While the term "retrograde" may seem ominous, it just indicates that Mercury is slowing down and appears to be moving backward from your perspective here on Earth. Working with the energy of Mercury retrograde isn't always easy, but this transit doesn't have to indicate that all hope is gone. Rather, it's a good time to reflect on past events and take note of any mistakes you've made during this period. Mercury retrograde began at approximately 12:15 AM EST on 3/29/2019 and will conclude at about 11:55 AM EST on 4/24/2019. During this time, communication with those who are far away is difficult at best, and impossible at worst. Be patient with those who can't keep up via email or text, and offer help if you can. Here are some other terms related to Mercury retrograde: Retrograde: A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking out its bright light for a while. Because darkness falls over a portion of Earth, a lunar eclipse is called a "solar eclipse." Lunar eclipses are visible on half of Earth. If you're looking toward the center of our planet, away from the North and South Poles, you'll see a faint red color in the night sky as day turns to night across all that area.