Written by Lisa Stardust for The Hoodwitch

Here we are, again, witnessing another Mercurial moonwalk in the cosmos. This retrograde in particular is extra scary because it begins on the same day as Halloween when the veil between the spiritual and physical plane is thin. Worlds will collide on Halloween, in an extremely confusing and emotional way, which will bring our anxieties to a high. The only way to avoid the melodrama is to release tensions within by healing the body, mind, and spirit. 

Mercury will be splashing around in transformative Scorpio during this retrograde, heightening our emotions and passions—also paranoias. The mystical sign will not be able to access its intuition properly, which will make us all question our ability to make decisions. Scorpio, like the other water signs (Cancer and Pisces), is a mute sign. Meaning, Scorpio isn’t a “talker” but a “feeler.” Rather than using reason to guide their thoughts (like air signs per say), Scorpio harnesses our emotional and intuitive side. If a situation or relationship doesn’t feel right, they don’t hesitate to walk away. In fact, they run away fast. Mercury is transiting the sign of Scorpio, we will feel stuck and unable to make moves. 

Embracing our intuition and trusting gut feelings is key. But, will prove faulty at times. Confusion will manifest at times, which may create conflicts within, as we are unsure of our choices or assessments. Commit to not committing during the next three weeks. Don’t use the celestial energy to start new endeavors, rather to heal the past. 

Unconditionally accepting our shadow selves and forgiving ourselves will alleviate stressors. It’s essential that we heal our hearts and minds during this retrograde. Releasing bad habits and outdated views that no longer serve our highest purpose will allow us to evolve into a higher minded version of ourselves. Embracing our truest desires and passions—even if they are seen as crazy and bizarre. 

These are a few magical tips to aid the healing process during this retrograde:

1. Meditate with an obsidian crystal to help ease past emotions that may resurface during the retrograde. Obsidian has the power to absorb negativity and offers protection to us. Keeping it near at all times will help ease the madness and give us clarity on matters. 

2. Use selenite and cleansing tools like sage to clear away stagnant energy. Once our auric fields are extremely sensitive (especially during the retrograde. Making sure the energy that surrounds us is positive is essential. 

3. Rest. Don’t hesitate in taking a moment to unwind and decompress. Our bodies are a temple and we need to honor ourselves at all times. This includes taking a time out from the madness—if we need one. 

4. Citrus is the essence of Mercury. Adding citrus to drinks and baths will give us the protection we need to survive the retrograde.

5. Journaling our emotions will help us to acknowledge and embrace our shadow selves. Through this process, we can heal the past to create a brighter future.