Let’s chat about planetary influences on our journey to becoming more enlightened. PS. we still have spots open for this retreat November 26-30.
Similar to the ancient mystics’ teachings, astrology appears to point us in the same direction, just in another “language”. The real message is to WAKE UP and know who you are. Move beyond your hurdles and ego challenges and truly know thyself.
Meditating in the Cosmos
The final Mercury retrograde of 2025 rode in on November 9 and is with us until November 29, stirring up the usual mischief with communication mix-ups, travel hiccups, and tech tangles. It kicked off in Sagittarius, igniting wide-open horizons, daring ideas, and big-picture visions—only to swing back into Scorpio, where the energy dives deep, urging you to rethink your personal truths, shed old stories, and reclaim the wisdom that’s been simmering beneath the surface. Combine that with 4 other planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, & Neptune) that are also in retrograde at the moment and lots of folks want to crawl under the covers and hide for the next several weeks.
I have a different perspective about retrograde planets than many I see posting on Facebook, etc. who seem to be trying to flee the effects. “Resistance is futile!” What if retrogrades aren’t meant to punish us, but are intended to flush out old patterns, ideas, and attitudes that are preventing our truest, shiniest versions of ourselves from emerging? What if we radically embrace whatever shows itself during these windows of opportunity and reflect inward to our deepest depths? I think that’s where the real alchemy takes place! We need to see our shadows and do a big purge to open the space for the good stuff. You can’t cram new things into a fully jammed closet! You must clean, discard the old and worn and organize first.
Retrograde planets encourage introspection and reevaluation, allowing us to revisit old patterns and relationships, which can lead to personal and spiritual growth. They serve as opportunities for deeper self-awareness and transformation, helping us align with our higher selves.
Being that this current phase seems to involve so many planets, we have an ideal opportunity and planetary retrograde support to peel back layers of ourselves to directly experience who we really are!! This IS the time for change which can be experienced as an uncomfortable, bumpy ride when resisted, or as a refreshing new adventure when met with curiosity and excitement.
I’m sure our friend & Master Astrologer, Richard P Geer will have far more insight since he writes brilliantly about planetary influences. As a dabbler in the subject, I write about what I feel is happening, and this current planetary plethora of retrograde energies seems to be nudging us all inward. I feel 2026 is going to be EPIC!
We have a retreat coming up Nov 26-30 and I am really catching on to what an incredible opportunity this is presenting as Mercury retrograde finishes it’s cycle. We can truly integrate the lessons and contemplate WHO AM I REALLY?! Or perhaps WHAT AM I, WHAT IS ANOTHER, WHAT IS LIFE?… Perhaps you will join us? There is still space for you.
If you feel called to attend but the cost is a barrier, please reach out to us privately — we will hold your inquiry for a scholarship in complete confidence.
