You are convinced your brain is working at peak efficiency today, yet you wonder why you continue to run into obstacles that you didn't notice earlier. Although you might refuse to believe your senses at first, your experience contradicts your assumption that you can think your way out of any dilemma. Clever Mercury turns retrograde in your 1st House of Self, giving you time to rethink your logic and recreate a better plan before trying again. Sometimes, a totally fresh look at a problem is all you need to see the solution you previously missed.
You can imagine many ways to impress your coworkers or improve your status with your boss. However, you must follow through with turning your good ideas into tangible results. The trouble is that everything is likely to take much longer than you could ever expect. Nevertheless, frustration doesn't help you manifest any of your goals. In fact, it may put your success in a state of temporary uncertainty while Mercury retrogrades in your 12th House of Destiny. Carl Jung wrote, "Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart."
You're moving so fast today that you could outrun your own shadow. Although this escapist tactic may work in your imagination, it doesn't fare so well in the real world. Instead of dodging what you fear, stop and face it. Thankfully, you receive help from your key planet Mercury when it turns retrograde in your 11th House of Dreams and Wishes, inviting you to sink into the unknown corners of your subconscious. Ironically, becoming aware of what you didn't know helps you clarify what you do know.
Your professional world may be a source of uncomfortable stress today and you believe sharing your insights will help. But the origin of your facts or the circumstances surrounding them encourages you to reserve your judgment until a later time. Nevertheless, starting a conversation with your superiors can eventually lead to a better understanding on all sides while Mercury retrogrades in your 10th House of Career. Stick to your truth but leave room to change your mind. Journalist Robert Quillen wrote, "Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance."
Although your life may be wonderful, you still might wish to be anywhere but here today. It's just that your dreams are so amazing that you can't help but try to manifest them right away. Unfortunately, mischievous Mercury's retrograde lands in your 9th House of Distant Horizons, creating confusion and delays in the area of travel. You have little patience, yet it is patience that you need in copious amounts. Zig Ziglar wrote, "Be careful not to compromise what you want most for what you want now."
You haven't given up on your search for someone with whom you can partner on a project. But finding the right person is only the first step, for you must also negotiate a mutually advantageous arrangement. However, eloquent Mercury is retrograding in your 8th House of Deep Sharing, blessing you with all the right words to say at the right times. Nevertheless, the deal is far from done. You still have plenty of work to accomplish before you're ready to sign on any dotted lines. Focus on collaboration instead of competition.
You might think you're on a revolving merry-go-round as you replay every conversation you've had with a close friend or partner in the past few weeks. You're unsuccessfully searching for clues as to why there is so much distance between you now while communicator Mercury retrogrades through your 7th House of Companions. Instead of imagining the problem will just go away on its own accord, jump in and confront the awkwardness of the situation today. But don't expect immediate results; allow time for the new momentum to build. Being honest inspires others to do the same.
You are tired of bumping into the same walls at work now. You're attempting to find your way into new territory but you're not making much progress. Rather than just pushing harder against the resistance, slow down your drive for change. Your new strategy doesn't mean you're giving up; you just need to take a few steps back in order to revise your plan with retrograde Mercury's presence in your 6th House of Minutiae. Author John Wooden wrote, "It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen."
Channeling your feelings into creative endeavors leaves you with a deep sense of satisfaction. But even with people in your life who encourage your self-expression, you still might encounter various kinds of blockages today. Forcing something to happen is a study in futility while witty Mercury retrogrades through your 5th House of Spontaneity. Unfortunately, nothing useful is achieved by harsh self-judgments, either. Journalist Jim Watkins said, "A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence."
You may be communicating with people you know from your past, attempting to reestablish a relationship with an old friend or an estranged family member. Mercury retrogrades through your 4th House of Roots, urging you to look backward and dig deeper when it comes to emotional expression. You are driven to solidify interpersonal connections now, but you could run into resistance from circumstances you can't control. Someone else's heart might not be on the same track as yours, which motivates you to try even harder. Author Ken Poirot quipped, "I gave up many times but I never quit."
The neurons in your brain are firing on all cylinders today, triggering boredom when those around you can't keep up with your repartee. But it's not just about being clever; you seek intellectual stimulation and you're ready to move on if it's not available. Unfortunately, you're thinking and talking so fast that you can leave a wake of misunderstanding in your path while trickster Mercury retrogrades in your 3rd House of Communication. Saint Francis de Sale wrote, "Have patience with all the things, but first of all with yourself."
You possess all the tools and skills you need to put yourself on the map of prosperity now. However, you might share your current strategy with others, only to realize your plan needs more work. You want to demonstrate your ability to turn your ideas into money, but you continue to meet more challenges than successes as Mercury backpedals through your 2nd House of Income. Your persistence proves your worth. Winston Churchill said, "Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our true potential."
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