My Chaotic Realm

  Here it is — the final Mercury retrograde of 2021. So far this year, we've made it through a mentally exhausting retrograde in Aquarius and a chaotic, gossip-loving retrograde in Gemini. But this time, we might be catching a bit of a break. From September 27 to October 18, the speedy planet will be doing its backward dance in Libra, a sign known for being peaceful and harmonious — and relationship-oriented. And, so where am I in all of this, you ask? Since Mercury rules my Sun sign and my Ascending (moon is in Aquarius, thankfully!) I like to use these retrograde periods to ruminate and do some shadow work. And, as the Deep looms a mere 32 days in the future, I am beginning to ponder on what I will take with me into the Underground Season. Anyways, Libra is ruled by Venus, the Planet of Love and Affection, and as a result, our social lives will be the star of this retrograde. This transit will deepen the need to recalibrate our most important relationships, a theme that was start