Uh oh, everyone’s favorite cosmic event is creeping up again-get ready for Mercury retrograde! It really couldn’t come around at a worse time. After all, Mercury retrograde can really throw us all off balance, and the holidays are quickly approaching. On December 19, Mercury officially moves into retrograde. The bad news-this can definitely affect your mood and your holiday plans. The good news-it doesn’t have to. When you know what to expect from Mercury retrograde, you’ll be able to handle the next three weeks in stride. Sure, it might throw a few extra challenges your way, but with a little careful planning and better communication, you’ll be able to make it throw just fine. Here’s how to survive Mercury retrograde during the holiday season.
- Be extra careful when making travel plans.
Mercury retrograde is known for messing with travel plans, and people usually advise others not to travel during this time if possible. However, that’s going to be unavoidable during the holidays! So, what do you do? Double check any schedules and travel plans. Have reliable directions on hand for anywhere you need to drive. Be prepared for delays, traffic jams, and other mishaps. You’ll definitely need to take some extra precautions, but traveling during Mercury retrograde doesn’t need to be a recipe for disaster.
- Be mindful when communicating with family and friends.
Mercury retrograde can also affect how we communicate. It can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications, which can end in hurt feelings, tensions, or arguments. We all know that seeing in-laws during the holidays and having to make polite small talk can be tough, but it’s in your best interest to be extra nice and compassionate during this time. You don’t want things worse! Just try to see things from the other person’s point of view, stay calm, and keep the peace whenever possible.
- Be prepared for plans that go awry.
Mercury retrograde is also known for causing plans to be changed and get confused. People may drop out of an event at the last minute, forget that they were supposed to be somewhere, be prone to being late, or completely switch what they want to do hours before they’re supposed to do something. It can make things rough for everyone involved! Write down everything you’re supposed to do this holiday season and when you’re supposed to do it. Make careful note of what you’re supposed to bring and what your responsibilities are.
- Most importantly-don’t stress.
Seems like impossible advice when Mercury retrograde could totally screw up your holiday season, right? Wrong! Remember, at the end of the day, the universe isn’t responsible for what goes on in your life-you are! Just do your best to communicate effectively, prepare for mishaps, and stay on track with your schedule, and you should face minimal issues during Mercury retrograde. The most important thing to do is hold yourself accountable for what you say and do-don’t let a little bad cosmic energy ruin your holiday plans!
