January 10 - January 16, 2022
Mercury has only been in your career sector for just over a week by the time we move into the new week but already he is slowing down ahead of a retrograde turn over the weekend. Normally rushing through in just 14 to 15 days, this first Mercury retrograde phase of 2022 will keep this smart and intellectually savvy planet here until the end of the month and will then see him return to start over again next month. This will allow the Sun, who doesn't return until next week, to catch up. This also means that Mercury is slowing down to Saturn's already slow speed, giving you a chance to match your mental pace with his slow, pedantic but empowering rhythm. This allows for a slow, steady, measured but smart approach to the early days of this new professional year. The Moon's visit last week means you can also rely on your professional instincts, making it easier to sense when to hold back and when to push on.