Is Mercury Retrograde Making You Cranky? - 2/12/07

Are you finding it difficult to concentrate on just one thing at a time? Do you feel over-sensitive and a little cranky? Don’t worry, you’re not going crazy. It’s just another Mercury retrograde period coming up.

Mercury goes retrograde for about three weeks roughly three times a year. It’s not that Mercury actually moves backward. It just appears to move backward from our vantage point here on the Earth. This is due to differences in the orbital speed of the planets.

Mercury is the planet that rules the mind, so when it’s moving backwards, you can feel like your brain isn’t running at top speed. You might have to work harder to stay on top of deadlines, schedules, and family commitments. You’ll find yourself making a “To do” list to keep yourself on track but then forget where you’ve put the list. Minor glitches and snafus can keep you hopping throughout Mercury retrograde.

This Mercury retrograde period stars on Tuesday, February 13th at 11:38pm Eastern Standard Time ( New York time.) It will be retrograde until Wednesday, March 7th at 11:44pm Eastern Time.

Mercury will be in Water sign Pisces for part of this time until it moves into Air sign Aquarius on February 26 th. Because Mercury hangs out in two different signs during this retrograde, there could be a bit of a schizophrenic feeling to this period.

Mercury Retrograde in the Sign of Pisces

From February 13 th through February 26 th, when Mercury is in Pisces, intense emotion will be the theme. Pisces is a highly-sensitive Water sign. People born under this sign feel things intensely. On the positive side, this allows them to respond in a powerful way to music, art, and romantic love. On the negative side, they sometimes over-react to stressful situations or spin into depression because they have such thin skins.

For the first part of this Mercury retrograde time we’ll all have a certain amount of Pisces energy going on. Try not to respond in a negative or melodramatic way if you hit a speed bump in a relationship. Take a deep breath, count to ten, and aim for a peaceful resolution instead of going into battle. And if you interact with the public as part of your job, don’t let a grumpy customer or disgruntled client knock you off course. Maintain a positive attitude as much as you can.

Mercury Moves Into Aquarius

When Mercury moves into Air sign Aquarius on February 26 th, the energy will start to feel lighter. We’ll be headed into the final week of this retrograde time. Blow off some steam by getting together with friends or coworkers. Have a little fun.

It’s best to avoid making any major life decisions until Mercury retrograde is over. You might need to do more research before you have enough facts to make a fully informed decision. Consider all your options, talk things over with loved ones, and be patient.

Here are some tips to help you sail through this Mercury retrograde time with a minimum of stress:

*If you feel triggered by someone saying something negative to you, try to remain detached. Don’t take things too personally. The universe doesn’t revolve around you, you know! If you can remain emotionally neutral, you’ll be more able to get things done.

*Don’t jump into a huge new project just because you’re feeling bored or restless. If you do, you could end up committing to something that doesn’t work out for you in the long-term. Use this Mercury retrograde time to consider every possible path and to make strategic plans.

*Burn off extra energy by chatting with friends, sharing giggles with loved ones, and enjoying lively discussions with colleagues. Your mind could be over-stimulated and you might find it difficult to focus on just one thing. You’ll want to spread your attention across several different relationships.

Mercury retrograde doesn’t have to be a stressful time if you can manage your energy carefully. The key is to let go of your ego and allow situations to unfold naturally rather than trying to control or manipulate events.

So dare to be a little more “Zen” and a bit less aggressive, and you’ll coast smoothly through this retrograde period. Then as Mercury goes direct in the sign of Aquarius on March 7 th, you’ll be ready to move ahead with a fresh dose of enthusiasm.

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