Funny Mercury Retrograde Memes To Get Through The Chaos

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If you feel like you're on the brink of complete and utter chaos right about now, you might have the universe to thank. Mercury is officially in retrograde, folks — from now until November 19. So what does that mean? Well, in astrology, the planet Mercury rules communication, intelligence, and timing, and during retrograde — when the planet appears to move backwards in the sky — these areas of life can tend to feel especially out of whack.

Basically, we might be in for some drama. Specifically: Exes might come out of the woodwork. Also, November 11 is an important date to note as a time that will bring extra clarity. But at least we have the internet to commiserate with. Ahead, the best Mercury-in-retrograde memes.

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If you're the ex who comes back, just own it.

everyone talking about “watch out for ex’s coming back in mercury retrograde” .... nah. make sure that YOURE not the ex that comes back ☠️
— ☯ (@aquacandiii) July 4, 2019

Plot twist: im the ex that contacts you during mercury retrograde. pic.twitter.com/xNmISXVAMw
— Astrology by Mecca (@TheMeccanism) March 2, 2019

"Do you ever feel like a ~~plastic bag~~ piece of fried chicken left in the sun drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?" — Katy Perry

this mercury retrograde is draining me the fuck out i feel like a piece of fried chicken left in the sun. if that makes any sense
— Sarah Baska (@SarahBaska) March 8, 2019

Take it from our favorite sad cartoon horse. And just remember: This too shall pass.

“july 2019 will have: mercury retrograde, solar eclipse, lunar eclipse, mercury going direct, shadow period...”

me: pic.twitter.com/NQFIPcc2Hb
— Milk ? (@milkstrology) July 2, 2019

Maybe Regina George is the one orchestrating Mercury's positioning in the sky. Wouldn't put it past her.

I see no lies this is exactly what Mercury Retrograde feels like ? pic.twitter.com/464G2Rv97c
— ✨ (@CosmicEmpress_) March 29, 2019

Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened.

Mercury retrograde is over, now what am I supposed to blame?
— Kaitlyn Bristowe (@kaitlynbristowe) April 15, 2018

If this is true, just make sure you're looking for love in only the right places.

mercury retrograde said we falling in love w the next person that looks at us
— sarah (@heavenbrat) November 1, 2019

Lest you forget:

since this week is the start of mercury retrograde, here are some reminders:

- don't text your toxic ex
- don't get caught with your toxic ex's lies

and most importantly...

- DON'T REKINDLE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TOXIC EX IF YOU DON'T WANT TO GET YOURSELF FUCKED AGAIN.
— yue (@astromxy) October 28, 2019