April Spread for Mercury Retrograde
I have probably said this enough but Mercury Retrograde doesn’t have to be as dramatic as the internet makes it out to be with a little bit of mindfulness. Going into it blind results in being blindsided but having an understanding of what you need to focus on can and often does make all of the difference. That’s why I created this spread below. It will help you to understand how this transit is going to affect you, what you need to do to make Mercury Retrograde successful, and how to cope when things start to get hard.
Be sure to check back next month for another tarot and oracle spread.
Deck used : La Flora Tarot
What can I expect to experience during this transit?
What should I review or reflect upon?
What should I repair or restore?
How will this transit and the things mentioned above help me to grow?
How can I deal with any stressful aspect of Mercury Retrograde?
What can I expect to experience during this transit? Ten of Pentacles
Receiving this card for Mercury Retrograde means my finances and material comforts are going to be front and center during this transit which is apt considering Mercury is retrograding in the sign of Taurus. Taurus rules the second house of acquisitions, material comforts and finances so everyone will experience this in some way or another. But for me, it seems I need to pay attention to my long-term financial foundation, which tracks. I have been spending a lot of time lately, thinking about where I’m headed and if my choices align with these goals. Now it seems, I really need to review all things related to my financial goals to see if I’m headed in the right direction. The ten of pentacles is a positive card and generally means all will be just fine which tells me I am well on my way to where I want to be.
What should I review or reflect upon? Eight of Wands
I have always been a restless and impatient person so it's not a surprise that I am being guided to reflect upon my need for immediate results. This ties in nicely to the ten of pentacles and the need to focus more on the long term rather than short term gains. One thing I have been thinking through a lot lately is how everything I’m doing connects to one centralized theme and funny enough, I found the answer the same day Mercury went retrograde. But I need to slow down and reflect upon it before making any hasty decisions like I would normally do.
What should I repair or restore? Ten of Swords
Man, you guys are getting some pretty vulnerable stuff here. This card also tracks with what I have been experiencing for the past year. A lot of difficult life changes happened for me last year that resulted in the end of many things. I ended several relationships, moved, contemplated leaving my career in spirituality, a serious health scare with my dad, and dealing with the intense weather over the winter which caused some lasting damage. But all of that is in the past now and I need to deal with it so that I can start the healing process. I’ve kind of tucked it into a corner, in the hopes of moving on as fast as I could. But this is what Mercury Retrograde is for. We carry baggage with us, even if we choose to ignore it until we can finally unpack it and leave it behind. So it's time to repair the wounds and let them heal for good this time.
How will this transit and the things mentioned above help me to grow? Ten of Cups
The ten of cups represents fulfillment, joy and emotional harmony so this transit, at least if I do it right, will help me to clear out all things that are in the way of me experiencing the most joyous life possible. It’s going to help me to focus on me and what I need to be happy, rather than waiting for someone or something to fill any emotional voids I might have. This card represents true happiness, the kind that comes along when you could have nothing and still have a smile on your face. I love this actually and I want to be fulfilled, not only in my work but all aspects of my life.
How can I deal with any stressful aspect of Mercury Retrograde? Three of Cups
Spend more time with my friends and loved ones and man I can really use this. I have been in deep hermit mode since probably the beginning of November. I just needed time to myself to deal with what life was throwing at me but I can’t hide forever and honestly, I’m keen to see what all of my girlfriends are up to. And I used to be such a socializer but that has really dimmed in recent years for reasons in no small part related to some of those relationships and goals that needed to end that I talked about earlier. But again, all of that is over and it's time to rebuild. I have to stop looking at the past because I’m not going in that direction. And actually, I’m eager to connect with new people so if anyone knows of anything exciting in the LA area with fun and interesting people, be sure to send me a message or leave a comment down below.
And there you have it. My personal reading for Mercury Retrograde. What did you think? Did it help you in any way to better understand how to read for yourself? Any specific things you’d like to learn about tarot? Comment below. I am writing my tarot course now so be sure to let me know.
