(I am praying this is not real.)*

*Sadly, it is.

In 2021, Mercury will be in complete retrograde movements during the following date ranges:

• • January 30 to February 21.
  • May 29 to June 22.
    
  • September 27 to October 23.

(I don't believe any of this crap anymore, but damn if this doesn't accurately describe my experiences over the past few weeks!)

Buckle up, because it's here: the second Mercury retrograde of 2021. Starting on May 29 and lasting until June 22, the Planet of Communication's backwards dance in Gemini is going to uncover secrets, mess with our communication, and send us into a hectic, glitch-filled frenzy. And, fair warning — Narayana Montúfar, senior astrologer for Astrology.com, is calling this the most potent Mercury retrograde in all of 2021. There's only one thing to do now, and that's prepare.

We'll have the classic Mercury retrograde mess-ups to worry about: travel, communication, technology, and information. But there are a few factors that point to why this particular retrograde may be exceptionally tough to handle. "For starters, it's beginning while Mercury is forming a conjunction with Venus, so expect to have misunderstandings within relationships during Memorial Day Weekend," she warns. It's also happening in impulsive Gemini, which is ruled by Mercury, meaning that the planet is most comfortable in the sign of the twins. "This allows Mercury to reach its full-on trickster splendor, so expect to fall victim of its jokes," she says. And finally, this retrograde is happening right in the midst of eclipse season and forming a conjunction with the new moon eclipse that's happening on June 10, magnifying its power even more.

Okay, so things are about to be a little intense — but this isn't exactly new energy. Lisa Stardust, the author of Saturn Return Survival Guide and The Astrology Deck, tells Refinery29 that this is because the pre-retrograde zone began on May 14, and the post-retroshade zone will end on July 7. "We'll be working with this energy for a while," she says. "This retrograde will expose secrets, scandals, and add anxiety to our vibes." Her advice? Be gentle with yourself and others. Stardust says to "give yourself extra time for projects and travel, say 'hello' to old ghosts from the past, and make sure your work is backed up in the cloud." The only way out of Mercury retrograde is through, so taking any and all steps right now to prepare for battle is a must.

Because this transit is happening in chatty Gemini, your gatherings may be prone to turning into dishing sessions à la Gossip Girl. "Mercury in Gemini can have loose lips and bring out our inner Blair and Serena," warns Madi Murphy, astrologer and co-founder of The Cosmic RX and The Cosmic Revolution. "When Mercury's retrograde, those messages can end up in the wrong hands or backfiring in our face." In other words, be extra cautious about what you say and who you say it to — you never know who it'll get back to. Xoxo.

There's more to look out for, according to Montúfar. She says that during this time, the second of the three Saturn-Uranus squares will take place on June 14, which means that we can expect this Mercury retrograde to bring a lot of news that will impact our world. "During this time, it will be important to protect our psyche from information overload," she says. "Turning off our phones, getting off the screen, and protecting our energy will be key during this time." If there were ever a time to go with the flow, it'd be now — flexibility is key here.

Although this transit can be nerve-wracking, Leslie Hale, psychic astrologer at Keen.com, says that Mercury retrograde isn't all that bad. "Retrograde Mercury is not part of a cosmic plan to upset, delay, or screw things up. Rather, this is part of the natural cycle intended to be a time of reflecting and re-doing things that need our attention," she says. "Even though it can be maddening at times, if you keep this perspective you can make the most of this three week cycle."

Mercury retrogrades always make us feel restless, like we're not ticking the boxes off our to-do lists fast enough. But while the Planet of Communication is in retrograde, it's more important than ever to stop and smell the roses. "In the fast-paced world we live in, it can feel like a punishment to have to slow down but, truthfully, it can be a blessing," Murphy says. "It offers us an opportunity to tidy up, chill out, and get crystal clear on exactly what you need to do to further align with your truth." It'll be rocky, sure — but it's nothing we can't get through.

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Name one thing in this photo pic.twitter.com/zgyE9rL2XP

— dumbass ass idiot ? (ACAB) (@melip0ne) April 23, 2019

I personally think it's someone's prophetic vision of the 2020s…

…about this picture.

I'll go first. Why is she stirring her tea with a knife?

HINT: There are supposedly twelve things wrong in this picture. (And yes, I know this is image is probably older than I am, so if you've seen it already I'm sorry.)

I' ve been BANNED from this subreddit for the comment below. I don't know whether to laugh or…laugh out loud.

Apparently someone was triggered…

"Researchers have made another incredible discovery in Labinsk, Russia. According to scholars this discovery marks the beginning of a completely new history, one that many ancient alien theorists have been talking about for years. The object that researchers have found is believed to be some sort of ancient microchip and according to researchers, this ancient microchips dates back millions of years. After countless tests, researchers have come to the conclusion that this antique piece was used as some sort of microchip in ancient times.

"The problem is its age, according to tests, the artifact is believed to be between 225 and 250 million years old. Some researchers believe that the dating of the artifact is not entirely accurate given the fact that you cannot date rock, and the tests were based on traces of organic material found around the mystery "chip". The million dollar question is, who and what used a microchip that dates back 250 million years? Is there a possibility that this is in fact the remains of ancient technology? Technology that belonged to a highly advanced civilization that inhabited Earth millions of years ago? Or is there a possibility that this artifact did not originate from Earth, but on another planet, belonging to an extraterrestrial race."

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Probably another fake, or something easily explained without all the Ancient Astronaut/Civilization nonsense. One commenter pointed out it was a actually a fossilized sea lilly, something I'm far more likely to accept than a 250 million year old microchip.

My first thought upon seeing this picture was, "How?!? How was this even built?" If you look closely there appears to be a winding staircase leading down from the obviously massive carvings that disappears into the jungle below, giving the photo a sense of scale. Mind boggling.

It was labeled buddha at nguyen cha taktsang monastery bhutan, which led me on an internet search to get more information. All I came up with were a dozen or so pinterest "places I want to go" sites showing the exact same photo and a couple other sites about the monastery itself that make no mention of the carvings or provide any other photos of them.

You would think something of this immensity (at least 30 stories from the look of it) would have at least one other photo online, right?

At this point, I'm going to write this off as Photoshop unless someone can provide me with another explanation.

Followup: Yup, it's fake (thanks to reader Eric for the link).