There’s this tricky push-pull energy whenever Mercury Retrograde begins in a Full Moon. The former pinpoints where we should pause or slow down, while the latter reveals what we should break away from. Nonetheless, the consensual point is to keep moving forward, regardless of personal pace or timing. This activity (a curtain call for the Yoshi Yoshitani tandem this year) hopes to shed clarity on where and how you need to evolve.

Choose a pile

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PILE #1
Come home to your passion

That farmer may look satisfied, but it doesn’t hide the fact: it’s only half a melon. Applied to real life, we’re reminded of a practical route that continues to serve its purpose, but still feels incomplete. You don’t need to decipher what fulfillment means to you. You’ve known that all your life. It’s never too late to excavate those childhood dreams and make them part of the equation, any way you can. Who knows? That rediscovery might even lead to your reinvention.  

SONG FOR REFLECTION: “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2

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PILE #2
Leave that fake “home”.

Just because it’s the norm or culture, doesn’t mean it’s healthy. That…environment, broadly speaking, excels in masquerading as “family”, but hand each one a weapon and watch the scene turn into Battle Royale. About time that toxic familiar took its toll on you. You now realize their true, resentful colors. Whether or not you muster the courage to take that leap of faith, you’re now putting yourself first. And that’s a great start.

SONG FOR REFLECTION: “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac

 

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PILE #3 
Slow down doesn’t mean full stop

That concept, idea, or unfinished project? You’ve left it percolating far too long. Now’s the time to touch base, revisit, and resume. It’s too great not to complete and eventually release into the wild. See it through. Chances are, you’ll be thanked for it. Moreover, you’ll thank yourself.

SONG FOR REFLECTION: “Finish What You Started” by Ben Chapman

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PILE #4  
Have fun out there

Much like The Little Mermaid, you uprooted yourself from your comfort zone to follow your desires. That decision didn’t come without cost and it might have been at the expense of comfort or opportunities. It’s a huge sacrifice, but the experience you’re bound to gain is a worthy trade-off. 

SONG FOR REFLECTION: “Ain’t it Fun” by Paramore