a bizarre phenomenon that isn't happening

I was certain that mercury was in retrograde today, but that is not the case. I had never really heard of the celestial illusion that messes with people's plans until just recently, but because so many strange things are going on, I thought maybe it was. Apparently this crazy time happens three times a year when the other planets appear to be traveling backwards towards the zodiac - though they really aren't. It is said to be a good time for reflection because intuition is high. What you should also do is remain flexible, allow additional time for travel, don't sign any contracts, don't start a new job, don't buy a car/house/computer, and don't start a new project. The next one is happening October fourth to October twenty fifth. I only have one weekend of travel during that time span. What I want to know is what is happening now?! My executive director resigned this morning, one of my favorite couples is breaking up, and summer is "over", but it is three hundred degrees out?! I want normal. I am sick of these surprises and I am sick of crazy times. I want normal and boring back. I want to go about my weekdays and make plans for the nights and weekends, and I want everyone to be happy.