Mercury Retrograde (November 9-29)
Why does everything always seem so intense and chaotic?
Even with all the chaos and pressure that Mercury retrograde brings, when we reflect on what comes afterward, it's not to punish us, but rather to recalibrate us and make us stronger and more whole.
This intensity arises because we resist slowing down.
Why do we feel so overwhelmed ?
The 3 Most Relevant Points of Mercury Retrograde
We live in a world that values doing things quickly and doing more and more—and MR (Missing Data) dismantles all of that. Unexpected delays happen, plans don't flow as we imagined, and a lot of confusion arises. And in a society obsessed with efficiency and speed, all of this makes us feel like failures.
Mercury governs communication, thought, travel, and technology. When it goes retrograde—it moves backward—something inexplicable happens: emails aren't sent, machines stop working, conversations are misinterpreted, meetings are canceled. Ultimately, things that usually run on autopilot need presence.
Unresolved issues are resurfacing—for me, these are some of the most important points. Conversations we've been putting off. Feelings we thought we'd overcome, unfinished projects, people from the past. It's all back for us to face head-on now, and resolve once and for all… so that in a few months I don't have to go through it all again.
What MR asks of us at this moment:
Stop. Feel. Review.
Look at the pain, at what you've been hiding under the rug.
It does better.
This brings the cycle to a close once and for all.
reorganize. Prioritize what really matters.
recenter. equilibra.
Don't just do it for the sake of doing it. Do it for the sake of creating and becoming better.
If you simply try to move forward, foot on the gas pedal as if nothing is happening... ignoring all the signs — it will go wrong! BUT if you create space and time — if you listen to what your intuition tells you and make decisions with that energy, this period of MR becomes a moment of recalibration, something to make you a better person in a better life.
Instead of “Why is this happening to me? Why is nothing working?”
Try this: “This is showing me where I wasn’t clear, where I didn’t do things in a consistent and honest way. It’s an opportunity to do better and to be better—time to correct course.”
TIPS FOR THIS PHASE
Reduce mental noise.
Reducing stimuli can be more transformative than increasing productivity. A walk without music. A bath without screens. A leisurely hot cup of tea.
Practicing silence before responding
Not everything deserves an immediate response. This is a perfect time to stop and listen more closely—really listen. To others, and to ourselves.
Rewriting our history
Revising old beliefs, repeated stories. There are ideas that no longer serve us. And there is room to create others.
Strengthening the nervous system
Mental and emotional noise can be intense. Focus on practices that balance us emotionally and beyond, such as medicinal plants, deep breathing with intention (breathing changes everything), and rest… truly rest, both mind and body.
Back to basics
Organize your to-do list, prioritize what really matters. Clear your desk. Review your intentions. Prepare the ground before moving forward.
SOME NATURAL SUPPORTS DURING THIS PERIOD
Super Woman Capsules — I don't know how they survive without this help! A blend of specific medicinal plants to calm the mind, melt away stress and anxiety, and support hormonal balance.
SLEEP Hot Chocolate — a soluble cocoa and lavender drink that supports inner calm, helps you relax and sleep better. No sugar or sweeteners. The most delicious taste after a busy day.
Self-massage — because the body also deserves attention to relax and function better. Some people opt for a good dry brushing to cleanse and remove all bad energies and dead skin, to help everything move and circulate. Followed by an oil like Revitaliza , which nourishes the skin at a cellular level, and a good thermo-conductive massage with the body mushroom.
Tongue scraper upon waking — this is the simplest and most effective routine, which helps maintain good oral hygiene, of course! Goodbye bad breath and hello healthier teeth. But the most interesting thing is that it removes toxins that have accumulated overnight and become trapped at the back of the tongue. You will feel refreshed and clean after you start doing this every morning as soon as you wake up.
This retrograde Mercury doesn't ask for haste, it doesn't ask you to move forward without paying attention to what you're feeling. On the contrary, this MR asks for presence, it asks you to look at your emotions and feelings… so you can return to your center and continue your journey along the best path — the path that is most truly yours.
Not everything needs to be said. But everything can and should be felt.
If you're going to slow down this weekend, take advantage of it and create magic in the kitchen... cooking has that effect... it helps you switch off, unwind... and there's nothing better than making this delicious recipe with the help of Relaxing Cocoa Blend to give your day an extra boost of tranquility, so you can get back to your center and make the right choices.
Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate and High-Fiber Chocolate
Gluten-free and dairy-free
Ingredients
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut sugar
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups gluten-free oat flour
2 dessert spoons of RELAX
1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of cardamom
1/2 cup of chocolate chips
3 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a loaf tin with parchment paper or brush with a little coconut oil.
In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree with the eggs until you have a smooth mixture.
Add the maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
Add the cooled coconut oil and stir just until combined.
Add the oat flour, RELAX, baking soda, baking powder, cardamom, and salt. Mix gently until the flour is fully incorporated (without overmixing).
Incorporate 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spoon.
Sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let cool for at least 15 minutes before unmolding and cutting.
