Oh yes, its that treasured time again! The time when the planet ruling communication, technology and thoughts suddenly decides to traverse backwards (or appear to do so) and leave us scrambling! Its a time when laptops, cars, household appliances decide to suddenly take a crap on you; you can barely string together a single sentence because you feel as though you are in a mental fog and you forget appointments or are left waiting for someone who forgot. Yes, yes, good times for sure! This is definitely not a time for major purchases, starting new projects or signing any legal or otherwise important (and impactful) contracts/documents. Definitely be sure to double check your facts, back up your important documents and speak slowly and clearly so that miscommunication can be at a minimum. Things can definitely go awry during this time and it tends to effect those things which keep life moving smoothly!
But while Mercury retrograde can certainly be a time of frustration its also a time for revaluation, re-do and rejuvenate!
OK so I had to make up a word but the point is that its time for looking back to see what you can redo and perhaps put some finishing touches on. While we tend to think of only the frustrating aspects of this transit there is plenty to relish!
Things to take advantage of during Mercury retrograde:
~Redecorate! When was the last time you updated your house or even a single room in your house? Where we live should be a reflection of who we are and it should be an inviting and peaceful place that people feel comfortable in. If you are still sporting that floral muralesque wallpaper or have a bed that looks more fearful than inviting its time to spruce up your living space! Though its not necessarily advisable to make any large purchases during Mercury retrograde you can definitely find some cost effective accessories to update any room in the house. Checkout Ikea or World Market for different, and often inexpensive, items that you can easily incorporate into your home. Additionally do not forget the self! When was the last time you changed your hair style or assessed the diet or fitness plan? Just like our houses sometimes need a bit of updating so do we! Look for ways of updating your look without going to any extremes. Mercury retrograde is definitely a time for redecorating but also it can be a time of impulsivity and decisions made that we regret later. Baby steps first and then take things further, if you decide to, once Mercury is once again dancing forward across the sky!
~Reflect! Just getting out of a horrible relationship? Curious why a friendship went south? Mercury retrograde is a perfect opportunity for reflecting back on our past to learn lessons that perhaps we glossed over at the time. Sometimes when relationships end or we go through difficult experiences the emotions are so raw, so heavy, that we opt for shoving them under the carpet and trying desperately to move forward and ignore. While this can be necessary to stop the near constant mental chatter, we can also miss out on some pretty vital lessons. This is especially the case if we find that we continue to run up against the same debilitating and relationship ending patterns. Past heartaches are not the only memories to toss into the fray during this time; take a moment to also reflect, fondly, on your childhood, your family members who perhaps are no longer with you. See ways in which you can pinpoint ways in which they have shaped who you are today and honor them. This is a great time to get in touch with your past, to laugh, cry and to learn more about who you are and what you are made of.
~Rejuvenate! Life moves at such a frantic pace sometimes that we operate solely on autopilot until our energy is depleted to the point that we are completely run down, possibly dealing with health issues or generally feel sluggish and lackluster. This is not a time to really start new projects so Mercury retrograde offers up that rare chance for us to slow down and take some time for ourselves. Whether its setting place a routine for meditation, making it a habit to slow down and spend more time with your lover or family or even just decide to create a bedtime routine that allows for you to feel totally relaxed and ready for a good nights rest this is an important chance to stop and smell the roses and do more of what relaxes you and let the pace of life slow just a bit. Life still happens; kids still need to be driven to their sports and jobs still require our attention but this is a chance to stave off any new projects and take some time to make you are priority.
~Reassess! Mercury retrograde has a habit of bringing those people from our past back into the present and it can sometimes leave us a bit confused as to why. Sometimes its a past lover who just decides to creep back into the picture to get some closure or to remind you of why they no longer are apart of your life and sometimes they are coming back for a chance to try the relationship on for size again. Regardless its a time for you to reassess the relationship and whether there is anything left to learn. Even if its just for you to be reminded that its better to be alone than with the wrong person take the time to evaluate the lesson meant to be learned from the situation/person.
