Who’s afraid of Mercury retrograde? Learn how to harness its special power
Mercury retrograde is nothing to be afraid of
As you incorporate Lunalogy into your life, it would be helpful for you to know about Mercury retrograde.
Those of you who are familiar with astrology may be under the impression that Mercury retrograde is a bit troublesome. As the founder of Lunalogy, however, I see it quite differently. In this article, I talk about the nature of Mercury retrograde and how to go about your life during that time.
What kind of a planet is Mercury, anyway?
What happens when the Mercury goes into retrograde?
How to take advantage of Mercury retrograde
Review your Power Wish during the Mercury retrograde to give the Universe an extra push
Mercury is the planet of information and transmission
What kind of a planet is Mercury, anyway?
Mercury is the planet of information and transmission. It governs spoken and written words and characters, communication, and intelligence, among others. Specifically, it influences the following aspects of our lives:
Conversations
Smartphones, computers, and other electronic devices
Telephones
Emails
Social media
Transportation
Documents
Learning
Timing
As you can see, in this age of information, Mercury is a planet that is closely tied to our day-to-day existence.
What does Mercury Retrograde cause?
What happens when the Mercury goes into retrograde?
The eight planets in the solar system (does not include the Sun, the Earth, or the Moon) occasionally go into a phenomenon known as “retrograde,” in which the planet appears to be moving in the opposite direction, due to its relative position to the Earth. In astrology, retrograde signifies a state in which the power of that planet cannot manifest smoothly.
As I mentioned before, Mercury is the planet that is closely tied to our daily lives. It also happens to go into retrograde the most frequently, which is three times a year. Furthermore, each retrograde period spans three weeks, which is quite long. This is why it’s so important to understand the nature of Mercury retrograde.
So what tends to happen when Mercury is in retrograde?
Public transit in disarray
Sudden schedule changes
Miscommunication
Email not being sent or sent by mistake
Troubles with computers and smartphones
Sudden disappearance of data
Mistakes or inaccuracies on written documents
If you saw this list and thought, “Whoa, that sounds like a nightmare,” I totally understand. But why not take it as an opportunity to be more mindful and follow these guidelines:
Leave room in your schedule
Double-check your email draft before you send it
Confirm that the recipient has received your email
Save data frequently, and create backups
Make sure important documents are reviewed twice or even three times
For conversations held during the retrograde, be sure to follow up after the retrograde
These are all pretty easy to do, right? Rather than being overly concerned about Mercury retrograde, let’s focus on staying calm and extra mindful.
How to take advantage of Mercury retrograde
The good news is, not all aspects of Mercury retrogrades are troublesome. In fact, you can even use its attributes to your advantage! As it turns out, a retrograde is the perfect time for reviewing things.
Why not revisit the subject you majored in college, or pick up a sport or instrument you used to love? If you are currently in school, focus on reviewing the materials, and you’ll find yourself absorbing them more easily.
Review your power wishes to give the Universe an extra push
Review your Power Wishes during Mercury retrograde to give the Universe an extra push
It’s not just learning that the practice of reviewing can reinforce. By looking over your past Power Wishes during the Mercury retrograde, you can give the Universe an extra push!
Here’s how to review your Power Wishes:
Reread, edit, and/or modify the Power Wishes you previously wrote
Write additional Power Wishes you forgot to write
Visualize the Power Wish coming true, and make a Moon Collage*
*You can make a Moon Collage by pasting images in your notebook that represent your Power Wish. This stimulates the right brain the same way as visualization and makes it easier for you to catch the signs from the Universe.
Mercury retrograde is the perfect time to review your Power Wishes and anchor yourself deeper in the Universe.
Check out 2020 Mercury retrograde schedule
2020 Mercury retrograde schedule
February 18 – March 9
June 17 – July 12
October 13 – November 3
People who discover the Power Wish begin to see Mercury retrograde as a great opportunity and no longer associate it with trouble.
My advice to you during these periods is to go about your days mindfully, and at the same time, harness the power of Mercury retrograde to give your Power Wish a boost.