Does Mercury retrograde affect my job search?
The short answer
Mercury retrograde gets blamed for miscommunication. It does not cause errors. Most mix-ups start with a brief nobody wrote down. The season is a reasonable excuse to confirm briefs, put next steps in writing, and read an application once more before sending it.
- Date
- 24 Oct to 13 Nov
- When to use it
- Prepare before 24 October
- Career focus
- Communication and career decisions
Six things to do · Mercury retrograde
Confirm The Brief Before You Start
Mercury retrograde gets blamed for mix-ups. Most of them start with a brief nobody wrote down. The client said “make it pop” and you nodded.
Put The Next Step In Writing
A meeting that ends with “let's circle back on the podcast collab” didn't end.
Follow Up Without Guessing The Silence
The brand hasn't replied to your pitch in nine days. That's not a no. It's missing information.
Check Your Application Before Sending It
A slow read of your own application catches more than any retrograde can cause. Yes, the one that still says “Dear Spotify”.
Separate A Fact From An Assumption
“They didn't like my reel” is usually an assumption. “They watched it and didn't reply” is a fact.
Make The Handover Easy To Follow
Before you leave the agency, take maternity leave or hand your shop to a friend for a month, write the version a stranger could run.
Asking something personal?
Whether this Mercury retrograde is a push season or a review season for you depends on your chart and your personal year, not on a general page.
The contract: The sky gives us a date and a traditional reading. It does not cause anything in your career. You still make the decision.