Hello everyone, Isra here. You may have heard me mention the Mercury Retrograde in my last post and I imagine some of you are wondering what this phenomenon is. Well I'm going to tell you.

Mercury Retrograde is the name for when the planet Mercury actually goes back, into retrograde instead of forward, and this can be quite an auspicious time as we can sit back, review and think on some things we have done and also complete things we have unfinished.

Now there are some pitfalls, Mercury dominates communication as well as other elements, so don't make big decisions, don't start new projects, don't sign contracts, don't enter into a new relationship or partnership are just some of the things to avoid when Mercury is in Retrograde.

Of course that doesn't mean you should hide under the duvet for this entire time as you could be missing out on something really awesome! Let me explain. The Mercury Retrograde lasts for about three weeks, it started on April 23rd when Mercury entered the shadow, this time and will go back to it's direct state on 22nd May so during this time we can sit back and reflect and work on with our current projects that we have started, note, do not start anything new during Mercury going Retrograde.

Many aspects of our past will return during this time and I am feeling strong past life connections, centred around romantic relationships, relationships that were started around this time or just before, will likely end before the Retrograde is over. Past lovers may return and we may be forced to think about and reflect on what we really want, for ourselves in our lives! Mercury is all about the three R's, so review, reflect and rethink is the key to getting the best out of this time. Now many astrologers and witches, say don't do spells or ask for new things during this period but I say it is a powerful time to bring about what you want the most, so while asking for new things is definitely out for this one, it is okay to perform spells for other things at this time, such as prosperity, rekindling an old romance, protection spells for yourself and the home, maybe even your business and also healing because truthfully, this is a powerful and most magickal time, so don't waste it.

Well I hope that gave you some insight into what Mercury Retrograde is all about. I have been involved in the paranormal as well as the witchcraft world and spirituality for long as I can remember so naturally I need to know about what the planets are doing as well.

Until next time, take care of yourselves and have fun out there! Isra xxx