Have you been feeling crazy lately? Me too sis. Crazier than normal anyway lol
Have you had arguments, miscommunications, schedule issues, technology mishaps?? Welp it may be partly because mercury is back in retrograde, and it isn’t alone. I knew Mercury was back in retrograde I usually can feel this shift with me feeling less social / technological and scheduling issues popping up.
But I was feeling extreme pressure lately, finding myself extra sensitive, overwhelmed, and quickly irritated, I knew there had to be something big. The beginning of October not only has mercury in retrograde, but also Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, and Jupiter, happening at once. Yea. F.
A reign of retrograde confusion to begin my favorite month and fill it with tricks.
Mercury is the planet that governs communication, travel, and technology, and when it goes retrograde (aka appears to be moving backward) all things Mercury-related can go a bit haywire. I think the biggest effect of M.R is communication issues- electronics gone wrong are typical because they’re items we use to facilitate communication. Messages don’t go through, or maybe you accidentally “reply all”- I even almost missed a work shift this week due to it not showing up in the system! Luckily I figured I better doublecheck - so I text my boss and she said yes that she put it in the system but it didn’t go through! Nice try Mercury!
You may get into arguments with friends or loved ones based on miscommunications- And it can also influence the way we communicate with ourselves so you may have a harder time being in touch with your own feelings and motivations. Which is something I know I struggle with during M.R. so I tend to shut off from the world a bit. Hold tight, this Mercury retro (our 3rd this year) began September 27 and will last through October 18. So what about the other 5? Pluto:
Pluto has been in retrograde since April and it comes to illuminate your darkest truths. Pluto, the God of the Underworld, requires us to look at our shadow selves, negative patterns, belief systems, and psychological wounds in order to claim our inner power.
Most of us struggle to reflect on our darksides/ weaknesses - but this retrograde requires it.
Showing you your own personal power struggle, areas of life you wish you could gain a greater sense of control and how you might do that, or aspects of your life you might need to burn down in order to rebuild. Saturn:
It’s been here since May, and will end on Oct 10th. During Saturn retrograde we can feel restricted in our ability to move forward. We may feel as though our progress is met with resistance, which can create a lot of stress and frustration. Meanwhile, our foundations could change at any minute, potentially leaving us with feelings of instability.
Aquarius, Capricorn, Cancer, and Gemini have extra potential to come out of this retrograde on a positive note, but only if they’re willing to accept responsibilities and embrace change.
This year has been a doozy, with so much happening in one calendar year it may seem overwhelming- but astrologers will tell you that the year was set up to be life-changing.
Thanks in part to a rare meet-up between two outer, or transpersonal, planets: Saturn, the planet of boundaries, restrictions, and separation, and Pluto, which oversees death, rebirth, and transformation. Neptune:
Neptune has been in retrograde since summer and will go until December. Logical thinking and judgment may not be as clear as usual- but it’s nowhere near as strong as Mercury’s effects. It deals much more on a subconscious level. Neptune Retrograde is more associated with stripping away illusions, dreams and any realities which have clouded your vision; and If you’re open to it this period of Retrograde can provide new spiritual dimensions, revealing new hidden spiritual gifts.
DO pay close attention to your dreams, let your creativity flow, work with water.
DONT ignore your intuition, run away from truths, believe ignorance is bliss. Uranus:
Uranus went into retrograde on August 19th and will continue to be until January 18, 2022. Known as the “rebel” of the planets, Uranus is all about creating change, even if it comes with upheaval.
Since this retrograde occurs in Taurus, we’ll be dealing with themes around money, security, tangible objects, stability, our bodies, and where we place value.
This retrograde can be tough at times but ultimately brings out the best in you.
Jupiter:
In astrology, Jupiter is the planet for luck and is associated with all forms of abundance. To tap into Jupiter’s positivity in this position, one needs to display the highest sense of ethics and discipline in work life.
One must remain ambitious at this time. But at the same time, we need to show compassion and stay affectionate to our loved ones.
This is the time to keep working hard consistently without much expectation. I know I know, tough. If you figure out how to achieve this, tell me how. lol
So there you go.... retrogrades are raging, energies are shifting, and things are changing.
It’s a lot.
It comes with a lot of confusion and frustration, but if you work with it it will work for you in the end. (Doesn’t make it easier I know- I’ve been yelling and crying too lol)
Thankfully this craziness will start to break up after this first week of October; thanks to Pluto, Jupiter, and Mercury going direct- and slashing the retrograde count in half by the time October comes to an end at which point communication, thinking, and logistical matters should start running much more smoothly. (praise hands) October also brings some treats just in time for Halloween- Falls first major lunation, The Full “Blood” Moon On Oct. 20
During the final days of Libra season, fall’s first full moon will rise in the bold sign of Aries, which puts a fire under our goals and asks our inner selves to step up and shine.
This full moon will bring us important opportunities to cleanse and reset; especially after all of the shifting retrogrades.
So try to go with the flow, except the changes, make space and time for yourself when needed, grab some crystals that support clarity confidence and balance, take a bath, meditate, light a grounding candle, be understanding with your loved ones, most importantly with yourself, and just hold on. And maybe plan a release ritual on the gorgeous full moon to come. If you want a post about how to do this- let me know!
We're almost there guys, hold on!!
xoxo- Vox the Fox
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