(Post From August 2018~ Retrograde coming Soon! 1/13/2022~ Get ready:)
Some terms get thrown around a lot and Mercury retrograde is one of them. Mercury retrograde, you’ve probably heard of it, but what does it mean? All the planets in our solar system move across the sky at night, most visible with the naked eye. When Mercury is in retrograde, it appears to us on Earth that it is moving backwards. But in fact, it’s shorter rotation around the sun, leaves us to catch up to it 3 to 4 times a year, hence this period becomes its retrograde.
Astrology follows the principle that planets and stars, constellations, moons and the sun affect the life here down on Earth, “as above so below”. When something in the heavens goes backwards or falls behind, we get a mirrored effect. All the planets in our solar system can go into a retrograde, but none does it as consistently as Mercury.
What does this mean? Let’s start with what Mercury rules over. Mercury is the planet that rules communication, travel, and technology. This means that these things may seem to go backwards, to stop, to cease, to go haywire, or just not work in a normal way. For most of us, this is a BIG deal, with our cell phones, computers, WiFi, cars, planes, trains, and just simple communication skills such as speaking, listening, and debating. All these aspects of life have more of a likelihood to go awry under a Mercury retrograde period.
Some people freak out and expect you (and themselves) to stop living during this time. Typically, this is a 3 ½ week event that happens 3 to 4 times a year. Stopping everything is impossible!!! However, being aware and mindful is totally doable and may spare you a lot of heartache and headache.
Be mindful, these tips may help in avoiding or sidestepping some Mercury’s retrograde influence.
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Don’t rush. Mercury in retrograde is a time to slow down, read everything twice, look after the details.
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Don’t expect too much, lower your expectations and realize this might not be the time for your “big win”.
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Don’t sign agreements or contracts without fully reading, rereading, and then triple reading over. Be aware that the devil is in the details. If you don’t feel comfortable or are unsure, just wait to sign anything important.
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Avoid difficult conversations. Try and wait it out. It will probably be taken the wrong way or misunderstood.
It is however, a great time to review or assess your plans. It’s a great time to organize, clean, declutter, to file, and to get your affairs in order. Even more enjoyable, is to unplug. Try and take a break from technology and if you can, get away for a day or two- unwind. Eliminate any possible stressors. Catch up with old friends or relatives that you haven’t seen in a while.
This time Mercury retrograde is in Leo. Leo is the fire sign known for its passion, drama, romance, love, ego, and being the center of attention. So be extra careful with intense and powerful communications now, particularly romantic communications. Involving anything big- and I mean BIG- go forward with trepidation. The Leo season brings out our big passionate natures, but this isn’t a time for willy-nilly drama. Be patient and reflective, and turn up the volume on the listening ear. Go inwards… Leos follow their hearts– get quiet and listen to what yours is saying.
This Friday (8/10) Join me for a New Moon Yin Yoga & Reiki workshop -6-8pm- at the House of Wellness in Hampton Bays… UNRETROGRADE your sweet self–xxo