Hi Georgia: Its still mercury retrograde until August 12. Well, I've been looking for work and have one opportunity starting Monday July 31 a trial run for 2 weeks--for them and me to see if we work.... What do you say about trying out jobs as I've mentioned above, when mercury retrogrades? Thanks from A.

Dear A.

It's a bit more complicated:

Technically, Mercury goes direct on Friday, July 28. So you are actually in the clear so to speak. From that point, Mercury starts to slowly move forward - all the time picking up speed - (this is in relation to planet Earth.)

However, Mercury does not return to the degree it was at (when it originally went retrograde on July 4th) until Aug. 12. Therefore, it is not until after Aug. 12, does Mercury truly "go forward" again. Oy!

I would wait until Aug 12 to buy a car for example. But you should go ahead and explore this trial run.

(It does sound confusing, doesn't it?)

All best!
Georgia