MERCURY RETROGRADE - MARCH 12 - APRIL 4, 2012

PULL BACK TO MOVE AHEAD

The first Mercury Retrograde period for 2012, happens on Monday, March 12th and ends on Wednesday, April 4th.  Mercury, planet of communications will be in Aries on the 12th, but will retrograde back into Pisces on March 24th, where it will stay for the remainder of the retrograde. 

FOCUS ON THE GOOD

There are some things in life that we can't control and it's so important to realize that during a Mercury retrograde period.  This is a good period to reflect on the past and release the desire to change it.  It

is what it is!  When we hold on to the belief that the past would have been better if we had only done

something else, we generate feelings of anger, resentment, sadness or victimhood.  My suggestion is that you simply take a look back, breathe deeply and then ask yourself what did you learn?  The change, if necessary will only happen in the present moment.  That means changing your mind about the people and situations from the past.  That might also mean letting go of the people in your life who've proven to you that they don't have your best interests at heart.  Basically, letting go of all negative emotions about the past will free you up to receive the good that's coming to you.  One teacher reminded us that we can't receive our blessings when we're living in the lower frequencies of anger, resentment, hatred, anxiety and worry.  It's only when we're purposely focusing on the Higher frequencies of love, joy, peace, compassion, happiness that we will attract the blessings that we want. 

FOCUS ON THE WHAT, NOT THE HOW

We were warned, years ago to foucs on what we want, but not the how.  When we focus on the what, without trying to figure out how it's going to happen, we open ourselves up to receive information that we might not have considered before.  The answers could come from anyone at any time, when surfing the internet or from a telephone call from a trusted friend, or you could over hear something when standing in line at the supermarket.  So release the notion that you know exactly how your prayers are going to be answered.  Try to become an open vessel that is waiting to be filled.  Get rid of the notion that what you're praying for has to happen at a certain time and in a certain way.  A good daily mantra for this period is "Everything is in Divine Right Order".  And so it is!

THIS TOO SHALL PASS!

Mercury goes retrograde at least three times a year. So there's no reason to fear becasue this too shall pass. It's like taking a long deep breath. First you have to inhale then slowly allow yourself to exhale.  The stuff that comes up during Mercury's retrograde period is nothing new. Therefore it might be necessary for you to finish what you started, or to redo, or edit something you wrote, or apologize for words said in anger (smile) or be calm when plans are temporarily disrupted, or something gets delayed.  At these times just think to yourself "this too shall pass" and it will.  This is a good time to get your files in order, recheck on reservations if you're traveling, get your car checked, oil changed, brakes checked, those things you might have put off because you were too busy.  Sidenote:  one retrograde Mercury period, my newly purchased car overheated and stopped working. Being new at astrology, I blamed the malfunction on retrograde Mercury.  Finally getting the car towed to my mechanic, it was discovered there was no water or oil in the car.  I got a good lecture from my mechanic who reminded me that all cars need liquids in order to work properly.  What did I learn from all this? Not to blame retrograde Mercury for my silly mistakes. .

IT IS ALL GOOD

So this retrograde Mercury period is all good.  Everything is in Divine Right Order in your life and in your affairs. The cosmic clock is always working correctly and it's you and I who have to put ourselves in alignment with it.  From reading my emails, it's clear to me that some people just need to slow down.  Moving full speed ahead doesn't always mean winning the race.  Keep in mind that this life is like a marathon and it's the runners who've learned how to pace themselves who are successful.  In fact Mercury is not going backwards, it's slowing down in it's orbit. From our vantage place on earth Mercury only appears to be going backwards, but our planet is moving right along. Taking a step back from your busy schedule can be the best thing you can do for your mind, body and spirit.  We pull back for a time so we can gather our strength to move ahead again.  Professional atheletes know how to pace themselves and many of them take some time out to relax, rest and allow their muscles to repair themselves.  So pull back then move forward...it is all good.  Love & Light, Ayesha