To understand Mercury retrograde you have to understand the meaning of retrograde. All the planets in our solar system are millions of kilometres away from each other and all revolve around the sun in their own orbital path. Like everyone else, Earth also has its own orbital path and it continues to revolve around the Sun. Sometimes the Earth passes at a faster pace next to a slow-moving planet, then the slow-moving planet gets left behind as if it is going in the opposite direction. All of you must have experienced that if a slow train passes next to another train, then the slower train seems to be going backwards whereas in reality it is going in the same direction but there's a feeling that it is going backwards. The exact same thing happens between the planets and the Earth i.e. the apparent backwards movement of a planet is called 'retrograde'.
According to astrology, Mercury is the significator of astrology, crafts, computers, commerce and the fourth and tenth house. It is the god of intelligence and speech. It has a direct effect on the functioning of the mind and body, it mainly affects the neck and shoulders. Know from Acharya Indu Prakash what will be the effect of Mercury retrograde as it is entering Capricorn, as well as what measures you should take to avoid negative situations and get the benefit of positive situations during this period.
Aries
This has happened in your tenth house. With this transit of Mercury, you will get success in your career, as well as your father will also prosper. You will love to learn new things. People associated with the work of weapons etc. will get the special benefits. Do not take the wrong advantage of anyone's help. Avoid outside food during this time to ensure good condition.
Taurus
The retrograde transit of Mercury in Taurus has happened in your ninth place. With this transit of Mercury, you will get full support of luck. Along with financial benefits, age will also increase, as well as your health will be good. To ensure auspicious results, keep a red colored iron tablet with you till February 4.
Gemini
The retrograde transit of Mercury in Gemini has happened in your eighth house. This place is related to age. You may have to work a little harder to get auspicious results from this transit of Mercury. You may also have to change houses during this time. To avoid an inauspicious situation and to ensure auspicious results, till February 4, fill the earthen pot with powdered sugar or honey and bury it in the desert.
Cancer
The retrograde transit of Mercury in Cancer has happened in your seventh house. You will get monetary benefits from this transit of Mercury. Those who are associated with handicraft work will get special benefits. Also, if there is a case going on against you, then till February 4, its arguments will be in your favour. To ensure auspicious results, gift something of green colour to your sister, aunt.
Leo
The retrograde transit of Mercury in Leo has happened in your sixth place. Your heart will grow with this transit of Mercury. You will help others. If you do any work with patience, you will get success and at the same time you will get money. Also, this transit of Mercury will impact the power of your speech. To ensure auspicious results, gift flowers to the girl while going out of the house for some auspicious work.
Virgo
The retrograde transit of Mercury in Virgo has happened in your fifth place. This transit of Mercury will increase your intellectual abilities. Your interest in any work will increase. On the other hand, for those who already have children, their children will progress and there will be a lot of romance in life. To ensure auspicious results, serve the cow, the fate of yourself and the child will be good.
Libra
The retrograde transit of Mercury in Libra has happened in your fourth place. This transit of Mercury will be auspicious for you as well as for others around you. You will get the happiness of land, building and vehicle, but in the meantime, you need to take special care of your mother's health. To ensure auspicious results and to avoid inauspicious results, apply saffron tilak on the head till 4th February.
Scorpio
The retrograde transit of Mercury in Scorpio has happened in your third place. This transit of Mercury will increase your age and make your good relations with others. By February 4, you will do your best to express your views. You and your brothers and sisters will get benefits according to hard work. To ensure auspicious results, soak green moong in salted water of alum at night and feed it to the animals after waking up in the morning.
Sagittarius
The retrograde transit of Mercury in Sagittarius has happened in your second place. This transit of Mercury will increase your wealth. Along with this, it will also be beneficial for your family members. Your intellectual ability will be good and you will get your mother's happiness. You will be successful in conquering the enemies. To ensure the auspicious results of this retrograde transit, wear silver in your nose if you can. Apart from this, cover the empty earthen pot and throw it in the water.
Capricorn
Capricorn's retrograde Mercury transit has taken place in your first place i.e. at the ascendant. You will get money from this transit of Mercury. Along with this, there will be strength in love-relations and the child side will get benefit from the court. To ensure auspicious results and to avoid inauspicious results, before doing any of your work, prepare a to-do list so that your attention does not waver.
Aquarius
The retrograde transit of Mercury in Aquarius has happened in your twelfth house. This transit of Mercury will bring you happiness in bed. You and your family's prestige and prestige in society will increase. But you need to keep your money safe till 4th February. To avoid inauspicious results and to ensure auspicious results, worship Lord Ganesha and chant the mantra 'Om Ganapataye Namah'.
Pisces
The retrograde transit of Mercury in Pisces has happened in your eleventh place. This transit of Mercury will increase your income. Also, it will make your child progress. During this, you will get a chance to learn some new skills. Therefore, understand the value of time and proceed. To ensure auspicious results, wear a copper coin around your neck.