After a laptop took an unexpected bath, Chalene and Mechelle Wingle take a fresh, open-minded look at Mercury retrograde. In this video: • The first question to ask about astrology: is the universe symbolic? • What retrograde actually is: an apparent backward motion, an optical illusion. • Why it's linked to communication and technology, and why it doesn't need to be feared. • Insights from astrologer Karen Crawford, and the difference between reacting and responding. • Ways to use it well: clear communication, flexibility, double-checking details, and grounding. • Famous people born during a retrograde, and a list of movies to watch with fresh eyes. Good for the astrology-curious, and anyone who'd rather reflect than worry.