Mindful Mercury Retrograde Tarot Spread
Mercury Retrograde happens a few times each year. Over the last several years, it has gotten a bad reputation and blown up even outside spiritual spaces! While it can be a confusing time for many people, it isn’t the horrible end-of-world event that a lot of people make it out to be. I won’t be going into too much detail about what Mercury Retrograde is in this post. If you want to learn more about Mercury Retrograde, read the post linked below.
Tarot for the Retrograde
It can be a good idea to do a tarot reading before the retrograde to see how it might affect you personally. The overarching themes of Mercury in Retrograde involve communication, technology, and travel. If you plan on making any critical decisions during a retrograde, especially those involving contracts, being prepared is definitely a good idea.
So, let’s look at a tarot spread that can help you manage your retrograde period!
Card One: A Signifier
This card represents you during the retrograde period. If you have a card you feel represents you well, feel free to choose it from the deck ahead of time. If you don’t and would like the cards to choose one for you, shuffle the deck, calm your thoughts, and pull a card.
Card Two: How might this retrograde affect me?
Even though there are common themes during a retrograde period, the retrograde itself affects everyone differently. You might find it more difficult with your technology than with communication. You may not have any difficulty at all! Some people thrive during a retrograde period, and that’s perfectly normal, too.
Card Three: What communication concerns, if any, may present themselves?
The planet Mercury rules over communication, so it makes sense that communication can be disrupted when the retrograde happens. Though you may not have any communication concerns right now, remember that communication isn’t just talking to other people. It involves body language, emails, social media, and so much more. This card can help reveal any current concerns with communication for you during Mercury Retrograde.
Card Four: What do I need to be mindful of when making decisions?
Just as communication is often affected, our decision-making skills can be as well. It is often advised not to sign important contracts or make important decisions while Mercury is in retrograde unless you absolutely have to. This card will show you what you should be mindful of during the retrograde, unique to your situation.
Card Five: What is the overall lesson for me in this retrograde period?
Lastly, Mercury in Retrograde is often seen as a time to reflect on our past communication styles, our friendships, and any regrets we hold. It is a period of introspection and lesson-learning, and each lesson is going to be unique to the person experiencing it. This card can help you see what lesson you might find in this retrograde period.
Get The Printable
Add this page to your grimoire to help you traverse the chaos of Mercury Retrograde. This printable PDF comes with a transparent background to print on any paper you’d like!
It’ll Be Okay, I Promise
Remember that the retrograde isn’t some big scary event. It naturally occurs at least three times a year, and the average person isn’t even going to know what it means. Use the retrograde period as a time of reflection, and don’t give in to the hype and scare tactics that you see online. Really, I promise it’s not that serious. So, grab your tarot cards and a journal, and dive right in!
If you don’t have a tarot deck, that’s okay! You can use any divination method you see fit. I know there are several apps available online, and the RWS deck is out of copyright and can be freely printed.
If you like the idea of using a tarot spread to help during the retrograde but want to make your own, I have a video just for you! Learn how you can make your own tarot spreads so they are exactly what you need.
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