Mercury Retrograde gets blamed for everything from unread text messages to cancelled flights. But what if we could make these celestial shenanigans work in our favor? In order to do this we’ve got to understand the nature of this dear vilified planet, and why his inherent nature is so problematic to us down here on the Earth.
Mercury, also known as Hermes in Greece, and Thoth in Egypt, is indeed the Trickster of our planetary family. He takes on varied forms ranging from an Ibis headed man, a baboon, a magician, and even an attractive Greek statue. He rules the astrological sign of Gemini, the dual natured twins, and the element Air and as his association with Quicksilver would imply. He is both quick witted, changeable, and dangerous if you’re not paying close attention. He will whip by you like a gust of wind, and if you’re not grounded and centered within yourself, you’re sure to be pulled into his tornado!
And therein lies one of the great keys this Master of hidden knowledge brings to us every Mercury Retrograde period: we have no control of the outside world! I know this is not a popular statement among witches, magicians, and magical folk, but as you all know, we can assert our magical will until the cows come home, but if what we want is out of alignment with the Universal Will, we can see it explode in our face or simply fall short of accomplishing what we have commanded. This is the “fun” work of being a human and not a God or a demon.
So, what is the trick that this trickster teaches us with his ever so frustrating retrograde phases? How does a God best exert his will upon the Earth? Well, he works with the natural world for one, as well as the planetary phases and their influences upon us humans. Do you realize how much power we intentionally give to Mercury when we blame every single delay and hiccup on him during his retrograde? All Mercury is doing is being himself, fully aligned with the cosmos. So, it must be us whom are not fully aligned with the cosmos when we find ourselves pulling our hair out when that very important package is lost in transit!
Are you ready to be more like a God, and less like a frustrated human? Well, this one might push your moral compass into questionable territory, but that is precisely why the early Christian Church detested the Father of Hermetic Wisdom, Hermes. He wished not to control us, but to lead us to direct communion with the divine. There are many rules to be broken!
Become an Agent of Mercury Retrograde, Rather Than a Victim.
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“I quest for the alchemical gold of inner divine wisdom. In my seeking, I call upon the Great Spirit of Mercury-Hermes-Thoth to assist me on my path. In order to learn the hidden magic of Mercury Retrograde, I offer myself as an agent of you, Mercury, for the period of January 30 to February 21. For the good of all, and with harm to none, this spell is done.”
Now, you must remember that Mercury is the trickster so you best keep a sense of humor about all of this, and trust that he is giving you the lessons that are tailored to your highest growth and power in this lifetime! Stay centered and grounded with the extra sprigs of lavender periodically throughout the retrograde, because even when you are the agent of Mercury, the communication- short- circuit- tornado still spins. However, when you are in the calm eye of the storm it barely touches you, and it might even return a few beloved things you thought had been lost, or he may simply give you an amusing show!
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