What to Expect from Mercury Retrograde in Cancer

Hey Witches!

On June 29th we move into a Mercury Retrograde in Cancer. Cancer is a Cardinal Water sign and is ruled by the Moon. The Moon represents emotion, intuition and compassion and so these themes are brought to light in this Mercury Retrograde.

You might find yourself feeling more emotionally sensitive, with unresolved issues from past relationships coming to the surface and heed this warning... exes may rear their heads. Just because they do, doesn't mean you're 2destined to be" but it might mean you both need some closure in order to move forward.

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Here are some exercises you can do during this Retrograde to help process any emotions that come to the surface...

1. Automatic Journaling

Automatic journaling is the process of journaling with no questions and very little guidance. Just sitting down with a journal and your pen and writing on whatever comes to mind that needs exploration. You may want to sit for a few moments in meditation before beginning this exercise but it's a great one.

Follow each train of thought as it arises, the trajectory of your thoughts doesnt even have to make sense, just get it all out. When you're done (and I typically spend at least 20 minutes on this), read through what you've written. Are there any recurring themes at play here that you need to delve in deeper? Are there any hurts that need mending? Or is all well?

2. Clear Mental Clutter

Mercury Retrograde's are a great time for a clear out, rather than manifesting anything new. Get those pesky jobs that have been festering on your to-do list for a few weeks done. Clean your Altar, refresh any flowers in the home and smoke cleanse each and every room.

3. Rest

We live in a time where we feel like rest is not just underproductive, but counterproductive. And that's late-stage capitalism talking baby! Resting is key in a world where we are overloaded with news and social media notifications and Mercury Retrograde is a great time to do that. Go for a walk in nature. Swap a powerful Yoga class for Yoga Nidra and take it easy. If money allows, why not pop in a spa afternoon or sauna?

4. Meditation

This Mercury Retrograde in particular will play on the emotions, since it sits in the sensitive sign of Cancer. You might find your moods flitting from here to there or being particularly affected by other people's energies. Use Meditation to cleae your headspace and focus on what is actually happening. NOT what is happening inside your imagination.

5. Ground and connect to Mother Earth

Just planting my feet on the bare earth or dipping my toes in a moving body of water makes me fel instantly connected to the Great Mother. Mercury Retrograde's can be tumultuous times, use your connection to Earth to feel stable.

Hold onto your hats Witches! This Mercury Retrograde will affect you most strongly if your Big Three lie in the sign of Cancer. But you can ride it out. Just don't text that ex.

Blessed Be!

Abi @abitheyogawitch