Hello and happy March.
Our theme this month;
Understanding Retrogrades
I speak often about what retrogrades mean in my yoga classes, Red Tents and even here.
Mercury is currently in retrograde and we also have Venus and Mars going retrograde soon.
In fact, in 2020 all the planets will have retrograde phases.
Here is a simple but scientific explanation of what the retrograde motion is really about for those who want to better understand.
Basically in astrological terms when a planet goes retrograde (appears to be moving backwards in the constellations) it is time to Re_asses, Re_vise, Re_visit, Re_new Re_view and Re_do things that pertain to the energy of that Planet and the sign it has gone retrograde in.
It is a little complicated till you wrap your head around it.
But often Retrogressions get such a bad rep when I believe these are powerful times to slow down and consolidate what you have learned in order to move forward with a stable foundation.
Mercury goes retrograde about 3 times a year for about 3 weeks at a time, when it does the areas to watch are communication, travel and technology.
Slow down and pay attention to what you are saying, or what is being said.
Double check those contracts, or flight bookings.
Think before you speak…review how you have been communicating.
Is that still working for you, or is it time to change?
This particular Mercury retrograde in Pisces is likely to make us re-evaluate how we FEEL, this may come about by people or situations arising that trigger our old stories and our old way of responding.
Don’t feel bad if you fall back to your default setting, see it as an opportunity to FEEL how you have grown and even outgrown certain people, situations, places, stories.
Thank that Retrograde for taking you back into the old feelings and paradigms, in order to show you how far you have come and what it was good for you to have let go of.
See my Spotlight Advice below for some fun suggestions to work with retrograde of Mercury, Venus and Mars.
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Astrology Buzz
Pisces Feb 19th to Mar 20th if you are feeling sleepy or a little vague, dreamy or spaced out, chances are you are feeling the influence of Pisces.
Made even stronger with Mercury retrograde in Pisces.
Pisces season requires of us to go with the flow, feel our feelings, rest more and surround ourselves with gentleness and compassion.
Aries Mar 21st to Apr 20th having given ourselves time to BE in Pisces season (I hope you did it will make Aries easier for you) you will now feel driven to take action.
This is the first sign of the zodiac and we will enjoy the creative fun-loving aspect but the go, go, go, me, me, me can be pretty exhausting, so rest up while you can.
New Moon in Pisces on the 23rd saw us ending yet another 13-moon cycle. It was exceptionally intuitive and sensitive for those of us who tuned in and even if you are not consciously working with the moon and her magical rhythms, she will have an impact on you.
Working with rather than against her makes life so much more relaxed, joyful and fulfilling.
Every thought, every word, every action you take is creating your future, be vigilant, choose wisely.
I will elaborate more next month on the Aries New Moon on the 24th of March.
Suffice to say if you do not already have a lunar practice and are feeling emotionally strained it would be the perfect time to begin a practice like Red Tent.
Red Tent is a magical and ancient lunar practice that helps us use the moon’s rhythms to create harmony, balance and overall wellbeing in our lives. Please enquire for more info if you feel called to.
Next Red Tent’s;
MARCH - Aries
Tue 24th: Port Alfred 7-10 pm
Wed 25th: Port Alfred 1.30-4.30
Thu 26th: Grahamstown 1.30-4.30 pm
Full Moonis in Virgo on the 9th opposing the Sun in Pisces. This axis pushes us to feel into where in our lives we are too restrictive (Virgo) and where we are overly emotional (Pisces).
How can you find a balance?
I am very restrictive of myself and never let my emotions out, or I am so emotional I cannot control myself or I am super controlled in some areas of my life and overly emotional in others.
See what comes up for you, but whatever it is, it offers you the opportunity to work towards better balance in this realm.
Crystal picks for March
Retrograde Theme
Re_member, all of the Re words apply in Re_trograde. In truth just about any crystal would be useful, but here are some great options.
Aquamarine is for Go with The Flow. Even when the flow seems to be taking you backward, see it as a creative necessity and don’t fight it. This applies to all retrogrades but this one particularly. Mercury (communication) retrograde in Pisces (water) is the perfect match for the watery and expressive Aquamarine.
Amethyst is to Slow Down. In Retrogrades if we try to keep pushing forward at our usual pace where that particular planet is concerned something is likely to break. Would you run a race on a sprained ankle? If you did there would be even more damage and the injury would need even more time to heal. Amethyst is very calming and helps us to slow down and rest on a mind, body, spirit and emotional level.
Labradorite is to Feel the Magic. After all, if we use the retrograde periods mindfully, there is intuitive treasure just waiting to be found. Labradorite is sometimes known as the Magician’s stone. It is cousin to Moonstone and is very reflective just as the retrograde periods demand of us to re_flect on what was no longer working in our lives so we can move forward in a healthier way.
Aromas of the month
I have an Oil for that.
