Mercury goes retrograde for about two weeks, three times a year. 

In a nutshell, remain flexible, slow down and allow extra time for travel during the retrograde period. This is a time to complete projects, review plans, clean out drawers, closets, basements and garages. Those things begun prior to the retrograde can be completed now. Wait to initiate new projects or make final decisions until Mercury is direct.

Communications can become difficult. People can misunderstand you and you misunderstand them. Written communication can become troublesome for any number of reasons. I’ll explain more.

Mercury retrogrades for about three weeks, three to four times a year. No planet actually orbits backwards around the Sun, but they appear to retrograde because of their position in relationship toearth. Mercury retrogrades more frequently than any other planet, and its effects are often quite noticeable.

Mercury is the planet of written and verbal communication, travel, contracts and documents, along with communication equipment, such as computers, phones and television. In fact, any equipment with movable parts is ruled by Mercury. When Mercury is retrograde, all of these areas can be impacted.

Communications get muddled, luggage lost, travel plans disrupt, we miss important details in a contract, computers crash… plans just don’t go as we’d intended. There can be delays, forgotten appointments, cancellations and reschedules. The kitchen cabinets you ordered under the retrograde arrive the wrong style; the employee hired ends up quitting within three months. That’s because the retrograde period is not a time to initiate new projects or activities.

Back up your computer prior to a retrograde. Reconfirm appointments, double check flights before you leave, take carry on luggage rather than check-in, wait to order items or hire people until after the retrograde. This is not a time to put your home on the market or to make a major purchase. Things can be missed or skipped over. We tend to change our minds about major decisions made under a retrograde. So it’s best, for example, not to try a new hair color or even a new hair stylist under a retrograde.

This is because things that are initiated under a retrograde usually need to be revisited. Astrologer Susan Miller writes, “In matters of the heart, if your boyfriend or girlfriend breaks up with you or says something hurtful, take a wait-and-see attitude. Since Mercury rules speech, they may not mean what you think they are saying now. Let them have some space, and wait to see if they mean in October what they said in September.”

There are lots of positive things about a Mercury retrograde period if you work with the energy rather than against it. Mercury retrograde means slow down. This is a time to ponder and reflect, make repairs, clean out drawers and closets, and gather information for decisions to be made once Mercury goes direct. It is a time to complete projects. Finish any projects that you just haven’t had time or the inclination to complete. Get your resume up to date. This is a great time for research. The mind turns inward, facts come forward, information is uncovered. Under a retrograde, long-standing problems can be solved. This is a time to heal old wounds and release inner blockages. Meditation can be highly productive, with many new insights revealed.

Annie Heese and Adam Bank of Astrologycafe.com write, “It is important to note that there is absolutely no reason to suspend projects or anything of the sort during the Mercury Retrograde cycle. It’s not an ideal time to start new ones or to sign contracts, simply because a change of mind is very possible once Mercury turns direct. However, it’s a fabulous time to do some “outside of the box” thinking. Acting on our ideas, however, might be best left for a Mercury Direct period.”

Life doesn’t stop under a retrograde! Just double check things. If you are hosting a conference, have several people edit the brochures to make sure the facts are printed accurately, test out the equipment to be used, confirm the conference site with the number of attendees, dates, times and rooms needed.

Remember to keep your sense of humor! Usually the glitches that occur under a retrograde are annoyances rather than disasters.

What about people born with Mercury retrograde? These individuals tend to take time in decision making, often doing their research while Mercury is direct and making the decision under the retrograde. They tend to flow well with the retrograde period and don’t have the delays and bumps in the road that others do. Mercury retrograde folks tend to be a bit more philosophical in nature and their sense of humor a bit unconventional. Their perspective can be unique and important in teamwork, as they’ll see things others may miss.

Channeled by Camille Albrecht on December 20, 2017

The Winter Solstice begins on December 21st at 11:28 am

Greetings, it is I, Aca’u who speaks to you now. This is an exciting time, when great accomplishments can be made. The Winter Solstice period can be especially productive for you in practical, long-lasting ways. You know that the Winter Solstice period is usually a time of rest, recuperation and reflection. These energies continue. This is a time of turning inward and examining what it is you want to continue in your life and what you want to release. I suggest you do that over the next month or so.

