5 Crystals to Work with During Mercury Retrograde
Certain crystals carry unique energy frequencies that can offset some of the chaos mercury brings during its retrograde period. In this post, discover 5 POWERFUL crystals to work with during the shitshow that is Mercury Retrograde!
Scientifically, What is Mercury Retrograde?
Planets move from east to west around the sun. When a planet is in retrograde it creates the illusion of moving backward, from west to east instead. Because Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun, its orbit is much shorter than Earth’s so about three or four times a year, Mercury speeds past Earth creating the backward illusion, this is Mercury retrograde.
Astrologically, What is Mercury Retrograde?
In astrology, it is believed that when a planet is in retrograde it is resting or sleeping. As a result, the areas that the planet governs are essentially being unsupervised which tends to make a mess of the activities connected.
Mercury rules communication, documents, travel, and electronics. Communication such as listening, speaking, learning, reading, editing, researching, negotiating, selling, and buying. Documents such as contracts, agreements, deeds, leases, wills, and so forth. Travel such as cars, flights, trains, etc. Electronics such as phones, computers, tablets, internet services, etc. As you have probably put together, mercury rules a lot so when it’s in retrograde the general vibe is chaos.
What are Healing Crystals?
“Everything is energy and that’s all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want, and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be no other way. This is not philosophy. This is physics.” – Albert Einstein
To some, crystals are just beautiful rocks and stones to look at or decorate with. However, what many people don’t know is that they carry powerful energy and when used correctly can aid your spiritual and overall well-being in a powerful and positive way.
It is important to understand that everything is made up of energy, just as Albert Einstein said. Healing crystals embody the elements of the Earth and the universe. They harness the energy of the Sun, the Moon, and the oceans. Therefore, these incredible stones connect us with the powerful energy of the earth and all its elements. In other words, they carry the energy of the universe because they are tangible, physical forms that contain powerful vibrations. As a result, when you connect with healing crystals and stones you allow their unique energy frequency to transfer to you.
Since every crystal holds a different healing vibration, you can choose what type of energy you need more of and use the crystal as a direct source of it. For example, if I felt disconnected I would keep around or meditate with smokey quartz because it holds grounding and stabilizing type energy. If I felt anxious I would keep around or meditate with Howlite because it holds calming and healing type energy. Make sense?
Crystals and Mercury Retrograde
Crystals are easy to use and work with, all you have to do is hold your chosen crystal and let its energy connect with you. Of course, there are other ways to work with crystals such as chakra crystal healing which simply means placing the crystal on the corresponding chakra and meditating to connect on a deeper level. Another way is to simply keep the crystal in your pocket or if you’re like me, in your bra! Having a crystal near you can COMPLETELY shift the energy frequency that surrounds you! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CRYSTAL MEDITATION AND HEALING!
Certain crystals carry unique energy frequencies that can offset some of the chaos mercury brings during its retrograde period.
Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite promotes self-love and healing which are emotions that should be reflected upon during Mercury Retrograde periods. Mercury Retrograde is a good time to do heavy self-reflection and revisit old patterns and behaviors that no longer serve a positive purpose at this point in your life. Rhodochrosite allows you to open up a path to inner child healing and release traumas.
Blue Lace Agate
Blue Lace Agate is connected to the throat chakra and promotes effective and healthy communication skills. This stone is perfect to use during Mercury Retrograde as all lines of communication tend to fall apart during this time.
Black Tourmaline
Black Tourmaline is perfect for calming anxious and chaotic energies that Mercury Retrograde infamously creates. This stone resonates with the root chakra and can help maintain a sense of grounding which is key to surviving the shitshow that is mercury retrograde.
Clear Quartz
Clear quartz promotes clarity and focus which is helpful during this period as things can get a bit cloudy. This stone also helps to shield you from negativity invading your space as well as removing any blockages on your path.
Shungite
Shungite is an essential stone during this cycle as it neutralizes EMF that technology radiates and can help minimize technology issues that are common during Mercury Retrograde.
Final Thoughts
The most important thing to remember during this period is to remain calm, positive, and level-headed! I know how frustrating the Mercury retrograde shit-show can be, but, that will just add fuel to the fire and make everything even worse. Mistakes are expected to happen a little more than usual – DO NOT BLOW IT OUT OF PROPORTION!