How to See Clearly During Mercury Retrograde Aug. 30 - Sept. 22, 2016

-by Jenn Royster

Did you know there is a way to see clearly during a mercury retrograde? September is here and so is another mercury retrograde which began Aug. 30th and will last till Sept. 22, 2016.

Yes, we're full swing into some big energy that we explored in August 25, 2016 episode on the radio show.  We spoke about the energy for September and the guidance from archangels Jophiel and Ariel.

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Now there's Mercury retrograde in the mix and it's in Virgo which makes it a bit stronger this go around. What can we expect? 

First off, it's always recommended to hold off on major decisions that include signing documents, legal, financial or any life choice that's a big commitment in a mercury retrograde. Why? Because Mercury influence is spinning in reverse. This causes things to not appear clearly to us. Best to wait till after Sept 22nd for those big plunges. 

Another area of confusion will be communications. Mercury rules communications and when it's in retrograde things can sound like Pig Latin! Computers and devices confuse the commands you give them. Deliveries are off and communications between friends or loved ones could be misunderstood. 

Here's what we do in my household to keep smooth sailing through this wave of reverse. I note the retrograde timeline down on the family calendar. We all know that we might misunderstand the other occasionally during this time or take something too personally. Emotions can be more sensitive too. 

But, there's good news regarding a retrograde like this. This reverse energy influence is really a BIG REVIEW that gives us a look at what, where, and how we made choices in the past that are affecting our present life path. 

You will feel much more introspective and it's good that you do. Because that's exactly where you need to be during this influence. 

Good questions to ask yourself during this time would be: 

• Am I satisfied with the results of past choices I made?
• What could I do better moving forward?
• How could I improve on what I have already chosen? 
• What do I need to let go of to make room for new opportunity? 

Mercury Retrogrades can help you improve areas in life by making time to reflect inward. A life review mode for the opportunity it presents. 

Think of it this way.  Mercury Retrograde is reversing energy in your outer world. So everything is confused. Your inner world is going to be where you see clearly during these times. So that's where you want to seek insight and answers. You may discover a new path or idea that inspires you. A better way to do what you're already doing.

I recommend that you take this opportunity to reflect inward for personal clarity on what and where you want to go moving forward. Just sit on those big life choices until after Sept 22 to go for it. You'll have much smoother sailing in your outer world to implement your desires once Mercury goes direct.