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Mercury will be going retrograde on the 5th, signaling a time of potential communication issues, travel woes, and tech glitches.  Take time to communicate clearly, slow down on the roads, prepare for delays, and avoid buying tech gadgets until after the 25th, when it goes direct.  Be mindful of signing contracts and be sure to back up your computers.

What is Mercury retrograde?

For those who are not aware, Mercury retrograde happens 3 times a year.  The planet slows down its orbit and to the human eye, it almost appears to be going backwards (don’t worry, it’s not).  Mercury is attributed to communication, travel, electronics, thinking and mechanical objects – so when this planet begins to stall, we may experience problems in those areas.

The transit lasts for approximately three weeks.  And those who are sensitive to this transit may actually begin to feel the energy early during the shadow period, which begins about three weeks before the actual retrograde.

Many astrologers stoke the fear by predicting the worst – from natural disasters to computer meltdowns.  But there are also many who prefer to take a proactive and productive approach and instead will educate people how to ride this wave and make the most out of it.  With that goal in mind, here are our tips for keeping your sanity and making your retrograde a smart and strategic one:

First of all, you want to think about adding “RE” to every action: rethink, redo, renovate, replenish, reflect, relax, recycle, repeat, etc.  This little tip alone sums up the entire mindset behind proactive astrology.

Let’s apply that:

Communication – During a Mercury retrograde, communication can go haywire.  Misunderstandings may happen and people might have trouble expressing themselves.  Our advice: practice active listening now.  Pay attention to what others are saying.  Don’t rush to make your point, instead give the other person your full attention.  Also, choose your words carefully.  Before you shoot your mouth off or hit that send button, REFLECT on what message you are conveying.  Bring mindfulness to your words and infuse kindness and compassion into every message you put out there.

This applies not only to your personal relationships but also to your business ones.  This is not the time to run a negative ad campaign (ahem, politicians!).  Instead, focus on what you can do to solve problems.  Keep business conflicts out of the public eye and try to handle issues behind the scenes with diplomacy and tact.  And if you are stumbling with your public image, consider investing in a good PR manager.  Often they are able to find a more positive way to get your spin on.

Relationships – I have seen many people break up during a Mercury retrograde only to get back together again!  If you are having troubles with a loved one, this may be a good time to hold off on making any major decisions.  Instead, REFLECT (yup, that word again!) on how you feel.  Are you really happy?  Has the relationship been on a bad course for a long time?  Do you and your partner want the same things?  Are you willing to work on the problems – or it is it time to find closure and set yourself free?

Visiting a counselor for clarity may help you to make a wise decision or find the path to healing.  If you have been struggling with your relationship, let Mercury retrograde be a time of healing rather than drama.

Vehicles – We have had cars break down during a Mercury retrograde.  But guess what?  We’ve also had them die during periods that had nothing to do with this transit!  Do not assume that this retrograde has a stranglehold on car problems.  That being said, it is a good time to get necessary REPAIRS done.  Get your oil changed, new spark plugs and tires or whatever you feel is needed.

What about buying a vehicle?  This is not considered a good time to purchase one but what are you going to do if you need one now?  We’re not that superstitious about it – if you need a car, simply go get one, Mercury retrograde be damned.  But – RESEARCH carefully so that you ensure you get the very best car you can as well as the best deal.  Feel free to buy your car now – but walk in an informed consumer.

And as far as driving, don’t REACT.  Road rage is common during this period.  Stay aware, slow down and above all, do not drink and drive (although you should never do that anyhow).  And if some jerk cuts you off, RESIST the urge to do something crazy.  Instead, breathe deeply and count to ten.

Computers – Years ago, I watched a Sex and the City episode where Carrie loses everything on her computer because she didn’t back it up.  D’oh!  Lesson learned!  Back up your computer!  We now use iCloud and Box.com to create an online backup weekly.  And for additional security, we also have an external hard drive.  CD copies of the most important stuff isn’t a bad idea, either.

If you are buying a computer or gadget, once again, Mercury retrograde is not considered an ideal time.  Because we like to tempt fate, we will often purchase stuff regardless. In fact, RESEARCH the heck out of your targetted purchase before plunking down those dollah bills.  And for good measure, purchase insurance just to be extra safe.

