Astrology
Communication snags galore.
Mercury will spend time in itshome sign,Gemini, for the first half of its retrograde.
Here, Mercury is all about human connection, facts and details, and jokes and tricks!
Dana DeFranco, astrologer and cohost of theAllegedly Astrologypodcast, tells Bustle.
When Mercury reverses in relationship-oriented Taurus on May 22, the pressure on friendships get even fiercer.
This lunation is bringing suppressed emotions and hidden agendas up to the surface.
Between communication hiccups and relational tension, avoiding friendship drama mightfeel difficult.
Keep reading to learn how Mercury retrograde spring 2022 will affect your zodiac signs friendships.
to dinner at a restaurant youve been dying to try, says DeFranco.
On the other hand, you could be internalizing what your friends say or take their lighthearted jokes personally.
Mercury retrograde isanalyzing your friendships as they relate to who you are as a person.
Take time to reflect on your expectations during this transit.
This can also be an excellent time to make peace with your past, says DeFranco.
This transit might reconnect you with your community.
Doors you thought had closed may now re-open and friends from college may reach out now.
On the flip side, your social batteries may be running lower than usual.
Dont fret you might connect with the outside world through knowledge and reading.
A dream journal will be key!
What fears are holding you back from fostering a sincere bond with your friendships?
This may be a time when trust issues are featured prominently.
And I dont just mean trust issues in a negative sense, explains DeFranco.
This mini era can have you going deeper with friends, and building more intimate bonds.
Its totally possible youre overromanticizing an ex-fling or fighting the urge to reach out to someone from your past.
But dont let expectations or doubts keep you from hearing them out.
Double-check the fine print, but dont second guess your ability to commit to something greater than yourself.
You may also find yourself surprised and humbled to want to reconnect with someone you may have previously rejected.
Dont be afraid to reach out!
Keep your heart and mind open relationships are flourishing right now, even if theyre just platonic.
On one hand, you may find it hard to connect or find joy in your friendships.
This can be an especially fruitful time to revisit a creative venture with a friend.
Alternatively, you may find yourself hooking up with a friend whom youve crushed on before.
Pisces is an especiallypsychic sign, so dont be surprised if these clues surface as AHA moments.
Speaking of revelations, Mercurys backtrack may fizzle surprising relationship dynamics with your friends.
This article was originally published onMay 6, 2022
