As most of you know, Mercury rules all things communication-related. These days, that goes beyond actual, verbal conversations to include e-mails, instant messages, text messages and social network posts (not to mention hand -written missives, if you’re one of the few still penning them). With all these forms of talking to take charge of, the winged one’s domain is larger than ever, which means that there’s all the more likelihood of havoc when he turns backward. Luckily for all of us, that’s not going to happen again this year until December 10, so there’s plenty of time to prepare. Take these three tips for keeping your relationship smooth when Mercury goes Retrograde…
1. Slow Down
It’s easy to jump to conclusions when the planet of communication is spinning backward. Rather than assuming you know what your partner meant to say (hell, they might not even know what they mean right now), pause when something questionable has been uttered (or otherwise exchanged) and ask for clarification.
2. Breathe
You’re probably at wit’s end during Mercury Retrograde. As such, it will be especially appealing to fly off the handle (particularly if you’ve done the aforementioned and still found yourself faced with a problematic exchange). Rather than letting the words fly out of your mouth take a deep breath. Count to ten. You’ll probably find that calming down curtails your urge to verbally purge.
3. Expect Anything
This is prime time for unexpected utterances. This can be good as well as bad, but either way, it’s not the time to trust what you hear. If someone who has given you reason to doubt them suddenly starts giving you reason to think they’re on your side in a way they’re usually not, wait out the retrograde to see where they stand afterward. Anything is possible at this time – but that doesn’t mean it’ll stick!
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To Ron,cyberspace sent you to inlighten my soul and laugh about all my WOE is ME ISSUES Shakti
OH HEAVEN FORBID MERCURY IN RETROGRADE!!!
WHO CARES !!!??
EVERY DAY IS another gift of Life we are blessed with..We create our own POSITIVE or NEGATIVE WITH OUR OWN CONSCIOUSNESS!!!!. Instead of worrying what Mercury is doing, or what ASS–Trological sign is best for us—Maybe we should just STOP–Take a deep breath–and be thankful to be here RIGHT IN THIS MOMENT!! Living and Breathing and very capable of creating whatever kind of day we wish for ourselves..
Worrying about Negativity just gives it power.—- Instead of OH NO!!! I’M HAVING A NEGATIVE THOUGHT!!!… Here’s what I do to diffuse them–I stop and say out loud
THANK YOU
EVERY NEGATIVE THOUGHT I HAVE MAKES ME FEEL SOO GOOD
I LOVE NEGATIVITY BECAUSE IT MAKES ME STRONG AND HEALTHY
GIVE ME ANOTHER AND ANOTHER
After thinking every negative thing I can I usually end up laughing or falling asleep
Ok enough of my words of wisdom for now I don’t know what Astrological force just channeled thru me–but if it helps anybody out in cyber-space it must be POSITIVE or MAYBE NEGATIVE or Who Cares???
Love and light to you all
AND
May we all awaken to the Powerful Loving
Souls we all came here to be
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Fantastic blog! Great!
Ok. Are we in retrograde now, or on Dec 10? I too often miscommunicate and misunderstand…note my question! So if it doesn’t happen again until December 10, please send another reminder. And if we are in it now, how long does it last? And how long will it last beginning Dec 10.
Thank you. I LOVE THIS SITE!
Oftentimes, when I am in a quandary for words, I simply step back and take the time to embrace that which has already transpired and begin anew by listening to the sweet inklings of my heart. Most times, I am able to communicate of a clear basis and not offend those who have caused havoc with my mind. JA!
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