Absolutely nothing you were counting on is going as planned today. As inclined as you are toward stress while trickster Mercury is retrograde, putting some distance between you and the annoying perpetrators of these delays is a terrific strategy. Before you blow your top at another individual who's probably just as frustrated as you are now, go for a power-walk around the block or a quick visit to the gym. The truth is you need some time alone to collect your thoughts and regain your composure. John Wooden wrote, "Flexibility is the key to stability."
Schedule time to chill out at home today if you can manage it without any dire consequences. Mercury starts its retrograde period now, which can make trouble for you practical Bulls who depend on your schedules. Cook something sinfully delicious, curl up on the couch with a good book, or binge-watch your favorite show. Think of this strategy as the astrological equivalent of stepping inside until the rain stops. Fortunately, the Sun will come out tomorrow. Whether you blame it on the stars or the weather, give yourself the gift of indulgence.
The good news is you know exactly what to do if the universe picks you up and puts you down somewhere that's drastically different than where you expected. Thankfully, you're quick-witted, curious, and always willing to see the positive in every event and encounter. Enjoy the unexpected buffet of experiences by taking in the sights and chatting up people you otherwise might never have met. Although surprises occur more frequently while your key planet Mercury is retrograde, you can turn this cosmic unpredictability into an opportunity for growth. Variety is the spice of life.
Do your best to avoid conversations about politics, religion, or any other potentially volatile topics today. Mercury, the planetary ruler of communications, stops in its tracks to turn retrograde, making accurate facts and figures hard to come by now. However, you are operating from an extremely emotional viewpoint, which can further complicate this awkward dilemma. You might not be able to charm your way out of this situation unless you sidestep the drama. Listening more than talking is one way to maintain the peace. Gandhi said, "Speak only if it improves upon the silence."
Getting the answers you want from someone you know well or an acquaintance you might like to know better could be tough today. Chatty Mercury begins its three-week retrograde journey today, so the probability of miscommunications, misunderstandings, and false impressions is running high. Table any important discussions for a few days, and even then, fight the inclination to ask too many questions. Learning when to keep quiet is a critical step toward establishing trust. Be patient; respect isn't earned overnight.
Resist the urge to read a lot into little things. Turning molehills into mountains never did anyone any good, but the temptation to do just that is especially strong today. If what you're reacting to isn't part of someone's usual pattern of behavior, let it slide. Of course, no one's saying you should close your eyes to the truth but it's crucial not to judge others based on what you experienced in the past, especially now that your key planet Mercury is retrograde. Russell Simmons wrote, "Compassion is the ultimate expression of the highest self."
Sticking to an itinerary won't be easy for anyone now. Don't take it personally if everyone around you seems to be running late. Be prepared to rearrange work and business-related meetings, and even appointments of a far more personal nature. Be gracious and understanding if something needs to be rescheduled or even canceled at the very last minute. Karmically, you may require the same consideration soon since Mercury is retrograde for the next three weeks. Mark Twain wrote, "Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Someone who's been crossing your mind a lot lately might also cross your path today. If you parted on less than pleasant terms from a friend, lover, or boss, but your feelings haven't faded, you could be tempted to give it another shot. If you think you can come up with new solutions to the old problems that caused you to split, approach the topic cautiously. Otherwise, exchange pleasantries and walk away. Believe it or not, this encounter may have been engineered by the universe to provide you with the closure you need to move forward. Albert Einstein wrote, "Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous."
Taking a walk down Memory Lane today will be hard to avoid. You may find yourself staring out the window and sighing when you really should be concentrating on the task at hand. If you really can't focus, stop trying. Give yourself a little while to sit and reminisce. Remembering the good times with loved ones is food for the soul but hearing their voices or seeing them face to face might be even better. A reunion allows for heart-to-heart connections in real life. Make plans to collect some long overdue hugs.
Your agenda today could include resetting a meeting that was already postponed once, causing your patience to run thin. Of course, if anyone understands timing, it's you; and as you well know, nothing happens until all conditions are just right. Remind yourself of that fact as often as you need to make it through the day without overreacting to every disruption and alienating contacts you spent time and energy grooming. Don't burn any bridges when there are rivers to cross.
Wreaking havoc on your bank account may be quite appealing now, but try to stall making any major purchases, ideally, for the next three weeks. Although this might sound like a long time, Mercury turns retrograde today, which doesn't bode well for impulsively acquiring new technology, cars, or most things you're probably lusting after. If you must surrender to the temptation, do the necessary research, read all the fine print, and keep every receipt. Wealth and wisdom are intertwined.
A snippet from a familiar song or a whiff of a passing stranger's cologne might act as a psychological trigger today. Feeling nostalgic about the past is a natural inclination for you, but the current astrological line-up amplifies this sentimental vibe. Your emotions are quite close to the surface and nearly impossible to ignore. Allow yourself to sigh wistfully and reminisce, but don't fall down the rabbit hole of regret. There are new memories to make, and the best are yet to come.
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