Mercury stationed to turn retrograde yesterday. It may also be a hectic time before Yule and other winter holidays.

Before and after a planet moves retrograde, it goes through a period called a “station,” where it is barely moving and is adjusting to the U-turn. During the two-week shadow phase before Mercury goes retrograde, take the necessary Mercury retrograde precautions. Move ahead at a gentle pace and do not sign anything binding. Back up all data to password protected (or firewall-protected) cloud storage, change overused log-in codes, and make sure important bills are paid in a timely fashion. Research the god Mercury and all his powers. Chant:

Mercury, the winged messenger, give

us the blessings of all you protect.