These 5 rules for Mercury Retrograde make this dreaded astrology transit a little easier! After all, what's life without chaos and blasts from the past? Predictable, generally pleasant, and boring.
If you're unfamiliar with Mercury Retrograde, well. Allow me to introduce you.
What is Mercury Retrograde?
A few times a year, the planet Mercury appears to start moving in reverse through the sky. However, it's not actually moving in reverse. It's an optical illusion. This is Mercury Retrograde.
Mercury is the planet of communication, thought, technology, and movement. It's ruled by the air element and is typically quick-moving. You know those days when you feel like you're in flow - you're productive, organized, having lots of fun conversations, and are focused on creating goals for the future? That's Mercury's beneficial influence!
Now meet Mercury Retrograde. When all those nice things about Mercury suddenly start malfunctioning.
What happens during Mercury Retrograde?
Tomfoolery, that's what! Chaos, old lessons returning, forgetfulness, communication issues, traffic jams, travel problems, surprise bills, money blockages...all the best things in life. The. Best.
How to prepare for Mercury Retrograde:
We can't stop Mercury retrograde from happening, but we can prepare for it! Here's what to do:
- Get your ducks in a row. Set reminders for appointments on your phone, make sure you have back-up chargers, get your car serviced, and plan, plan, plan.
- Cleanse your Mercury-related items. Cleanse your keys, wallet, car, shoes, and tech devices. Trust me, it makes all the difference.
- Keep the Retrograde energies tamed. Utilize Mercury Retrograde ritual oils to keep the energies in line, or even work to your advantage! You can also participate in my Mercury Retrograde candle service.
- Get your memes and gifs ready! Having a sense of humor about Mercury Retrograde makes all the inconveniences slightly less unpleasant.
What are the RULES for Mercury Retrograde?
There are rules for Mercury Retrograde, some are myths, and some are important. I have found these 5 to be the most important. If you just can't stick to them completely, do your best! The five rules for Mercury Retrograde are:
- Don't sign binding contracts
If you can avoid signing contracts during Mercury Rx, do it. Missing details, misunderstanding, and misreading are more likely to happen. That being said, I've HAD to sign binding contracts during Mercury Retrograde, and I've survived.
2. Don't start projects
Mercury Retrograde is a better time to finish old projects that you've forgotten about (like this blog article for me). New long-term endeavors are better reserved for when Mercury is happy again.
3. Don't text your ex
You shouldn't anyway, but Mercury Retrograde can bring people from the past back around again! Remember the lessons you learned last time!
4. Expect things to go wrong
Because darling, things will go wrong during Mercury Retrograde. Once you accept this fact, you'll waste less energy being upset about it.
5. Everything bad that happens is blamed on Mercury Retrograde.
It is known. Make use of this time and shift the blame on Mercury's sour lemonade. This opportunity to avoid accountability comes but a few times a year!
Final Thoughts
No one likes Mercury Retrograde, but following these 5 rules can help Mercury Rx go more smoothly. Share this article with people you care about so they too can avoid the pitfalls of Mercury Retrograde. Also, please leave me a comment below! It might be Mercury Retrograde right now and I could be dangerously close to cutting my own bangs.