I personally believe there can be some influence with a
retrograde, but don’t believe it is at the bottom of every computer glitch or
miscommunication. I do believe that where there is an existing weakness it is
more likely to come to the fore when the influencing energies are pronounced.
This also means that there is a positive spin on Mercury retrograde, like all
things it has two faces, because it reveals the weakness, the cracks and the
chinks that need to be smoothed over, ironed out and if I could think of any
more metaphors I surely would.
On that note there are two ways you can deal with a
retrograde, depending on how you feel you are being influenced and what you
want to achieve, you can try to negate it (remembering that it is a global
energy) or you can try to get inside it and use the energy, (this is definitely
a Dorothy method), I don’t care how much it hurts, I am going to drive to the
heart of the matter wherever possible.
Spell 1: Reversal
Perform this spell before any major event, show, meeting or
one on one communication, for example an interview.
You’ll Need:
a light blue or silver spell candle
candle holder
Clear Quartz Crystal (enhances clarity and comprehension in
any given moment)
Crysoprase Crystal (is the master of full and complete
communications)
Paring knife
Polarity Balancing Power Circle
The first thing you’ll want to do is butt your candle. This
is when you cut the tip off the candle, turn it upside down and release the
wick from the bottom of the candle. This
turns any candle in a reversing candle which, it is worth noting, can work to
flip things or undo something already done.
The top part of the candle, where your new candle tip is, is
the reversing half of your candle. The
bottom half becomes a tool for attracting something don’t snip the wick off, it
will stand in a holder usually. Here we’re going to attract protection against
any further Mercury Retrograde problems, attract solutions, and negate any
further interference in the situation.
Once you’ve done this use the knife to carve a notch in the
center of the candle to mark where the reversal part will end and where the
attracting part will begin. Carve the
symbol for Mercury into the wax in upside down, crossing the centre of the
candle.
Set up your power circle with the two crystals. the crysoprase
above the centre, and the Quartz just below (you will place the candle in the
middle.
Image result for mercury symbol
When you’re done hold the candle between both hands at your
heart center and consider the areas causing you distress, or the areas you want
to run smoothly during the retrograde.
when you are ready place it in your candle holder and chant as you light
it:
Freyja I call on you to control your unruly child
Holding issues at bay until another day
Sailing smooth, paths direct
As I reverse, so I attract
As I say it to be, it becomes a fact
Light the candle and let it burn all the way down in one
lighting {this may mean planning ahead so that you can be sure to let it burn
all at once}. While it is burning focus on positive outcomes, resolution and
good feelings. You are the master of your echo blaster,,,
Spell 2: Harnessing Mercury Retrograde
Retrograde also means to revert, this can be to an earlier
and inferior state, or directed/moving backwards. Use this option if things
have got out of control and you wish to return to an earlier state, this state
will be one you were happier with or which left you more options going forward.
Great when you want a relationship to find its footing and stability, or to
step back from responsibilities that have become overwhelming.
Do remember that you moved beyond this state, so a return
will be in the form of opportunity that you will need to accept, for example,
if you set yourself up as the go to person, and aren’t enjoying the role now
everyone wants your time, you will see opportunities for others to take on the
role or parts of it, to make this work you will need to relinquish your control
or autonomy. If it is a relationship,
things must have been wrong to get to a point you wish to undo, you will be
called upon to deal with these areas as a means to return. Some of these will
be your own beliefs, behaviours or areas that need developing, refusing to
acknowledge these will lead to failure. Lastly if it is business oriented, and
you have set yourself on a path that has led you where you didn’t expect or
want to go, this spell will help set you BACK on the correct course for your
original intention, take note that this could mean a rough ride, it is Mercury
after all which is modeled on Hermes the trickster,, this is not a do over and
as always, you can’t control others so once your situation has broken, or
ended, this spell is not an option, it is to revert a situation in play to an
earlier preferred state.
check the calendar to find out how many days are left of the
retrograde, you will need a big enough candle to burn each day. (for example if
you start at the beginning and there are 13 days to the retrograde, you will
need a candle big enough to burn for 5 minutes each day, for bigger issues I
recommend starting at the very beginning.
Light Blue Candle
Pentagram Power Circle
Kyanite
Pad Paper (as many as you need to write each issue or area
down)
Clary Sage oil
a small box (to place folded papers in when completed)
Blue Ribbon
Place the candle in the middle of your power circle, anoint
with the clary sage.
Light the candle, then write on the paper where your
situation is out of hand, be very clear. I.E. if you are fighting with your
partner and don’t know how to put things back the way they were, if you are
communicating badly, if your finances are so deeply in debt, or if your time
commitments are overwhelming you, what actually is it that you feel is in
control of you or your situation. what decision did you make, what words did
you utter, what belief got you where you are today?
For each situation (if there is more than one) use a fresh
piece of paper. Once written, dab Clary Sage once in the centre of each.
Fold the paper in half, lift the candle and as you drip wax
onto the open end to seal it chant:
Mercury Mercury lend me your Ear
I have a problem that causes me fear
Turn back the clock, take me back to the past
do this quick, do this fast
On the folded half write down exactly where you want to be,
not a date, but the situation or environment, remember the time just before
things started to go wrong, just before that decision. Fold the paper in half
again, and drip more candle wax to seal it. Place it in the box.
Repeat with any other situation you wish to rectify.
Every day, anoint your candle with the oil and light it on
your altar (leave it there through the whole period as energy builds) remove
your paper and drip wax then fold, (the best way to do this for 7 or more-day
period is concertina style), just folding over one edge sticking it with the
wax and the next day folding that and sticking it with wax. Chanting the mantra
each day as you create the seal.
On the last day, use the candle to drip the wax onto the top
and use a ribbon to wrap it, as a present, sticking the ribbon with the seal to
the paper. place it under your pillow for the night, then back in the box. 7
days after the retrograde has completed, take your papers place them in a
saucer and burn them, your spell is done now it is time for the energies to do
their magic. Take note of any signs, dreams or moments of clarity, and act on
them to get the results you seek.
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