Friends, this is the most infamous time of the year.
mercury retrograde Here’s a wrench, an elbow and a throw wrong step Indulge in your best plans for peace and joy this holiday season.
Because Mercury controls communication and commerceIts retrograde cycle has a direct impact on both our personal and professional lives.
Contrary to terminology, Mercury et al. planets Never walk backwards in space; They simply slow down, a slowdown that seems counterintuitive from our vantage on Earth.
When a planet is retrograde, its energy works in the opposite direction, not necessarily against But certainly not as a reliable partnerSince Mercury rules the mind, its retrograde marks a period of challenge in organizing, expressing, and creating order in our lives.
When does Mercury go retrograde?
The final Mercury retrograde of 2024 begins on Monday, November 25 and runs through December 15.
This retrograde falls into the mutable fire of Sagittarius, and this rodeo is closer than others due to the calendar crossover of the peak days of year-end work deadlines, pre-holiday stress, familiar obligations, career expectations and seasonal affection. Ready to feel more disruptive. Disorder.
According to a recent study by Edubird, 62% of Gen Z and Millennials change their work routine In honor of this chaotic transit.
Read on to learn more about hacks that help and alternatives that may hurt.
Refresh your space, reset your mind
One in three Gen Zs and Millennials report that a clean, comfortable environment helps them feel centered amid the volatile energy of Mercury retrograde.
As Mercury rules the mind, declutter your space It can be like clearing mental cobwebs. Clutter, like Mercury’s movement, can increase the risk of developing mood disorders, inhibit creativity, decrease productivity, reduce energy, and interfere with concentration and decision making. Is.
In contrast, a quiet space with soothing elements such as warm lights, plants, soft music, and aromatherapy diffusers enhances and supports mental processing.
Bonus: Plants can remove toxins from indoor air. Get clear, get comfortable and create your own safe harbor in the celestial storm.
Practice Patience – But Don’t Procrastinate
Mercury retrograde is notorious for delays, accidental broadcasts of nudity, and other regrettable miscommunications.
Edubardi found that 25% of the youth workforce set flexible deadlines and set up a professional buffer of sorts to reduce the stress associated with Mercury retrograde.
Some people take precautions by postponing meetings and rescheduling important calls.
Avery Morgan, a productivity expert and chief communications officer edubirdi, Says, “If you frequently interrupt your workflow, delays can occur. Since pushbacks happen so often, a better approach is to listen more, be patient, and maintain open communication with coworkers in those meetings.
Additionally, Mercury retrograde is an ideal time to revise or rethink an existing personal project or collaboration. Friends, the name of the game is to lean forward instead of accepting defeat.
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Mercury is also the realm of technology – when the trickster planet slows down, machines and technology notoriously become active. Prevention equals protection during these difficult times, so dedicate a few minutes to save essential work files on an external hard drive or cloud service.
Avoid embarrassing typos or the scramble of incorrect answers by using the extra time to proofread thoroughly before sending.
Choose Self-Care – Skip Self-Sabotage
Twenty percent of Gen Z and Millennial employees avoid making important decisions or commitments during Mercury retrograde, with 12% admitting to calling in sick to avoid stress, a strategy Morgan calls “letting the chaos win.”
“While avoiding big decisions is a good move, avoiding work completely is not a solution,” she advises. Instead, focus on activities that recharge you. Incorporate daily self-care rituals like journaling, meditating, or walking to clear your head. Taking regular breaks instead of taking the entire day off is the ultimate game-changer.
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Astrologer Reda Wiggle Researches and reports on the composition of the planets and their influence on each zodiac sign. His horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture, and personal experience. To book to read, visit his website,
