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If you’ve been feeling a little off lately, you can rest assured that the universe is not out to get you. It’s just good ol’ Mercury retrograde on the horizon. This astrological transit happens when Mercury appears to move backward in the sky, which is thought to spark disarray in Mercurial realms of life, prompting miscommunications, petty arguments, and general confusion for us earthlings. Only adding fuel to the cosmic fire is the fact that this upcoming Mercury retrograde (the first set of Mercury retrograde dates in 2024) is happening in the impulsive fire sign of Aries.

Starting April 1, Mercury retrograde will ravage our lives as it moves through Aries until April 24. And right in the middle of this transit, on April 8, comes an intense solar eclipse in Aries, too. Meaning, you won’t just be feeling the classic retrograde hangups, but also, you’ll be faced with the fated events and destined opportunities of eclipse season at the same time.

Generally, it’s not a great idea to make rash or spontaneous decisions throughout the first three weeks of April, and manifesting new goals is also on the list of things not to do during Mercury retrograde. That’s because, in astrology, Mercury retrogrades are best aligned for reflection and re-evaluation rather than starting something new; just as Mercury appears to move backward in the sky, so, too, are we encouraged to retrace our steps and review what we’ve learned.

Mercury retrograde is also a time during which we typically don’t have much mental clarity. Couple that with the unexpected changes prompted by eclipse season, and you have a cosmic cocktail of confusion—definitely *not* the energy you want in the air when planning your next big trip or career move, or making a commitment to a new romantic or business partner.

Instead of acting on impulse, consider using the cosmically mandated slowdown of Mercury retrograde to assess your year and decipher what you’ve learned from its events thus far. Below, astrologers share all the details for the April 2024 Mercury retrograde in Aries, including how to best handle it, which zodiac signs will be most affected, and what every sign can expect.

Overall vibes of Mercury retrograde in Aries in 2024

Mercury goes retrograde roughly three to four times a year, for about three weeks at a time. Although the planet of communication only appears to be moving backward from our perspective on Earth, the energy of this astrological transit tends to throw all sorts of travel, communication, and tech-related things out of whack. Think: missed appointments, canceled flights, technical difficulties, and trivial disagreements with your partner. The particular energy of this Mercury retrograde, however, takes on the flavor of Aries, making it especially dramatic.

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, meaning the fire sign embraces the world at full tilt. It’s associated with the self, impulses, and enthusiasm. In turn, you can expect this Mercury retrograde in Aries to be especially frustrating when it comes to your sense of creativity or need for independence. “When Mercury retrogrades in a sign like Aries, it can be easy to let our egos do all the talking,” says astrologer Lauren Ash.

“When Mercury retrogrades in a sign like Aries, it can be easy to let our egos do all the talking.” —Lauren Ash, astrologer

Given that Aries is ruled by Mars, the planet of aggression, the 2024 Mercury retrograde in Aries could manifest in the form of refusing to let something go or allowing minor inconveniences to dictate your mood. “There are themes around what we’re choosing to do with our precious energy,” says astrologer Erin River Sunday, co-host of the

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