Mercury and Venus Retrograde Now–Wow!!

Mercury and Venus Retrograde Now–Wow!!

HEY NOW, 

as Al Manning would say, illigitimi non carborundum, which was his pet phony Latin Phrase for “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.” As I write this, VENUS is Retrograde… and the good news is we are plodding through it  (Venus is retrograde from March 1 to April 12, 2025). We are making our way through these challenging times! Venus Retro only happens every year and a half, and since the goddess of LOVE affects all life, for her to go on vacation for six weeks is challenging.  The tendency is for folks to be dissatisfied, emotional and want a change.  The admonition is to “stay the course” and not make major changes.  I tell myself to shield my heart, as I strive to stay in my spiritual center and transcend all the   _____________ that comes my way.  This Venus Retro is more interesting as Mercury has joined us in Retrograde motion until April 6th.  One way of counting is that we have broken hearts (Venus Retro) to go along with broken minds (Mercury Retro). I have found such conditions extra challenging and tell myself to shield my heart, guard my mind, and strive to be centered in SPIRIT.  One way of counting is that we will “blink twice” and both these more difficult aspects will fade into the past. The wheel will turn and SPRING will launch tomorrow, March 20th, 2025.

My personal Mercury Retro Survival Plan is also relevant to survival of Venus Retro.  I would add 

that it is important to pray more, meditate more, and strive to be in your transcendent spiritual center during this unsettling time.  If you know what you are up against, you have a better chance to get through it.  I focus on what must be done as I put one foot in front of the other and avoid social complications and wait for a better time!!!  Stay the course… these influences will pass!

My personal Mercury Retro & Venus Survival Plan:

1) don’t panic.

2) say less not more.

3) stay in your spiritual center.

4) be patient with all communications.

5) prune all unnecessary activity – especially travel plans and new projects and social gatherings!

6) avoid new purchases – especially computers, automobiles, and electronic devices.

7) know that this aspect has a beginning, a middle, and an end… keep plodding through it, with PERSEVERANCE.

8) don’t quit your job, change your friends, or your location – save this for better times.

9) emphasize the “better” aspect of Mercury Retro: Plan for a future, see old friends, work on stalled projects & clean out closets. To emphasize spirituality is important to coping with both aspects.  Venus Retro can help with working through unresolved emotions.  

10) Focus on the ORANGE LIGHT to help promote mental clarity.  Focus on the PINK LIGHT and experience SPIRITUAL LOVE…   and keep on keeping on!!!