Origins Of Mercury Retrograde
- Astrology is an ancient science first documented in Hindu cultures, along with Chinese and Maya civilizations.
- Astrology articles dating back to the mid-18th century note that farmers would sync the planting schedule based on the planetary configurations.
- During the Victorian era, interest in astrology boomed, and many astrologers connected Mercury Retrograde with heavy rainfall, ill omens and minor inconveniences.
- By 1970, horoscopes became mainstream, with newspaper articles giving full attention to the planetary phenomenon that is apparently affecting our lives.
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