November Update
Hello Magical Humans!
Today, Mercury stationed retrograde for the final time this year… although I think I’ve been in peri–Mercury retrograde for at least a week. (By the way, I just made that term up- lest you think it’s proper astrological terminology!) I was aiming for a peri-menopause lens applied to Mercury retrograde 😉. Would you like to know what that’s looked like?
Essentially the universe is holding a flashing neon sign that says “SLOW DOWN” and lighting it up in front of my face every chance it gets. Have I been paying attention? Sadly, no. I’m…
Still rushing through too many things.
Still multi-tasking like I’m trying to medal in the multi-tasking Olympics.
Still fully wrapping my mind around time in general, TBH.
The results of my rushing? Smashing my toes, banging my hips and elbows on furniture, and cutting myself while cooking. I seem to have a case of butterfingers that leaves me dropping things that I can’t find for at least 10 minutes. Generally speaking, it feels like the passage of time was cranked up a few notches and I’m scrambling to catch up.
Mercury retrograde comes in to remind us to slow down and feel into things internally before acting on them externally. When we do this, we remember that we are human beings, not human doings.
Mercury is a little mischievous, and moves very quickly. It plays in the realms of communication, thought processes, and transportation. So how does Mercury get our attention long enough to remind us to go inward? The alerts come in the form of transportation delays, tech glitches, dropped calls, and missed text messages.
How can we all learn the most from this 3 week* stretch between November 9th-29th?
Take note of what areas of your life feel like they are moving through molasses.
Where do you feel blocked? Are you being re-directed to something better, or are you being shown an internal block that is ready to be cleared?
How can your communication with others be up-leveled? Are you listening to understand or are you half listening and crafting your response?
What areas would you like to slow down and be more present?
In my natal chart, this retrograde starts in my house of relationships and dips into my house of day to day routine, work, and health. These are the areas I will be treading most mindfully in, and noticing what shows up. Where will this retrograde be showing up for you?
Much love,
Jenny
*technically the pre-shadow phase began October 21, and the post shadow will end December 16th. Try looking back to see what was happening in your world around October 21st for some clues about this upcoming retrograde. The period between November 30th-December 16th, is a great time to assess what you learned and upgrade thought and behavior patterns accordingly.
In my Celestial Circle, I will be sharing a bit about what Mercury looks like for you by sign and house. Join using the link below.