Hi, hi! This is something I wrote about six years ago for another blog. Pour yourself a glass of wine, coffee, or cocoa, settle in, and meet my troubled friend, Mercury Retrograde,
Though he has a reputation as a menacing bad boy, in his adorably misunderstood way, Mercury Retrograde is really just trying to help. He's actually a really nice guy! Though, admittedly, he can be annoying. Before we talk about ways to overcome, and yes, even be friends with Mercury Retrograde, let's have a quick review of some important notes:
Mercury Retrograde means the planet appears to be in retrograde motion (backwards) and that everything it represents goes nutsy! Examples of challenges: Flights are cancelled, Intranet systems go down, messages get missed.
On the Technical Communications side, this means: communications including transportation, publications, the Internets, conversations and written communications, phones, computers, and the like. Examples of challenges: Car problems, accidents, misprints, server crashes.
On the Emotional Communications side, this means: life changes, relationships, friendships, commitments to people (as well as things and thought processes), integrity, faith and fear. Examples of challenges: unexpected fights within seemingly stable relationships, major misunderstandings, losing a job or client unexpectedly, being in a bad mood of unknown origin.
Everything that happens during a Mercury Retrograde happens for a reason. Examples: You get lost, and while you're walking around trying to find your way you run into an old friend; you get fired from a job you hate anyway, and are free to do what you are actually meant to do.
So during a Mercury Retrograde, one will typically encounter all manner of delays, frustrations, breakdowns (both mechanical and emotional!) and challenges. And one also has a tendency to throw up his or her hands (or throw other things) and say, "I hate Mercury Retrograde! Argh! @#%*^!" (Note: The symbols at the end of the previous sentence represent the curse word of your choice). Then we complain for three weeks about how horrible Mercury Retrograde is and how we want it to go away.
Mercury Retrograde Harmony Tip Number One: Don't Do That! Our purpose here is to get you to see that as annoying as Mercury Retrograde can be, it is not as bad as you think it is, and through the Law of Attraction is made so much worse by your constant complaining about it! True Confessions: Every time I hear or see someone complaining about Mercury Retrograde, I want to bring them some cocoa, give them a comforting hug... and then smack them and tell them to stop it! Yes, you are absolutely allowed to vent about it, but when venting becomes complaining, check yourself, have some tea (if you're into that, I prefer coffee) or watch a funny video (assuming your Internet is working) and know it shall pass! If we do nothing but complain for three weeks, can we really expect the experience to improve? Hint: The answer is no.
Mercury Retrograde Harmony Tip Number Two: Stay Centered. During the stress that a Mercury Retrograde can cause, it is more important then ever to be aware of your thoughts so that you can stay centered in peace. Why is that important? Because when you are in the present moment, you are not freaking out about the past or the future. You're just right there, in the moment, having a conversation or listening to a song or exercising or playing with your animals or whatever you're doing. A quick way to get centered so that you are not giving attention to anything that will create more negative is to inhale and think the words, "I am." Then exhale and think the words, "at peace." There! You're centered. If you're not, repeat a few more times. That said, it is VERY important to stay aware of your emotions so that you can release them, and direct your thoughts differently.
Mercury Retrograde Harmony Tip Number Three: Never Do Today What You Can Put Off Until Tomorrow. Or even better, when the Retrograde ends. You never ever never never never (let me be clear: never ever) want to launch new initiatives during the Retrograde. Because they likely will not go well or there will be endless delays and frustrations. It is OK to plan things during the Retrograde, but we're talking brainstorming/rough draft stage. You want to plan your implementation for after the Retrograde ends when Mercury is Direct and all is right with the world (astrologically speaking). However, you will need to keep in mind that sometimes, the launching of new initiatives will be unavoidable. Something, for example, that was already planned, or something that simply cannot launch any other time. This falls under the category of "everything happens for a reason" and is therefore excused. This also applies to purchases, which normally astrologers will tell you to put off but sometimes, a purchase is necessary. For example, once every five or six retrogrades my cell phone will suddenly die and I will have to purchase a new one. So do what you have to do, and don't do what you don't have to do!
Mercury Retrograde Harmony Tip Number Four: Remember that Mercury Retrograde is actually your friend. Because even though you may be frustrated, when you look back you will find that the delays or frustrations you experienced were necessary. Even the unpleasant ones. That fight you had with the person who was using you? You wouldn't have told her to leave your life, because you're too nice! That client you lost? You didn't feel connected to her anyway! The plane that was delayed? You wouldn't have run into your best friend from high school if you hadn't been hanging around in the airport!
In other words, Mercury Retrograde really just wants to help us let go of what we no longer need, and help us get what we really want.
I think that's pretty darned considerate of him! So let Mercury Retrograde be your friend. Or at least, it doesn’t have to be your enemy.
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