Making Peace With Retrogrades

I've been looking at the sky lately, and it’s clear things are about to get a bit hazy. We’re moving toward a period where the universe seems to hit the pause button. You know that feeling—when you send a text and it lands in the wrong hands, or an old flame suddenly pops back into your notifications? That’s the classic energy of a retrograde cycle.

Most people get anxious when things slow down. They think it means they’re losing progress. I see it differently. It’s an invitation to tidy up the emotional clutter we’ve been ignoring. Instead of trying to force new beginnings, use these next few weeks to revisit projects you put on the shelf. Maybe that conversation you were too scared to have back in spring needs another look now.

Don’t rush the process. If your schedule falls apart or your plans shift, take a breath and lean into the quiet. It’s not a malfunction; it’s a course correction. Trust that you’re moving exactly as fast as you need to. Just stay patient, check your details twice, and keep your heart open to the lessons coming your way.