When things go wrong or communication breaks down or your computer acts up, “Mercury
must be in Retrograde!”
According to the astrology for the year 2022, Mercury goes Retrograde four times. The
month of May will host the second Retrograde of this year starting on the 10th and
continuing through June 3rd. During these cycles the planet of Communication will dance in
the illusion of a backwards movement. Even though Retrogrades are known for causing
chaos and disorder of various kinds, Mercury Retrograde isn’t all that bad.
Being mindful of communication on all levels is the most
important practice to help navigate Retrogrades. Read,
Re-Read, and check again to make sure what you are
saying, or writing is delivered and understood the way you
meant the message to be digested. “People don’t act
based on what we said; they act on what they think we
said.”
Along with communication, keeping a level head during
this time might be more challenging because of the
“stubborn as a Bull” Taurus energy in the mix. Feeling
frustrated with authority figures and having a strong desire
to be heard might be popping up at times least expected!
Remaining flexible, patient and understanding of others
and you will be appreciated!
On the brighter side, preparing for what’s to come can help you handle it with calm and
grace.
Retrograde cycles, also known as transits, spin backwards giving us an opportunity to reflect.
It is a good time to sit back and review the impact of where you put your focus. Losing the
balance point in different parts of life cause all parts to suffer, creating chaos. Being aware of
the areas in need of balancing and the connection between them is the bonus of the
moment. Understanding how all of this works might even help you come out on top! As
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Cindi’s Blog May 12, 2022
once noted by Dwight D. Eisenhower, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans
are useless, but planning is indispensable.”
Feeling ‘Scattered’ wins for the most common complaint of Retrogrades. Finding focus and
direction is helpful in any endeavor, especially now. Last weekend we entertained lots of
wonderful family and friends. As Saturday evening was closing, I began to focus on the need
for clean dry swim towels.
After washing and tossing many into the dryer, the dryer would not work! Three different
times I made my way into the laundry room and continued to be unsuccessful in getting it to
do its thing. On my final attempt, full of stubborn Taurus energy, I realized the dial was not
directed to any specific choice. I stood there laughing at myself and acknowledged this was
my first Mercury Retrograde challenge of this cycle! I refocused my scattered moment and
we had dry towels for the rest of the weekend!
As the planets turn up the intensity of life, it is my fervent hope that you will be ready to
successfully handle anything and everything this Retrograde has in store!
Love to all,
Cindi
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