Even though it seems we just had a Mercury Retrograde, it’s time for another one. How lucky for us?!? You probably have been feeling the affects of it already as there is a shadow period that lasts a few weeks before and after it goes retrograde and then direct in few weeks. Mercury the planet of communication, travel and technology. Mercury goes retrograde tomorrow on June 18th and then direct July 12th, 2020, in the sign of Cancer. Doesn’t it feel like we just did this? With 5 planets currently retrograde AND a solar eclipse on Friday the energy is thick. If you can feel it you are in tune, if not maybe try to tune into what nature and your own self is trying to tell you. Mercury in general is not really at its peak in Cancer because of all all the sensitive and emotional energy so we are going to be expecting even more confusion than what is typical most likely. What is a retrograde? When a planet is retrograde it means it’s orbit is spinning backwards and spinning slower than usual. Mercury is fast paced and not used to this energy at all. Expect confusions, miscommunications, travel delays, technological breakdowns, people from your past popping up unexpectedly and hold off on major purchases or huge contractual decisions. This is a good time to focus on your intuitive nature and dreams. This is a time to get in touch with your third eye and psychic abilities. Open up to the unknown. Always follow your gut and intuition it’s crazy the things it can lead you to. Expand your mind! Take baths while getting in tune with yourself and drink lots of water. As always we must slow down and not make any rash decisions, in communication and personal matters. Please back up your computer and all of your work! Expect there to be a bit of confusion and make sure to triple check all forms of emails, social media and texts, and even when you are speaking in person. Do not speak irrationally. Deception and gaslighting may be a thing that happens as well as unnecessary fights over nothing. Most importantly this is a time to slow down and really go inward to focus on yourself and your own intuition. Retrogrades are not anything to fear despite the heavy energy. It is important to prepare yourself but also go with flow. Use this time to rest, reflect, regenerate, relearn, reevaluate and refine you yourself and your very own core values. Self awareness and reflection is always key to growth. Mercury will go direct on July 12th so we have a few weeks of this retrograde energy. Get ready friends! Not only this but this will be coinciding with the new Moon Solar Eclipse in Cancer as well. SO much water energy and it is thick and heavy this week! This retrograde will be focussing on home life, family, maternal relationships and miscommunications amongst the family unit will be highlighted. Use this time to reflect on how you want your relationships to go forward once Mercury goes direct. A wonderful time to get in touch with family members you are no longer in touch with, especially with the coinciding Solar Eclipse in Cancer. Let’s get in touch with ourselves and our emotions and flourish. But watch out because you may feel a little emo and way more sensitive than normal. I also want to add that Mercury, as well as all of the planets go retrograde at the very least once a year, if not a few times. Yes retrograde periods should be a time to rethink your decisions and hold off on big purchases. However I must preface this by saying, this is not always realistic. Life gets in the way and we cannot fear retrograde periods. If things are happening effortlessly for you, don’t question it. There are certain things that may be affected by this, I don’t really recommend booking a trip during Mercury Retrograde and in fact myself and a few of my friends have had their travel plans disrupted during this time. Me personally I had a trip to Calgary planned and Italy, both cancelled due to Covid of course. I will just say be aware of what can go wrong and rethink everything and all decision making. The signs most affected by this retrograde period will be water signs and cardinal signs so Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces and Aries, Libra and Capricorn as well. If you have any placements expect to feel the affects more than the average. Use crystals, herbs, water, nature, journaling and meditation to keep yourselves grounded during these times.