Astrologer recounts chaos of Mercury retrograde in Cancer
An astrologer describes the disruptive effects of the current Mercury retrograde in Cancer, citing personal anecdotes and broader astrological configurations. The retrograde, occurring from July 19 to 21, 2026, features the Barbault Basket—a rare alignment of Jupiter in Leo, Uranus in Gemini, Neptune retrograde in Aries, and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius—signaling a collective reset. Additional retrogrades of Neptune and Pluto compound confusion and stagnation. The astrologer recounts incidents including a mistaken flirtation with an ex, an overpayment from a client, an accidental bulk toilet paper order, a laptop failure, and a blown fuse. The retroshade period from July 23 to August 6 is expected to be more chaotic, culminating in a full moon in Aquarius on July 29. The article advises caution and kindness until the retrograde ends.
Key facts
- Mercury retrograde in Cancer is causing chaos according to an astrologer.
- Barbault Basket occurs July 19-21, 2026, involving Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto.
- Neptune and Pluto are also in retrograde.
- Astrologer received a payment 100 times the invoice amount.
- Astrologer accidentally ordered a year's supply of toilet paper.
- Astrologer's laptop died and a fuse blew in her apartment.
- Retroshade lasts from July 23 to August 6, 2026.
- Full moon in Aquarius on July 29, 2026, will bring a reckoning.
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