The Energies of July 11th & Mercury Retrograde Prep List

Navigate the Big Bright Energies of this Week with Grace!

Mercury doesn’t go retrograde for another few weeks, but it feels like it’s already started. (And if you’re one of the people who I gave the wrong start date to – I’m so sorry – such a Mercury retrograde thing to do, I misread the charts). To help you prepare in advance, this upcoming one is from August 3^rd to August 26^th.

(For those of you unfamiliar with Mercury Retrograde, you can read more about it in our Mercury Retrograde Survival Guide that we wrote about one of last year’s retrograde.)

It’s only a few weeks off and things are already getting funky. Last week my computer picked up a nasty malware and I had to take it in to be cleared off. As a result I was without a computer – effectively taking me out of the stream of “communication” for two full days which is very much a Mercury retrograde trait. The past two weekends I’ve also been profoundly tired. Yesterday I had to leave an event early due to a pounding headache that wasn’t responding to my usual remedies. The rest of the day I was shaky and tired.

My angelic radar is telling me that this is going to be a big week. A few days ago we had earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan again. The energy is wobbly. As a result you may feel waves of disconnected emotions that pass through you rather quickly.

The flip side of this is that you may also feel waves of inspiration finding you this week. Allow yourself to drink in the inspiration and don’t feel any pressure to do anything about it. You are connecting with the vibrational wisdom of the coming weeks. Allow yourself to feel inspired, dance around your house, paint your name 100 times in your journal, eat a ripe juicy peach – engage in something, anything, that allows for the expression of inspiration through you this week.

butterfly girl by henna yoon, on Flickr

The angels also want to chime in and remind you to rest if you feel tired. Also, get out and move your body in nature (my cheeky angels are asking if I’m hearing this message I’m typing right now…). This will help you to ground energies and shift your focus to vitality and wellness. This is a fertile time of year, the vegetable gardens are preparing to share their bounty, the skies are blue and the sun is bright. You too are “ripening” and preparing for huge growth.

In preparation of the coming transits of energy, here are some things that you can do to support yourself. I’ve also included a Mercury Retrograde Prep list in case you want to get ahead of the curve.

 Tips for Gracefully Navigating the Energies of this Week:

• Consider scheduling a Reiki session or massage with a good practitioner to help you keep balanced.
• Spend time near water – if you can get near the ocean, even better. It will help to keep your energy clear.
• Do a space clearing on your home – this can be as easy as opening your windows and doors and letting the outside come in and swirl about for a bit.
• Laugh as much as you can. Laughter releases energetic waves of joy and is a powerful way to create a positive shift.
• Bless your space. Invite the angels into your home and ask them to create a “love bubble” around your home so that you & your family are bathed in love.
• Stretch your wings and try a new adventure. Retrograde energy can sometimes keep us rooted in the past. Shake things up by bringing new & fun experiences into your life.

 Mercury Retrograde Prep List:

1. Back up your computer (cloud backup like Mozy is a great idea)
2. Also back up the contacts on your cell phone.
3. Balance your checkbook and bank accounts so that you’re on top of things.
4. Does your car need an oil change or do your tires need to be checked? It’s a good thing to take care of this now. Also make sure you keep your gas tank full whenever possible.
5. Complete important paperwork and correspondence prior to August 2^nd.

Above all remember that you are a wise and ancient being. You are a spectacular reflection of Divine Light!