Get ready to think twice! Mercury—the little planet that rules our thinking and communication—does his final backspin of 2021 on Sunday night / early Monday morning. This transit will have us on our toes in how we communicate in our closest relationships.
Mercury goes Retrograde on 9/26-27 through 10/18:
Yes, our final of three Mercury Retrogrades is upon us, starting on Sunday evening (or early Monday morning, if you’re on the East Coast). For the next 3+ weeks, we would be wise to not jump into any agreements or commit ourselves more than we have to.
Mercury rules contracts, schedules, communication, electronics and travel, so expect more stop-starts, cancellations, missing information, or ghosting until October 18th. Try not to sign on the dotted line or buy a laptop or car til at least the last half of October, preferably after November 2nd. In addition, our minds will be scattered and restless, looking for stimulation but not being able to focus long enough to get the results we desire. It can be frustrating at times (especially if you’re a Gemini or Virgo), so hang in there!
Now, Mercury in reverse, while NOT good for so many new initiatives and purchases, IS good for many things: reworking, researching, revisiting, and reconnecting with people and projects from your past. And in the partnership-focused and beauty-loving sign of Libra, I’m betting that past relationships and friendships come up, both actual PEOPLE from your past, as well as the conditioning of how you relate to them. This is your cosmic chance for a review and redo!
Under this particular influence—Mercury backspinning in the harmonious, relationship-centric sign of Libra—be careful of compromising yourself and your core values for the sake of keeping the peace! If will be harder now than ever to truly connect with what YOU desire and value and then assert your needs in the presence of friends, partners or associates who seem to steamroll all over you. That said, if you’re conscious that this is a pattern you run, then this Retrograde can help you see it and perhaps rewire it! It’s all about finding balance with Libra. Balance between “me” and “we”—and especially, balance between give and take.
So, to recap: Don’t sign the job contract…unless it’s with someone you worked with before. Don’t start filming that online course…unless it’s a project you’ve had on the back burner or been gestating for a while. And DO rethink how to relate to those closest to you. Get it?
Hack Your Horoscope
I strongly recommend using some witchy hacks to navigate these mucky relationship waters during the Libra Mercury Retrograde, specifically by diffusing the following essential oils to: uncover hidden patterning in your relationships (Copaiba), uphold healthy boundaries (Tea Tree), quickly locate your sense of self (On Guard), and communicate your truth in a way that doesn’t cause unnecessary harm (Lavender).
AstroOils® Mercury Retrograde in Libra Diffuser Blend:
💧💧 Copaiba
💧 Tea Tree
💧💧 On Guard
💧💧 Lavender essential oils*
*Not all essential oils are created equal! Only use Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG®) essential oils. If you don’t currently have these oils and would like to purchase them, please support my work by ordering them through me here.