HAPPY SAMHAIN!

 MERCURY IS NOW RETROGRADE....

       As of today, Mercury is now officially retrograde.  This current retrograde cylce lasts from October 31^st to November 20^th--that is for the retrograde proper, but the post-retrograde storm lasts until November 25th.  

         Between now & November 20^th, try to slow down a little and be more mindful in your communications, planning, dealings with others.  Appliances, tech equipment, and transportation could present challenges during these next few weeks.  Overall, it is a good time for following through with what has already been started, or pursuing your current interests—it’s not such a good time for launching NEW initiatives or pursuing completely new interests. 

In terms of both relationships and material goods, repairing & renewing what one already has is favored over acquiring something new during Mercury retrograde.  But alas, some new purchases may just HAVE to be made, as stuff is more likely to break down when Mercury is in retrograde—just be sure to avoid signing long-term contracts if you can.

          When making plans, it is good to be flexible now, and to have at least one “back-up” plan or “plan B” in case things do not go the way you had originally envisioned.  (Which often, they do NOT when we are under the influence of Mercury retrograde.) 

This doesn’t mean that ALL plans will fall through during this time or that EVERY thing must become chaotic.  SOME plans will fall through for sure, and some temporary chaos will undoubtedly ensue—but in my experience, it usually ends up being all for the best, at least in the long run.  (Although sometimes it can be quite difficult indeed to see blessings in the moment when things are falling apart or not working out as you had hoped.)  At the very least, whatever is happening has the potential to serve your higher good or the higher good of the Universe in some way, if only to provide you with the friction & desire to grow.

Actually, this time of Mercury retrograde influence is a very feminine, yin kind of time—which is why those who have more of an intuitive, right-brain, go-with-the-flow kind of vibe tend to do better under the influence of Mercury retrograde (as well as during the pre-retrograde storm).

          But even psychic & intuitive types like myself can get really frustrated when things don’t go the way we planned—that is, if we let ourselves become too attached to our plans or overly invested in certain outcomes.  I would counsel you AGAINST being too zealous or insistent at this time, as that is likely to back-fire.   As I once heard a wise-woman shaman say in a sweat lodge, “If you come into the lodge with expectations, then the Universe will teach you something about expectations.”   The same could be said of coming into a Mercury retrograde period with rigid expectations.

Before I sign off for today, I would also advise you to strive to be extra cautious, conscious & aware in your communications with others between now & November 20^th.  Emotions are triggered & intensified during the influence of Mercury retrograde, and it’s just so easy to misunderstand others and be misunderstood during this time. Be mindful of what you say, write and otherwise communicate, and do NOT assume that others understand you clearly—unless you have a clear sign of communication from them.

And yes, the old standard strictures of Mercury retrograde applies here—check and double-check all forms of communication if you can, especially when it comes to written communications.  And do think TWICE (or even three or four times) before putting that potentially inflammatory post on social media.  It’s best to stay in your Zen place for the next few weeks if you can (or at least, as much as you can) and to concentrate on peacefully connecting with your own inner self and spiritual light, and lovingly allowing others to do the same, without interference from you.

I hope this guidance helps you to navigate the shifts & changes in energies that we will be traversing for the next few weeks.   Wishing you & yours peace, rest and harmony in the weeks ahead, and an early Happy Samhain!  

Bright Blessings,

Rev. Dr. Cynthia Killion (Psychic Cynthia)

MERCURY RETROGRADE SOON-

REPRINTED FROM 

OCT 22 2019 COSMIC NEWSLETTER

by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Killion (Psychic Cynthia)

QUICK PREVIEW OF THIS EDITION: 

          Another Mercury retrograde is coming down the pipeline soon, with the official retrograde beginning on October 31^st (of all days) and continuing up until November 20^th.  However, the pre-retrograde “storm” hits this Friday, Oct 26^th—after that date, try to slow down and be mindful in all of your communications, planning, transportation & tech issues, and dealings with others.  