Begin by looking at what’s working in your life. Acknowledge your strengths. Take note of your successes. There is such a tendency to tear one’s self down. It becomes a habit to see where one lacks, or hasn’t lived up to the expectations of others, or lived up to their own expectations. Skip it this year. It doesn’t serve you. Instead, look at what you are pleased with. “I have resolved my issues with my sister”, “I have come to accept my weight”, “I am working in a job that pays my bills”. These are noteworthy accomplishments. These are successes that can be built upon.

People tend to think of success as the ‘big thing’ – the dream job, the never-ending stream of income, the swept-off-your-feet romance. Yet, true success is being pleased with who you are and your ability to respond to life’s ups and downs. More than anything else, this is based on your perspective. So look at yourself and your life through loving, gentle eyes. It is important to self-review now, just do it with kindness.

This Winter Solstice brings increased self-discipline and productivity. It is a good time to push forward in the direction you’ve chosen for your life. But I want you to do that from a position of strength and belief in yourself. That’s why counting your blessings, coming from a place of gratitude for who you are and what you’ve made of your life is important. From this platform, you can take the next step forward with lightness in your heart and confidence in your ability to succeed.

Make a decision as to what you want to accomplish, create a plan and take the first step towards achieving it. You might be surprised at how easily it flows. That’s because the universe supports great progress now. This is a time for bringing practical changes in. Rethink how you go about your day. This is a good time to shake up your routine and bring about a greater sense of order. You can create new structures in just about any area of your life you choose. Let’s say you want greater physical health. Your initiative to attend a group fitness class, or eliminate sweets during the week will be easier to accomplish. Complete the new project, get involved in fresh social activities, clean out the basement – whatever you choose – your ability to accomplish is enhanced. You can tap into more self-discipline than has been accessible in a long time. Things that appeared daunting before will become doable now.

Your ability to plan with logic and reason is increased. This works hand in hand with the self-discipline and creative energy that abounds. Spell out what you want to accomplish and design the plans to make your dream become a reality.

The energies of manifestation have been strong for over a year and these will continue to be in 2018 with even greater assistance. Your dreams, goals, inspirations, and aspirations can be brought into the world. Set your sites on what you want, decide how best to bring it about and act on it. As the saying goes, “Just do it!”

I want to talk with you about the need for greater compassion now. It has become acceptable to malign another quite vocally, to forgo common courtesy, to bully one’s way through. A detachment is occurring between people, forgetting or not caring that the other has feelings and can be hurt. You can either add to this or diminish it by how you relate to others. Kindness matters. Tolerance and acceptance need to be fostered. Temper your judgments and watch your thoughts so that you don’t add to the problem.

The world is in a state of great change. Pockets of hatred are coming to the surface to be eliminated. Pockets of heroic acts are also being revealed. When you understand how the universe functions, you realize that greater success comes from unity rather than discord and division. This includes unity between mankind and nature, as well as between countries and between individuals. Commonalty must be found and a brotherhood and sisterhood formed. This is your future. It is up to you the path you take to get there.

Discussions to understand one another’s perspective must take place. Bridges need to be built between opposing sides for mutual agreements to ever arise. Try to understand the other person’s perspective a bit more. That’s where it begins.

Please have faith in yourself and in the world. Dictators will not survive in the new energies. Those who hate and destroy cannot survive. As Julian often said, hatred will not be tolerated in the new age. Those who hate will either self-destruct, be destroyed or nature will intervene.

Hold tightly to your knowledge that the world is moving towards peace and unity. Vote your conscience. Share your perspective with reason and kindness. As Gandhi said, “Be the change you wish to see.” Your thoughts, words and actions are powerful. You are creating the future. Shine bright your Light!

You are in the process of designing the Aquarian Age. You are the architects. Choose carefully what you want the future to be. The foundational structures of the new age are being built now. Treat yourself with loving kindness, see your worth, and acknowledge your successes. Like yourself just as you are. This fosters treating others with the same open-heartedness. Like ripples in a pond, it expands outwards and creates more of the same in the world. And remember to have some fun. There is so much good in the world; be one who creates even more.

I bid you peace,

Aca’u

The Equinox begins at 4:02 eastern on September 22, 2017

This message was channeled by Camille Albrecht on September 21, 2017

Greetings, it is I, Aca’u, who speaks to you now.

