Mercury Retrograde (budh vakri) Effects April 10, 2017 to May 03, 2017 based on Vedic Astrology


Mercury goes retrogarde on April 10, 2017 4:35 AM IST. It will continue to move backwards and goes direct on May 03, 2017 10:03 PM IST. The entire phase Mercury will be transiting in Mesha Rashi (Aries).

The shadow period that is effects of mercury retrogarde can start as soon as March 27, 2017. In the same way, the post shadow period that is the effects of mercury direct and forward motion can continue until May 18, 2017.

Mercury is planet of communication. Unlike retrograde of other planets, mercury retrograde can easily be visuallized. You can expect to computer having virus, paper will get stuck printers, printers inks may drain out completely. People do often make mistakes on typing emails. Hotels and flights will get overbooked or underbooked. You can expect a long wait on the traffic or no-traffic during busy hours, powerline and gas lines to have problems. You may have plumbing issuse at your kitchen or bath room. Water drainage may have problems. People will forget to take their key or misplace their wallets or spex, office badge, etc.



People will have to go through the past bills and make payments correctly. It is a time for revisiting everything you have done in the past. You may also get an opprotunity to meet your old friends. It is not a good time to release any project rather it is the time to revisit the requirements and correct the errors in the project.

I have given here how Mercury Rx can affect you based on your rasi (that is Moon Sign) based on Vedic Astrology. If you do not know your moon sign, then click here to find out your moon sign instantly.

Mesha Rashi (Aries)


The start of the mercury retrograde can create some obstacles at your workplace. Besides you may have to serve guests visiting your place without any interest. But you will find good results and health will improve towards end the retrograde cycle. It is not a good time for trading.

Rishaba Rashi (Taurus)


You will get mentally disturbed a lot with this Mercury retrogarde. You will have communication problems with your spouse. Besides your health will get affected and you will develop ill health during this time.

Midhuna Rashi (Gemini)


Things are not looking great for you in this mercury retrograde. You will not be able communicate clearly to your family members and this can create problems. You may have disappointments at your workplace. Avoid signing on any important documents, since it can wait for 3 more weeks.

Kataga Rashi (Cancer)


Mercury shadow and retograde effects (March 27, 2017 to April 16, 2017) can be severe and adversely felt. But you will start fixing the problems and you will handle it effectively. You will revisit the old projects / documents for research. You may experience good results on your finance once Mercury goes direct station.

Simha Rashi (Leo)


Since Mercury is getting retrograde on your 9th house, your bhakya sthanam is getting affected. You may have visa problems in foreign land. Things can get smoother after April 26, 2017 once Mercury is getting ready to go direct station. If you have any pending payments, it will get settled to you during this time. You can meet your old buddies that can give you happiness during this mercury retrograde cycle.

Kanya Rashi (Virgo)


You need to be very careful on your relationship issues. You may expect to have problems with your spouse or mate. The intensity of the problems would be very severe and it may even capable of creating temporary separation. Be careful and avoid unncessary arguments with your spouse.

Thula Rashi (Libra)


This period can give you ill health and financial losses. Things may not go well as you plan. Avoid travelling as much as you can. Your travel may include last minute changes or cancellations and delays. You need to be careful on how you communicate as well. Things may get stuck and may not make any meaningful progress.

Viruchika Rashi (Scorpio)


This mercury retrograde period is looking good for you. You will have good deals on travelling. You will come out of visa of immigration related problems after April 26, 2017 once Mercury gets closer to direct station. You will solve the communication problems with your family memebers. Long distance travel / vacation is indicated on the cards!

Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius)


You will be very fortunate during this mercury retrograde period. You will find excellent time on your romance. It is an excellent time to go for a dream vacation spot. You will also gain money through speculation, lottery and gambling.

Makara Rashi (Capricorn)


The start of Mercury Retrograde - shadow phase can give you bitter pills especially on your career and finance. Work pressure and tension will be very high. If you are doing support work, you need to extra careful. Besides you may expect to have problems on your vechicle or home appliances. You may forget to pay bills on time and have to pay fine. But you will start experiencing good fortunes from April 26, 2017.

Kumba Rasi (Aquarius)


When Mercury retrograde begins you will see good fortunes, but things are not looking great when Mercury keeps moving backwards. It is not a great time for travel since you will spend more money! You may even develop ill health and physical ailments will be more. You may get into visa and Immigration problems this month. Avoid signing any new contracts and it can wait for about 4 weeks at least!

Meena Rasi (Pisces)


You will have to be careful on your investments and finance when Mercury begins retrograde. But the good news is you will do very well when Mercury started moving backwards. You will be able to collect the long pending payments. If you are doing any commission oriented business like insurance, mortgage, real estate broker, then you will see good fortunes when Mercury is going direct station by end of April 2017.

Written on April 03, 2017





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