Thursday 31 October 2013

Saving Your Relationship During A Mercury Retrograde

By Lou Raedwulfe


Welcome to Mercury the Messenger's backward transit through the heavens as it jolts us all especially in the communications department. Yes, it is Mercury retrograde. There are some things you can do to minimize its impact and being forewarned is forearmed. Things will begin to go smoother during the first week of Sept.

When Mercury is in its retrograde motion, you can expect some frustration, especially when it comes to communicating effectively. There can be delays in travel, misunderstandings of all types, and endings in relationships be it personal or career.

An good example of Mercury Retrograde at its finest has been these last few weeks in Washington DC. Communications were very difficult, at best while the debt ceiling was trying to be worked out. No one really got what they wanted. This 'discussion' came right down to the wire.

Where we can see what it does in group settings, like at work, you can expect gossip and misunderstandings. But where we actually experience it the hardest is in our most personal relationships. Clear communication is the backbone of our love life and when Mercury negatively affects our love relationships it is important to be aware of the negative energy flowing during this time period and just wait until things calm down.

Mercury going backwards for several weeks can cause transportation problems, especially, short-distance travel. If you have already made plans to travel in the Fall, just be sure to check them over and make sure to re-check them before you actually leave.

A Mercury retrograde can cause blurred perception and unclear thinking. If you find yourselves suddenly not getting along and crazy words go between you, stop before it escalates. This is a very common attribute of Mercury during its backward motion through the heavens.

Remember that communicating with electronic devices, such as texts, emails, twittering and Facebook type sites can really go haywire. Really stop to think what it is you wish to communicate, so that other people do not take your words the wrong way. This is very typical during this time period.

If you can muster the courage, try to put off any really important issues until this time passes as this would be a very smart thing to do. It is also best to talk things out, if you have to, when you are in the presence of the other person or people to avoid electronic transmission difficulties.

5 Things to help your relationship stay in balance during Mercury retrograde:

1. Meet in person if possible instead of texts or emails

2. Take a step back during misunderstandings

3. Be careful what and how you say things to others

4. Dot your t's and cross your i's when using electronic devices and emails

5. Be proactive; emotions can get out of control

Beginning in the Fall, Mercury will begin to chug forward and most of your issues will dissolve on their own. Just try to resolve any important issues well after, which marks the end of this Mercury retrograde. Take a big step back until the next month rolls around as you will be glad you did.




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