I love Mercury Retrograde.  Yes, I said it.  Why?

Mercury Retrograde is a beautiful time to reset, reflect, and go within. Tweet This!

There’s too much collective drama and hype about Mercury Retrograde being crazy and technology breaking down and missed appointments.  Yes, this can happen BUT I also believe that if you can attune yourself to the energies of what’s occurring, you can do a pretty good job of staying in the flow during this time.

What is Mercury Retrograde?

All the planets in our solar system represent specific energetic and archetypal qualities that affect us.  Because we are all energy, these planets are just as alive and moving as we are.  About every 3 – 4 months, the planet Mercury slows down it’s orbit and begins to appear like it’s moving backwards in the sky, thus affecting us energetically here on Earth.

The qualities of Mercury have to do with communication and the mind.  And when MR is happening, the energies slow down and it’s a time for the Earth to rest and take a break.   Because we are connected, it’s truly a time for us to do the same.  Yet we live in modern day times where it’s all about moving forward, doing, taking action and the rat race of daily life.

When we go against the natural rhythm of what’s happening on a planetary level, this is when break downs, technology failing, appointments missed and life not really flowing smoothly start to happen.

What’s beautiful about MR is that when you can move in harmony with these energies, create space, go inside and be reflective it offers such an opportune time to really connect in with your Soul and intuition.

Here are some ways you can survive Mercury retrograde that I find to be super helpful in my own life:

1.  If you find that you are highly sensitive at this time, then honor your time.  Don’t over schedule yourself with so many extra appointments outside of what is needed. MR is time when you get to connect in with your intuition and work on things that pertain to what you desire and dive into the shadow sides of the self that need to come to the light.

2.  Reflect on what’s important.  Since MR happens about four times a year, it’s a nice little planetary check in that we can do each time.  You can take this time to reflect on who you are, what you’re working through from emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual.  Express yourself fully, journal, and let whatever stuff that needs to be expressed out so that you can create space within.

3.  Be aware of your own rhythms during this time. For some people, the energies of MR help them to ramp up and get shit done.  Whereas for others, as much as you want to get more done you seem to get shut down – whether you become sick, or miss a flight, or your computer flakes out on you during a time you have to meet an important deadline.  Be mindful of how your energy feels each day during MR and adjust accordingly to your needs.

4. Do a double check.  It doesn’t hurt to be a little bit more diligent around your appointments, communications, calendar, and technology.  I’ve had plenty of times where appointments got overlooked and missed so I’ve learned just to double check that everything is set and good to go.

5. Go with the flow.  If things don’t go your way or systems wreak havoc during this time, practice acceptance and remember to breathe.  It can be an emotional time for folks so stay present and continuously connect within.  Check in with your intuition on how to best navigate through the specific challenge or emotion that’s happening at the moment.  How can I flow through this right now? Where is my opening to move forward here?  The minute you freak out, the minute you lose your ability to tune in to where you’re being guided to go.

6. Seriously, it’s not that bad.  Don’t buy into the Mercury Retrograde drama.  This doesn’t dismiss the fact that there are planetary forces doing their thang and to honor those forces at work.  But steer clear of latching onto the collective pain about it.  Own your thoughts, space, and know what you need.  Joining everyone’s woes about MR won’t make it easier for you.

Now go off and embrace the planet’s magic during this time!  So what are your tips to survive the Mercury Retrograde? Leave your love in the comments below.

Have a gorgeous day!

XO!

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