Mercury Retrograde - the Good Stuff

Mercury goes retrograde 3-4 times a year and is blamed for technology, travel, and communication issues. It plays with our technology, and we tend to skim over important details in any form of communication. It gets a bad rap, but Mercury has some vital energy and opportunities for us. Listen as Laurie gives some overall points on navigating this Libra-Virgo Mercury Retrograde season and insight on what all the signs might face during the pre-post and Retrograde season.  

When Mercury is retrograding:

• You have a chance to go over experiences and redefine their meaning
• You can redirect your thoughts
• You may find yourself reconnecting with old friends and lovers
• Mercury gives us the opportunity or forces us to slow our pace
• You may experience miscommunications, issues with finances, and technology interruptions.

Mercury moves fast through and during this time, remember not to be fearful, be patient, stay optimistic, and remember that you have all the tools and strategies you need to navigate challenging astrological transits. All you need to do is adjust your thinking and shift your mindset.

Key Dates:

August 20: Mercury enters the retrograde shadow zone  
August 27: Mercury at maximum elongation (begins to slow down)
September 9: Mercury stations retrograde Libra
September 22: Mercury conjunct the sun (closest to Earth)
September 23: Mercury enters Virgo
October 2: Mercury stations direct Virgo
October 8: Mercury at maximum elongation (begins to speed up)
October 16: Mercury leaves retrograde shadow zone