Mercury Retrograde - July 7th to July 31st

Mercury Retrograde 2019 Dates and Effects

Mercury (Budha Graha) appears to transit in retrograde motion 3 times in 2019.

• Mercury Retrograde in Pisces-Aquarius : 05 – 28 March 2019

  

• Mercury Retrograde in Cancer-Gemini : 07 July – 31 August 2019

  
  
• Are you begining to notice that mentally your focus in more inwards.
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  It is best time for settling accounts. Also Mercury REtrograde is good time for all RE activities like REst, REview, RElaxation, REassess, REcheck, REsearch etc.
•  Avoid all arguments, major communications, useless gossipping, loose talk etc.
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  REconsider things that you have taken for granted.
• Too many planets influencing Gemini and Sagittarius, will leave them totally disturbed

• During this period, Mercury will be conjunct Venus + Sun + Rahu + Mars and directly aspected by Saturn + Ketu.

  
  

  This will have direct impact on people born in Ascendants and Moon signs of Gemini, Cancer and Sagittarius.

  
  During this time, Mercury is also combust due to close proximity with Sun during 14-29 July 2019. 
• Put logic aside and listen to your heart for a while.

• Venus also being Combust can disturb few relations with opposite gender.

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• Tips for managing Mercury retrograde July, 2019

  • Practice satyam – speaking the truth
  • Do not sign any legal contracts, as there is the likelihood that the contracts may have to be revised or that they will not go through
  • Pay particular attention on Wednesdays, the day associated with Mercury
  • Be very careful of new partnerships
  • Request delivery receipts on important emails and postal mail
  • Backup any important information on your computer, phone, etc.
  • Take care of any overdue health care checkups
  • Consult health care practitioners on methods to support your nervous system 
  • Pay close attention to your nervous system health; do not overtax it
  • Take herbal supplements to support memory and cognitive function
  • Don’t make any life-altering decisions at this time; if you must, get a second opinion
  • Eat green mung beans, the lentil associated with Mercury
  • Make time for study to keep your intellect sharp

  
  

• Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio-Libra : 31 October – 21 November 2019

  During this period, Mercury will be conjunct Venus + Jupiter. In the later part of November 2019, Mercury will be conjunct Mars in Libra.
  People born in Ascendants and Moon Signs of Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aries, Taurus, Leo will have financial challenges.
  Miscommunication can lead to rivalry and long term enemity. During this time, Mercury is also combust due to close proximity with Sun during 06-17 November 2019.
  Mercury retrograde in balance sign Libra can lead to lack of judgement, errors and miscalculations. Mars being conjunct will promote rebels, perverts as celebrities.
  One small mistake in communication can prove to be fatal. Couples must avoid any talk that can lead to an argument.

Also, during Mercury Retrograde 2019 periods, if you are planning to go for a medical diagnosis, advise on treatment or surgery, better go for a second opinion while Mercury is direct.

Typos can lead to loss of reputation and money. Jobs started during Mercury Retrograde rarely last.

If you play a trick on someone, it will almost invariably backfire on you.

If you meet a ‘special someone‘ during Mercury Retrogarde, it quite often does not last.

If you are undergoing Mercury Vimsottari Dasa or Antardasa, most of the above effects can be experienced in those mentioned dates.