Mercury is in retrograde until June 11th. While  many of us have learned to become extra cautious about these times of year, the truth is that these astrological periods should not be about fear or dread.

Actually, Mercury retrograde brings us ideal opportunities to retrace our footsteps. If there’s anything worth revisiting in your life (a project left halfway; even a person you meant to call but so far have been unable to; etc.) now is the time to do it. How many of us fall into the trap of feeling that we should be doing new things and starting new projects all the time? Mercury retrograde gives us a chance to make a pause, so that we can reflect on our accomplishment and choices and re-evaluate where we are and where we wish to go.

If you have any plans that you’d like to revisit, now is the perfect time to do that as well. Have you been considering a makeover of your appearance; or postponing your spring cleaning? No time like the present! Relax and reconnect with yourself – it’s the best and most productive activity you can engage in, even if it doesn’t seem like it. You will have several useful insights that will direct you to the answers; and to the areas in your life that require more attention.

So: prepare a cup of tea or coffee; get your notebook and pen; and get ready to revamp your life! We’re almost halfway through 2015 – I know: so fast! – and it’s always good to re-imagine our lives every now and then. I’m looking forward to your replies about this introspective and plentiful time at docbeverly@aol.com.