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Mercury Retrograde Myths

Updated: Aug 10

Current Retrograde dates: August 5–28, 2024 in the signs of Virgo and Leo.



What does it mean when a planet goes retrograde?


It's when the planet travels westward in relation to the stars. It's a time when a planet is closer to the earth, where our connection to this planet and its energy are more potent.


Mercury Myths that unfortunately get perpetuated:


  • Don’t start new projects.

  • Don't make commitments or agreements.

  • Don't purchase technology, real estate or vehicles.

  • Avoid Travel.

  • Read over contracts with a fine tooth comb. 

  • Beware an ex will reach out.


What Mercury Rx is really about:


  • This is a great time to go inwards, quieten the mind, listen deeply and explore your dreams.

  • A time within our collective thought process where our minds naturally slow down, become more internalized and therefore more reflective and imaginative.

  • Your mind will feel less eager to engage in being busy.


So why exactly do I see these Mercury myths everywhere?


Plain and simple fear sells!

It's important to discern who has studied professional astrology and who hasn't. I love a good astro meme like the rest of us but in the end it's entertainment. The signs are much more complex and multi-faceted than a meme. Unfortunately with social media the way it is, it can be used for attention or to repeat a fear based narrative. If something goes "wrong" during this time period, don't blame it on Mercury. It's something that is likely happening for you, not to you.


What does Mercury in our Birth Chart Represent?


Mercuryresents:

  • Communication

  • Understanding

  • It neutralizes

  • Processes

  • Has opinions

  • Thought

  • Speech

  • Wisdom

  • It's your direct link to spirit!


The sign in which your mercury is in, in your birth chart indicates the way in which your voice comes through from spirit. Mercury invites us to turn our mind inwards. You can also take a look at the house it sits in within your chart.


To connect with this potent time you might:


  • Journal about the things that really light you up and get clear on how to bring more of that into your life. (leo)

  • Get down to the practical and intentional ways you'd like to move forward (virgo)

  • Spend more time in nature. (virgo)



“Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive because your words become your behaviour. Keep your behaviour positive because your behaviour becomes your habits. Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values. Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny.” - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi




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