Why Mercury Retrograde In July Is Making You Cry?

Mercury, that zippy planet governing our thoughts, words, and actions, is at it again! Three times a year, it takes a notorious backward spin, and from July 18 to August 11, we’re in for another round as Mercury retrogrades in the emotional sign of Cancer. Brace yourselves, because this period often brings some fascinating, albeit sometimes challenging, effects.

Tears May Flow Freely

Get ready for an emotional release, because you might find yourself shedding more tears than usual. While society often shuns crying, associating it with weakness, let me tell you this loud and clear: THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH CRYING. 

This particular retrograde is amplified by Saturn’s retrograde in Pisces and Neptune’s year-long backward journey, pushing long-forgotten memories from the deep recesses of your unconscious mind to the surface. It’s astrology’s way of unearthing what needs to be seen and felt.

Childhood Echoes Return

For some, this retrograde will feel like a journey back to childhood. You might find yourself contemplating old issues, especially those related to your mother or nurturing in general. If you've been stuffing down emotions, prepare for an emotional rollercoaster.

Mercury will gently, or not-so-gently, urge you to acknowledge all the hurt you’ve been holding onto. It’s not just the big traumas that resurface; even seemingly insignificant memories, like that time a friend had a cooler pencil or your crush was absent on your perfectly dressed-up day, can sting anew. Ouch!

The Ache of "Could Have Been"

The prevailing sentiment during this time? "I could have been loved more." You might feel a profound sense of "I could have been cared for more. I could have been taught more. I could have been nurtured more."

These feelings are incredibly valid, but it’s crucial to prevent them from morphing into resentment, especially towards your parents.

Feel those feelings, acknowledge them, and then, crucially, let them go. We’ll all get through this.

Just be mindful of your words during these emotional waves; speaking without thinking could unfortunately jeopardize otherwise healthy relationships. So, tread carefully and communicate with care.

What old memories or feelings have surfaced for you during past Mercury retrogrades?