Travel – You might hear that the majority of travel snafus happen during this transit.  This is not entirely true because travel drama can happen any time of the year due to many unforseen events such as weather trouble.

Sometimes travel during this transit is necessary, so here’s what to do: RELAX.  Try to plan an extra day into your trip if possible (especially for business travel) so that you are not frazzled should your plane be delayed.  Keep your gadgets fully charged up so that you may contact people if you need to.  Grab a book and hit the food court in the airport and search for a decent restaurant. And then get some wine and chill until things work out.

Also keep a toothbrush, toiletries, water and snacks as well as a change of clothes in your carry-on – just in case.  If your luggage is lost or you’re stuck on a tarmac, you can hunker down stress-free.

If you are the extra nervous type, get some travel insurance as that will cover you nicely should you lose your luggage or end up getting a canceled flight.

Business – Mercury retrograde is a perfect time to REDO your business plans and goals. Armed with a new, improved agenda, you can spend the rest of this retrograde organizing, clearing clutter, preparing and making plans for future goals.  This is the wisest way to use this energy for your business!

We also recommend REORGANIZING your office now.  Get rid of old pens, file your papers, straighten out your contact file and clean up your computer.  If you have been ignoring your taxes, take care of them now.  Balance your books and get all your paperwork up to date.  A visit with your accountant or financial advisor would also be a smart move.

This period is also useful for updating your web presence.  If your information or picture is outdated, invest in a good head shot and REDO your web copy. Even better, hire a whip smart copywriter to polish your words and craft a smarter online you.  Your clients will thank you for it.

Speaking of websites, this may not be the best transit to launch a site (or a business for that matter) but it’s a great time to fix problems.  Whether you do your site yourself or have a designer, start playing around with new themes and widgets.  Edit your pages and clean up any spelling errors or broken links.  Tidy up anything that is cluttery or confusing (potential clients prefer an easy to use site).

Contracts can be tricky during a Mercury retrograde but if you are mindful and pay attention to the fine print, you should be fine.  Look over everything carefully or have your attorney do it for you before you sign the dotted line.

Networking and finding new clients is another great use of this transit BUT you must bring great awareness now to your communication (see above).  Don’t be that pushy salesperson that creeps people out – instead listen- REALLY listen – to your potential and current clients.  If you practice deep listening and show that you really care about solving their issues, this could be a rewarding time for your business.

If you struggle with networking and sales, consider investing in a class to learn how to amp up your hustle.  A retrograde is a great time to RELEARN and REFINE your business skills.

If you are looking for a new job now, this transit can be challenging.  REDO your resume and polish it up!  Get all your information as current as possible (even your LinkedIn account).  And most of all, be patient.  Often things happen slowly now as potential employers may be feeling uber cautious about making decisions to hire.  Do not give up or sit on your hands if nothing seems to be happening.  Keep going, champ.  Eventually someone will realize how awesome you are!

Surgery – Mercury retrograde is not considered an advantageous time to have a surgery but if your appendix bursts, you are not going to have a choice in the matter.  My advice: take plenty of time to heal.  RENEW yourself with plenty of down time if you can manage it.  And above all, listen to your physician – especially if they advise REST.

Spiritual – One of the things that I probably practice the most during this transit is REFLECTION. Slow down, meditate, do plenty of yoga and check in with yourself.  A Mercury retrograde can be a wonderful time to come back to your spiritual practice – especially if you have been “too busy”.

It’s also the perfect time to consult with your astrologer or tarot reader (like Lana!) to examine the current path you are traveling.  In fact, many of our smartest clients like to get a reading now so that they can learn how to best work with this energy.  Having a clear road map will give you insight and the ability to make mindful choices.

So what are you going to do now?  Sit around and trip out as you wait for the sky to fall and be held hostage by some random astrological transit?  Or are you going to own it, claim at, and work this Mercury madness like the badass astrobabe that you know you are?

Remember this – your life is always up to you.  No planet is the sole determining factor in your fate – ever.

Have A Happy Mercury Retrograde!

