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Buckle up ladies and gentlemen because the cosmic turbulence has already begun! And this is before Mercury officially turns retrograde. Yes, the pre-shadow phase is here, and it is that subtle yet powerful period when the universe starts experiencing all things bizarre. Confused? Okay, think of it as the celestial warning sign before the storm. When communication starts to glitch, technology acts up, emotions run high and people from the past mysteriously reappear in your DMs - yes, its that time of the year. It is true that the actual Mercury Retrograde is usually blamed for all of the mess but astrologers know that the chaos really begins weeks earlier. This is the time when themes begin to surface and ex suddenly reappears. "The pre-shadow is when we start to feel the effects of Mercury’s slowdown," astrologer Lisa Stardust said while speaking with the New York Post. She adds, "It’s the time when the retrograde themes first start creeping in -misunderstandings, delays, and déjà vu moments." According to Vice, "When Mercury moves backward, astrologically speaking, it retraces its steps through the same degrees it covered during the shadow. The pre-shadow sets the stage for what will later need review, and the post-shadow helps clean up the mess afterward. It isn’t a curse so much as a nudge to slow down, pay attention, and always read the fine print before moving forward." This particular retrograde, however, begins in deep-feeling Scorpio. Meaning, you can expect sharp words, sudden confessions and a general sense that no one's filter is working quite right. So if your Wi-Fi drops mid-meeting, your ex suddenly “checks in,” or your plans fall through at the last minute, don't panic. You know why all of this is happening. And no, the universe is not against you, it is just giving you a head start on self-awareness. Use this period to ground yourself, double-check details and reflect rather than react. Because once Mercury stations retrograde, you will be glad you did your cosmic homework.
