will be felt particularly among the fixed signs: Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, and Scorpio. It will also be felt by the signs that Mercury rules: Gemini and Virgo.

This Tarot spread is to help you plan your inner work during the retrograde. Never approach retrogrades with fear. It’s merely an opportunity to reflect and grow. With that said, below is an explanation of each placement in the spread.

1.How You Will Feel During This Time
Not everyone reacts to Mercury’s retrogradation the same way. Some people welcome the excuse to pause and think, while others feel like they’re being dragged backward by their shirt collar. This represents you.