Welcome to the Psychic Insight Series
This is the first in a 5-part journey exploring how psychic guidance works, when to trust it, and how to deepen your own intuitive gifts in the process. Each week, we’ll unpack real-world scenarios, challenge myths, and offer grounded ways to work with your own inner knowing—plus what you can learn from trusted readers along the way.
Whether you’re curious about getting a reading, or you’re already on the path to developing your own intuitive edge, this series is designed to meet you where you are—and take you further.
Despite the warnings to steer clear of contracts or starting anything new when Mercury turns retrograde, could this astrological anomaly actually be the best time to sign on the dotted line?
Sure, it’s earned its reputation for scrambling signals—glitchy tech, botched communication, and decisions that backfire. But what if all that friction was actually a doorway to something bigger?
Imagine this: right in the thick of Mercury’s notorious retrograde, you land a job offer that seems tailor-made for you. Do you trust it? Do you leap? Or do you second-guess everything because the planets say “wait?”
In a world growing louder by the minute, many are desperate for clarity—but retrograde energy can make it feel like your intuition is on mute. So how do you tap into your inner knowing when it matters most—and especially when your next career move could change everything?
When the Fog Rolls In: Why Mercury Retrograde Disorients Us
Mercury, planet of communication, governs everything from conversations and contracts to travel and timing. When it retrogrades, its influence appears to “reverse,” creating friction in these areas. But rather than doom-and-gloom, think of it as a cosmic slowdown—a chance to review, reflect, and recalibrate.
The problem is, when everything feels unstable, our internal guidance can feel clouded too. Intuition is subtle. It’s a whisper, not a shout. And during Mercury Retrograde, the volume of external noise gets turned way up.
A Real-Life Test: The Job Offer Dilemma
Let’s say you’ve interviewed several times for a job that feels aligned with your purpose. The offer finally comes—right smack in the middle of Mercury Retrograde. You’ve heard the warnings: “Don’t sign anything during retrograde!” But what do you do? Delay a life-changing opportunity? Ask HR to hold off for two weeks until the planets align?
This is where your intuition gets tested. Not in theory, but in real life.
Psychic and astrologer Vincent Genna offers a powerful perspective:
“Some way, somehow, this person manifested the offering during Mercury Retrograde. That is a sign they just made the negative into a positive.”
“You’re being offered something wonderful, what you wanted, what you were going after during that most conflicting time. You take that job and you jump on it because it’s going to be one of the best things that you’ve done… You’ve turned the negative energy [of Mercury Retrograde] into a positive energy.”
According to Vincent, the key isn’t in avoiding Mercury Retrograde decisions—it’s in recognizing the signs when something is divinely aligned, even and especially in chaotic energy.
“I had a relative who took a great job during a Mercury Retrograde…He ended up buying out the company he was working for!”
PMH Atwater on Retrogrades and Career Moves
In keeping with that divine timing, this story, shared on my podcast back in 2023 by near-death researcher and astrologer PMH Atwater is a perfect case-in-point…
“I had a relative who took a great job during a Mercury Retrograde, and I was just kind of holding my breath, wondering what might happen. It turned around, of course—but in a really surprising way.”
“He ended up buying out the company he was working for! He started his own business and did very well. He profited from what he learned during the retrograde period. And once it ended, he used what he’d learned to buy out the company. So yes, he took the job during Mercury Retrograde and later bought the company after the retrograde was over.”
“That’s the power of learning during a retrograde—sometimes the timing looks off, but you’re actually gathering key insights that set you up for success once the energy clears.”
Becoming One With the Retrograde: Turning Cosmic Tension Into Career Triumph
During my conversation with Vincent, he shared a powerful analogy where he compared working with Mercury Retrograde to horseback riding:
“If you attempt to pull the reins tight to control the horse completely, it’s going to buck you… You have to become one with the horse.”
“Let’s say the horse is Mercury Retrograde. Become aware of the horse. Believe there is something to become one with. Gently and lovingly redirect it—and that horse will take you anywhere you want to go.”
The lesson? Awareness is power. When you know what you’re working with, you can align with the energy, not against it. It’s not about fear or superstition. It’s about being in sync with the current so you can sail your ship—even if it takes a slightly longer route.
Though Atwater’s nephew may not have been consciously aware that he was working some serious magic during the retrograde in which he took his job, clearly his intuition was guiding him toward bigger things. He didn’t just take the job—he aligned with the energy, followed his inner pull, and ultimately owned the entire company.
PMH Atwater, renowned in her work as an astrologer and near-death researcher distills the cause and effect of Mercury Retrograde like this: “When Mercury, which is the closest planet to Earth, goes retrograde, we feel it very strongly. It lasts for about 28 days. And when it happens, everything to do with communication, movement, and the small daily things we take for granted just seems to stop working properly. You’ll see sudden delays, miscommunication, and confusion. Timing gets thrown off.”
“What I tell people is this: if you’re going to end something—like a divorce—Mercury Retrograde is perfect. If you’re starting something, like getting married, don’t do it. That’s a lousy time to begin something new. But a wonderful time to reflect, end, or review.”
But it starts with stepping back—taking sacred time to reflect, recalibrate, and reconnect.
3 Ways to Tap Intuition During Mercury Retrograde
Quiet the Noise and Tune in
Go beyond simply unplugging—this is about syncing with the pulse of the planet itself. During Mercury Retrograde, carve out intentional moments to slow your breath and attune to the reversed rhythm of the cosmos. Picture it not as disruption, but as a temporary shift in frequency—one you can align with. Once tuned in, notice what begins to rise: flashes of insight, subtle emotional cues, or an inner knowing that wasn’t there before. That’s where your real guidance lives.
Ask Direct, Grounded Questions
The more specific the question, the clearer the intuitive nudge. Avoid vague inquiries. Try: “Is this opportunity truly aligned with my long-term path?” In fact, I often direct my coaching clients to use a method that was taught to me years ago by intuition expert Sonia Choquette, that’s powerful and precise. Place your right hand over your heart. Close your eyes and pose the question to your heart. Don’t pause. Immediately allow the answer to emerge by first saying, “My heart says…” and then bring the knowledge to your conscious mind. This is intuition at-work and on-demand.
Check for Emotional Frequency
Intuition often comes with a calm clarity—not panic, not obsession. Notice how your body feels when you consider the choice. Lightness = alignment. Heaviness = pause.
Mercury Retrograde doesn’t mean you need to avoid every decision. Instead, it invites you to slow down and listen more deeply. When you do, you might find that your intuition is more available than ever—especially when the stakes are high.
And when in doubt? There are always additional methods you can use to gain clarity and insight. Many seek intuitive guidance from trusted sources to validate what they’re already feeling.
You’ve heard the saying: “Keep your enemies close.” Mercury Retrograde may feel like the enemy—but it might just be your strongest ally in disguise.
