Mars and Mercury Retrograde

Hi there,
  Just a quick reminder that Mars just went retrograde April 17 and will remain there until June 29th.  This is a time that may feel like a ship without a compass.  Take this time to think about where you are going for the next two years.  Steer your course in a new direction if the Universe is nudging you that way!

    Mercury turns retrograde on April 28th until May 22.  Approximately every 88 days, the planet Mercury appears to move backwards from our position on Earth  During these three weeks, we typically encounter delays and miscommunications, discover mistakes that must be fixed, and rethink, repair, review, and in general redo things.
These periods are not good times to sign contracts, because they're designed to catch-up and reconsider situations. If you sign a contract, you're likely to discover your needs were different than you thought they were, or the details in the contract may be incorrect, or misunderstood. It's better to research your options during these periods, instead of signing a contract.
Mercury retrograde periods are tough on travel too. At the very beginning and the very end of the period, Mercury is standing still, i.e. not moving. Typically we're moving very slowly too or not at all and we're normally frustrated by this. It's best if we can redirect our expectations during these periods, so we're in harmony with it instead of frustrated.
    One of the best ways to use these Mercury retrograde periods is to plan to catch-up by scheduling roughly 50% less than usual. It's also a great time to do research or reconnect with old clients, friends or family members you haven't seen or talked with in a long time. Making repairs, cleaning out closets, having yard sales, and recycling things are all favored activities. Reprinting anything is also favored, but it's a rough time to print anything new, because there are often mistakes in new items. This can be a very useful cycle if you use it correctly....maybe sit in a hammock longer.....