Every time Mercury retrograde comes around, I do my best to PREPARE my readers, clients, and students for how to best deal with the turbulent energies that will soon be ahead, and to advise you of how to make the best use of the positive aspects of these energies.   

I also do my best to WARN you all of what to look out for during this time, and what actions to avoid if you wish to stay at least somewhat peaceful & sane for the next 4-6 weeks ahead.  Please keep reading below if you want my expert astrological advice on this.  (And if not, well that’s OK too—you’re welcome to take your chances—I do know some people that so love to gamble when it comes to dealing with cosmic energy shifts.)

The Halloween Season of Psychic Connection—

Embrace this Magical & Psychically Enchanting Time

AND What to Do If You Notice

Any "Pesky" Spirits Around This Time

By Rev. Dr. Cynthia Killion (Psychic Cynthia)

Reprinted & Adapted from 10-09-2019 Cosmic Newsletter

    Here in the Northern Hemisphere, and especially where I am at in the Mid-west part of America, we are moving more deeply into the season of Fall. 

    This time of the year is known to be one of the most magical & psychically charged times of the year, especially the time right around the first hard frost.  For as the temperatures drop and new winds blow, and the movement of sunlight appears to change dramatically, and barometric pressures shift & change, so there are corresponding changes & shifts in the spirit realm.

     Some say (going back all the way to ancient days) that the subtle spiritual changes that we feel at this time of the year are due to the spirits of the plants dying back and receding back into the earth.  Perhaps this is why originally, Halloween (the day when the veil between the worlds is said to be the thinnest) was NOT on the fixed date of October 31^st, or even on ANY fixed date at all.  But instead, this celebration of death, dying, and the Ancestors was traditionally and originally held as close to the date of the first hard, killing frost as possible—thus tying the human world celebrations with the cycles of nature.

      Whatever the cause, many of us do feel the veil thinning at this time of year.  Perhaps we even notice an increase in spirit activities around us—whether that be welcome signs & messages from our passed-on loved ones, or mischievous acts of spirt manifestations from pixies or other kinds of less familiar spirits.  

     If you DO happen to notice the spirit activity picking up around your home or office, you might want to try simply ACKNOWLEDGING the spirits, and letting them know that you sense them.  Also, if a spirit REALLY gets on your nerves during this time, try leaving a peace offering of food or drink.  Of course, you can sage & cleanse too if you would like, but sometimes it is better to leave an offering & acknowledge the spirits, than it is to try to cleanse them away!  (Besides, if you can make FRIENDS with a spirit, it sure is nice & comes in handy sometimes to have spirit guardians or a guardian for you home, car, garden or office.)

      Until next time, May the blessing of the Ancestors & the helpful spirits be with you, and may you have a magical & enchanting Halloween season ahead!

Mecury Direct...

But Still in Post-Retrograde SHADOW

for a Little While Yet

By Rev. Dr. Cynthia Killion (Psychic Cynthia)

August 5th 2019

     Dear Psychic Tribe Friends, hello there and Happy August!  Mercury went back direct last Wednesday, and although it is still in its post-retrograde storm until this Thursday (August 8^th), it’s nice to have a sense of forward-moving motion again—even if progress is still moving slower than one would like in one area or another.

 (I particularly noticed the effects of the post-retrograde storm today, when I was trying to drive from one side of the town to the other—I was nearly stopped by a REALLY long train, and then having barely escaped that, I had to drive much slower than usual on part of my route because the utility workers were up on cranes working on several power lines for about a block or two—such is the delaying power of the post-retrograde storm of Mercury!)

It will take a little while yet for the energies to regain that sense of lightness & momentum that most of us prefer, since even though Mercury is officially direct again, it still has to get past its post-retrograde storm (August 8^th) and then through its post-retrograde shadow (August 15^th) before life will regain its so-called normal pace again and a sense of deeper equilibrium & solid footing will set back in.   For now, situations are still in flux and up in the air a bit, and a combination of trust & perserverance may prove to be most useful allies.

