2023 - APRIL'S MERCURY in RETROGRADE
Hi everyone!
As you may remember, in January we welcomed in 2023 smack in the middle of a Mercury retrograde. This is the first full Mercury retrograde of 2023 which will last, as all retrogrades do, for about 3 weeks. Remember, the planet Mercury governs how we think and communicate with our own self, as well as others.
This month it is happening in the stubborn sign of Taurus and starts this Friday April 21st, and will end on Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 14th. Retrogrades affect all astrological signs, but this particular retrograde will affect Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius the most. Check your astrological chart (I like using cafeastrology.com) to see where those signs fall in your chart. Each planet governs different emotions and characteristics within us, so if you have those signs in any of your planets, they will impact the characteristic of that planet more intensely this retrograde.
Since characteristics of Taurus affects this retrograde, do not be surprised if you feel sluggish and slow-moving. This is good, as it reminds us that in order to nourish our body, we may have to slow down and rest when it is needed. This is also a time to observe the amount of screen time that is being used, and to take a break away from the computer or television. Take a nature walk, or perhaps stimulate any of the five senses to reawaken the body. How about playing favorite songs while making a fragrant meal to stimulate all your senses - smell, hearing, feeling, sight, and finally taste!
There will be a desire to take better care with money and finances, while we simultaneously work more on our self-esteem this retrograde. We will need to expand the usual ways we think and live, and really embrace the unknown as it come in. It is not about having fear and holding on tight to our finances; it is about having a good understanding of how we want to live our life, and then be creative, or smart with our budgets, in order to find ways to afford that lifestyle. This may be the push we need to look for a better job that enables us to accomplish this desire. We may even want to treat ourselves to a splurge! Maybe a getaway or something that enriches our life is in order. IF it is in the budget, go for it! Remember, experiences enrich our life; things clutter it.
As we work on our self, we’ll feel determined to thin out those things, or people who no longer bring joy into our lives. This is about doing what is best for our soul’s growth!
We won’t be surprised to notice electronics going on the fritz or that files go missing during this retrograde. Electronic blunders are typical for retrogrades, but this one will have even more of an impact. It is important to back up any files and make sure we know where we store documents on our computer.
If traveling, it is best taken at the start of the retrograde to avoid delays or mishaps.
As mercury in retrograde ends on May 14th, there will be a feeling that our lives are about to change. This is huge for those who are not aligned in their true path. The messages we get and the people we meet from mid to late May could have a significant and positive affect on us. Remember, all change makes us grow!
See you next time, when mercury’s retrograde arrives back again on August 23rd.
Virginia