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What is the ‘mercury in microbraids’ retrograde meme?

MANY believe that mercury retrograde triggers tons of communication and technological mishaps.

To cope with the chaos mercury retrograde supposedly brings multiple times a year, people have been making memes related to it.

Mercury retrograde occurs three to four times a year
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Mercury retrograde occurs three to four times a yearCredit: Getty

What is the 'mercury in microbraids' retrograde meme?

'Mercury in microbraids' is one of the thousands of memes that people have created to make fun of mercury retrograde. It's a wordplay of the term, and many have since embraced it to ease their frustration towards the event.

Since mercury apparently rules communication, technology, commerce, and transportation, you may find these things go haywire during a mercury retrograde.

You may experience your mobile devices breaking down, missed appointments, car trouble, buyer's remorse, and even miscommunication with your friends, family, or significant other.

What other nicknames do people have for mercury retrograde?

There is a long list of catchphrases that people use in lieu of mercury retrograde, but the most popular ones include:

  • Mercury is in Gatorade
  • Mercury is in the microwave
  • Mercury is in retro J's (Jordans)
  • Mercury is in Red Kool Aid

For the rest of 2023, mercury retrograde is bound to happen again from August 23 to September 14 and December 13 to January 1, so you can expect to see these memes on your social media feeds.

What planet is in retrograde right now?

Four planets are in retrograde in July, but only Venus starts this month. Venus will be in retrograde from July 22 until September 3, 2023.

Considering how Venus is the planet for love and beauty, you may want to reevaluate your relationship with yourself and others during this time.

"This Venus retrograde, we'll be taking a closer look at how we love ourselves and others, our value systems, and what allows us to feel confident, sexy, and worthy," astrologer Valerie Mesa told .

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