If you can both pay attention and become aware, you can make connections and have ‘aha’ moments during this time. Life is often an experiment, and we need theories to test and revise.
This is a good time for doing yoga and breathwork to counteract the ‘monkey mind’ that comes with jumbled thoughts and lack of focus.
When Mercury is retrograde in an Air sign, there’ll also be plenty of befuddled ideas and confusing chatter, so avoid too much talking that doesn’t go anywhere. You’ve got your thinking cap on, but is it on backwards? You might even be wearing a selection of thinking caps, each one leading your mind in a different direction.
That said, airing your thoughts can be really productive now; it gives ideas a second life, resolves misunderstandings and encourages others to share their ideas with you, too. Do keep reminding yourself to listen as well as talk.
There may be a lot of minor irritations while Mercury is retrograde in an Air sign. For example, you might lose documents, miss your train or spend hours waiting for a friend who’s forgotten they’re supposed to meet you. It’s also not a great time to buy machinery such as cars or computers.
Life will be easier if you keep things simple. The more things you try to do, the easier it is for them to go wrong. And try not to make hasty decisions when Mercury is retrograde in an Air sign because you might not have all the information you need.
Rituals to connect with Mercury retrograde are a great way to tune in to the cycle rather than fighting against it – which can be the natural inclination. To work with the element of air, a beautiful bird’s feather (symbolizing flight) would work well, as would a ritual that involves journaling (because the element of air is all about ideas).
Talking things through or catching up with correspondence, and it’s a good time to be on Facebook or other social media. However, be aware that social media mix-ups are a bit more likely at this time. If you have kids, it’s a good time to do a spot check on their social media to ensure all is well in their cyberworld.
Anyone with their Sun or Risingx sign in an Air sign or, to a lesser extent, in a Fire sign.
