MBCP Episode 3
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[00:00:00] Hello, spirit led business friends. I'm Asara your witchy business coach and mystical. Demystifier all things esoteric and financially gainful. Welcome to the mystical business coach podcast, where I share my favorite and most impactful mystical tools like astrology and taro to make planning and running your business more magical, more lucrative, and most importantly more fun. If you're like me and normal business strategy feels dry and dusty, then take advantage of these juicy mystical techniques that will unlock your motivation and your business's revenue generating power. Okay.
[00:00:41] How low are you? How was your weekend? Uh, I went to Coney island after having a dream about roller coasters and it was super fun and I'm still buzzing and glowing from that experience. So I am doing great at the top of this week and I wish the same for you. All right now, let's check out the transits that are going on this week. There aren't as many as we've seen in previous weeks, and they're also super gentle in general, which of course we always love to see, but. But mercury retrograde y'all. Mercury retrograde it's here. And, uh, we're going to dive into that in just a minute. I also just want to give a soft FYI. That with this mercury retrograde and as we flow into. August.
[00:01:31] We are essentially entering a period of years that are going to be a little bit more intense astrologically and not this week, but, uh, starting the second half of this month. It's going to be a moment that really ushers in. Uh, charged couple of years. And I don't say that to scare you. I just want to make sure that we are entering this rollercoaster of the next few years with awareness of what is going down.
[00:01:59] So I'm going to keep talking about that as we get deeper into August. Um, so brace yourselves, but also know that nothing is going to be so challenging that you aren't going to be able to move through it with grace and dignity and intention because you are a beautiful celestial goddess. Beast. And you can do this.
[00:02:19] All right. Here we go. Okay. Merge mercury retrograde, not sure why I'm having so much trouble. Uh, saying mercury retrograde right now. Actually I do. It's because we're in mercury retrograde. Uh, so on Monday, August 5th. At 12:56 AM Eastern. So technically this was still on Sunday night for folks who were further west. Uh, we have got mercury stationing retrograde at four degrees and six minutes of Virgo. Mercury is a super rad planet for business folk.
[00:02:55] If you are new to astrology. You know, let me just sort of break this down because it's really important. Mercury rules are ordered thoughts and communication. And is key for strategizing planning for coordinating with other people from running a team. It's just so key to the day-to-day work that we do in our businesses.
[00:03:18] And mercury is the communicator. That's the sort of archetype that we think about when we think of the planet mercury and it absolutely delights in making connections. So that's like a connecting people. Connecting the dots. You know, whatever it is, mercury is over here putting the pieces of the puzzle together. And normally mercury helps us make connections and communicate in a super linear pattern, which is awesome.
[00:03:46] It means that we're really clear internally as we're thinking. And then we can also be clear externally as we express our thoughts and communicate with others. However, when mercury stations retrograde, it actually interrupts our ability to think and communicate in a linear way and the retrograde energy. Makes our thought patterns, a lot less clear, and our communication then can also become confusing and a really frustrating way. And mercury retrograde can be extra frustrating for those of us who already experienced challenges in ordering our thoughts.
[00:04:22] So as someone who has ADHD, I spent a lot of time trying to unscramble my thoughts already. They're already all jumbled up in my head and this kind of brain fogging energy does not help the situation. There at all. So some things can happen because of that. I find myself losing my filter. Which is so very important to keep intact.
[00:04:46] When I am communicating in a professional context, like with a client or, you know, I can end up rambling incoherently and not being able to finish my sentences. And we're getting what I was talking about, losing my train of thought, oh, that really annoying stuff that can kind of make me feel like I'm not representing myself.
[00:05:05] Well, And we spend so much time developing. Uh, our skills. To then go through times when we can't really step up and communicate with conviction about who we are and what we do. It's just so incredibly frustrating to misrepresent ourselves that way. So I will say, have patience with yourself over the next month.
[00:05:29] If you feel like you're spiraling out of control and can't really get your head on straight. And if it gets really bad and you need to pull back on communication with others, just let them know that you might be a little harder to get ahold of for the next few days. Uh, you want to make sure that if you're doing that. You don't just kind of disappear. Um, and give yourself some space to rest, to walk, to do whatever it is that you need to do in order to get your head clear. And give yourself that time, you know, give yourself that grace. And a quick reminder to give others grace during this time too, because they're also going through the retro grade. This is actually a great reminder of the fact that generally speaking. You are not the only one experiencing all of these planetary energies.
[00:06:15] We're all in it together. They may be impacting your natal chart in a different way. And it's always good if you're in the practice of doing so to see how these more sort of global transits are impacting your natal chart, but when it comes to what the players are actually doing right now, it impacts all of us in some way or another. Uh, so if you're not careful with something like a mercury retrograde, you can end up ping-ponging miscommunication back and forth between other people.
[00:06:41] And it can just escalate and escalate into really ultimately persistent problems in professional relationships. Um, you know, whether their client relationships were partnerships and either way that can be a huge problem. Yeah, it can be devastating even. So as far as business goes, This time during mercury retrograde might also pose a challenge with clear communication in your marketing. And if you put some stuff out there on whatever platform you're using and then you take a step back and go, what the hell was that? Then consider either simplifying your messaging in a pretty dramatic way.
[00:07:21] If you're finding that it's just becoming too confusing or unclear, which is of course a really important to avoid in our marketing. We want to be concise and clear. Uh, so that people understand. What we're selling and how to access it. And all of those really important things. Uh, and you can even consider scaling back on your marketing just a little bit while we get through this tough moment, make some space for yourself, again, to get connected back to yourself, uh, to get grounded and then come back and try again. Uh, it can be very frustrating, but you know, just let yourself have that time and that space to work it out. And then of course be extra, extra careful about reviewing legal documents before you signed them.
