
Don't Be Afraid ...
Of Mercury Retrograde
To some, Mercury Retrograde a period when a few things seem to go wrong. To others, it's a period when nothing seems to go right! But you don't need to be afraid of Mercury Retrograde ... all it takes is a shift in perspective.
Nearest Retrograde Period: May 7 - May 30
Mercury has barely had time to adjust to its home sign of Gemini when it challenges you by heading back to the simpler territory of practical Taurus in this second retrograde period of 2009. Expect to face an increasing stream of e-mail, phone calls and news for which you'll have to determine which information is most useful and which can be discarded. Naturally, Mercury will be up to its old tricks as well -- plaguing you with lost keys and cell phones, missed connections and other miscommunications -- so don't lose sight of the details.
Find out how what's slated for your Sun sign this May with your Mercury Retrograde May 2009 horoscope.
-- Excerpted from Your Astrology Guide 2009, by Rick Levine & Jeff Jawer

Born During Mercury Rx?
Our founder, Paul O'Brien, was! That should tell you that being born during Mercury Retrograde doesn't mean you can't be successful. According to our expert Astrologers Rick Levine and Jeff Jawer, since Mercury is the “messenger” planet, people born during its retrograde period tend to be more introspective and contemplative.
The resulting think-before-you-speak instinct can be a powerful asset!
Were You a Mercury Rx Baby? Find out with a Life Purpose Astrology Report »
Your Mercury Retrograde Survival Kit
See it Coming: Find the next Mercury Retrograde period and note it on your calendar. Don’t schedule anything that's "mission critical" or overly complex during these times.
Become an Expert: The more you know about Mercury Retrograde, the more easily you'll be able to spot its classic challenges before they strike!
Double Up: Put up a post-it note AND write it in your calendar; leave yourself a voicemail AND an e-mail; set multiple morning alarms; double-check your work. Having a backup in any system is usually a good idea.
Lower Expectations: Cut yourself and your friends some slack. Mercury Retrograde can make everyone feel less than perfect. Learn to live with it!
Keep it Simple: The more complicated you make your life and schedule, the more likely you’ll feel the effects of Mercury Retrograde. Simplify your world and there will be fewer links in the chain to worry about.
Be Prepared: Get Rick and Jeff’s 30-Day Forecast to see what's coming. If you see trouble coming, you can often turn it to your advantage!
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You can turn the challenges of Mercury Retrograde into a chance to use your unique talents.
But first you need to discover which of your talents are strongest ... with a Numerology Talents Profile!


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