What is up? The planet Mercury, ruler of communication, in all forms, is going Retrograde. What that means is that Mercury appears to be going backwards. It actually is Retrograde on September 7th, but you start feeling the effects 3 days before the actual date. Communication can be difficult. Someone says something, and you take it the wrong way. Your letter gets lost in the mail, your car acts up, your computer goes weird, the planes are late, your luggage gets lost, etc. But in reality it is a time for people to slow down, take a breather, look at your inner life more closely. I use to panic in these times, and now I work with them. I take extra time going somewhere, I am more careful driving; I make sure to clean my computer and see that things are running properly. It is a time to turn inward, watch your thoughts and think of what is important. Sometimes the car breaks down, so you can be at home with your family. Or the computer goes down, and you have to read more. There is nothing bad or devastating in Astrology. It is here as a tool to help us understand ourselves better and to understand others. At this time, take a little more time to think before speaking and if you don’t understand what someone is saying, ask them. I am not saying that at times during this 3 week period, you won’t be frustrated. I am just saying see what develops and use this time to watch your thoughts and really look inside to what is important to you.
It is interesting that I am starting my first blog during this period. I will work at writing clearly so you can understand. My forte is working with Astrology in a practical manner. I hope that what I share gives some insight into your life and helps to make your day a little brighter. So until next time, be kind to yourself and enjoy! Sheri