Self Love & Self-Worth
Heal old wounds
Mercury has a way of shining the light on your shadows, which makes this a great time to work on healing any old wounds, inner shadows and fears that have been holding you back. When you can let those things go it will be much easier to start from a fresh slate once Mercury goes direct. It’s not uncommon for old lovers or forgotten people from your past to pop back on the scene when Mercury is Rx, so be prepared to deal with this if it happens, and to find closure if you need to.
Positive Affirmations
If you find yourself feeling more emotional and insecure than usual, it’s probably due to Mercury, so try to think positive and kind thoughts rather than allowing your thoughts to spiral down the negativity rabbit hole, especially if communications or relationships are uncomfortable. Notice your self-talk, keep it positive and flip any negative thinking through the use of affirmations.
Keep a Positive Mindset
Rather than blaming Mercury Rx for all the things going wrong in your life, flip your mindset. This can be a really positive period of time which allows you to rest and and reflect and see things from a different perspective. If you feel overwhelmed then use that as a sign that it’s time to up the ante on your self-care.
Rest & Relaxation
Take a Break
It is normal when Mercury is Rx to feel the need to spend more time alone than usual. We might also feel more sensitive, so use this as a chance to cut back on your social schedule, withdraw a little bit, and rest more than usual to recharge your batteries during this time. Be gentle with yourself and make “ease” your mantra rather than hustle. Get plenty of sleep and catch up on reading or another relaxing activity you never regularly get time to do.
Digital detox
With so much potential chaos happening with communication and technology, avoid the problems from arising altogether and use this time to do a digital detox. This can be a great opportunity to get off social media, delete your social apps from your phone, or make a commitment to minimise your screen time. every day. Instead, spend time in nature, slow down and get back in touch with what really matters to you away from the computer, your hand phone and the world of social media.
Breathe and Be Mindful
Due to the possible communication challenges when Mercury is Rx, we might feel more frustrated than usual, and we can get more short tempered or annoyed when interacting with people. If you find yourself getting flustered, breathe and practice mindfulness.
Diffuse Essential Oils
Try diffusing or mixing a blend of essential oils to support you emotionally and mentally. Grounding Clary Sage and Cedarwood, heart-opening Bergamot, relaxing Chamomile, and mental clarity inducing Lemon and Cyprus are all good choices when Mercury is Rx.
Nourishing Food
Review What Your Eat
When Mercury is Rx, review or rethink your diet. It can be beneficial to improve the quality of the food you usually eat, shake up any bad habits, and to research solutions to any health problems you might be experiencing so that you can come up with a healthy eating plan that you can then begin once Mercury is direct again.
Joyful Movement
Practice Yoga
There is no better time to get onto the mat than when Mercury is Rx. Yoga is relaxing, the right kind of energising, and is a form of meditation in the way it helps you to connect your breath with your movements. The gentle stretches will help to make your body to feel recharged and will improve your mood and clear your mind.
Sweat it Out
Of course, if you are feeling extra anxious due to Mercury Rx, you may find it helpful to sweat it out and do an invigorating form of exercise like jogging, RPM or boxing so that you can sweat-out your frustrations while also clearing your mind in the moment.
Passion & Purpose
Get Creative
When Mercury is Rx it’s a great time to practice your hobbies and interests that can give you mental space. If you are arty, crafty, musical or like gardening, then take some time to pursue these interests. Maybe there is a creative project you started but haven’t yet finished which would be great to now focus on doing as a way to get out of your head and to express yourself artistically.
Spiritual Practice
Journal It Out
Journaling is a valuable tool at any time in our lives where we have to deal with thoughts and reflect, and it is an even more useful tool during Mercury Rx. Spend ten minutes every day to journal your thoughts and reflect on what’s coming up for you in this time. Do a brain dump of all your thoughts as a way to empty the negativity onto paper and clear out the mental trash. This is how Mercury Rx can be a time for healing and renewal.
Carry Crystals
There are some crystals that you might want to pop into your pocket or bra to help give you extra protection from the Mercury retrograde bad juju vibes. Aquamarine is the crystal for emotional stability and inner connection, whilst crystals like amethyst and hematite can help clear and protect bad energies and negative feelings so you can minimise the extra stress that can come when Mercury is Rx.
Meditate
We can find that during Mercury Rx, our mind can be over-active and more busy than usual. We might find ourselves over-analysing, having messy thoughts, and being more mercurial-natured. To help your mind to be more clear-headed, take time to meditate every day. This will allow you to have some time out to be in silence and to reflect. Meditation also has the effect of slowing down racing thoughts, releases endorphins to boost your mood, and helps you to have a good overall mental state.