

Your interpretation is correct; when a planet is exalted but retrograde, the effect is opposite. That means that its result will be like Venus’s debilitation. So, Venus is the planet that brings attraction, love, and romance, and as it moves retrograde, it brings a sense of insecurity on the love front. Debilitated Mercury affects communication. The message, due to debilitated Mercury, can go wrong, indicating to the other person that the feelings of the partner are not important. It can bring disconnection emotionally and psychologically. Rahu’s impact on debilitated Mercury can bring arguments and conflicts and damage the relationship beyond repair.
Blessings,
Navneet Khanna
Astrologer