Soul Food-Here Comes Mercury Retrograde
Every year, Mercury goes Retrograde at least three times depending on if it starts at the beginning of the year, then it may morph into four times throughout the year. Each year, it is in a different Element of Astrology. The Elements are Fire, Earth, Air, and Water, each associated with various qualities and characteristics. This year, the Mercury Retrogrades all fell into Fire signs, known for their dynamic and energetic nature, starting with Aries, then moving on to Leo, and the last Retrograde of the year falling into Sagittarius.
Depending on the planets in your chart, it would affect the Fire signs and the signs that square or oppose Sagittarius, which are Gemini, Virgo, and Pisces.
Sagittarius represents a higher vision, dreaming big, higher learning, and thinking that you’re Superman and can fly. Translating that into the Retrograde could lead to big misunderstandings.
A word to the wise: I would be cautious of that way of thinking while Mercury is in Retrograde in the sign of Sagittarius. We have been in the shadow period, when the effects of the upcoming Retrograde start to be felt, for just over two weeks. However, Mercury will officially Retrograde into 22* Sagittarius tomorrow at 6:42pm/PST and 9:42pm/EST.
Be prepared for misunderstandings to arise on a grand scale.Take a moment to think before speaking; if you’re unsure, it’s best to stay silent. Below, I’ve shared my Mercury Retrograde Survival Guide. Take the time to read it carefully and follow the advice.
As a reminder, I previously advised in a blog post to complete your Christmas shopping before November 25 to avoid the effects of Mercury Retrograde. For those who missed that, I recommend waiting until the Retrograde is over to shop on December 15 at 3:56pm/EST.
Here’s your Mercury Retrograde Survival Guide:
DON’TS: (Let’s get these out of the way)
- Don’t install new software or decide to overhaul your computer completely (you’re not the Geek Squad) & even if you are, this is NOT the time to do it
- Watch your words; this is the time when people tend to “open mouth, insert foot or whole leg,” and for God’s sake, don’t drunk text or FB after doing shots of Tequila; it’s bad enough when we do it without the
Retrograde - Double-check, triple-check all documents, emails, posts, and appointments; you don’t want to end up in Tijuana when your friend said Topanga, or if you’re in Ohio, the same thing you don’t want to end up stranded in Kinsman when you’re friend is waiting for you in Kirkland
- Don’t sign any important contracts or start a new job
- Hold off signing on the dotted line for that new house or your new Lincoln
- Planes, trains, & automobiles; if at all possible, hold off travel; if you must, triple-check everything; be extra careful with keys, batteries, tires
- HOLD OFF on trying new daring adventures at this time; if you’ve never climbed Mt. Everest, this isn’t the time to decide you’re going to make a name for yourself, (unless you want the headlines to read “first-time climber found missing in an avalanche)…also don’t throw yourself in front of a train just to prove it’s not your “time” to go, (that’s just called ‘dumb-ass’)
DO’S:
- Reassess, redo, relax, rejuvenate, redesign, rethink, reapply, reflect,
- Reconnect with old friends from the past, and don’t be surprised if an ex-lover shows up at your door. This is meant for a reason so healing can happen, and then the two of you can move forward (or get back together). However, I feel it’s the former
- Reorganize your closets, your files
- Rewrite that novel you started months ago
- Revisit that project you abandoned (I have a few of those)
- Something hidden is revealed; be open and aware
THE EXCEPTION:
- If you have a “history” with something, then it’s OK to sign the deal on a house you have a history with (you bid on it months ago, babysat the neighbor kids in that house, etc.).
- If your old boss (whom you liked) is at a new company & offers you a job
- If you’re in sales, cars, real estate, etc., look up former clients you have an established “history” with
- You started building a website & put quite a bit of work into it, then let it sit for months
How this Mercury Retrograde will affect your Zodiac Sign
Ziggy Starrdust & I wish you a Safe Mercury Retrograde
