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lundi 14 octobre 2013

Saving Your Relationship During A Mercury Retrograde

By Lou Raedwulfe


Welcome to Mercury the Messenger's backward transit through the heavens as it jolts us all especially in the communications department. Yes, it is Mercury retrograde. There are some things you can do to minimize its impact and being forewarned is forearmed. Things will begin to go smoother during the first week of Sept.

Mercury retrogrades are dreaded for the problems they cause in our personal relationships, as well as those we have at work. The problems we encounter as we go through them are known for their capacity to disrupt and delay travel plans and can play havoc with all electronic gadgets from computers to tablets and beyond.

An good example of Mercury Retrograde at its finest has been these last few weeks in Washington DC. Communications were very difficult, at best while the debt ceiling was trying to be worked out. No one really got what they wanted. This 'discussion' came right down to the wire.

Where we, as individuals, notice its impact the most is in our relationships with family and friends. It is very important during this time to think before you speak and also to really listen to what is being said to you. If you'll slow your thinking down a bit, and take some deep breaths, this will give you a chance to review what has been said.

Our relationships can become unstable during a Mercury Retrograde causing our relationships to become stressed out with lots of friction and misunderstandings. Communication break-downs are common-place during this period as we may not hear what is being sent from others or may misinterpret what others say to us and vice-versa. It clearly is not the time to begin a new relationship or try and work things out in an on-going one. Better to play the waiting game for a while.

If love is clearly shared between you and your partner, you may wonder how you suddenly got into an argument. Where did this come from? How did we get here? You can blame Mercury when this happens. A normally solid relationship can survive this time period as long as you make a mental note that 'this, too, shall pass', because it will.

Another important thing to keep in mind is that the spoken word, which includes email, tweets and social media sites, can be taken the wrong way. What we say may be taken in a totally different way than we had intended. Electronic communication can easily go wrong; think before you speak or write.

Most professional advisors are aware of when this happens three or four times a year and can help you through these types of issues. If the topic you want to discuss just can't wait, then, be aware of the words you use, whether typed or spoken and make sure the person receiving them has understood your true intentions.

5 things to remember to keep on track in your relationships during retrogrades:

1. Meet in person if possible instead of texts or emails

2. Discuss things after the retrograde

3. Keep your perception of reality during this time

4. Dot your t's and cross your i's when using electronic devices and emails

5. Be proactive; emotions can get out of control

Remember Mercury is a tricky planet and emotions can run haywire for several weeks. Just know that once Mercury begins to chug forward again, your negative emotions and ability to communicate clearly will improve dramatically. Just slow down and take a breather until it passes. Things will be back to normal before you know it. As, always, you'll be glad you waited until Mercury retrograde Mercury retrograde was over.




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