08-20-2010, 08:11 AM
Well, it could be Mercury Retrograde that you are noticing.
It officially started on 20th August 2010, but the first effects are usually felt up to a week before the start, so this would fall within your timeframe. The very beginning (Today) and end of this period are the "eye of the storm", so to speak.
Mercury retrograde is an astrological phenomenon that happens a couple times a year and lasts for approximately 3 weeks. It occurs when the planet Mercury APPEARS to be moving backwards through the zodiac. It is an illusion created by the orbital rotation of the earth with relation to other planets in the solar system -- it is not really moving backwards.
If you are unfamiliar with Astrology, an internet search on "Mercury Retrograde" will bring you tons of information to sift through, as this is probably one of the most easily recognizable astrological phenomenon. It is a great place to start learning about some of the real truth that can be found in an ancient art that, like so many things, has been mixed with bad information. Part of the fun of our spiritual journey is sifting through the mud to find the gold!
Generally speaking, these Mercury Retrograde periods are marked by difficulties with communication, transportation, and mechanical/electrical breakdowns. Physical accidents, delays, and totally bizarre sequences of events are common. However, the most common effect is simply unclear thinking and miscommunications between people. It is a bad time to make major decisions as our judgement tends to be clouded. It is an excellent time to reflect and consider, but not the time for decisive moves. It is a time to re-visit and complete old projects, rather than start new ones. There is a beautiful ebb and flow to this period that is very positive, but unfortunately communication, transportation, and technology do tend to slow down or break down.
If one is not aware of Mercury Retrograde, it can seem as if the world has gone hawyire for no reason. I personally tend to view this (and other such Astrological periods) as "Cosmic Weather" and simply choose to be aware of it and plan accordingly. It helps me to maintain calm and use the positive aspects of MR periods (of which there are many) to my advantage. Unfortunately, there are some people who get overly superstitious and fearful about it and practically shut down their lives during MR periods. That approach does not feel healthy to me, but we all have to make our own decisions about what information to take in and how to respond.
I'm not sure if this explains the things you have been seeing around you as of late, as it could be totally unrelated, but I hope it was helpful all the same.
Love to all
It officially started on 20th August 2010, but the first effects are usually felt up to a week before the start, so this would fall within your timeframe. The very beginning (Today) and end of this period are the "eye of the storm", so to speak.
Mercury retrograde is an astrological phenomenon that happens a couple times a year and lasts for approximately 3 weeks. It occurs when the planet Mercury APPEARS to be moving backwards through the zodiac. It is an illusion created by the orbital rotation of the earth with relation to other planets in the solar system -- it is not really moving backwards.
If you are unfamiliar with Astrology, an internet search on "Mercury Retrograde" will bring you tons of information to sift through, as this is probably one of the most easily recognizable astrological phenomenon. It is a great place to start learning about some of the real truth that can be found in an ancient art that, like so many things, has been mixed with bad information. Part of the fun of our spiritual journey is sifting through the mud to find the gold!
Generally speaking, these Mercury Retrograde periods are marked by difficulties with communication, transportation, and mechanical/electrical breakdowns. Physical accidents, delays, and totally bizarre sequences of events are common. However, the most common effect is simply unclear thinking and miscommunications between people. It is a bad time to make major decisions as our judgement tends to be clouded. It is an excellent time to reflect and consider, but not the time for decisive moves. It is a time to re-visit and complete old projects, rather than start new ones. There is a beautiful ebb and flow to this period that is very positive, but unfortunately communication, transportation, and technology do tend to slow down or break down.
If one is not aware of Mercury Retrograde, it can seem as if the world has gone hawyire for no reason. I personally tend to view this (and other such Astrological periods) as "Cosmic Weather" and simply choose to be aware of it and plan accordingly. It helps me to maintain calm and use the positive aspects of MR periods (of which there are many) to my advantage. Unfortunately, there are some people who get overly superstitious and fearful about it and practically shut down their lives during MR periods. That approach does not feel healthy to me, but we all have to make our own decisions about what information to take in and how to respond.
I'm not sure if this explains the things you have been seeing around you as of late, as it could be totally unrelated, but I hope it was helpful all the same.
Love to all