Mercury Retrograde & The Toxic Double Standards in Astrology

Origins of Misconceptions

In essence, this is entirely normal, and we might be overcomplicating the issue. But. the reason people pay attention to Mercury Retrograde is because it rarely occurs.

So, the hype around Mercury Retrograde is similar to a progressive thinker appearing in a conservative crowd. The conservative crowd, unfamiliar with change, tends to reject the forward-thinking individual.

Now it’s time for me to present the final argument against Retrograde Mercury.

Very few know that there are celestial bodies in the solar system always in retrograde motion.

Celestial Bodies Always in Retrograde

Specifically, in the solar system, celestial bodies usually move counterclockwise. But these special bodies always move clockwise. For example, Dioretsa, Marsyas, Kaʻepaokaʻawela are all retrograde asteroids.

When observed from Earth, the retrograde motion of these minor planets happens at least 4 times less than Mercury Retrograde.

So, if retrograde motion is considered bad, these three minor planets should be the most evil astro bodies.

Double Standards Regarding Retrograde Planets

But have you ever heard this in the media?

I bet you haven’t, unless you have extensive knowledge of astronomy and astrology.

The fearmongers purposefully scare you when a normally retrograde planet, like Mercury, is in retrograde motion but don’t condemn these minor asteroids that almost always retrograde.

The reason they criticize and vilify Mercury but overlook Dioretsa, Marsyas, and Kaʻepaokaʻawela is that Mercury is a well-known, common planet.

So, this is the toxic double standard of those who spread fear to grab headlines, get views, generate engagement, and sell advertisements. Even worse, many of them claim to be genuine astrologers, always loyal to the truth.

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