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August 21 is the first of three times that Uranus and Mercury will be =20=
in this alignment in the coming months. September 23 and October 4 =20
mark the other two.
When Uranus opposes Mercury, the air feels electrifying. It is as if =20
there are sparks of ideas around each corner, with new thoughts =20
seemingly coming out of the blue. With so many lightbulb-above-your-=20
head flashes of insights occurring, it=E2=80=99s a good idea to have =20
flexibility and a bit of detachment. Therefore, now may not be the =20
best time to act on the information you receive. Rather, collect the =20
ideas in a reservoir from which you can siphon them off, evaluating =20
and analyzing each one to see whether it has lasting value or was just =20=
one of those great-in-the-moment ideas. If you=E2=80=99re traveling =
around =20
this date, expect that there may be unexpected delays or inconveniences.
While the flurry of input during a Uranus/Mercury opposition can be =20
exciting and stimulating, the buzziness it creates may tax our nervous =20=
system. As such, try to pay extra attention to this part of your body =20=
around the time of this astrological alignment.
Uranus Opposite Mercury Apothecary Suggestions
Limit caffeine intake: As a way to mollify your nerves, limiting =20
caffeine intake may be of benefit. Instead of a second (or even first) =20=
cup of joe, try some yerba mate or green tea instead. Both have less =20
caffeine than coffee but provide a steady energy boost. If you want to =20=
go the caffeine-free route, try rooibos or decaf green tea. Tisanes=E2=80=94=
=20
made from soothing chamomile, lavender, or lemon balm=E2=80=94are a =
delicious =20
way to enjoy additional calm.
Qigong: As we=E2=80=99re more connected to energetics during this =
planetary =20
alignment, it may be a great time to practice qigong. A form of moving =20=
meditation, qigong focuses on cultivating and circulating qi, the =20
body=E2=80=99s life force energy. You can find information on qigong in =
books =20
and DVDs but it=E2=80=99s best to first practice with a skilled teacher =
who =20
can show you proper techniques and sequencing.=
