Mercury Retrograde
Let the past inspire your future
You’ve been hearing a lot about astronomy and astrology lately. Between the new moon, solar eclipse and mercury retrograde, there’s been a lot going on in the sky.
Let’s dissect Mercury Retrograde.
The planet Mercury rules communication. When Mercury is in retrograde, it appears to be going backwards in the sky, and this phenomenon is known for causing technology glitches, travel delays and communication breakdowns.
Now, believe it or not, this is meant to serve you.
Oftentimes the themes and challenges that come up during retrogrades are things that have been energetically lingering and holding us back on some subconscious level.
This is why you might find yourself facing a situation you thought you had previously healed, but it is coming up to come to an even greater point of resolution.
It is coming up to be released once and for all.
This can manifest itself as thoughts about previous situations and past experiences, or maybe even people from your past reaching out to you.
Notice your reaction to these external experiences.
How are things different now?
Have your desires changed? Standards elevated?
Are you finding yourself able to move on more quickly than you would have been able to in the past?
These are all good questions to ask yourself, and during this time, I invite you to be a gentle observer. There is no need to judge what is coming up, simply observe.
Especially with Winter bidding us adieu, it’s like the final moment of rest before stepping out into Spring as our fully formed selves.
Best practices:
- Listen to your body if it is requesting rest
- Be honest about what doesn’t serve you to make space for the new; this can be on a physical level or an energetic level; it can even be a decision to give up a thought process, like hyper criticism
- If you’re unclear about what to do next, give yourself the time for clarity to develop
Mercury is still in retrograde through April 25th, and while this isn’t something to fear, it helps to understand why you might be experiencing things on a larger cosmic scale.
I personally like to think about astrology like the weather; it can be a helpful reference but ultimately you are in control. If it’s raining outside, it doesn’t mean you’re going to have a bad day, but it will make things significantly easier if you remember to bring an umbrella.
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xoxo,
Allison