It is true that I can find more than one oil even for just about any situation and Retrograde planets are no exception.
InTune is my current favourite doTERRA blend containing Frankincense, Sandalwood, Lime, Ylang ylang, Roman Chamomile, and Patchouli.
It is their focus blend helping us enhance and sustain better focus, like we need for studying, work deadlines or in this case retrogrades.
It takes great mindfulness and focus to catch ourselves in old and unhealthy patterns…and even before that to know that they are there.
Why I love InTune so much is its grounding energy…I am too fast, retrogrades are a challenge for me, slowing down, not in my vocabulary. This oil is VERY much a part of my toolbox of support.
Rosemary for Re_memberance is just ideal for the retrograde phases. Remember what you used to do, Re_member what works and what doesn’t, Re_member who you want to be and embody all of that as you breathe deeply into the body and into Mother Earth.
Uses and Blend suggestions:
Roll on the Focus - feeling scattered and overwhelmed? Roll some doTERRA InTune onto your wrists and neck. Both feet on the floor, 3 deep breaths and back to whatever job was at hand…it is that quick.
Re_align – our sense of smell connects directly to the memory centre of our brain. If we are beginning new healthier habits and want to help set them into our memory here are a few options;
1 drop of Rosemary or doTERRA InTune in 5ml Coconut oil rubbed onto feet at night as you go over your new thoughts and feelings and gratitude’s while dozing off.
1 drop of Rosemary on your palm, rub hands together and breath with your hands held over your nose as you begin and or end your new task (exercise regime, healthy diet, journal or meditation practice etc).
Do this Re_peatedly for a minimum of a week best done for 21 consecutive days to make a habit.
Note: How Fast do Essential oils work?
It takes 22 seconds for the molecules to reach the brain
In 2 minutes, Essential oils will be found in the bloodstream
By 20 minutes they will affect every cell in the body
Remember to write your blends in your blend book so you remember what you liked and what you didn’t.
Spotlight Advice
Retrograde Magic – Consciously working with this energy
Before we look at how we can use the energy more specifically for the different planets in retrograde, let me say we are working with the 3 personality planets here, not all of the outer planets.
Each planet represents a different energy and effects our psyche in that area.
Mercury: the mind/intellect, communication, travel and social networking.
Venus: our values, femininity, love, desire, romance, relationships, beauty, pleasure and art.
Mars: the warrior, action, masculinity, aggression, drive, power, determination.
When they go retrograde, they will affect us differently due to a number of factors.
Where it is happening in our natal chart makes it very personal to us, but you will need a personal reading for that.
What sign it has gone retrograde in and what planet it is.
For example;
Mars Retrograde may see us trying to take action and hitting speed bump after speed bump. This means slow down, is this the right action you are trying to take?
Venus Retrograde may manifest as relationship issue with your lover, or an old flame coming back into your life to show you how you have changed and what it is you value now.
Mercury Retrograde might look like you loosing your voice, how have you been speaking? Have you been true to yourself, have you been too busy communicating and not resting, what tone are you using most often, what fears are you not expressing?
Just a few examples though the manifestations of retrogrades for each of us are so varied.
Action Steps
1) Mercury: If you find yourself more sensitive than usual to how people are talking to you, their ‘tone’ may all be in your head.
Rather than getting into an argument try to ask yourself how what you thought you picked up from them is actually how you are speaking to yourself.
Your friend sends you a short and ‘sharp’ message on WhatsAp and you immediately get your back up about her tone (which we cannot hear in a message).
You spend the entire day replaying how your next conversation will go causing untold stress and a lack of focus.
Later she messages you to tell you, sorry I couldn’t chat earlier, was in the midst of a crisis at work…So, how are you being short and sharp with yourself then?
2) Venus: time to Re-evaluate.
Venus is about our values, how we show our love.
I suggest actually sitting down and writing what it is you value most, top 5 in order.
I will tell you how the last Venus retrograde in 2018 impacted me very personally.
I have a sometimes obsessive work ethic, the fact that my work is so meaningful to me and so much fun only exacerbates my work-a-holicness.
But last Venus Retro my hubby had just gone onto dialysis and work and my endless to do lists seemed so unimportant in comparison to spending time with him and our kids.
My values were thrown into re-evaluation and I began to show love in a much more present way.
3) Mars: likes to move forward and it can be pretty uncomfortable when he is forced to slow down.
This can be a good time to do your due diligence with your projects rather than charging ahead.
Do your research, plan. Don’t stop, just consolidate.
Last Mars Retrograde was about a month after we found out my husband’s kidneys were failing.
We had hit the ground running at first, trying to do whatever we could to sort the problem…then in Mars retrograde we had to wait, for medical aid approval, long winded testing processes.
Things out of our control. What we could do was our research, we could get as prepared as we could before things started to move forward again.
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