Pre-shadow: July 16, 2024 – August 4, 2024
Retrograde: August 4-28, 2024
Post-shadow: August 28, 2024 – September 11, 2024
As Mercury is stationing direct, there are some communications coming to the surface. There are also some things that are taking off, while others are falling off. Certain ways of being that will be highlighted and some that will seem unimportant. Navigate this time with positivity and grace. The retrograde gave us some much needed insight, time to use it and integrate the lessons.
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The last 6 weeks have brought us into a deeper way of thinking and considering parts of our lives. Ideally this process led to some connections in meaningful ways. We may have distanced ourselves from certain people and gotten closer to others. This retrograde had us very aware of what makes us feel ‘good’ or ‘bad’ about ourselves.
It isn’t about them, it’s about us… sometimes there are people who have bad intentions. By all means, diagnose this and separate yourself from their influence. Beyond this, everyone will trigger us at some point. The only way for us to learn about ourselves in a deep and nuanced fashion is through the process of projection and reflection from others. Over the last six weeks, we may have found ourselves noticing just how deeply certain people trigger us. The ego was just a little bit more robust. This also adds to sensitivity.
The personal awareness that came along with this transit enabled us to make some decisions. Where once we felt safe, we do not any longer. Perhaps we found a way to distance ourselves from these influences or perhaps we just began to notice that we are ‘angry’ ‘pissed’ ‘annoyed’ or ‘triggered’.
The agreements that we made with others is to learn from them. We form contracts with others and the majority of these contracts end within a fairly short period of time. When we get towards the end of an agreement, things start to feel stale.
Relationships are not intended to take you through the rest of your life. They are intended to deliver energy, messages, and support until the agreement or contract is fulfilled. New connections swoop in to fill the relational space after a refractory period of undetermined length. We will be well served if we can stay connected to our primary relationship with self, and it’s implied connection to spirit/god/universe.
Each new connection enables us to refresh and renew our approach to our relationship with self. Stagnancy isn’t a bad thing, it is a fact of life. We are dynamic beings for sure. The time will come, however, when the people or persons we spend time with just don’t light our lamps any longer. On the deepest level, this could be our husband, wife, or long term partner. On a more subtle level, this could be a workplace, a friendship, or a hobby.
Space is good for relationships…
We are renewing ourselves… when we give each other space, we allow self and other to have novel experiences away from the comfort of the connection. This breeds a new approach to life and a new approach to self. When we reconnect with our partner, we have more exciting and dynamic energy to share, exchange, learn from and teach.
We lessen the pressure… when we spend time together constantly, we enter a relational ‘mono-diet’. Our soul, just like our body, craves nutrition. Eating the same food all the time will have us lacking essential nutrients. In addition, our bodies will begin to accumulate excess amounts of specific nutrients. The effect will be that of less energy and a stagnant feeling. When enough of a specific food is consumed, we can even develop allergies to it. When we spend our time with just one person, even if we love them to death, we will likely be missing some key relational nutrition. We might even begin feeling like we are sick of them. This is natural, it is the body and minds way of telling us to go experience something else.
It takes a village… we all know the person (or perhaps have been that person) who disappears from all social gatherings and interactions after meeting a new person. It is very addictive to meet someone new. Being in the honeymoon phase with someone can have us making decisions like moving in together or disconnecting from people without considering how important of a decision we are making. At some point, the scenarios will lead to that stagnant feeling. One person can only offer us so much. When we take space from each other, on a regular basis, we build ourselves up and challenge ourselves to leave our comfort zones.
What we truly love about the other person is the excitement and the nuance of their character. Have you ever thought ‘Wow there really is no one like this person!’. Well, I know that I have. When you feel this way, remember that they became who they are by being themselves, before they met you. There will always be some part of them that needs you to ‘leave them alone’ so they can go gather the resources, reflections, and energy that makes them that person you adore so much.
In reality, the more space you can give someone, the better. I am not talking about avoidance, I am speaking to freedom of movement and choice. No obligations. If there are expectations, speak up for them, and allow the partner to respond.
I know it can be heartbreaking and scary to connect deeply without some sense of security. However, it is the insecurity that motivates us to provide the security for ourselves, instead of relying on the partner for the false sense of security.
If, over the last two months, you have felt stagnant in your connection to someone, consider whether you are fulfilling your other contracts with friends, family, hobbies and passions. Go out of your way to do the things you love. Ask less of the partner, and more of self and others.
The outer world has become more triggering while simultaneously we feel more confident. The range of different possibilities out there can have our minds spinning. The core of reality is undergoing a long awaited, anticipated, and in some cases, feared shift.
Our identities no longer truly exist in the fashion we once believed. More specifically, the core tenets of our social structures and programming are being methodically taking apart. The more we identify with this core programming, the more we may feel as if WE, ourselves, are falling apart.
The collective delusion is deconstructing…
You may witness this in many areas. The more identified we are with the collective beliefs, the deeper the death we go through as they fall apart. We may even erect defenses to the seemingly obvious unfolding. Identifying with groupthink is akin to not thinking for yourself. In essence, accepting information as it is delivered to you is a way of avoiding critical thinking. This is a response to intense stress. The idea of forming one’s own opinion can engender fears of rejection or being ostracized. This is a subconscious fear so many have no idea that it is happening. If you can acknowledge these fears, consider yourself lucky.
