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Mercury Rx Portal: What You Need to Know

Mercury Rx Portal: What You Need to Know

How *your sign* can embrace the tumult

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Welp, friends, everyone’s favorite scapegoat is at it again. From August 4 through August 28, Mercury—the planet of communication—is going backwards.

Yeehaw.

Mercury Retrograde is one of the most infamous astrological happenings in the cultural zeitgeist, known for its role in tech meltdowns, travel delays, and communication mishaps. While these dynamics are certainly within its purview, Mercury Retrograde goes far deeper than a lost wifi connection or a missed train. If we heed its call, it invites us into illuminating internal reflection and empowering realignment. Over the next three-weeks, you’ll be prompted to look within, cleanse your physical and energetic bodies, and build confidence in your self-expression.

Daniel Chang, Bloom (source: @danieldraw98)

So, how much influence does Mercury’s backwards really have? How can you make this most of this notorious transit? And what does it mean for you, personally? Below, everything you need to know about this Mercury Retrograde portal.

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