Let Bumble Help You Through Mercury Retrograde — With Astrologers And Singles Dinners!

Mercury is set to enter retrograde on October 31 — that’s right, Halloween, already a spooky time of the year! The planet Mercury’s orbit will change, causing confusion for communication, relationships, and timing. But it doesn’t have to be scary, and Bumble’s here to help.

We’ve hired a team of in-house astrologers who’ll offer insights on ideal matches based on star signs and planetary alignments. What’s more, a member of Bumble’s community from the UK and Ireland will win a one-on-one birth chart reading with expert astrologer Francesca Oddie. If you’re in one of those countries, head into the Bumble app, swipe to match with the astrology profile card — and be sure to fill in your own star sign and birth details, including your hometown.

We’ll also be throwing zodiac-themed dinners for single members of our community in London, during the mercury retrograde period. A tarot reader will be on hand, offering both card and palm readings throughout the evening and advising on compatibility. The dinner will take place on November 12 at one of London’s coolest new restaurants, Gold, in Notting Hill. Make sure to keep an eye out in the Bumble app for your opportunity to apply for a seat at the table. Applications are open from November 1-10.

For now, here’s some advice from our in-house astrology team for surviving mercury’s mischief mode. Good luck out there, and get swiping!

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Mercury is in charge of communication, timing, and intelligence. During retrograde, leave extra time to get to a date if you don’t want to be late. Timings can shift and become out of our control during this period.

Retrograde cycles are for reflecting, revisiting, and reassessing — so surprisingly, if you’ve had an ex on your mind, this could be a good time to reconnect. It could also be a time to revisit a conversation with a match that fizzled out. Retrograde is a great time for reconnecting in general.

Because of the confused communication brought on by Mercury retrograde, it’s important to be really clear. If you have to have a difficult conversation or end your relationship during this time, make sure you’re able to justify everything you’re saying so your words aren’t misinterpreted and you don’t hurt anyone’s feelings.

Make sure you check who you’re messaging as Mercury retrograde can encourage sending the wrong text at the wrong time — and even worse, to the wrong person! Conversations over the phone or face-to-face are better during this time as it leaves less room for error.

If you find yourself stalking a potential match or ex on social media, try not to jump to conclusions. It’s extra important to be sure of all the facts and leave some extra wiggle room during Mercury retrograde.

Don’t make any big decisions or purchases during Mercury retrograde. Don’t propose or buy the ring! Things are not always clear during this time, so there might be information about your partner that could reveal itself. Be patient until the planets have calmed down.

How to apply for the singles dinner or the 1:1 session with Francesca Oddie:

1. Download Bumble

2. Make a profile

3. Start swiping

4. Click on either the singles dinner or the 1:1 session profile