In order to block levels of awareness, we must grow even stronger in our delusion. When we give our autonomy away to someone else, they are obligated to misuse it or abuse us. The universe does not seek to have lemmings. We are each unique facets of the body of god. Little pieces of cosmic consciousness, representing infinity but only able to embody our small portion. Through being enslaved, lied to, experimented upon, we are emboldened to ignite our own personal flame.
We are all different, some people need to be on fire before they realize it’s too damn hot. Others may notice the most subtle discomfort as the sun begins to rise. One way or the other, we are not in charge of other’s awakenings. There could be lifetimes between us. Another person could be learning through self delusion whilst we learn through painful awakening. We all return to oneness at some point.
Your frustration with the seeming numbness of others is actually a good sign. This means that you actually care about other people… imagine that?!
Being compassionate and empathetic is a gift and a tool. It isn’t always helpful and we need to know how to use it properly. As soon as we enter into trying to change others, we have turned that tool into a weapon against ourselves. We cannot take the reigns of another’s soul progress. Instead of using this gift to desire something different for others, use it to be aware of your place in each setting. Maybe you just don’t belong in certain areas. Perhaps we can take a different approach with those who we see as suffering or lost. Just take everything down a notch, be a force of calm and listening. Seeking to change others is a form of manipulation.
Certain cases may warrant a desire to change someone. If someone is a threat to the wellbeing of themselves or others, perhaps we can step in and try to influence. Additionally, if someone has previously requested this type of support, it may be safe and helpful to assist someone in changing habits or beliefs.
On a personal level, continue to watch as the waves unfold. Pluto and Uranus are beginning a cycle that will have everything changing at a rapid pace. It may sound cliché, but up can feel like down and left can feel like right.
What are we watching?
At the highest positions of influence, masks are being removed. This unveils entirely new monsters and also some unexpected heroes. In the end, everyone is human, but some take on monumental tasks. Some have been forged by fire. We all make mistakes, that is part of self improvement.
Strange alliances are being formed and before long, a new vision for the world will be taking shape. This is not ominous, to me. In fact, this is the sign of a new day dawning. With the sweeping reorganization of energy, comes the failing of existing structures. During these times over the next few years, learn to be a team player. Work on your skills of cooperation and avoid reactive mass movements as they are a manifestation of fear and apprehension. Instead, wait for your time and find your people.
In identifying with group and individuals, find a way to stay connected to the collective with love and understanding. If we gain allies at the cost of creating enemies, have we really gained anything at all?
Until we learn to focus on ourselves, the world will keep giving us reasons to do so. Basic necessities go beyond water, food, and shelter. We need physical touch and loving interactions with others. The more we spend our time identifying with outer events or the affairs of others, the less inclined we will be to feel secure in our bodies and lives.
We each live in a reality of our own while sharing the Earth and cocreating this world.
Each person will see what they need to see in the events of the world. Whatever serves them the best, based on their consciousness, in the moment. That is how the world IS to them, that is their reality.
The differences aren’t negotiable, learn to accept them
Where some see a monster, others see a savior.
Where some an atrocity, others see a victory.
Obviously, we cannot allow certain activities to go on unchecked.
A drunk man may think he can drive his car just fine, but someone has to step in and take the keys if at all possible.
A person may speak out arrogantly and with bigotry, but can we really stop this?
Do we want to stop this? Or do we wish people could be more like our ideal picture of life.
How many iterations of ‘misguided’ did you have to go through to get where you are now?
I know I went through a ton of them, and I still don’t really know how to be.
I am figuring it out as I go along.
Comparison is certainly a thief of joy.
Try not to measure others through the metrics you hold for yourself.
They are not you, they will not be you.
Collective expectations are means and averages. They are accepted mediocrity.
They do naught for the individual expression, they are in place protect the function of society.
While it is good to honor and observe these collective rules, they are in no way benchmarks to determine the wellness or value of an individual.
One may even argue that over identification with collective societal viewpoints is a sign of individual weakness.
Creativity and beauty stem from the willingness to try something new, to revamp the energy.
If we don’t allow for others to stray from a narrowly defined path, life ceases to hold the same value, novelty, and nuance. We end up dry and stagnant in a festering pool of our own potential.
There is nothing holy, godlike, spiritual, or noble about sacrificing one’s individuality.
We are sparks of God, and igniting fires is one of our greatest expressions.
The actions, thoughts, and activities that engender passion in others… do these with conscious awareness of your impact, and may you lead a joyous life.
Whatever comes, stay close to your heart
There is only so much we can control. Were we given the keys to the creatrix, we’d probably change a lot. I mean, who wants suffering? Who wants hatred?
In the end, all I can do is ensure that I don’t add more of those things to the collective. I wouldn’t want others to suffer and struggle, so my first order of business is to ensure I don’t do that to myself. This part is constant work. It isn’t just about feeding myself and paying my bills. It is about watching my self talk. It is about choosing my environment, entertainment, company and experiences wisely.
That which I engender becomes the energy I promote to the world. The same world that I so often find tragically disappointing. What am I adding? Is it light? Am I tearing something down just because I disagree? Is this helpful?
To be a bringer of light is not to throw shade on those who I believe are mistaken. This is a haughty use of knowledge and certainly isn’t wisdom. Finding a loving and compassionate viewpoint will enable all of my efforts to be more efficient and helpful. No one wants to be talked down to. Rightly so, no human being should respond receptively to disrespect and dishonor. When we respect each other and honor the human path of imperfection, we create a safe space for feedback and receptivity.