Screw You Mercury!

Have you been feeling a bit off lately? Yeah, me too! For the life of me, I just cannot focus like I normally can. While nothing major is going wrong (knock on wood) it feels like nothing is going quite right either. I keep thinking, “What the heck is going on?” Then, I'm reminded that Mercury is in freaking retrograde. I know what you're thinking...you maybe don't buy into all that astrological star stuff. That's fine, but maybe after reading this you'll change your mind a tiny bit.

So, what is this retrograde business? A few times a year, Mercury slows its roll. When that happens, it appears to be moving backwards. In reality, it hasn't changed direction at all. Mercury rules communication, contracts, machinery, and transportation...those are all arguably a big part of everyone's lives. So when Mercury goes into retrograde, we all feel it.

​I was doing a little research to see how it impacts the different astrological signs and it really hit home for me. I'm an Aquarius and according to the experts, whoever they may be, my sign governs relationships. So joy of all joys, I can look forward to petty squabbles, miscommunication, and misunderstandings. Sounds like a good time huh? It explains why all I want to do is curl up in bed with a good book or snuggle up under the covers and watch Facts of Life reruns.

Now is not the time to have serious, life changing conversations. It's not the time to make big decisions. It's probably not the best time to take a big vacation (but if someone gave me tickets to St. John tomorrow I'm out!). When people aren't acting like themselves, are having trouble communicating, and are just all kinds of funked up...try to remember that it could be Mercury messing with them.

Yes, I'm still getting my workouts in. Yes, I'm still sticking to a pretty clean diet. Yes, I'm still trying to be my happy ole self. But, I still feel off and am seriously lacking some energy. Emotions are said to get a little wonky when this retrograde crud is going on and if my pile of tissues in the trash are any indication, that seems to be true. The stupidest little thing makes me all pissy or sad. I want to eat all the food (mostly carbs please) and just play slug for a bit. But, I've got goals and I'm going to keep fighting.

So, I'm going to take my most offered piece of advice and read some more personal development. I'm going to watch a little TV, listen to some loud music, and give a big middle finger to Mercury for it's laziness. Never fear, it all comes to an end on the 22nd of September!  What are you going to do to make Mercury your bitch?