through October 18:
Mercury in Retrograde!
Three times a year for about 3 weeks at a time, Mercury goes into retrograde. Retrograde means the planet appears to be moving backwards as it rotates around the sun fasters than Earth.
This backward-looking phenomenon has real consequences. Mercury is the god of communication, and also governs the senses, and rules the hands. It’s master of the realm of travel and being “on the go” (ie TRAFFIC — UGH!). Gadgets and technology are all also subject to this powerful master.
Whether you ascribe to astrology or not, many people will ask, “What’s going on?” when Mercury slips into retrograde. We’ll find more misunderstandings, unfinished business will rear its head, and day-to-day tech, travel, and talking will struggle.
Acknowledging what can go wrong in this period, here are some tips, tricks, and positives you can leverage IN SPITE of the coming three week stint:
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Surrender to Slow-downs
Retrograde will slow life & interaction down. Give in to it! Take a minute to find gratitude and simple pleasures when they happen. Use them as a chance to enjoy life a little more.
Complete Unfinished Business:
Because of chaos can ensue, new projects aren’t recommended in retrograde, but it IS the perfect time to complete unfinished business.
Instead of shaking your world up, clean your closets, complete and organize your projects, workspaces, and bring more structure to life in general. Finish those projects and tasks you’ve left half done. Retrograde is a great time of re-examining, realigning, and restructure.
Reconnect:
In the same spirit of “completing” and reorganizing, it’s also a great time to reach out to people you’ve not seen in a while, but think of often. Your sense of “incompletion” can rage and thrive in retrograde. Scratch the itch! Get into your contacts, and re-establish those life lines.
Really: No New!
Don’t sign contracts. Don’t break up with your significant other. Don’t resign or give notice at work, and don’t buy new devices. Wait for the end of retrograde before making BIG changes and decisions, THEN make these transitory moves. The communication confusion and general chaos of technology will set you up for regrets and work to undo what didn’t come together correctly in this time of confusion.
Other Easy Saves:
Triple check your communications. Read and re-read letters, texts, and emails. Over communicate. The Mercury messenger moving backwards will frustrate even the most clear very quickly. You can’t be too careful in this period.
Check your Tech:
Before the orbit shifts, check devices, and back them up. Have your car and tires serviced, and book necessary travel during retrograde BEFORE it begins.
Walk it Off:
Your walking travel may also be extra clumsy or confused as well. Plan routes carefully so you don’t get lost. Wear sensible shoes to mitigate trips and falls. And, keep a clear head: get out in the fresh air and enjoy nice, long walks.
Harness Spiritual Powers
You can wear and carry lucky, blocking, and communicative crystals. Spend extra time meditating on the powers of clarity and communication to help offset what Mercury’s got off-kilter,. It never hurts to keep a few gems around and on you in these scrambled times.
Go Easy.
Lastly, go a little easier on everyone – especially yourself! Knowing, anticipating, and planning for the universe to be extra haywire will help improve your sense of humor, and the ability to anticipate what’s coming until things fall back into line!
How to Deal: Your Sign & Retrograde
ARIES
Haste makes waste. Slow down.
TAURUS
Stubbornness can do you in. Be flexible!
GEMINI
Don’t multi-task too much. You may find yourself easily distracted. Don’t forget to stop and take that deep breath.
CANCER
Don’t withdraw. Don’t get too emotional. Don’t take on too much.
LEO
Pride can cause issues. Don’t shirk work, but find your inner child and be creative.
VIRGO
Picky, picky! No analysis by paralysis. Forge yourself. Don’t let details bedevil you.
LIBRA
Remember: things can’t always be fair. Maneuver relationships carefully.
SCORPIO
Don’t be manipulative. Don’t brood, nor be obsessive. Don’t take things too seriously.
SAGITTARIUS
Wanderlust is distracting you. Don’t wander too far until Retrograde and the shadow period are over.
CAPRICORN
You may find it hard to stay organized, and easily lose track of time
AQUARIUS
Don’t be too opinionated, listen to others. Collaborate, and don’t follow your own path too stridently.
PISCES
Confusion and deception can pitfall you. Be cautious. Get extra downtime. Answers com through dreams.