About this Event

Mercury (Budha) begins retrograde motion on Sun, 25 Oct, 2026.

Jyotish Significance

Mercury (Budha) stations retrograde — appearing to move backward from Earth's perspective. In Jyotish, retrograde (Vakri) planets have intensified, internalized energy. Mercury retrograde is infamous for delays, miscommunications, and technology glitches. Avoid signing contracts, starting new projects, or making major decisions during this period. Good time for reviewing, re-doing, and reflecting.

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