Hey hello how are you??
Let me just say, this time Mercury has really gone the extra mile to make an impression. Usually my experience with its Retrograde revolves around technical mishaps, sometimes a stray ex will send a cryptic text or my catalytic converter gets stolen for the third time. What a surprise to find the themes of this round are much more emotional, familial and rooted in the foundations of my relationship with financial security.
I’m revisiting the value of advice, who I seek out for help and how best to spend my time.
It’s been a lot, sometimes a lot a lot. I’m constantly regrounding myself, taking little moments to check in and do absolutely nothing but be in my body. This morning I went out for a walk and started out with a podcast in one ear but eventually I turned it off, opting for the sounds of my feet against the wet pavement and the jingle of Joey’s leash. Checking in, checking in.
If you feel like taking a walk, here are a few questions to meditate on.
Maybe you write these things down or perhaps you leave them on the sidewalk.
Have you noticed any themes forming since the beginning of retrograde? (September 27th)
If you feel fragile, can you experience the vulnerability without attaching to a set narrative?
Are you engaging in activities that reinforce your strengths?
Is there anything you can let go of, in the name of ease?
Wherever you are right now, it’s both exactly where you need to be and temporary.
Sending you all the best wishes,
James
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