Hey babes,

Get ready, because I’m about to get all Bill-Nye 2002 on you.

Right now, the Earth is in a state of MERCURY RETROGRADE. Mercury, a.k.a. “The communication Planet is closest to the sun, and undoubtedly, runs our obsessively communicating world. Because Mercury is closer to the Sun than Earth is, its spinning schedule is a bit shorter than Earth’s – causing it to ‘speed’ past us a few times a year… Ta Da, the astrological phenomena that is R E T R O G R A D E.

Mercury doesn’t actually move backwards as retrograde leads us to believe, but is simply moving faster than Earth can deal with – and the force it leaves behind is what shakes us up.

What’s really happening, though?

When a planet is in retrograde, it is essentially sleeping. Kind of like hibernating, in a way...

Mercury is kind of a big deal. In astrology, it is the * * stardust * * that inspires us to be productive, work hard, and create smooth transactions of ALL types – from making plans with friends, & buying unicorn Frappuccinos, to (biggies) like selling houses, writing up contracts and sealing deals. So, when this planet is off its rocker, you will definitely notice, you are, too.

In more important news...

THE DO'S & DON’TS OF MERCURY RETROGRADE

1. DON’T: Make Rash Decisions

Thinking of finally committing to that sort-of-bleh// sort-of-cute relationship? Finally jumping all-in for that AMAZING, one-of-a-kind but super out of budget apartment on E 75^th? I’ll make the decision easy for you: DON’T. Without further or due, take this time to mull things over until the universe is back-in-wack on April 29.

2. DO: Stay on Budget

A whole other post coming about the dreaded “B-word” but for now, stay on top of your financial sh*t and don’t go blowing a month’s salary on a vintage-marble-iridescent clock. Phases of Mercury Retrograde oftentimes lead to spontaneous decision making and out of the box purchases – so steer clear of its magnetic ways.

3. DO: Revise, Revisit, and Relax

If you’re an entrepreneur, Type A or an overall “GO GO GO” person, taking a seat and blissfully ignoring big decisions probably isn’t your thing (same). But here’s the deal: Take this week to REALLY, seriously consider what you have going on. Revise old projects, reunite with old friends, and just take a f*cking chill pill because everything is going to happen the way the universe intended, anyway.

P.S. There are +++ of Mercury Retrograde, too… for example, allow this special time to be the perfect excuse for why you’re moody, late, or taking your sweet time to “launch” that thing LOL. Just kidding. But maybe not?

I wish you all a blissful Mercury Retrograde & hold on tight!