BEWARE OF THAT RETROSHADE!
Astrology by Lisa Stardust
Mercury may be direct, but the post-retrograde phase of the planetary moonwalk will last until June 18. This means that we aren’t out of the clear for another two weeks. This period, known as “retroshade” is a time when Mercury acts weird and intense because it’s not moving as fast as usual. This is a time where it’s going over matters that occurred months ago when it accessed the pre-retrograde degrees and zone.
Key Dates:
Mercury started to slow down and enter the pre-retrograde zone on April 25th in the sign Gemini. Look back to this date to see what began to happen in your life. This is when the retrograde story began.
Mercury officially started its retrograde journey on May 10th in Gemini. Communication, travel, and technology went haywire.
Mercury retrograde moved back into Taurus on May 22nd,
Mercury ends its retrograde dance on June 3rd in Taurus.
The post-retrograde period commences on June 3rd and lasts until June 18th. Mercury is still moving slower than normal and retracing it’s steps for a third time since April 25th.
What to Expect:
Exes, old friends, and ghosts can and will still haunt us. They aren’t gone.. just yet. There is still the chance that they’re wanting to connect and discuss their feelings with us. You don’t have to say “hi” if you’re not wanting to. Create boundaries and stand your ground.
We are all still exhausted from the retrograde, which means that it’s important for us to implement self-care and relaxation into our daily routines.
Protect your energy by focusing on your needs. Don’t let people push you into feeling a certain way or taking on more than you can chew. It’s important to make sure you are happy and fulfilled before giving to others.
Do a cleansing in your home to release a lot of the energy that has accumulated over the past weeks when Mercury was retrograde.
Cleanse your personal energy by working with Lemon and citrus, these are essences of Mercury, which is why it’s an important fruit to use when Mercury turns direct.
QUICK FIX AURA PROTECTION BATH
You will need:
30-40 minutes of undisturbed time for yourself.
bathtub
2 cups of sea salt
2 cups of White vinegar Or Apple or Lemon Vinegar
This is the easiest aura cleansing bath of all. Toss the ingredients into a tub of warm water and relax. Focus on releasing any negative thoughts into the water. You should allow yourself time to soak in the warm water for at least 30 minutes, and to allow the water from the tub to drain completely as you envision any negativity swirling down the drain and out of your bodies energetic fields . This recipe is completely effective as is, but feel free to add essential oils or herbs of your choice.