Hello cosmic cuties,
Everyone’s favorite astrological moment is here, Mercury retrograde.
It’ll be okay. I promise.
Don’t forget about my back-to-school offer. Check out the special tarot reading I’m offering through Labor Day weekend that will give you a fresh look and revitalized outlook on your goals. Or bundle with a birth chart reading. As always DM me if you have questions.
why?
curious, inquisitive, nosy. "why?" always fell of my tongue criticized as a youth praised in j school all i knew was behind the question lie the truth. behind the question lives emotions. honest expressions reveal the intention behind actions and desires. emotional revelations serve as conversations with god. "why?" my own personal worship song.
Cosmic forecast
Today is officially Mercury Retrograde season. Mercury, the planet of communication, will appear to be moving backward in the sign of Virgo until September 15. In general, Mercury Retrograde is a time of little inconveniences and general irritation.
Avoid making major, rash decisions during this time. Expect tech issues to come up. Give yourself extra time to complete things. Prioritize communication. All that jazz.
No, it’s not going to ruin your life. Mercury Retrograde occurs because we need to slow down. So do that. Slow down and stop forcing things.
With this happening in Virgo you may find yourself being hard on yourself. When things inevitably go awry don’t go doubting your competence or abilities. That will only lead to an existential spiral.
However a Virgo Mercury Retrograde is a good moment to evaluate your daily habits and health. It encourages you to ask: Is your energy being put to good use? Are you showing up for yourself and others in an authentic way?
Early next week Mars, the planet of action, enters Libra. Which is really lovely and honestly supportive. Expect a slight increase in motivation and desire express and engage with pleasure.
Now is a great time to explore your self confidence and creativity. Look to Libra in your chart to see what arena of life Mars may bring some momentum to.
Personal musings
No reflections. Instead, what to do when Mercury Retrograde becomes too much.
Breathe.
Ask yourself: Can this wait? If so, take a break and come back.
Let yourself rest and remove things from your plate — and accept when the Universe force things off your plate.
Ask yourself: Is what I’m attempting what I truly want?
Laugh.
Mercury Retrograde is a trying time. Here’s some tarot insight on how to keep perspective during this time.
And next week, Retrograde horoscopes. Because yes, I am making you sit in the energy for a week before I give you the low down. I’m awful, I know.
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