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Let the Chaos Ensue Here Are 13 Mercury Retrograde Memes to Get You Through the Season

By Allison DeGrusheSep. 16 2022, Published 5:02 p.m. ET Prepare yourselves because Mercury is back in retrograde. OK, we know what you're thinking — what does that even mean? Well, three times a year, the planet Mercury seemingly travels backward in its orbit. From Sept. 9 to Oct. 1, those who believe in astrology think their lives will enter a state of chaos in which they often find themselves dazed and restless.Article continues below advertisement If you're someone who's nervous about the next few weeks, have no fear — we've rounded up some of our favorite Mercury retrograde memes to help you stay sane and survive the season. Check them out below!

How is Mercury already back in retrograde

Happy first day of mercury retrograde <3 pic.twitter.com/m2TrwqaIhL— mélanie (@earthdombaby) September 9, 2022 It's barely been a week since Mercury entered retrograde, yet we're completely exhausted. Article continues below advertisement

We' re out here fighting for our lives

SIX planets in retrograde pic.twitter.com/mG0nGrLEWp— Eric E (@plutonicmoon) September 15, 2022 As actor and singer Tyrese Gibson once said, "what more do you want from me?!"Article continues below advertisement

Mercury is always to blame

@rickyleebarnes See you in 3 weeks. #retrograde original sound - Ricky Lee Barnes Now, we can't even blame the Mercury retrograde for our constant shivers; we're just always cold! At the time of this writing, it's 80 degrees, yet we're curled up in a sweatshirt and a pair of sweatpants.Article continues below advertisement

It' s fine we' re fine everything' s fine

me trying to act like mercury retrograde isn’t kicking my ass https://t.co/fMKnjZXt5c— out of context gilmore girls (@ggsnocontext) September 15, 2022 When in doubt, deny everything. Astrology? Never heard of her!Article continues below advertisement

Dad this is one of the worst times to apply for jobs

me: Well 15 planets are in retrograde right now so

my dad: Have you applied to any jobs yet?— tyler (@tyler02020202) September 14, 2022 Why would we apply for jobs if the universe is actively trying to ruin our lives? Come on, Dad, get it together!Article continues below advertisement

We can confirm a nap is our top priority during Mercury retrograde

What the 12 signs need for Mercury Retrograde:

Aries: A nap
Taurus: A nap
Gemini: A nap
Cancer: A nap
Leo: A nap
Virgo: A nap
Libra: A nap
Scorpio: A nap
Sagittarius: A nap
Capricorn: A nap
Aquarius: A nap
Pisces: A nap— Mai Tarot + Astrology (@mai_gaia) July 8, 2019 Ugh — we could use a nap right about now. With that said, don't mind us; we're just going to spread out on our couch, lay under our pumpkin-covered throw blanket, and sleep to the point where we wake up confused beyond belief.Article continues below advertisement

Say it louder for the people in the back

I DO NOT BELIEVE IN MERCURY RETROGRADE and I would like it to extend me the same courtesy in return.— S. Bear Bergman (@sbearbergman) September 15, 2022 We don't believe in Mercury retrograde, but the more we see how it impacts humanity, the more we think we're feeling the effects of the season. At this rate, we're just going to manifest we make it through this period without too much trauma.Article continues below advertisement

We' ve reached our boiling point

how much longer is mercury in the microwave i don't know if i can handle it— christian (@sessh0m0ru) September 16, 2022 That's it, we can't take it anymore! Attention all astrology girls: Please figure out a way to speed up Mercury retrograde because enough is enough.Article continues below advertisement

Please just give us a break

@jlife20 #astrology original sound - Joe Gunn We don't know about you, but we definitely relate to this on a daily basis.Article continues below advertisement

Is this why we recently went down an Instagram rabbit hole of old friends

gemini, sagittarius, virgo & pisces placements suddenly thinking about that past thing that's haunting them from feb 17 2007 cause mercury retrograde has them by the neck pic.twitter.com/pzUuCEbeKE— Syd Divine Tarot (@SydDivineTarot) September 15, 2022 Yes, we fell victim to the Instagram rabbit hole, and, boy, it was one emo experience. Luckily, we have Mercury retrograde to blame for this utter waste of time that we will most likely do again over the weekend (we really must be stopped!).Article continues below advertisement

OK we' re taking this as a sign to cancel our weekend plans

@elysemyers me looking for literally any excuse to cancel plans #retrograde your Virgo is in Pisces - Elyse Myers Honestly, if a video pops up on your FYP, it's clearly meant for you. So yes, our name is Sarah, we have a face full of freckles, we wear glasses, we have long blonde hair, and we're currently wearing a red power suit.Article continues below advertisement

God it' s brutal out here

mercury retrograde just keeps retrograding more and more— sarah (@heavenbrat) September 14, 2022 Will it ever get better?! If Mercury keeps retrograding, we don't know how much more we can handle.Article continues below advertisement

Free us from this avoidable mistake

that mercury retrograde in libra feeling ‍ pic.twitter.com/b9s35xHCmt— Syd Divine Tarot (@SydDivineTarot) September 14, 2022 Just keep your 10 paragraphs in the notes app; you'll thank us later!AdvertisementMore from Distractify The First Mercury Retrograde of 2022 Has Officially Begun — What Are the Key Astrology Dates for 2022? You're Lucky If Your Baby Is Born When Mercury Is in Retrograde, According to an Astrologist (EXCLUSIVE) Tips and Tricks for Surviving This Extra Spooky Bout of Mercury Retrograde Latest Human Interest News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.