Mercury Retrograde: How To Prepare For The Turbulent Phase
From April 21 to May 15, 2023, Mercury will be retrograded again. A phase that represents absolute chaos and confusion for many. But with the right preparation, you can also get some benefits from the Mercury Retrograde.
We have five tips for you on how you can ideally prepare for it.
What does Mercury retrograde mean?
It’s that time again; the most chaotic phase of the planets awaits us – in short: Mercury retrograde is imminent. This means that Mercury is slowing down and the Earth is speeding up as a result. The result is an optical illusion that makes it appear as if Mercury is moving backward. Anyone who deals with astrology and the like will certainly have heard of this phenomenon before. Because Astro fans are sure: the retrograde Mercury has an extreme influence on us. And especially with regard to communication. This creates a lot of misunderstandings and emotional chaos.
How to Prepare for Mercury Retrograde?
So are we in for a huge losing streak now? Not necessarily. Because with the right tips and tricks, Mercury retrograde can also have great potential for all of us. Those who deal intensively with the phase can also use it for themselves.
1. Plan, plan, plan
The most important step in the preparations is probably the planning itself. Mark retrograde Mercury on your calendar and try not to necessarily plan big projects and appointments in these weeks. Wherever there is room for misunderstanding, it is better to wait until after Mercury is retrograde to address these issues. Since Mercury Retrograde can also impact our tech, it’s probably not the best time for a new phone, laptop, or tech makeover either.
2. Focus on yourself
Mercury retrograde has a major impact on our energies and emotions. This can lead to great emotional chaos but also has the great potential that we can deal with our emotions more intensively in this phase. Mercury retrograde is the perfect time to get back to your journal, keep gratitude journals, or actively work on your own manifestations. Concentrate strongly on your feelings and goals and you will see: the emotional phase can have great advantages for your future.
3. It’s better to double-check everything
Mercury retrograde is the phase when chaos quickly takes over. In short, this means it’s time for forgetting to submit, unintentionally ignoring deadlines and sending emails with no attachments. However, if you are aware of this, you can also use Mercury Retrograde to work on your own perfectionism. So double-check your appointments, ask again if you’re unsure about deadlines, and focus on getting things right instead of getting them done quickly!
4. Find the balance
For many, Mercury Retrograde means, above all, a lot of stress and emotional strain. Because arguments are almost inevitable in this phase and we often have the feeling that everything is going completely wrong. It is therefore all the more important to look for balance in life right now and to schedule activities in the day that help you to switch off. Consciously spend time alone, go into nature, or have a self-care day with your BFFs. In order to be able to counteract the retrograde Mercury, you have to consciously focus on deceleration!
5. This phase also passes
Last but not least, one thing is important: realize that this retrograde Mercury is also limited. Even if the phase may seem exhausting and exhausting to you: it will pass. And if you fall into the Mercury trap, be aware: things will go uphill again – and then you will be all the better prepared for the next Mercury retrograde!
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