FREDDIE OR NOT - MERCURY IS A HOT TOPIC!

Well, Mercury, is all everyone is talking about these days.

I don't mean Freddie Mercury although he is a hot topic. What I am referring to is Mercury retrograde (RX)! About 3 times a year the planet Mercury takes center stage. Planets can not go backward. Mercury retrograde refers to the relative positions of the planet and Earth. And how they are moving around the Sun which gives it the appearance of a retrograde.

Mercury RX gets the bad rap for our computers getting flaky. The email that was misinterpreted and when our systems go awry. We are warned not to sign contracts or start new businesses during this time.

Seriously how can one planet transit get such a bad rap! And what can we do about it other than taking to our beds?

I am not interested in debating the existence of retrogrades. But, I happened to get curious about the energy of a planet transit and how it affected me. It was my current relationship to the Mercury RX and wondered if it was affecting you too?

During a Mercury RX it often appears that things come to a complete stop.

When you have had previous success in something and now it's stalled, you scratch your head and ask why?

What happened?

What is different?

Nothing seems to have changed.

The project was running so well last week and now it seems one delay after another.

It may be you are experiencing challenges around a relationship that is blossoming. Both individuals feel excited about the possibilities of where this could lead. And then, all of a sudden miscommunication have you arguing about what was said. And what was meant? Perhaps you want to connect with someone. And you know that connecting with that person would be such a benefit to both of you.  Yet your calendars just don't match.

This past while I have been really focusing on systems. Oh yes, those who know me will say "I know...your eternal pattern of organization is activated yet again." And you would be partially right. 


It is different in this instance as I do not want to get more organized.


But rather, I am looking for deeper meaning in certain aspects of how I am currently navigating life. I am journaling questions that have popped into my head. Which leads me to do deep healing and clearing of past traumas and wounds.


All to get to the bottom of why!

Behold the Mercury RX!

The energy around a retrograde has us wanting to go more inward. We find ourselves internalizing everything.

To me, a retrograde means the perfect time for review, reflect and rethink!


The systems I am looking at is not necessarily business steps, like the ones I will follow to finish my taxes. Or those I will I use to engage with my community to share knowledge.


I am exploring systems (or adaptation patterns) I have created to help my soul express itself. This, of course, shows up in both my business and my personal world.


Since March 5 I have been reviewing these aspects. I have been going over my business systems to tweak them for more consistency. While my coping pattern for change gets activated as I make lists.


I take a step back from list building to reflect what is working and what is not. The systems that are not working will need to go. I am required to rethink how to move forward with new plans in place.


Lately, I have noticed my energy is laced with frustration, anxiety, and self-criticism. With a good sprinkling of self-doubt. Can you relate?


As an entrepreneur, our businesses are an extension of who we are. What shows up in our personal life is mirrored back in our business and vs versa.


The current retrograde prepares us for a huge energy shift happening later on this month.


We can use the opportunity of this slow-paced retrograde to do the inner work in preparation.


During the retrograde time we often see the patterns appearing.

We will think to ourselves "I thought I dealt with that".  And you may have on one level. The fact you see it again says that only part of it was healed. When we are releasing or purging the stuff from our past, we are unpacking the trauma. Did we heal it completely?  Or was there some self-sabotage involved that kept it from being completely dealt with.


We only heal what we can consciously deal with at that specific time. So the wound appears again for us to process it and heal layer by layer. When we physically, emotionally or mentally experience past pain, trauma or wound, we can with a full intent release and heal them.

A Mercury retrograde creates the energetic supportive environment to:

- REVIEW what is needed to be released.

- REFLECT on what have been healed in the past and what is left to address now.

- RETHINK our methods moving forward -  allow time to integrate the wisdom gained.

I now have a different view on all things Mercury!

While Freddie Mercury shone a light on hidden topics and brought people together with his music. Mercury Retrograde shines a light on hidden aspects of ourselves to reflect and heal so we can continue to move forward.

Either way, I would say "We are the Champions!"

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I am happy to help,

I can’t join you at the Freddie Mercury Karaoke night!

I CAN help you with gaining clarity and focus during this Mercury Retrograde.

Let's Chat and Discuss How!

Until next time,
Barbara

Your Guide Through Life Transitions