The Hidden Power of Mercury’s Pre-Shadow Phase

Written By Ashley Nguyen

Have you been feeling the rumblings of Mercury retrograde?

Even though Mercury started to move backwards from our POV on November 9, its often during the pre-shadow phase that we'll start to notice its effects (started October 21). The pre-shadow is when Mercury is entering the territory in the sky that it will backtrack in. 

 

I've already heard of other people sharing computer issues and car batteries dying. Mercury messes with transportation and communication not just to be silly, but to offer something our society does not: a scheduled slowdown. 

 

Mercury retrograde happens 3 times a year for about 3 weeks across the 3 signs of the same element. This year we had Mercury retrograde in the fire signs, next year it will be in the water signs. Wouldn't it be cool to live in a world that honored the cycles of the sky and allowed us to be humans that get to pause when the sky calls for it? Let's be honest do we all feel a collective “period brain" right now?

Retrograde rundown

October 21 - Mercury retrograde pre-shadow begins at 20° Scorpio

November 9 - Mercury retrograde begins (moves backwards) at 6° Sagittarius

November 29 - Mercury goes direct (moves forwards again) at 20° Scorpio

December 16 - Mercury post-shadow ends at 6° Sagittarius


Below is a picture of Mercury's orbit, chaotic right? 

Spend The Next Three Weeks…

  • Reflecting on where you stand with your beliefs and your truth

  • Return to old projects that you feel called to wrap up or pivot

  • Slow down - review the year before you

  • Choose words carefully, read details twice

  • Ghost - go quiet, go silent

  • Practice the Mercury Retrograde Meditation to settle and slow the mind

Play On Insight Timer

Remember to laugh off any glitches and embrace whatever happens the next 3 weeks however right or wrong they go. These cosmic cycles remind us to bring acceptance into life, surrendering to their natural unfolding. 

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That's all for today, Mercury retrograde brain is dwindling 😅 

Ashley Nguyen
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