tenetnosce wrote:But seriously, anybody have any experience offseting this thing? I could barely speak two words without being misinterpreted today. Then I tried just keeping my mouth shut, but that was misinterpreted as well!
Did you just tell me to keep my mouth shut? I'm insulted!
Just kidding. I know mercury retrogrades can be rough. For me, the week before retrograde has always been the worst. They are like extended lunar windows that hit hard in the realm of communication, travel, and technology. The natural effect is made worse by negs capitalizing upon the opportunity to sow discord between people via nudged misunderstandings, programmed false assumptions, and amplified stupidity. If you're not personally involved, then sit back and watch the puppet show for what it is.
As for offsetting these sorts of things, well ... in my case a combination of awareness, self-control, intent, and attitude have worked alright.
If I become aware of some problem ahead of time, then I am empowered to choose a less probable and more conscious course of action, which in some cases prevents that very problem from trying to erupt in the first place.
As for self-control, you may notice that regrettable words were spoken with a hasty impulse that came from someplace within you that was not part of you. If you can identify that impulse and not act on it, then problem solved. You don't speak your line and the script fails to advance.
If necessary, in the mornings I can very adamantly intend that the day progress without incident. Why not...it works most of the time.
And attitude... well, the more reactive, pissy, amped up, self-absorbed, grumpy, tired, fatigued, depressed, nervous, fearful, etc... I might be, the more some incident will get a rise out of me, the more likely that incident will manifest for that very reason. I mean a farmer milks a cow because the cow is ready for milking. Changing my attitude is never easy, but if I succeed then things turn around, even during "hot" days when the hyperdimensional barometer is low and thunder's been rolling.
Anyway, say what you need to say, but watch how you say it. Even if you say it well, others may misinterpret it, but time will show you never crossed the line and fools will be revealed for their foolishness. Cave is a good idea. Bear might take it the wrong way.
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