Have you ever heard of Mercury Retrograde?
First, let me be direct, I am not an astrologist or one who spends time and study astronomy. I am the balance and the balance must be kept. There are so many aspects and factors that influence our lives and I am bringing light and truth to balance this shit out... Simple!
Well lets kinda start backwards by defining what the heck a retrograde is.
A retrograde is the slowing down of a process or movement, simply put. Now let's dive a little bit more into the planet Mercury. We all know that our sweet Mother Earth is not the only planet orbiting and floating in the outer-sphere with it's own blueprint, it's own magnetic field and it's own energetic contribution to the all that is.
MERCURY
Mercury is the second smallest planet and is also the fastest in it's orbit being that it is the innermost planet. It is challenging to study Mercury from the Earth because of its proximity to the Sun. Mercury experiences temperatures from 400°C at mid-day and -150°C at night. In addition to all these great facts about Mercury, on a more healing and higher consciousness level, Mercury is the planet of:
Mentality
Communication
Siblings
Travel
Communication
Siblings
Travel
Mentality: YES! Just like the Full moon affects our mood and even the tide and waves of the ocean, other planets all have their part to play in the existence. Mercury affects our mentality, how we think and how we process things (which during a retrograde can be very challenging, i'll explain further on).
Siblings: Siblings is an interesting one because some shit always goes down with your siblings during a Mercury Retrograde. Like I seriously was not talking to you dude!!... Miscommunication, mis-intereptation, mis-understanding or just some sibling drama shit never fails to come through. Even if we don't communicate all year long, when this retrograde comes around, all siblings pop up for some airing out situation but most importantly for healing.
Communication: Humans already have a rough time communicating. We already don't communicate very well as there are other factors that influence the message coming across. People hear things but that doesn't mean they truly heard you, this does not mean that they understand. One only truly understands based on their level of perception and level of consciousness, then there is also the human side...the feelings that come in when information is being shared. The biggest challenge is for humans to learn how to separate their feelings to receive the message but is most case, that's almost impossible as the "...but I am only human" excuse shit comes up again.
Siblings: Siblings is an interesting one because some shit always goes down with your siblings during a Mercury Retrograde. Like I seriously was not talking to you dude!!... Miscommunication, mis-intereptation, mis-understanding or just some sibling drama shit never fails to come through. Even if we don't communicate all year long, when this retrograde comes around, all siblings pop up for some airing out situation but most importantly for healing.
Travel: Being that Mercury is a little "Speedy Gonzales" type planet traveling very quickly yet Mercury only graces Earth with it's presence only once every 7 years (because of the tilt of the Earth), no wonder it's the planet of Traveling. Its constant speed and movement would definitely dub this planet the planet of travel.
Siblings: Siblings is an interesting one because some shit always goes down with your siblings during a Mercury Retrograde. Like I seriously was not talking to you dude!!... Miscommunication, mis-intereptation, mis-understanding or just some sibling drama shit never fails to come through. Even if we don't communicate all year long, when this retrograde comes around, all siblings pop up for some airing out situation but most importantly for healing.
Communication: Humans already have a rough time communicating. We already don't communicate very well as there are other factors that influence the message coming across. People hear things but that doesn't mean they truly heard you, this does not mean that they understand. One only truly understands based on their level of perception and level of consciousness, then there is also the human side...the feelings that come in when information is being shared. The biggest challenge is for humans to learn how to separate their feelings to receive the message but is most case, that's almost impossible as the "...but I am only human" excuse shit comes up again.
Siblings: Siblings is an interesting one because some shit always goes down with your siblings during a Mercury Retrograde. Like I seriously was not talking to you dude!!... Miscommunication, mis-intereptation, mis-understanding or just some sibling drama shit never fails to come through. Even if we don't communicate all year long, when this retrograde comes around, all siblings pop up for some airing out situation but most importantly for healing.
Travel: Being that Mercury is a little "Speedy Gonzales" type planet traveling very quickly yet Mercury only graces Earth with it's presence only once every 7 years (because of the tilt of the Earth), no wonder it's the planet of Traveling. Its constant speed and movement would definitely dub this planet the planet of travel.
