Another Mercury Retrograde Post - Great for Writers

I can't help but notice the common element shared by my last two posts. One in March, and one five minutes ago in July, what do they have in common? They were both written during a Mercury Retrograde (Rx) period!

OK, we are not officially in that astrological phase again yet, but we will be in 4 days. (At 4:14 PM PDT, Sunday, 7 July 2019, the three week Rx of Mercury begins.) There is often a Pre-Rx and a Post-Rx effect, and this month I am definitely experiencing that. I have written a bit about the Mercury Rx phenomenon before (here and briefly here), and there is plenty more available at other sources (like here, here, and here. I won't go into it again...but suffice it to say, the Led Zeppelin song "Communication Breakdown" is its regular theme song.

So far, the Rx shenanigans are evident in these issues:

• Hulu has decided to be glitchy and do things like keep raising the volume with no way to stop it except unplugging the TV
• Cable Box started blinking and the Guide and ON Demand are both in Error Mode
• Random bad timing with banking deposits and auto-withdrawals for extra fees
• Mobile banking app not accepting deposit (can't read a check)
• Massage client having wrong time recorded for appt. ( luckily we sorted beforehand)
• Phone connection spotty (calls and web)

So, I'm expecting a bit of a rough July. Mercury goes Direct at 8:58 PM PDT Wednesday, 31 July. Then there's that shadow phase... But, I love the particulars of this event for us creatives:

These periods are great for writers, who can now go back and polish off written material. It is now easier improve the material with detachment when proofing, rewriting and revamping. This typically leads to a better result.

Perfect! Exactly what needs to happen. What else is Mercury Rx time good for?

Overall, these three week periods are great for getting caught up with paperwork, and mundane, routine chores. Return phone calls from months ago, etc. Chances are that you get to leave a message rather than communicate in person. Should you opt to buy something with wiring then keep the receipts handy or buy adequate replacement insurance.

I also think of these periods (typically 3x year)  as good for any "RE-" task:

• Reflect
• Re-check
• Re-evaluate, re-assess, re-analyze
• Revamp, rearrange
• Restate, reiterate
• Reclaim, re-assert
• Rectify
• Recommit
• Refine
• Rewrite
• Respond
• Reconnect
• Recharge
• Reinforce

Off to recharge.