The Magic of the Pause: Navigating Mercury Retrograde

Dear Star Seeker,

We’re approaching the next Mercury Retrograde, beginning July 18 and lasting until August 10. While Mercury Retrograde occurs every 3, 4 months, it’s never routine. It’s always a cosmic invitation to slow down, reflect, and realign.

What’s the Purpose of the Retrograde?

Mercury Retrograde invites us to pause, slow down, and step out of our usual forward motion. Instead of rushing ahead, this is a time to revisit past ideas, review our choices, reorganize what’s been scattered, solve problems, reflect on where we are and reconnect with what truly matters.

It offers us a powerful opportunity to tie up loose ends and gain clarity before stepping into the next chapter.

The current sky is dominated by fast-moving energies (Aries, Gemini, Aquarius), all urging speed and action. Mercury Retrograde comes in as a saving grace, slowing things down so we don’t miss important cues.

Why is Mercury Retrograde Associated with Chaos?

Mercury rules communication, travel, contracts, and technology.

So when it’s retrograde, these areas can go haywire!

There can be glitches, delays, miscommunications and tech mishaps.

But it’s never a cosmic punishment, it’s Mercury's way of saying:

Are you really paying attention? Or are you just on autopilot?

And here’s the most important thing I could ever tell you:

It doesn’t have to be a mess.

This period can be quite magical and productive, if we move mindfully.

So let me share with you some ideas for navigating it with grace:

Mercury Retrograde Survival Tips:

✔️ Read the Fine Print (Twice!)

Before signing contracts or making big purchases, double-check every detail.

Save receipts and clarify refund policies.

✔️ Seek a Second Opinion

Before major decisions, get insight from a lawyer, mentor or trusted friend.

If you can wait to sign, do so.

✔️ Backup Your Tech

Glitches are common, emails vanish, files corrupt, devices act up.

Back everything up and confirm your messages.

✔️ Slow Down & Clarify

Misunderstandings can happen more often.

Be clear, concise, and confirm all plans. Don’t assume. Ask!

✔️ Plan Travel Carefully

Expect delays and lost luggage.

Leave early, double-check documents and bring a backup outfit in your carry-on.

✔️ Trust But Verify

If something feels off, it likely is.

Stay alert for scams or too-good-to-be-true deals.

While Mercury Retrograde is known for disruptions, it’s also a brilliant time to:

Rethink outdated ideas

Reignite your creativity

Reconnect with people from your past

Review long-term goals with new insight

Solve problems with a fresher perspective

Watch the video below to explore the deeper symbolism of Mercury Retrograde and how to turn this cycle into a powerful period of alignment and intentional growth.