It’s that time of year again. The planet Mercury will appear to backup and wreak havoc with contracts, agreements, communications, and travel from June 29 through July 23 this year. It’s a long cycle: nearly four weeks. Fortunately, it’s happening during summer when many people are on vacation or have lighter work schedules. If you are taking vacation, drive defensively, arrive early to airports, anticipate a higher number of travelers, expect snafus. … Allow extra time all the way around for the best outcomes.
Mercury will be retrograde in Cancer (sign of the crab), an area related to water, home and families. As a result, this cycle might be a bit more emotionally high strung, family dynamics might be on edge, and home life could experience disruptions. You can manage this cycle by planning ahead, lightening up your schedule, building in extra time between commitments, avoiding signing contracts, and not falling for emotional triggers or pitfalls.
It’s a good idea to complete auto maintenance ahead of time. Also, back up your computer and data systems.
It’s also a great time to:
- Read
- Reflect
- Rest
- Reinvigorate
- Rejuvenate
- Regenerate
- Restore
- Reframe
- Recharge
- Remodel
- Renovate
Words that begin with “re” fit well here, for yourself as well as for your home. Mercury retrograde cycles are great periods for home renovations and projects. If the work requires a contract, read everything thoroughly and put it in place by June 25th for best results.
It’s a long cycle. It can be an excellent one too! Forewarned is forearmed. Make the most of it.