Mercury is retrograde for another two weeks.

When Mercury is retrograde, we enter a period that fosters introspection about how we communicate. During this window we can become more aware of the energy behind our words and consciously choose how we communicate, by being present and becoming an active listener.

Should you be feeling distracted as if your mind is racing, you’re unable to focus, or you find that you need to ask endless draining questions in order to gain clarity, recognise that you are allowing shadow Mercury too much power and control.

Without beating yourself up, simply acknowledge it is so. Once you acknowledge without engaging in the emotions or becoming judgmental you open yourself to clear and focused communication. This brings balance to the shadow and allows you to reclaim personal power.

Our shadow can become our greatest personal power when it’s recognised, acknowledged and integrated.