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Once again, MERCURY, the wise communicator,universal trickster, and little planet with the giant reputation began a 3 week retrograde journey on APRIL 18, 2010. MERCURY'S tailspin will end on MAY 11. Retrograde MERCURY is the most commonly known astrological signature for Murphy's Law...If something can go wrong it will...computer crashes, software develops unexpected glitches, traffic jams, telephone service snarl ups, letters get lost in the mail, machinery breaks down, new projects fail. Ah, yes, the trickster, MERCURY, is up to his old pranks again. Retrograde periods are times for reflection and heightened inner awareness. Since MERCURY symbolizes communication, the way we learn, our siblings and our neighborhood, the period can yield great insights in those areas of your life. MERCURY represents the bridges and channels that allow you to connect varied pieces of information in order to synthesize them into the whole of understanding. During MERCURY retrograde periods, the inherent weaknesses of these conduits may be revealed. As such, this period is known for the breakdown of tools that help you to share information...such as phones, computer, printers...as well as those that assist you as you move from place to place...cars, bikes, buses, planes, subways. With data and information transfer stressed, it's a great time to ensure that you're backing up your hard drive, to keep track of when you're due for an oil change, or taking inventory of your supply of extra batteries necessary for the TV remote, camera, or your child's favorite toy. Any planetary retrograde reflects a period where the energy is focused more internally. Therefore, it's a wonderful time to turn communication inward to seek insights and understanding. Meditation, journaling, and nondominant handwriting are great activities to engage in during MERCURY's retrograde, to help you find the pieces of the puzzle and the teachings of wisdom that you seek. While INNER REFLECTION is heightened, external communication may be stressed. Therefore, try your best to avoid misunderstandings by being extra diligent about the words that you use, while also making sure to listen even more attentively than usual. Conversations might be more difficult, as crossed signals and unclear meanings confuse normally staightforward discussions. Still, with a little caution and consideration, you'll get your point across. Whether it be with writing or speaking, put a little extra effort into dotting your I's and crossing your T's. Be especially aware of this if you have to sign any binding contract during this time...putting off doing so, if possible...as oftentimes all of the information you need to make a decision isn't available or especially clear. Similarly, be prepared with a back-up when traveling. If your flight gets canceled or your car won't start, remain calm and make the best of it. Who knows...you might not have met that fascinating new person in the airport lobby or bus stop if you had taken that flight or driven to work. When you think of how to approach this period, just remember the first two letters of the world REtrograde...'RE'...and apply it to the activities you undertake. As such, MERCURY retrograde periods are a great time to REassess, REview, REanalyze, REorganize, REflect, REnew, REpair, REsearch, REassess, REconsider, REnegotiate, REvisit, REmember, REevaluate, REthink, REedit, REpeat. And just so you know, CHANGING YOUR MIND about anything is common when MERCURY is in retrograde. With MERCURY in determined, persistent, grounded, earthy TAURUS now, here is some practical information to consider. Classically, MERCURY retrograde periods are NOT considered ideal for: placing ads, making important decisions, travel, purchasing any communications equipment, signing contracts, scheduling a meeting to make an important decision, initiating business deals, sending important correspondence or any type of message, starting school or any important project, beginning any new enterprise, as plans may be reversed. On the other hand, as there is ALWAYS a positive use of all energies, MERCURY retrograde is excellent for: Reviewing and revising plans, catching up on old business, cleaning out the metaphorical closets can be wonderfully therapeutic, deeply considering issues, do the follow-up on a project already started, wrap-up or complete a project already started, research a new project thoroughly, catch up on paperwork...especially filing, hold an information-sharing meeting, meditate, contemplate, edit the book/poem/song/essay you've been writing, clean house, listen to music, paint, catch up on sleep, enjoy someone's wacky sense of humor The key issue here is one of FOCUS. MERCURY's retro phase tends to bring unforeseen changes and blockages...but the aggravation and frustration that many of us experience during these periods is often due to our own inability to roll with the punches and be FLEXIBLE. MERCURY sets out to restructure your thinking processes and for many of us this is painful and frustrating. Unresolved issues from the past tend to push themselves forward. Moreover, these experiences reveal flaws in your internal organization as well as your external planning, which can sometimes bring up issues of inadequacy. Many of you have also asked me over the years why making important decisions is not recommended while MERCURY is in retrograde. The reason for that advice is that often such decisions are clouded by misinformation, poor communication and careless thinking. MERCURY is all about mental clarity and the power of the mind, so when MERCURY is retrograde these intellectual characteristics tend to be less acute than usual, as the critical faculties are dimmed. Make sure you pay attention to the SMALL PRINT. One more thing that many of you have asked me about. Many astrologers consider that the MERCURY SHADOW period begins between two and three weeks before the actual retrograde...so the shadow phase actually began on APRIL 4. This period of MERCURY'S SHADOW also extends to the return date, which means that even though MERCURY will go direct on MAY 11, you will likely not feel totally clear and focused until MAY 28, when MERCURY will be where it was when it first retrograded on APRIL 18. Some of the most characteristic annoyances often occur JUST AFTER MERCURY goes direct again, while he is crawling forward before picking up speed. If you intentionally use this MERCURY retrograde time until MAY 11 to reorganize and reflect, you will find that you look at the world a little differently...through different filters...and you will come up with some very important inner revelations. It may be difficult to communicate them clearly under this influence, but not everything needs to be rationalized. MERCURY retrograde periods can be times of heightened inner awareness, when meditation, benefiting from keeping a journal, reworking old plans, and reviewing past work are favored. Minor breaks in the mechanical aspects of communication can actually re-connect you to other means of communication, such as when there is an unexpected power outage and you're forced off the computer and television, finding different and often satisfying ways to entertain yourself. Keep in mind that MERCURY retrograde is often a time when... PEOPLE DON'T SAY WHAT THEY MEAN, OR MEAN WHAT THEY SAY! It is important to note that there is absolutely no reason to suspend projects or anything of the sort during the MERCURY retrograde cycle. Once again, it's not an ideal time to start new projects or to sign contracts, simply because a change of mind is very possible once MERCURY turns direct on MAY 11. IT IS a fabulous time, however, to do some OUTSIDE OF THE BOX THINKING. ACTING ON YOUR IDEAS though might be best left for a MERCURY direct period. I look forward to connecting with you. Until then, I wish you... BLUE SKIES, GREEN LIGHTS and LUCKY STARS! I Love You, Lorelei
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