This is an unsettling time. Unpredictability rules now. You see this in the weather patterns, and also in government leadership. It is reflected in your personal life as well. Do you feel a bit out of sorts? Or perhaps, unable to find common ground with others? It can seem as if everyone is going in their own direction and no matter how hard you try to bring commonality, there is a strong streak of independence. It is as though people are immersed in their own personal affairs to the disregard of others. Internally, you may feel a bit ‘off your game’. Unsettled. Things may not be progressing as you thought or hoped they would.

Stop and take a deep breath. This, too, shall pass. I want you to turn inward for a moment and recognize all the good that is going on in your life. Right now, think of three things that are working for you; three areas that are stable or satisfactory. Three things to be grateful for.

In this time of unpredictability and uncertainty, it’s often easy to become engulfed by chaos or trauma, or worry about what’s around the corner. You can lose sight of the good that is around you. You need to return to the balance. Always seek the balance because that’s where your stability is found. And once you can anchor to that stability and balance, you can find your way. You can progress forward successfully through challenging times.

So, good things are happening, too, all around you and within. Focus on that for an entire day. Pick your day, write yourself reminder notes and stick them all around you and for that whole day, focus on the good. Whenever doubt or fear or discouragement enters, brush it off like a hot ash and tell yourself, “Not today. Today I see my strength. Today I see the beauty in the world. Today I trust it will all go well”. Now you’ve got it! You’ve created a strong, stable base from which to move forward well.

What’s in store over this equinox period? Expect continued unpredictability, people pushing their own agenda with an unwillingness to compromise, and weather changes. Yet, you can find inner stability, and develop resilience and trust. It is all created by your thoughts, which drive your behaviors and create that space. You’re more in control of your space than you realize. Begin with the recognition of what’s working in your life and within yourself. From that strong base, trust that you have all you need to see yourself through whatever challenge you face.

You’re not alone. You have Divine Assistance each step of the way. That holds true for you as an individual, for your country and for the world. Call on us! Many of you do and know that we respond. Karmic patterns must unfold. The changes required to evolve towards the Light Body must take place. Divine energy can bring comfort, direction, and strength. We can help to ease the process.

If you are ever going to develop a consistent meditation practice, now is the time. Meditation is the most important thing you can do to develop a sense of well being and positive growth. It can assist you in more ways than you realize. Spending time alone in that quiet space aligns you with your own inner guidance system. That will feed you all that you need throughout the day. Allow your wise reality self to be a conscious part of your life.

This is a time where the veil continues to be lifted. Deceit cannot function in these new energies. The truth will be unveiled. You’ve already seen this as the Aquarian Age energies unfold. It will continue more strongly. This is because, in the age of peace and brotherhood, there must be trust. People slowly begin to realize that the truth always comes out so it’s better to be honest to begin with. And from that honesty, trust begins to form. This is where you are heading as a civilization. Honesty, trust and mutual respect. You’ll get there!

Pockets of hatred are being exposed in order to be cleansed. Pockets of humanitarianism, love and compassion are also being exposed in order to be built upon. It’s all around you. Build on that. Bring kindness and compassion wherever you can. It adds to the universal bank and this will spill over to encourage others to act with kindness and compassion.

This is a time of great creativity, innovation and awakening. The dreams you’ve had for the new business, new house, new book, new activities can be made manifest in these energies. This is an exciting time of universal support to achieve your goals. Recognize this and move towards them through your thoughts and actions. In other words, take the next step with confidence.

You have access to more insight than ever before. As the veil lifts in your world, it also lifts between our worlds. You are more psychic, intuitive, and perceptive than ever. Your ability to communicate with angels, guides and your own higher self increases with each solstice and equinox. It’s as simple as starting your day with, “Good morning, friends! Thank you for being with me throughout my day.” Know that the protection and guidance you need are there.

There is such beauty unfolding. More and more Light workers are being born into the world each day. These are wise souls who need your guidance to do their part in bringing forward the world. They will stand on your shoulders – you are developing the structures within which they unfold. A strong connection with the Divine, resilience, determination for good, trust and kindness… let these be the legacy you leave to them. Not only will you build this into the fabric of your society, but also you will strengthen these thought forms in the atmosphere for all to tap into. You matter. Know this.

And know that you are very much loved.

I bid you peace,

Aca’u