As always, PATIENCE is the skill that is needed to help one recover from the challenges of Mercury retrograde and to THRIVE in the days immediately after—patience, FORESIGHT, WISDOM, and a relaxed go-with-the flow attitude are the best “weapons” we have to fight against falling into hopelessness or despair in challenging energetic times.  

      Most of all, we must be patient with OURSELVES and what we perceive as our own short-comings or the short-comings of our situations.  We can’t expect things to instantly turn around overnight for the better just because Mercury recently went direct—it takes a little while for the dust to settle and the cosmic framework to re-arrange & straighten itself back out again after a retrograde, just as it takes some time for each of US to re-arrange ourselves and re-gain a firm sense of footing & direction again after being energetically jostled and tumbled around. 

And just HOW LONG will it take for us to re-gain our energetic footing again?  Well of course that will vary a bit from person to person—but in general, you likely will start to feel as if you are standing a bit more on solid ground come this Thursday (August 8^th) when Mercury leaves its post-retrograde storm.  At the very least, you will begin to have the feeling that some RELIEF is in sight and that PROGRESS is at least POSSIBLE.

Prospects & moods will continue to lift more and more as the month of August goes on, and you may notice a significant lift in your energies (and reality) after August 15^th, when Mercury finally passes back over its post-retrograde shadow.  But for NOW, we are still firmly in the shadow of the post-retrograde, which is why although we have seen some improvement and lifting of the moods, there is still a bit of that “thick & syrupy” shadow energy to be dealt with. 

Not to mention that Saturn will continue to dance in a conjunction with the South Node in Capricorn for this entire month of August, bringing up difficult karmic issues & limitations—obstacles may seem insurmountable right now, and even the most optimistic may be tempted to lose faith this month, especially while we are still under the post-retrograde shadow of Mercury retrograde between now & August 15^th.

          But even the most dense & heavy of energies must eventually LIFT a little, and as we move into the 2^nd half of the month, it is likely that moods & energy levels will elevate and gain a more positive momentum.  (At least in terms of the residual clouds of confusion, delays & miscommunication of Mercury retrograde finally lifting.)  

For now, you may still be feeling a little tired, worn-out or discouraged from challenges or limitations that you have been facing since back when Mercury was retrograde (July 7^th-July 31^st).  But those clouds will soon be lifting & departing!  (Indeed, now that Mercury is officially direct and will soon be out of its post-retrograde storm, the clouds are already beginning to thin.)

If it’s been tough for you recently, don’t lose faith!  Instead, prepare to make your COMEBACK soon.  (smile)

Until next time, wishing you all the joy, ease, abundance, love and good health that you are willing to receive, and a graceful return of progress, forward movement & momentum.

Bright Blessings,

Rev. Dr. Cynthia Killion (Psychic Cynthia)

MERCURY RETROGRADE COMING UP SOON!  

A TIME TO STAY THE COURSE & FOLLOW THROUGH 

(or just relax for a little while and let yourself have some FUN) 

from 06-25-2019 Cosmic Newsletter

by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Killion (Psychic Cynthia)

In any case, if you are receiving this Cosmic Newsletter from me, then that means that we are back up on-line & running again!  And just in time, since Mercury recently entered its pre-retrograde shadow, and will soon enter its pre-retrograde storm on this Friday (June 28^th).  Even though the Mercury retrograde proper does not technically begin until Sunday, July 7^th, most of us begin to experience some of the effects of Mercury retrograde as soon as this PRE-retrograde storm begins. 

This next upcoming Mercury retrograde officially runs from Sunday, July 7^th through Wednesday, July 31^st.  But remember that the pre-retrograde storm begins on this Friday, June 28^th!  So basically the ENTIRE month of July is under the influence of the effects of Mercury retrograde, to one degree or another.

And just what are the effects of Mercury retrograde? You could say that when Mercury goes into retrograde, basically the cosmic equilibrium gets knocked around a bit, and there is a feeling that progress slows down or becomes more difficult.  It is a bit like walking through a fog or haze.  Confusion and break-downs are more likely in the realms of communication, transportation, technology, scheduling and traveling planning during the time that Mercury is in retrograde.

