Change Your Life! Or Don't. A Mercury Retrograde Survival Guide.

Not to freak you out or anything, but this Mercury Retrograde (April 21- May 14) can change your life! I'm no astrologer, but I do know that retrogrades essentially give us a chance to go back over things in our lives and reevaluate them. After doing this reading, I realize that this Mercury Retrograde is simple, yet powerful. We're being given an opportunity to finally say yes to our future selves. Do you feel like you've been wanting or trying to elevate for years, but you just can't seem to keep up enough momentum to truly change your life? If the answer is yes, then pay attention.

As I was shuffling these Hoodoo tarot cards that remind me of my great-grandmothers, I felt gratitude for my recent realizations. One of which was that I was capable of creating this website. Because of that prior moment of bliss, I was able to truly absorb this message and share it with you.

• During this retrograde, it will be critical to be in control of our emotions. I think that one may assume this means to pretend things don't hurt our feelings or hold back the tears that we feel welling up in our eyes. It actually means honoring your feelings and still deciding on the more practical choice regardless. Retrogrades can come with a lot of unexpected twists and turns. It's important to not allow temporary losses or disappointments to set you back. Another way that we are being called to not fall victim to our emotions is through others. For some of us, this will be a time when people want to be connected to us, but we simply are being called to focus on ourselves. You may find yourself needing to tell someone no and prioritizing your alone time over social gatherings. There may be an instance where you're going to have to let that person fix their problems on their own, even if in your heart you want to help.

• The cards that stood out to me heavily in this reading were the King of Coins (pentacles) and John Horse (the Emperor). Both of these powerful masculine energies are a representation of discipline, focus, and a steady plan. Neither the king of pentacles nor the Emperor built their respective kingdom or empire overnight. We are being called to center slow, consistent, and steady progress. This is taking action daily toward your ideal future without being too attached to the outcome or destination. If you've ever read The Alchemist, you will understand that the journey is much more valuable than the treasure at the end of the hunt. Many of us may find ourselves consciously implementing new habits & practices into our daily routines that reflect the version of ourselves that we are wanting to become.

• One of the main things that hold us back from taking action consistently toward a reality that's more aligned with our dream self, is fear. Some people say that fear is false evidence appearing real. I can agree with that, but I also think that fear is the result of internalized limitation. Daredevils tend to have one thing in common; they aren't afraid to die. Therefore, they're able to take insane risks and push past fears that the average person would be crippled by. This retrograde is calling us to tap into that courageous energy. Not necessarily towards swimming with sharks or jumping out of a plane, but by doing the things that we would do if there was no such thing as failure

• Most people think that their trust issues are with other people. And hey! Maybe they are. Who am I to say? But I 100% know that people who tend to have trust issues with other people have trust issues with themselves as well, and I saw this from personal experience. One of the ingredients of courage that most people overlook is trust. Not only does the daredevil not feel limited by the possibility of death, but they also trust that they will live. I jumped out of a plane 2 years ago, and I knew that I would live to talk about it. You have to practice trusting in your ability to make decisions, listening to your intuition, and trusting that things will always work out in your favor. It's either that or be miserable if you ask me.

• Last, but not least, I want to leave you with this. You are ready. You are healed. You've spent enough time reflecting on your past. You've spent enough time reading self-help books, meditating, and journaling, and now you're ready to truly become the version of yourself that you've always imagined. It is safe to let the past go. The mistakes and negativity of the past and people from it are no longer a blockage or barrier in your way. You are limitless. At least I believe so. Actually, I know so, but you have to know it for yourself and this retrograde will test you.

This isn't the kind of test that you can pass by cheating. This is the kind of test that you can only pass by fully trusting in yourself & intuition, taking a leap of faith, and being consistent in the steps that it takes to materialize your vision. If you resonate with these messages, then I intend that you feel safe in this space and that you leave this website inspired to become your greatest self! I intend that you will get through this Mercury Retrograde and come out more fulfilled, abundant, focused, and consistent than you've ever been before! I'll catch you in the next one. ;)