It's That Time Again...

Sorry guys. I usually give you advanced warning, but the mercury retrograde is upon us again. The official period is May 26 to June 19th, but if you're a Gemini or Virgo, look out for its effects a week before and after, so don't sign any contracts or buy electronics until after June 26th. What does this mean for the new iPhone? I would wait a month until after it drops.

This retrograde occurs in Gemini so it's going to be particularly hard for Geminis, especially since it starts while many of us are having the sun tour our 12th house, or house of karmic ties, and deep, psychological issues. Basically, the 12th house is our emotional well and our blindspot, so anytime the sun tours that house and illuminates it, it draws our attention to our own unresolved psychological issues, unconscious patterns of thinking, feeling and acting and gives us a chance to release these issues so we can move on with less baggage. A mercury retrograde tends to slow things down as well and cause reflection, so this is a perfect time for Geminis to engage in some self-examination and decide what unresolved issues they can and really should let go before they start the new 12 month cycle. And any Gemini's who are turning 30 this year (I know a handful of you guys!) we're setting ourselves not only for an upcoming 12 month cycle, but a 29 year cycle so really take time to reflect in the upcoming weeks!

So as usual, a mercury retrograde affects communication, travel, electronics and agreements. Back up your computers and download any information on your cell phones to your computer. Don't buy any electronics during this period, and don't sign any contracts. Electronics bought during a retrograde usually have some kind of defect or will have issues, and contracts will have a problem or will turn out to not be advantageous to you. Double check travel plans and expect delays, and watch out for miscommunications between those around you. Take the time to make sure you're very clear in what you say and write, and if things are misconstrued, have the patience to work through it. Things will get less muddy at the end of the month.

Since this retrograde is in Gemini, everyone will also have a chance to reexamine the way they think and the way they communicate. Perhaps there are more effective means for you to communicate who you are and the things you want, or perhaps some of your thinking was shaped by childhood influences and experiences, and are no longer complementary or productive for who you are now as an adult. Now is the time to slow down, examine who you are and where you're going, and see what aspects of you aid in your path or detract from it. You have complete control over what you want to change!

Good luck everyone.