If you've got something important to do it's best to do it today, as tomorrow Mercury will be in retrograde once again making our lives here on earth chaotic. If you know what this means you'll be thinking "Oh no here we go again" if you've never heard of it before read on and it'll all make a little more sense.
Every year around
three or four times the planet Mercury slows down on it's orbit. There
comes a time when it has slowed down so significantly that it appears
almost stationary and visually it'll look as though it is orbiting
backwards, when infact it has just considerably slowed down. This is
Mercury in retrograde.
For us earthlings
it may appear as though it has no effect on us but it does. When
Mercury is in retrograde everything that could possibly go wrong will no
doubt go wrong. Particularly anything to do with communication,
electronics and transportation.
When Mercury is in retrograde expect the following occurences:
- Computers Freezing
- Mobile phones having low/no signal
- Mobiles and tablets freezing, slowing down or encountering software issues
- Electronic equipment going on the fritz
- Travel Delays
- Car Trouble
- Short Term Memory Loss
- Lack of communication
- Trouble with electronic appliances
It is advised not
to make any important decisions or plans when Mercury is in retrograde.
Such as signing contracts, starting a new relationship, making travel
plans, or scheduling important meetings. Instead this time should be
used for quiet contemplation and reflection. Spend time meditating and
walking in nature. Taking a more relaxed approach to life.
On May 6th we also have a new moon throwing even more emotions into the mix.
This happens
every month, it is a life cycle. The New Moon is another time of quiet
contemplation. Breathe in deeply and move into a calm state of mind.
Watch your own emotions come and go and to not allow them to influence
you in this current time. Spend time meditating and practicing yoga and
you'll see your life more clearly. The New Moon is a beginning so use
this time of quiet contemplation to plan things, perhaps a new project
or a new relationship you're eager to embark upon. As the moon moves into the
waxing phase gradually start to put these plans into
practice, by the time the full moon comes around on May 21st these ideas or projects
should have begun. That is what you should usually do each month unless Mercury is in retrograde.
When
Mercury is in retrograde it may be a good idea to not jump into new
projects or relationships. Instead wait and enjoy the quietness. Your
mind will thank you for it.
So for the next few weeks allow extra time for your journeys, expect anything electronic to go on the fritz and prepare to have a little more chaos in your everyday life. In fact my browser has unexpectedly crashed and closed twice whilst writing this entry, a sign of things to come. Thanks Mercury.
Mercury goes into retrograde on April 28th until May 22nd incorporating both a new and full moon phase. The next new moon is on May 6th and the Next Full moon the flower moon will be on May 21st.
While Mercury is in retrograde I'll be choosing and sharing a daily tarot or oracle card on Instagram. Instagram name: teriwarke
Spring is officially here, the daffodils have been blooming for weeks, the blossom is just starting to appear on the trees, birds are singing and it's finally starting to get warmer. This is the time of year when most of us have a thorough spring clean of our homes. Sorting through your wardrobe, cleaning the windows, de-cluttering the garden and home. Yet so many of us fail to spring clean ourselves. Think of everything within your body, the toxins we put inside our bodies building up, the winter excesses.
Think of all the pent up emotions you're still carrying with you everyday, past relationship trauma, emotional pain and baggage, negativity
How is all of this affecting you spiritually? Your entire aura will be full to the brim of all the stale stagnant energies so it's a good a time as ever to spring clean your mind, body and spirit.
Our bodies store up so much that we don't need. The extra calories we consume, if you're a smoker you're filling your lungs with tar and ash, if you consume alcohol that is causing you more damage then you'll ever realise. Medications, even the food we eat all contain toxins that build up inside our bodies causing so many physical ailments. Digestive problems, fatigue, skin problems. Among others.
Take some time to detox your body give your body a break and help it to clear all of these nasty toxins. You can detox for one or two days or if you're daring a week. Of course continue to take any necessary medication but give your body a spring clean. To do this first choose how long you wish to detox for. Three days is a good time frame but if you want to go for a week or just one day go for it. Whatever suits you. While you're detoxing consume only natural foods preferably raw. Eliminate dairy, meats, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol. Try to consume just water as your drink of choice but be sure to drink plenty of it, you don't want to go dehydrating yourself at the same time. For foods stick to salads, vegetables and fruits. While you're on a detox you may experience headaches, this is perfectly normal and is your body's way of telling you the detox is working. Headaches are likely to occur if you detox for three or more days. A one day detox shouldn't give you any side effects. Make sure you don't venture too far from a toilet, you'll need to drink plenty of water to flush those toxins out. If water is not appealing to you you can drink herbal caffeine free teas, Echinacea and raspberry tea by Twinings is a very good detox aid as is Camomile
So now onto your mind and spirit. You can spring clean your mind and spirit without detoxing if you prefer. Spring clean your mind and spirit with this simple meditation:
Begin by sitting or laying comfortably, close your eyes and take in some deep cleansing breaths. Focus on your breathing, with every breath feel yourself relax.
On an inhale imagine breathing in a bright white energy, as you exhale see a dark grey energy leaving your body, with every breath breathe in more white energy and exhale the grey energy. As you do this notice on the exhale the grey energy begins to get lighter with each breath. Continue to do this until your exhale is as bright white as the energy you breathe in.
Next picture yourself laying on a beautiful sunny beach, you can feel the warmth of the sun nourishing you. You can hear the sound of the waves crashing, it is completely peaceful. See yourself sit up and look at the sand surrounding you, a lovely golden sand.
Dig a deep hole in the sand before you. When you are satisfied sit back and clear your mind of anything and everything you wish to get rid of. Throw all your negative emotions, worries, fears, into the hole. Anything that's been bothering you or that no longer serves you, let it go and throw it into the hole.
When you have cleared your mind of everything you wish to clear fill in your hole and take a few steps backward. See a wave crash over your hole and literally take all of those emotions away where they'll be cleared, cleansed and washed away.
Take a few moments to feel how free and clear you feel. Your mind is clear, you feel happy.
Feel a gentle sea breeze blowing against you, this is clearing any pent up energy from your aura. The breeze feels very refreshing and energising
As the breeze lessens feel all the space you've created, you feel free, you are feeling revived and replenished. You feel happy, healthy and light.
When you are ready take three deep breaths and then slowly open your eyes.
How much better do you feel now?
