The 'dreaded' Mercury retrograde is here and this is how to survive this period
ok.co.ukOnce again, we are heading in a Mercury retrograde, from August 23 to September 15, during which time the planet Mercury will appear to travel backwards across the sky.Traditionally, this period has been seen as something to be "dreaded" - but it is possible to effectively utilise this time, and with Mercury in retrograde for a quarter of the year you'll definitely want to learn how.
Spiritual mentor Lexie Wrightson has told OK! that rather than something to be scared of, Mercury retrograde can instead be a positive period of reflection and transformation." She told us: "This is our opportunity to slow down, to reflect on what is important to us, and what needs realigning. "You may even find yourself wanting to detox, take a social media break or declutter.This is a great period for introspection and heightened intuition." And discussing the "poor reputation" Mercury retrograde has had in recent years, Lexie has shared some ground rules for getting through this sometimes stressful period.
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