The Best Instagram Captions to Use While Mercury is in Retrograde

Mercury retrograde is upon us.

This is a trying time, but together, we'll get through it. If you're super into astrology, chances are, you've been preparing for this time. It's when things are in disarray and nothing seems to go our way. Are you having a hard time dealing with it?

While Mercury is in retrograde, use one of the following  Instagram captions for your pics: 

For acting out of character:

"It's not me… it's Mercury retrograde."

 

For when the struggle helps you find yourself:

"Retrograde energy shifts are what I was made for."

-"Race My Mind," Drake

 

For being fully unprepared for Mercury to be back in retrograde:

"I don't want to live in chaos. It's like a ride that I want to get off."

-"Hold On," Adele

 

For returning to bad habits for a month or so:

"Oh, I'm in retrograde."

-"Retrograde," Maggie Rogers

 

For giving your S.O. puppy dog eyes:

"Sorry for the things I said while Mercury was in retrograde."

 

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For when you've spilled coffee all over yourself:

"Me: I'm going to sail through Mercury retrograde this time around! Mercury retrograde: Lol."

 

For feeling like your creativity is on pause:

"Retrograde mercury is the only enemy that writers have."

-Mitta Xinindlu

 

For ignoring your best instincts during the retrograde:

"But I could be your girlfriend 'til retrograde is done."

-"Mercury," Steve Lacy

 

For finding something beautiful in the midst of the madness:

"Mercury retrograde isn't all that bad."

(via Shutterstock)

 

For looking into the camera with a sad face:

"I feel like Mercury is always in retrograde."

-Noah Centineo

 

For not taking responsibility for your actions:

"I make a big mistake and blame planets."

-12th House," Kitty

 

For when you're on the phone:

"Hey Mercury, it's me. Can you not right now?"

 

For trying to learn from what Mercury retrograde teaches you:

"Still underestimated, every mistake a lesson, Mercury retrograde."

-"Nas Album Done," DJ Khaled

 

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For when your ice cream has melted everywhere:

"Mercury is out of retrograde, so I guess I have to start blaming myself again."

(via Unsplash)

 

For when you still don't quite understand how Mercury goes retrograde:

"What do you mean Mercury's going backwards?"

 

Need some advice? Click HERE to find out what you're going to have to deal with during Mercury retrograde, based on your zodiac sign.