Hong Kong, March 28 -- An important event in astrology, a mercury retrograde is related to travel, communication and technology snags, affecting the zodiacs for the entire three weeks of its occurrence. With the first Mercury retrograde of 2024 beginning on 1 April, here is a survival guide for all the zodiac signs that will be impacted by this phenomenon. What happens when planet Mercury is in retrograde?

Before understanding the effects of this celestial event on zodiacs, let's understand the meaning of Mercury retrograde in astronomical terminology and its significance in modern astrology. A retrograde of any celestial object is nothing but an optical illusion from the vantage point of the Earth.

Mercury is a speeding planet, which, ...