This is why I always take the dates of Mercury retrograde into account when planning for major projects or events.  Whenever possible, I don’t start anything completely new during Mercury retrograde, as experience has taught me that starting completely new projects or endeavors during Mercury retrograde can be fraught with many inconveniences, and can sometimes be downright painful.  

Do notice that I said that I prefer not to start anything “completely new” during this time.  This doesn’t mean that I don’t do anything all when Mercury is in retrograde—quite the contrary.

 In fact, some of my finest achievements in life have been completed during a Mercury retrograde time.  Not to mention, I have taught MANY successful classes and workshops during Mercury retrograde.  The key to being successful during Mercury retrograde (and staying at least moderately productive) is in staying the course and following up & following through with something that has either ALREADY been started, OR something that you have been planning for or wanting to do already for some time BEFORE Mercury went retrograde.

This implies that you ALREADY had some kind of plan or vision in place BEFORE Mercury went retrograde that you can now do your best to follow through with.  At the very least, you had a sense of your overall driving interests and the direction you were moving in BEFORE Mercury went retrograde.  If you just do your best to keep moving in that direction, and don’t let yourself get distracted by trying to take on something new that is too heavy right now, well then, you will do just fine for the next few weeks.  (Even with all the minor curve-balls that Mercury might be throwing your way.)

By the way—distraction isn’t necessarily a bad thing during Mercury retrograde.  Especially if it is distraction for fun and relaxation.  In fact, distraction for fun & play is favored during Mercury retrograde, as long as it doesn’t involve you signing a long-term contract or undertaking a major excursion.  Mercury retrograde is the BEST time for taking a break and relaxing and letting yourself cut loose a little from your burdens & responsibilities.  True, it’s not the easiest time to travel (since travel delays are common during Mercury retrograde).  But then again, travel can go just fine during Mercury retrograde if you aren’t on a tight schedule and can release the reins a little and be flexible and adaptable.  (And if you aren’t good at those things—well then, Mercury retrograde will most likely teach you a little something about being flexible & adaptable, lol.)

Keep it LIGHT and SIMPLE if you can during Mercury retrograde—this applies to play, as well as work.  Whatever you plan on doing during these next few weeks, try to keep your expectations loose and open.   Yes, stick to the plan whenever you can (meaning, the plan you had in mind already BEFORE Mercury went retrograde), but then don’t be surprised at all if things turn out differently than you expected, since after all, Mercury is a bit of a trickster sometimes.  (smile)

Whatever it is you are planning on doing (or trying to do) during this Mercury retrograde cycle, it will help if you do it with a spirit of joy, openness and exploration.  Don’t so attached to the results or outcome that you are hoping for.  It’s OK to hope for one thing in particular, but during Mercury retrograde, we also need to be prepared to face surprises or an unexpected turn in events.  This is not a cynical view, since ultimately, whatever happens during this time is exactly what was meant to happen.  (After all, all retrograde cycles do accelerate the clearing and release of karma.)

If you can, have a SOFT HEART towards yourself and others too during this time. It is my observation that Mercury retrograde can bring up unresolved emotions and feelings—sometimes these unresolved emotions are from situations far in the past (childhood or past lives) and these feelings coming to the surface can cause a person to revert to childish or irrational behavior.  

If you feel any of this coming up in yourself, or observe it in another, do your best to step back and just witness it, and hold a safe, loving and non-judgmental space in your heart towards yourself or the person experiencing the unresolved emotions and energies of the past.  

Hope you found this newsletter helpful, dear one!  I am sure that I will be in touch with you with more Mercury retrograde guidance at least one more time in the next few weeks.

In the meantime, I recommend checking out my Mercury retrograde related video on You-Tube called Mercury Retrograde Is NOT the Enemy--it will help you understand a bit better about what is REALLY going on during Mercury retrograde, and the best attitude to have for the best results during this time. 

Until next time... Bright Blessings to You All! 

Rev. Dr. Cynthia Killion, Psychic Cynthia