With all major transits the rule is that the effects can be felt two weeks prior and two weeks post event so we fall into this category now. If you have been feeling especially hit by the energies of Mercury retrograde then use this list to help create other ways in which you can maximize this time and shift your focus from the negative aspects to the more positive. Now as with all transits where Mercury retrogrades for your particular sign is important in understanding how to best prepare and use this time wisely. If you do not know this feel free to come in for a chart and we can assess how this will impact you.
Have a fabulous rest of your weekend and stay lovely!
But while Mercury retrograde can certainly be a time of frustration its also a time for revaluation, re-do and rejuvenate!
OK so I had to make up a word but the point is that its time for looking back to see what you can redo and perhaps put some finishing touches on. While we tend to think of only the frustrating aspects of this transit there is plenty to relish!
Things to take advantage of during Mercury retrograde:
~Redecorate! When was the last time you updated your house or even a single room in your house? Where we live should be a reflection of who we are and it should be an inviting and peaceful place that people feel comfortable in. If you are still sporting that floral muralesque wallpaper or have a bed that looks more fearful than inviting its time to spruce up your living space! Though its not necessarily advisable to make any large purchases during Mercury retrograde you can definitely find some cost effective accessories to update any room in the house. Checkout Ikea or World Market for different, and often inexpensive, items that you can easily incorporate into your home. Additionally do not forget the self! When was the last time you changed your hair style or assessed the diet or fitness plan? Just like our houses sometimes need a bit of updating so do we! Look for ways of updating your look without going to any extremes. Mercury retrograde is definitely a time for redecorating but also it can be a time of impulsivity and decisions made that we regret later. Baby steps first and then take things further, if you decide to, once Mercury is once again dancing forward across the sky!
~Reflect! Just getting out of a horrible relationship? Curious why a friendship went south? Mercury retrograde is a perfect opportunity for reflecting back on our past to learn lessons that perhaps we glossed over at the time. Sometimes when relationships end or we go through difficult experiences the emotions are so raw, so heavy, that we opt for shoving them under the carpet and trying desperately to move forward and ignore. While this can be necessary to stop the near constant mental chatter, we can also miss out on some pretty vital lessons. This is especially the case if we find that we continue to run up against the same debilitating and relationship ending patterns. Past heartaches are not the only memories to toss into the fray during this time; take a moment to also reflect, fondly, on your childhood, your family members who perhaps are no longer with you. See ways in which you can pinpoint ways in which they have shaped who you are today and honor them. This is a great time to get in touch with your past, to laugh, cry and to learn more about who you are and what you are made of.
~Rejuvenate! Life moves at such a frantic pace sometimes that we operate solely on autopilot until our energy is depleted to the point that we are completely run down, possibly dealing with health issues or generally feel sluggish and lackluster. This is not a time to really start new projects so Mercury retrograde offers up that rare chance for us to slow down and take some time for ourselves. Whether its setting place a routine for meditation, making it a habit to slow down and spend more time with your lover or family or even just decide to create a bedtime routine that allows for you to feel totally relaxed and ready for a good nights rest this is an important chance to stop and smell the roses and do more of what relaxes you and let the pace of life slow just a bit. Life still happens; kids still need to be driven to their sports and jobs still require our attention but this is a chance to stave off any new projects and take some time to make you are priority.
~Reassess! Mercury retrograde has a habit of bringing those people from our past back into the present and it can sometimes leave us a bit confused as to why. Sometimes its a past lover who just decides to creep back into the picture to get some closure or to remind you of why they no longer are apart of your life and sometimes they are coming back for a chance to try the relationship on for size again. Regardless its a time for you to reassess the relationship and whether there is anything left to learn. Even if its just for you to be reminded that its better to be alone than with the wrong person take the time to evaluate the lesson meant to be learned from the situation/person.
With all major transits the rule is that the effects can be felt two weeks prior and two weeks post event so we fall into this category now. If you have been feeling especially hit by the energies of Mercury retrograde then use this list to help create other ways in which you can maximize this time and shift your focus from the negative aspects to the more positive. Now as with all transits where Mercury retrogrades for your particular sign is important in understanding how to best prepare and use this time wisely. If you do not know this feel free to come in for a chart and we can assess how this will impact you.
Have a fabulous rest of your weekend and stay lovely!