2022 Blog: How to Have Fun with Mercury Retrograde January
Mercury retrograde always seems to get a bad rap. However, just like everything in this dualistic reality, there is another side to consider. Yes, it’s true that starting new things can be difficult as the planet Mercury, ruler of Virgo and Gemini, and communications, appears (only appears) to be backing up instead of moving forward in the sky. Yet, so many wonderful things are supported by that very same energy! Living a sustainable life, we have the code: repurpose, reduce, reuse, recycle. Clean your closet and take a load of stuff to a charity. A good way to remember what things are supported by the universe during mercury retrograde, are things that start with the letters re, like retrograde. And. if you don’t get as much done as you hoped for, you are not alone.
Its’ a great time to have a reunion with old friends and family, or return to places and do things we have done before. Observe – you may hear from people from your past out of the blue! How fun is that? It can be a very satisfying, great time, as you repair items, finish projects, heal old wounds, rewrite your novel, remove what no longer serves you from your home, work, thoughts, habits, and life. Since Mercury rules communications, it typically requires a lot of redoing, rehashing, and rescheduling appointments. There can be miscommunication, arguments, and hurt feelings. Leave extra early to get there on time.
Starting something new can be annoying because the energy is flowing backwards. So, backup your computer! Let go of pressuring yourself to move forward because now is not the best time. Relax, respond, rejuvenate, replenish, reawaken, rejoice! Yay! Hey everybody, it’s Mercury retrograde! If you have to move forward, do it consciously, knowing you have to pace yourself. Knowing things may take longer to complete than was planned, and require more energy than you anticipated, can build inner strength. Others may not have this awareness, and you can step up and be the leader of your life through the strength of patience and compassion, instead of irritation.
Learn to let go of the guilt from being the one to cancel. Mercury retrograde teaches us not to take things personally. Mercury retrograde has taught me to be more patient, because it may take 2 or 3 times to get through to someone, more compassionate, because I give people a break and am less quick to anger, judge, or feel disrespected. Asking a question is a better place to start than making an accusation, no matter what Mercury is up to. So, take a deep breath, and recenter yourself. Realign to your greater purpose. The time for starting new things will come naturally, and you can do a lot now to be ready.
We have 4 glorious periods of Mercury Retrograde in 2022:
January 14 – February 3
May 10 – June 3
September 9 – October 2
December 29, 2022 – January 18, 2023
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