Is Mercury Retrograde Behind ‘Coldplay Cheating'? Astrology Warns Period Will Be ‘Embarrassing'
A Coldplay concert is supposed to be an experience of a lifetime, right? Swaying in the arms of your partner as Chris Martin sings A Sky Full Of Stars, sets the perfect romantic atmosphere one can ask for. But one such Coldplay concert in Massachusetts turned into a nightmare for two individuals. By now, you must be aware of the names — Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company's HR, Kristin Cabot. The two, allegedly having an affair, were sharing an intimate moment at the stadium when a jumbotron put the duo in the spotlight, resulting in an awkward situation.
But with that being said, is it simply an unfortunate coincidence or did the stars have a little fun with the universe? As per astrologer Aliza Kelly, the 'drama in the air" is the direct result of Mercury retrograde, which happens in the Leo zodiac sign. During this phase, 'expect life to get a little more annoying: tech glitches, scheduling mix-ups, delayed flights, and a whole lot of miscommunication," she warns.
What Is Mercury Retrograde
Mercury goes into 'retrograde" when Earth overtakes the planet in its orbit, making it seem that Mercury is moving in the reverse direction in the sky, although in reality it is still moving forward in its orbit. This happens because Mercury orbits the Sun much faster than Earth does. Mercury completes a full orbit in just 88 days, compared to Earth, which completes an orbit in 365 days. During this time, Mercury appears to slow down and move backward — a phenomenon that astronomers call retrograde motion
Astronomers believe that Mercury Retrograde is the time when things go off the rails. You send the wrong emails, cellphones die without warning, communication issues just won't seem to stop and as per Aliza Kelly 'you show up at the wrong place or say the exact wrong thing at the worst possible time. It feels like you are living a bad day over and over again. This phase can make situations unpredictable, messy and embarrassing. Although be assured that your life will not be ruined, the planets are going to teach you some lessons, especially staying humble.
How To Navigate
As per astrologers, panicking is not a solution during Mercury Retrograde. You need to have patience and, most importantly, take a breath. It is that time when you need to slow down, think before rushing something and resist the temptation to overreact.
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