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Recently, I have been reflecting even more than usual
on what I want to do and where I want to be in life. I
am wondering if this serious mid-life thinking may have
something to do with Mercury just recently being in ret-
rograde, which the astrologers tell us happens 3 - 4 times
a year. They counsel that it’s a good time to review and
revisit plans and projects, do research and make repairs.
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With it actually just slowing, in retrograde Mercury ap-
pears to move backward from its usual “direct” path through the night sky for
about three weeks at a time. People can experience confusion, forget little things
and experience delays and frustrations. Communications and transportation
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seem particularly affected.
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Perhaps it’s good thing in some respects, to give us times to slow our pace. I
chose not to make any major life or business decisions during this past retro-
Editors
grade. As recommended, I backed up my computer often. I consciously tried
S. Alison Chabonais
not to become irritated by traffic. Several things planned for May just didn’t get
Erin Floresca
accomplished, which can be frustrating if we let it. I didn’t. I’m glad that June
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brings Mercury back on track, heralding an orderly flow of business.
L. Gene Delgado
Patrick Floresca I also realize that I have been contemplating the changes life brings. I remem-

bered how, when I brought Natural Awakenings to New Mexico, I was also
Contributing Writers
in a period of transition. The Aquarian in me may just thrive on change every
Dawn Jackson Blatner
five years, or at least bring the potential for change to my attention, as I take a
Helen Coronato
renewed look at the big and long-term pictures.
Julie Kailus
Jim Motavalli
Richard Pitcairn
Really, everyone is encountering larger-than-life changes right now. Our world
Lon Rankin
is moving so rapidly that what was proclaimed news yesterday may be useless
Vera Tweed
today. Even if we think we know where we’re going right now, that too can alter
overnight. Taking one day at a time seems to work best at the moment.
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