In
March earlier this year I was reading one of my favourite blogs (Gala Darling). She wrote a post about Mercury in Retrograde.
This is where “the
planets are swinging around at all times, & their movements affect us all
in different ways. All planets go retrograde, but Mercury’s journey seems to
impact people much more than any other. (Even people who “don’t believe in
astrology” often “believe” in the crazy aftershocks of Mercury retrograde!)
Why is that? It’s because Mercury rules communication,
clear thinking, truth & travel, so when the planet goes retrograde — which
means that it looks like it’s going backwards in the sky — all those things go
backwards. They start to get ugly & tangle up.” It typically runs for a
couple of weeks, a few times a year”.
I suppose I am like a lot of people; I occasionally read my
horoscope and think that I am the perfect Gemini/Virgo/Libran. But adhere to astrology. Hey, I am a scientist!
March this year (when I first read about this 'phenomena') things happened out of the blue that were just
bizarre. I then read through my journal from last
year to find what happened to me the previous time Mercury was in retrograde,
and yup, bizarre things coincided then too.
Well, Mercury is in retrograde again. And yes, bizarre things, plans that couldn’t
go wrong are going wrong. Nothing earth
shattering, just frustrating, like broken solenoids on drilling rigs and
inability to contact close friends when you have to because their phones are
not in range, etc. And this is only the
first few days!
But strangely also, this is supposed to be the time when it is good to get
the little jobs that you have been procrastinating over completed. My list of ‘to do’s’
is decreasing as I am motivated to get them done.
I am taking more time out for myself (reading in bed, ahhhhhhh!!!!) and less time sweating
the small stuff.
The rest of this post is taken straight
from Gala. See what you think!
In 2012, Mercury is
retrograde from…
March 12th to April 3rd
July 14th to August 8th
November 6th to November 15th
March 12th to April 3rd
July 14th to August 8th
November 6th to November 15th
What
happens when Mercury goes retrograde?
All sorts of things! It’s like everyone you know has suddenly gone mad! You might find yourself getting into bizarre arguments about nothing at all, being unable to finish sentences or barely even able to form a coherent thought. Your computer & other electronic equipment is more likely to go on the fritz. You could experience travel delays, too. Double-check your flights & take a book with you to keep you occupied while you wait for the train! We don’t tend to get all the information we need at this time, so it can be hard to make big decisions & it’s not always the best time to sign a contract, either.
All sorts of things! It’s like everyone you know has suddenly gone mad! You might find yourself getting into bizarre arguments about nothing at all, being unable to finish sentences or barely even able to form a coherent thought. Your computer & other electronic equipment is more likely to go on the fritz. You could experience travel delays, too. Double-check your flights & take a book with you to keep you occupied while you wait for the train! We don’t tend to get all the information we need at this time, so it can be hard to make big decisions & it’s not always the best time to sign a contract, either.
Expect
to hear super-loud complaining from your friends who are Gemini or Virgo, since
both are ruled by Mercury! Mercury also rules a lot of industries like
publishing, writing, editing, advertising, sales, public relations &
anything to do with transport, like airlines, the post office & cabs! This
means it can be particularly rough for Gemini train conductors & Virgo
magazine editors, so be kind to any you know!
So
that’s the bad news. Mercury retrograde can be a total kick in the teeth for
those of us who normally pride ourselves on having our karmic shit together!
The GOOD news is that
Mercury retrograde provides us with lots of beautiful opportunities if we can
just tilt our head & squint.
Mercury
retrograde wants us to move back spiritually. It is providing us with a chance
to re-examine various areas of our life which may need a little more work, so
that we can move forward to a bright new dawn. Now, more than ever, the time is
right to look at things with clear eyes. Delicious, fresh perspectives are
revealed. We often have major breakthroughs — intellectual, emotional or
spiritual — during this time.
It’s
also a terrific period in which to tie up loose ends. So many of us have
unfinished projects. This is also a time
where it’s very common for old lovers, friends & acquaintances to get in
touch! If you hear from someone from your past, get together with them &
see what eventuates!
One
of the best ways to cope with it — as with anything, really — is to just “go
with the flow”. When you fight Mercury retrograde, that’s when life gets really
ugly. Just take some time, go slowly, be careful, don’t freak yourself out by
expecting to be uber-productive-perfect right now. Be good to yourself &
the people around you, now more than ever!
A quick & dirty guide to
surviving Mercury retrograde!
surviving Mercury retrograde!
Be sure not to
take things too personally. Back up your
data! Don’t purchase
any big ticket items, because they will often have flaws or issues that you
weren’t aware of! Take things with
a grain of salt. Read the small
print on any contracts. Finish things
you started a while ago. Get together
with old friends, reminisce & laugh! Double-check any
information you’re given, especially as relates to travel arrangements! Allow Mercury to
nudge you in unusual directions. Use the things
you’ve discovered in the past to create a dazzling new vision so that you’re
ready to blast ahead when Mercury goes direct!
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