Even though retrogrades of the planet Mercury occur quite regularly, we may still feel intense when they finally arrive.
It’s that time of year again: from August 23 to September 15, Mercury will be retrograde, and it’s critical to navigate this cosmic phenomenon with clear intentions and a focused mind.
Mercury is retrograde in the sign of Virgo this time, and believe me, that’s a good place to start. Mercury is naturally ruled by Virgo, so our planet of communication and intellect begins this retrograde in its element. While the usual Mercurial themes of communication, intellect, understanding, and relationships dominate, Virgo’s methodical energy enters the picture, encouraging us to be meticulous and perceptive.
Precision is essential during Mercury’s retrograde in Virgo. Conversations must have clear intentions and goals. Keep an eye on your calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts. Virgo, the sign of purity and perfection, directs our attention to the refinement of our lives. This retrograde shines a light on areas where we’ve clogged our days with unnecessary conversations or activities.
This Mercury retrograde coincides with a number of other retrogrades, and it begins with an intriguing alignment to Uranus and Jupiter, as well as an opposition to Neptune. In astrology, the trine to Uranus and Jupiter is quite favorable, and the opposition to Neptune prompts us to consider both sides of the story and consider alternatives.
Because of this unique cosmic configuration, this Mercury retrograde has a lot of potential. Because of Neptune’s influence, we can not only tap into our intuition more deeply, but we also have the opportunity to embrace fearlessness and excitement by venturing into the realm of uncertainty. Because Uranus and Jupiter are both known for their rebellious and innovative energies, this retrograde is a good time to take calculated risks and seek change in our life’s trajectory.
Remember, it’s still a Mercury retrograde, so don’t make any major decisions. However, what about those seemingly unrelated bits of information or ideas that appear out of nowhere? Sit with them, reflect on them during the retrograde, and make a game plan after it ends. This way, you can safely incorporate new ideas and rebellious ideas into your life.
However, here are the four tips which will help us survive this retrograde of Mercury, and also the following one, as there is definitely going to be the following one:
• We have to be patient.
Of course, patience is the most important thing during this period. We cannot precisely foresee what the retrograde of Mercury is going to bring; however, we may expect bumps or changes on the way in front of us.
One thing we may do during a retrograde will be to have our reminder which says that our communication with others is compromised, so it should not surprise us when it happens. If we have some sticky notes on our computer screen, or also calendar reminder to remind us that we are in the retrograde of Mercury, it will be worth it when we try to be more patient.
• We should meditate.
The retrograde of Mercury will call us to start meditating. Practicing some meditation form will be deeper and richer with the planet Mercury in the sign of Virgo.
Maybe we are finally going to download some meditation application, or take meditation classes, or simply learn to label and recognize our feelings and thoughts right when they arise. Compassion and forgiveness will be the other two ways of harnessing the spirit of Virgo.
This is going to be an excellent retrograde of Mercury, probably the best one for engaging in some kind of forgiveness, regardless of the fact if it is with someone, or with something we do privately.
• We should make changes.
People usually don’t understand what a retrograde of Mercury may offer, just because they are bumpy, challenging or clunky. This period of 23 days will change every single thing about how we thought, the ideas we had, or the voices we have been struggling to embody. Any moment during the retrograde of Mercury may be the appropriate time for going within and making changes in our life, so we should not ignore it.
• We should honor our life’s horizon.
People usually refuse to make some significant changes at a time of a retrograde of Mercury, such as buying a new car or signing a contract. However, there are also other particular things which they would not do, but they are just a few.
What will be more important for us is that we honor our life’s horizon. So, when the job of our dreams or a life change which we were waiting for appears right in front of us, we should not let this retrograde stop us from accomplishing it.
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