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| Traveling & Touring the island of Jamaica in 2014 |
RESULTS OF A MERCURY RETROGRADE
Now that we've identified it's characteristics, this is how a Mercury Retrograde will affect us and tips that we can apply to our lives to make them not so forceful and painful. When a planet (in this case Mercury) is in retrograde the planets slows down and looks like it's almost going in reverse. This affects all the aspects of the planet, therefore, you will not think clearly or understand things as clearly as you normally would, communication is almost non-existence and it's all everyone is trying to have one conversation but not words are coming out just aggression from not understanding. The siblings will get into your face whether in a good or not so good way and traveling will be a raging BITCH in every aspect whether walking down the road or flying. This is a huge time of transition (meaning dying and conception) as so many souls will transition to this planet whilst many souls transition to the other side. Actually, most famous stars pass-on during a Mercury Retrograde
TIPS ON HOW TO MOVE FORWARD IN A MERCURY RETROGRADE
- Cut yourself and others some slack
- Do Not start a new job or hire anyone new
- Do Not sign any contracts or agreements
- Avoid Travel
- Do not make any big purchases or commitments
- Allow extra time for traffic, travel and appointments if you must do so.
- Do Not rely on technology
- Do Not bring new things into your life but clear out the clutter to create space for the new.
- Back up all your mobile and tech devices and ensure to always have a charger on hand.
- Expects visits and contact from loves ones, mostly from the past. (Old love, old friendships will resurface for healing.
- Do Not purchase proper or move.
- DO Not argue with those important to you
- Do Not start a new relationship, rekindle a old one or leave the one your with during this time. Observe then act after the retrograde has passed.
This is the time to not impulsively act but to:
Re-View, Re-Spond, Re-Juvenate, Re-Connect, Re-Flect, Re-Pair, Re-Schedule, Re-Edit, Re-Ass, Re-Read, Re-Think, Re-Negotiate, Re-Consder, Re-Do, Re-Treat, Re-Communication, Re-Check (especially your texts and emails), Re-Evaluate, Re-Organize,
Re-Try, Re-Boot, Re-Turn...
Re-Try, Re-Boot, Re-Turn...
Stones + Practices for Mercury Retrograde
Stones and Crystals that helps one to remain connected and less disoriented by all the energy shifts are:
Amazonite: Truth, Communication, Harmony
Black Obsidian: Grounding, Cleansing of Negative Energy, Protection
Black Tourmaline: Protection, Purification
Blue Lace Agate: Communication, Clarity, Confidence
Charoite : Purges inner negativity, Healing
Chrysocolla: Communication, Gentleness
Fluorite: Improves decision-making, Clarity
Hematite (the one not labeled in pic): Grounding, Stability, Memory
- Meditate: You can mediate with one of these stones in the morning to refresh, renew and reset you energetic field. This will help you to be grounded.
- Pocket Stones: Carry them in your left pocket (if you are right handed) or in you right pocket (if you are left handed)
- Salt Cleansing: Salt Cleanse your hands by washing with sea salt water and your space by making a spray bottle of very warm water salt water and allow it to cool before using. The warmth of the water will melt the particles of the salt. Mist over yourself, clothes, in you room, in your house, treatment room, etc.
- Grounding: Find time at least 1 to 2 times a day to ground by going outside and connecting with nature. Walk around barefoot, sit in lotus position or simply work in the yard/garden. Get your hands dirty, it is Spring Time after all.
- Set Goals/Plan: This is not the time to act but the time to write down all the things that you need to do. This is a time of cleansing so take the time to clean house and make way for the great things to come in the future.
Every year, the purpose or as we humans say "Theme" for Mercury Retrogrades change based n how much we fucked off and didn't do what we were suppose to do. For the past few years we've gone through the Mercury Retrogrades of: The Power of Innovation (2015), The Power of Transformation (2016), The Power of Initiative (2017) and this year, because we've fucked off so much is the Power of Individuality.
Retrograde don't just happen, they have a beginning period that we spiritual ones like to call Retro-Shade because we can feel the shift about 2 weeks before it actually does (for me, about a month before). Here are the expecting days but they can be off by a day or too. Mercury goes into Retrograde tomorrow March 22nd and ends on April 17th 2018 (that's what I mean by a day or 2 off). Take this time to not complain but to truly work on what you've been running away from. We all have a Life Purpose and "Well I'm just being human." is a lame ass excuse.
All in all, this may seem like a dreadful time but it isn't. It is a time to truly cleanse and set into perspective what it is you really want. It's the perfect time to work on you, rid yourself of the old that serves you no good. As the Sacred Scribes say, there is a time for everything. Therefore, Be Still, Be Mindful, Be Thoughtful. We are ALL going through something in life and life is happening to all of us all at the same time. It's Mercury Retrograde, try not to be a Retro-Cunt.
Love + Light + Blessings Always
Blessed Retro-Chill
@TheStoneQueen
Love + Light + Blessings Always
Blessed Retro-Chill
@TheStoneQueen
