Five ways to find the magic in Mercury Retrograde ..

Right now the planet Mercury is in retrograde, it will do this 3 times this year.

If you’re reading this at a time when it isn’t trust its landing with you because you need to read this.

I say this every time I write about Mercury, mercury retrograde is when the planet Mercury goes backwards from the earth’s view point via an optical illusion so it doesn’t literally go backwards, but it slows down and we feel it.

Mercury is the planet of communication and when it retrogrades it always gets a bit of bad press is notorious for causing tech issues, communication issues and a bit of chaos.

Like all things in life perspective is the key and there’s always some magic to be found no matter what’s going on.

I will suggest too if you are into astrology check out what house its in, in your sign. Depending on your sun, moon and rising it may even affect you differently and of course what sign your mercury placement is in your chart, my mercury is in Aquarius.

The key is to not overthink it and if you are feeling the impact of it, remember it can actually be a useful time to get some realignment and get clear, and to get us to go with the flow and trust. Which of course is easier said than done I appreciate that.

Here’s five ways I love finding the magic in Mercury retrograde:

Slow down, and get clear, many people find they have to slow down. This allows you to feel into things look at things differently and when we slow down we see the things we have been missing. This will look different to everyone, so find your pace, but getting clear on things is such a gift and shifts you into the right place. We spend modern life needing it now, slowing allows us to see if actually we really want that thing.
If tech glitches are happening take it as a sign to turn things off and get out in nature. Now of course this may not be possible but it may even be just walking away from things for ten mins to refresh or even having a dance break.
If communication issues are coming up, it may be the time you actually look at them and have the conversations that are needed. It can also be the opposite to be quieter and get introspective and come back to a conversation at the right time. Also it can be a call to find better ways to communicate and this season highlights that.
If things are feeling chaotic it may be coming up to get you to look at things that actually need sorting out, and that by facing them things will get better and its through the chaos you are able to see this. It may also allow you to see what you need like maybe giving yourself some self love and care you’ve been missing in your life.
Trust the timing, I know some people find things are cancelled or they experience travel issues or delays. It can be really annoying and frustrating when this happens, but it might be that this actually wasn’t the right time and of course this can sound ambiguous but I know through experience if I’m late or diverted or had delays it turned out to be a case of me trusting the timing. I appreciate it maybe annoying to experience this, but that delay may align you with the very thing you needed.

Life happens whatever is going on with the planets I recognise that, but some mindful awareness is always helpful.

I hope you find some magic in these suggestions, lean into them and take the time to listen to yourself and others.

Lastly, don’t forget to meditate, never a better time to start if you don’t already !

I’d love to hear if you feel the effects of Mercury retrograde or if you don’t.

Share with me here.

All my love

Hannah X