Mercury retrogrades are famous for complications and delays, but you always want to be especially careful when retrograde Mercury changes signs. This backwards step into the zodiac sign it just left could signal a change of mood on the part of a seller, purchaser, or backer. Take the initiative and reach out to this person. You may feel like that would be inappropriate, but it could wind up making all the difference. In fact you may discover later that it was your eleventh hour phone call that sold this person on staying with you when they were on the verge of cutting ties.. Signs most affected: Gemini, Cancer, and Virgo