Mercury Is Retrograde Until June 3 — Here's What To Know, From Astrologers

As you may know, Mercury goes "retrograde" when it passes the Earth as it journeys around the sun. From our perspective, this makes it appear as if Mercury is moving backward (even though it isn't actually). And Mercury, being the planet of communication, information, logic, and transportation, can mess with all of those themes as it moves through this backspin.

According to psychotherapist and astrologer Jennifer Freed, Ph.D., this particular retrograde begins in the sign of Gemini, which also happens to be ruled by Mercury. It will then move into the sign of Taurus, affecting more Taurean themes, until it goes direct once more on June 3.

"So the first bit of this retrograde is going to be a lot of tricky wordplay and confusions around what Gemini represents, which is the mind and our networks. And it really does rule technology, to a degree, so we can expect some amusing diversions with technology," Freed explains.

"And then it goes back into Taurus, and that's a whole other ballgame... We're going to have a lot of different challenges around how we think about our money and our body," she adds.

So, what can be done to make it through this often challenging period? According to the AstroTwins, you'll want to expect friction in relationships but avoid taking sides, triple-check any messages you're sending out (or contracts you're signing), and even hold off on making travel plans or transportation purchases.

As Freed tells mbg, it's also a good idea to have a sense of humor around it all, lest you get too frustrated. Knowing delays, miscommunications, and scrambled thoughts are likely will make them feel more manageable if and when they arise.

Try to give yourself a bit of grace for the next few weeks and make sure you are tending to your basic needs: Eat nourishing foods, take time out of the day to relax, and prioritize managing stress as much as possible. This will help you meet any unexpected mishaps or miscommunications with a clear mind.