Mercury retrograde begins: learn tips to avoid a relationship crisis
The arrival of a retrograde Mercury stationed in Cancer this Monday (29) can generate a lot of conflict in relationships. The phenomenon should directly impact the way people communicate and act, especially when it comes to their love lives.
This new phase brings uncertainty and a feeling that everything is going to go wrong, but it is possible to go through the phase cautiously, avoiding hasty actions that could put an abrupt end to the relationship or marriage.
According to specialist Deborah de Obá, from iQuilibrio, this astrological transit works like a magnifying glass for our needs.
"We become more emotionally exposed and vulnerable, which means that any spark can turn into a fire. That stupid delay on the part of your partner stops being just an unforeseen event and starts being interpreted as a lack of consideration. A poorly placed word becomes the reason for an endless DR", he declares.
For the expert, this Mercury retrograde in Cancer does not usually make people get back together, it only reinforces endings in worn-out relationships.
The fights that appear during this period tend to have great reasons and depth, not being restricted to trivial matters such as dirty dishes or rubbish that was not collected by the partner. These conflicts refer to a lack of attention and the accumulation of negative feelings that have been stored for a long time.
How to avoid fights?
Until July 23rd, it is necessary to have a protective shield, acting slowly and strategically:
- Think twice before exploding: hold back the urge to send text messages or make definitive decisions while your head is hot;
- practice the benefit of the doubt: don't jump to conclusions and try to confirm what the person really meant before starting to fight;
- listen more, talk less: let the other person finish speaking and try to understand the real need behind their outburst.
"Less impulse and more maturity are the keys to transforming a period that had everything to be chaotic into a phase of healing and strengthening for two", concludes Deborah.
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Source: CNN