[the week ahead] Mercury Retrograde Helps Clarify Our Direction

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March 11-17

The 8 numerology vibrates with the energy of giving and receiving- it’s one of the principles that governs the number and our March experience.  The number’s shape represents balance; it is the symbol for infinity, turned upright, two equals coming together.  Throughout the month, we’ll feel a desire to bring opposites into harmony.  This may translate into experiences of turning thoughts into action, paying attention to how much you give others in relationship to yourself, recognizing your balance of work versus leisure or simply how often you balance a negative thought with a positive affirmation.  Seeing the similarities in opposites, rather than the inherent dualities, is part of our 8 experience.

There is so much positive energy in our favor right now:  the changing season, month’s numerology, and forthcoming retrograde combine to support our new direction.  As I’ve mentioned, this year is about defining our ultimate purpose with new action- taking risks, thinking grandly and actualizing our plan with new-found intensity.  2012 is filled with new direction!  We carry over last year’s vision of security and combine it with the 5 energy’s courage for bold changes.  A big burst of momentum came today with Daylight’s Savings.  That extra hour of light will continue to be a source of motivation and rejuvination.  The path we’ll follow for the next 4 years has emerged from the shadow and asks to be reflected upon.

Monday, March 12^th, Mercury turns retrograde until April 4^th.  This retrograde helps us align with our new spiritual path.  We’ve dipped our toe into the shallow end of our new reality since March 1^st, beginning our “direction correction”.   A retrograde is a time to pause.  It is a time to address where we are presently.  It is not a time to make major decisions, rather it is a period of transition.  This retrograde will position us for a major shift come April 4^th, but in the meantime, we are encouraged to enjoy and adjust to the intensity 2012 has brought us.  Take the next three weeks to congratulate how far you’ve come since this time last year.  Find ways to clarify for yourself (and the universe!) what direction you see yourself, your business, your relationships or your dreams going.  Write it down.  Draw it out.  Sing it or dance it- whatever helps bring it to life in your mind, heart and physical space.  The retrograde will help us consider a plan, but we won’t solidify or act on this plan until April.  For now, enjoy the magic and the dreaming.  Resonate with that energy of giving and receiving- everything in infinte motion, everything balance. 

 *love & light to you all