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The Positive Side of Mercury Retrograde
By Vanessa Ebner

When Mercury is retrograde how do you let it affect your life? Do you use the fact it is retro for excuses in not communicating to the extent you simply become the flower on the wall for fear of miscommunicating? Do you find yourself saying, "Oh well, I knew it wouldn't work out, Mercury is retrograde."

Instead of gluing yourself to one of the four walls why not take advantage of this period that only last for three weeks and ask your self "Is it time to re-align my life to the goals I have set for myself?" It is a great time to delve deeper into your hearts desires. Ready yourself for when the direct lines of communication are ready to accept your new projections you have your arms wrapped around.

It's a great "get to know myself better" time! Because we know that miscommunication in all areas of our life can exist at this time why not make it one of introspection? Why not go within and ask questions knowing you have plenty of time to listen for the answers. It doesn't have to be a negative aspect of life at all but one of greater clarity!

Develop your intuition during this time. Listen more to your inner wisdom and guidance, listen more to what others are saying about their life lessons and how their lesson may be on you can learn from in your life. Learn from listening, it's a super way to re-direct your life when the planet is spinning in reverse. The mere fact it seems to reverse itself alone is our cue to go back and take a long look at how we are doing, are we on track, and do we like where we are now? Has our goals and inner knowing led us in the right direction?

Should you not like what you see after a personal inventory of self then take this time and re-route your energy. Write down exactly the direction you want to take after researching where you have been. A retrograde in regards to any of the planets in the Universe tells us one thing ... Look at where you have been and adjust your life long goals accordingly. Nothing else, nothing negative, it is all a positive step in the right direction! Consider it a three-week retreat and get to know your self better! Time is a tool that can be beneficial if it is used with wisdom and internal love for self. Mercury is NASA'S window to the Universe; why not make it the window to your soul!

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Vanessa Ebner is a Reiki Master Teacher, writer, and counselor.
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Article copyright May 2002