How to Survive Mercury Retrograde: Tips and Rituals

On September 27th, we go into a phase of Mercury retrograde that will last until October 18th. If you’ve been having some rough days lately, maybe that’s the universe training you for what’s ahead! Some of the horrors of Mercury retrogrades are potential technical problems, communication errors, misunderstandings, complications in business and relationships, and/or travel problems.

On the bright side, this is a time for contemplation – to go inwards and review what you have accomplished in the past few months. 

Tips to Survive Mercury Retrograde

Bath rituals

Water has a purifying nature. It’s no surprise that a lot of ancient rituals and religions use water to cleanse or symbolize a rebirth. Catholics get baptized and use holy water before entering the church, the Jews immerse themselves in the Mikveh…etc.

So, as you soak in an epsom salt bath to clear away negative energy, ask yourself: “Are there patterns or processes I need to change?” Some answers may come up that can help you manifest your intentions, so be open to hearing and accepting them. One way to do this is with the bath bomb from Life Elements, a Latina owned brand – they are USA Grown, Organic, and contain broad-spectrum CBD (THC-free).

Don’t break up during mercury retrograde..

If you break up with your beloved, you may find yourself back together again! Things that happen during Mercury retrograde don’t always stick…

Think before you speak…

This is good advice for life in general, but especially important during Mercury retrograde. You don’t want more miscommunication going on throughout this time. That also means triple checking your text messages and emails since typos could be prolific.

Clean your closet…

Since Mercury rules Virgo, the great organizer of the zodiac, doing a “fall cleaning” is a perfect way to get things in order, and your closet is a good place to start.

Be extra gentle with yourself and those around you…

We’re being asked to grow and forced out of our comfort zones, so take things slowly, breathe, and go one day at a time. Take care of yourself!

Don’t sign any contracts or buy electronics…

It’s not a good time to sign contracts or buy electronics, as they are more likely to break. The same with relationships – if you break up with your beloved, you may find yourself back together again! Things that happen during Mercury retrograde don’t always stick…