Mercury Retrograde starts today…

Do you ever have that “oh sh*t” moment when you realize you’ve bit off WAY more than you can chew? 😬

It happened to me over the weekend, and our most recent podcast episode gave me the one thing I needed to help me through (and I think it may have some gifts for you, too!)

I was standing in my kitchen Saturday afternoon, sun streaming through the windows, spotlighting the vibrant orange and yellow lilies on the kitchen table…

I was physically there, but my mind was entirely obsessed with the amount of things on my plate for December, while the old familiar sensations of overwhelm were bubbling up in my body…

Tightness in my lower back that radiates down my right leg and up to my right shoulder, quick, shallow breathing, elevated heart rate…

I caught myself and then did what I often do when I start to feel like it's just too much, and I made a list:

“Friendsgiving” at our house on Friday for 14 people
Designer and podcast editor coming to Maui to install the new podcast set (YAY – THANK YOU TREASURE MAP – IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING! 🎉)
Organization for Astrology Hub’s 2025 Free Forecast Panel on December 13
Madeline’s Nutcracker Ballet (extra rehearsals plus 4 shows at the MACC)
Trip to California for mom’s 80th Birthday Celebration
“Legacy” gift I'm making for mom’s 80th Birthday Celebration…

All on top of the regularly scheduled broadcast of my life.

Now don’t get me wrong, these are beautiful, amazing and joyful things for me!

I'm grateful and do not take one single thing for granted — which actually makes me CARE MORE and want it all to be JUST RIGHT!

Can you relate?

I took a pause from my obsessing and tuned into Christopher's guidance for Capricorn Sun and Rising signs.

He said that Mercury in Sagittarius is highlighting my blindspots and self-sabotaging tendencies…

But instead of feeling shame around not being able to get it all done (which Capricorns and Capricorn Risings often do) Christopher said that it would be a good idea to consider cutting back… or asking for help.

He advised that I take a sober look at reality, recognizing that this “over committing” is a pattern I’ve repeated for years, and that this is a gentle reminder from the stars that I need to recognize the limitations of my “humanness” 😅

BAM! Exactly what I needed to hear, delivered with love and kindness so I could hear it! 💝

I immediately hopped on the phone, reaching out to friends and siblings who could help me with my ambitious plans…

And I was so happy to be met with enthusiastic support! It not only helped me to reduce the anxiety I was feeling…

But also to feel the love and connection of the people in my life.

I’m hoping this little story inspires you to spend 25 minutes on this episode (and maybe share it with anyone needing some solid, practical astrological wisdom) so you can hear Christopher’s brilliant description of Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius…

And get personalized insights for YOUR Sun and Rising Sign!

Click on your favorite podcast player to tune into this can’t miss episode:

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Remember, Mercury goes Retrograde in Sagittarius today and stays retrograde through December 15.

Admittedly this Mercury Retrograde is made a little trickier with the busy holiday season, but you will be one of the few who has a heads up for how to work with it most effectively!

While often viewed negatively, these retrograde periods are far from punishment…

They’re gentle ebbs and flows in the fabric of time, offering the opportunity for us to pause, reflect and undo deeply entrenched patterning in our lives…

Helping us emerge on the other side a little clearer, more aligned with our path, and for my Capricorn (and Capricorn Rising) friends out there, more humble and human 😉

I hope you find the episode as helpful as I did— and that you have similar a-ha moments so you can navigate the next few weeks with ease and grace.

Sending love always, 💖

Amanda

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