How to understand it
In astrology, retrograde periods are often used as review prompts. That symbolic use should stay distinct from the astronomical observation. Mercury retrograde does not cause a device to fail.
An example
When a project stalls, a review of instructions, backups and expectations is useful regardless of the sky.
Use it carefully
Use the actual dates if you discuss a transit; vague “retrograde season” claims easily expand to cover almost anything.
Try a reflection
Which ordinary check would make this plan more resilient?