☿ Mercury Retrograde #1 — Feb 26 to Mar 20

Winter's last retrograde: communication tangles meet spring's fresh start. Ends on the Equinox — a powerful reset.

• Do: proofread everything, back up devices, confirm plans twice
• Don't: sign contracts hastily, send emotional texts, skip double-checks

☿ Mercury Retrograde #2 — Jun 30 to Jul 23

Summer travel plans wobble. Starts on a Full Moon in Capricorn — double the intensity. Pack patience.

• Do: confirm bookings, leave early, carry backup chargers
• Don't: rage-email, buy tech impulsively, assume people got your message

☿ Mercury Retrograde #3 — Oct 24 to Nov 13

Overlaps with Venus retrograde — the year's most intense review period. Words and values both get rewired.

• Do: reflect deeply, revisit old plans, journal daily
• Don't: start new relationships, make big purchases, react impulsively

♀ Venus Retrograde — Oct 3 to Nov 13

42 days of heart review. Love, money, beauty, and self-worth get examined. Old flames and old desires may resurface.

• Do: reflect on what you truly value, practice self-care, revisit creative projects
• Don't: start new relationships, make major financial commitments, ignore your heart

🌸 Spring Equinox — Mar 20

Equal light and dark. Mercury retrograde ends the same day — a rare double reset. New Moon in Aries energy: plant bold intentions.

• Do: set spring intentions, refresh routines, start something new
• Don't: carry winter's baggage forward, ignore the shift

☀️ Summer Solstice — Jun 21

The longest day of the year. First Quarter moon energy asks: what are you building? Shine at full brightness.

• Do: celebrate progress, express yourself fully, soak in the light
• Don't: overwork, forget to enjoy the season, take daylight for granted

🍂 Autumn Equinox — Sep 22

Balance returns. What stays, what goes? Venus retrograde follows soon — start your heart inventory early.

• Do: audit your commitments, prep for introspection, harvest what you've planted
• Don't: cling to summer energy, ignore what's ready to end

❄️ Winter Solstice — Dec 21

The darkest day turns toward light. Waxing Gibbous moon in Taurus: rest is building something. Trust the darkness.

• Do: rest deeply, reflect on the year, set intentions for light's return
• Don't: force productivity, rush the year's ending, forget gratitude

What is Mercury Retrograde?

A few weeks when comms and tech feel wonky. Best practice: slow down and triple-check.

Why the Moon affects sleep

Full moons = lighter sleep for many. Try earlier lights out and a calmer evening routine.

What are "aspects"?

It's how planets interact. Some days harmonize, others clash. We translate that into plain language here.