The Collective Shadow!
Mean node of Black Moon Lilith @ 13° Libra moves to oppose Uranus and square Pluto, activating another cardinal T square, a volatile and critical passage as she activates our collective shadow, that which is suppressed and repressed.
BML in Libra is raging against the injustices between the self and the other, this nation and the other nation, this religion and the other religion, this style of government and the other style, this species and that species….
The suppression of BML can be devastating, but to honour her brings our shadow out into the open and a few necessary things back into balance.

Source: Cosmic*Intelligence*Agency | Black Moon Lilith and the collective shadow.

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Welling up from the depth of your heart, your emotional body can neither contain your feelings nor continue to hide them from the world as the walls that have previously protected and controlled your heart, brim with sentiment, feeling and love. Yet this breech comes at an opportune time as you find yourself in a place requiring greater emotional expression and feeling. There is little point trying to plug this overflowing dam, since it would require more effort than it is worth. Therefore since the is the time to let flow the strength of your feelings.

Needless to say if emotional blockages already exists then this could cycle could feel overwhelming, as you drown in a rising tsunami of feeling, whose purpose is to flood the soft alluvial plane of your psyche with your emotional imagination, emotional soul and emotional inspiration so that you connect deeply with your heart and stop favoring your rational mind and reason. If you have prepared in advance of this amazingly emotional time, then your ability to ride the rising wave and to direct your emotions in accordance with your heart’s desires is now strengthened.

Have a marvellous swim over the next twenty four hours.

By LANCE SCHUTTLER

Beginning December 25th, 2015 with Uranus stationing direct, all major planets in our solar system will be moving direct/forward.

Stephanie Forest, who is the first known astrologer first to publish articles, teach online courses and present slide show lectures on both the occurrence and potential of APDM.

Stephanie states, “Now, here in this moment, from our geo-centric view, our entire solar system, moving together, in the same direction, like a flowing cosmic river, all traveling towards this one direction.  From the position of the Sun or Earth’s perspective, All Planets in Direct Motion represents an organic, holistic, synchronous, harmonious group passage through the endless universe. “ Stephanie goes on to write, “ An APDM cycle is definitely one of hope for the future. It’s uniquely a time where the earth’s perspective becomes like the Sun. Where the vibration of the solar system can provide an extraordinary kind of cosmic assistance to any endeavor created to benefit, rather than to hinder, human life on earth. Where the whole planet can be energized by cosmic fuel rather than fossil fuels.

With our solar system moving about 600,000 mph, with this kind of speed and power, maybe it takes just one molecule of APDM sunlight to transfer a new kind of sustainable solar system energy to the earth without harm to natural life on earth. Velocity, acceleration and movement are all intrinsically related to All Planets in Direct Motion.”

Uranus will begin this cycle on December 25th, 2015 and will end on January 6th, 2016 when Mercury stations retrograde. With these two planets starting and ending this cycle, Stephanie suggests the potential goes up for new discoveries when Uranus leads the event, which includes science, astronomy/astrology, technology, national social systems,  potential for instant massive deep genuine heartfelt global peace and harmony for all beings on Earth. This could also bring a sudden, shocking communication leak that leads to massive, positive changes on our Earth.

Above all, during that time Stephanie suggests to be mindful at every moment of the possibility of an awesome breakthrough towards world harmony and peaceful tolerance amongst all cultures on Earth.

There could even be a moment of acceptable alien communications.

Who will be contacted is part of the unknown mystery.

Manifestations can be quickened during this time. Coming together in groups to do such things is also a great way to use this beautiful and empowering astrological energy.

Synchronized global meditations are a great way to participate.

I encourage readers to share this now and several times in the coming days leading up to this rare cycle that begins on December 25th, 2015. That way, we can reach as many people as possible to consciously co-create a beautiful new world during this 11 day cycle.

You can learn more about about All Planets in Direct Motion at the facebook page here. Stephanie will be giving regular updates throughout December, throughout the 11 day event as well as after the event.

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Source: RARE ASTROLOGY: All Planets Moving Direct From DEC 25TH TO JAN 6TH 2016 — Love Has Won

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FULL MOON Calander with dates and times for all Full Moons, New Moons and blue moons for 2015 and 2016.

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Late last night while you were tucked in bed, something amazing happened.

A New Moon rose in Sagittarius…

On an 11 Universal Day…

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