The joker planet rules our memory, communication, travel, technology, analytical skills, and the news, so it’s no wonder that the effects of the retrograde on us earthlings is intense. We may recollect things differently or want to discuss old situations with former frenemies. Be prepared to randomly bump into or hook up with an ex when at home when visiting your family. Since Mercury retrograde is currently transiting the sign Capricorn, we could get extra reflective and sentimental, making our hearts yearn for them after one cup of eggnog.