[00:08:05] That is like be classic advice for business owners. Um, during mercury retrograde read everything so, so carefully make sure you understand it. I have a consultation with a legal expert, if you need to just make sure you know what you're signing and be absolutely sure. Along the similar lines that you have read the email fully or listened to the message carefully before you respond. Just to make sure that you don't. Really. I ended up misunderstanding the situation and then responding in a way that is like weird. Or possibly offensive or angering to someone else because you missed the memo. And if someone else's communication with you is sounding crazy, then just remember that they're also experiencing this retrograde and go ahead and give them the benefit of the doubt, especially if they end up saying something that makes you mad. Because it might've been a total mistake, a complete accident. Uh, you know, we're all going through this very jumbly, confusing time together. Okay.
[00:09:04] So. That's a whole lot of cautioning advice, but I also want to shine a light on the other side of mercury retrograde that we don't really talk about as often. And that's the hidden and often neglected benefits that we can experience during this time. And our thoughts might get jumbled, uh, while we're experiencing mercury retrograde, but in becoming less linear. They may also become more intuitive. Or more creative. Or just weirder and more unusual and in doing so, they open up possibilities for connecting dots in ways that we probably never would have.
[00:09:43] If we just continue to chug along in our linear thought patterns with no interruption, um, you know, with no challenge or upset. So, if you are able to move past the frustration of feeling a bit mixed up. Then get ready to make unexpected connections. And for your curiosity to pull you in odd and interesting and unexpected and oftentimes highly beneficial directions. And if your curiosity does start kind of tugging at your shirt sleeve. Then just let yourself follow it for a bit. Um, you can even wind up doing some really great problem solving during this reflective and ultimately creative time that mercury retrograde kind of puts us into. And of course, if communication completely breaks down, try not to get frustrated because you might get stuck. Uh, And it's important to recognize that there are ways to reestablish communication during a retrograde of mercury. Even if they're not the normal way that you would. Uh, connect with others.
[00:10:48] So this is generally a time for unlearning. And for really careful listening and for reflection. Um, and for a sort of spaciousness and flexibility as well in getting through some of these challenges. And the last thing we'll say here is that famously mercury retrograde also fucks with our technology.
[00:11:09] And I will say that this episode is coming out later than I would've liked for it to come out because my mic broke. Uh, I'd use it maybe three or four times total. And so, you know, it just stopped working and I got on to a chat with support. And after about an hour of troubleshooting and trying different stuff, they were just like, yep.
[00:11:29] Nope, it's just, it's broken. And they went ahead and sent me a new one. So definitely do brace for technological annoyances, but also know that they aren't going to unseat you. Nothing is going to be so severe that you can't overcome it. And keep moving. Okay. So how do you take action during this time? Uh, mercury retrograde lasts for roughly a month, and I'm actually not going to share anything super specific or concrete for you to do, uh, at the outset of mercury retrograde.
[00:12:00] Other than to find a way to periodically remind yourself over the course of the next four weeks or so. That this is temporary. And that there are gifts available to you during this time, even if it doesn't really feel like it all the time. Um, so what does that look like for you? Is that about putting reminders in your calendar?
[00:12:19] Which is what I do. Or setting alarms on your phone can also be helpful if a little bit intrusive. Um, is it about writing yourself a sticky note to put on your bathroom mirror, which is the kind of thing that I wish I was the sort of person who did that, but I'm not. So if you are definitely leaned into it, Uh, yeah.
[00:12:36] So in general, just find a way to make sure that you don't get lost in this retrograde. And stay aware of a context that this is temporary. And that there are gifts available here. You just have to be looking out for them. Awesome. Okay. Let's close that out real quick and talk about some other really lovely stuff that's going on this week. So on Wednesday, August 7th at 9:37 AM. Eastern time. The sun at 15 degrees and 32 minutes of Leo. Well, sextile Jupiter at 15 degrees and 32 minutes of Gemini. This is awesome. Energy and it's exactly what we need to kick off mercury retrograde on the best possible foot. So traditionally the sun sextiling Jupiter is seen as a very lucky transit that helps you achieve success. Uh, especially on the date of, but with a nice little blast radius of a couple of days on either side. Um, and this transit generally helps you do basically anything you're working on right now.
[00:13:45] There is no way to misappropriate its super vibey, positive energy. But it's most likely a way to bring opportunity to your table is going to be through a serendipitous meeting of minds. So think unexpected and lightning conversations with others. This is an excellent time. For collaboration because you and your business will both directly benefit from collaborating and sharing ideas.
[00:14:15] And it's also a good time to attend or run conferences get out there on social media, or just generally share your glow with others around you as you sort of bask in their glow as well. Um, mercury retrograde may have you feeling a little bit unsteady and your communication, but this trend transit really helps us push past any feelings of anxiety and just go with the flow.
[00:14:40] Um, basically it banishes insecurity. Uh, and that insecurity can really keep us closed up and isolated. Uh, and so that's a really, really great thing, especially for my fellow introverts where, you know, we don't always want to socialize with other people and that's totally okay. But this is a moment where you are especially supported in socializing in a really wonderful and productive way. You are also being positioned for harmony with authority figures during this transit, which honestly, whenever I see a transit where that is traditionally something that people associate with it, I always feel like it's a little bit of a stretch for me, which is okay.
[00:15:22] Not every transit hits everybody the same way. Right. But I think in general, I just want to surface this because I share. This with most entrepreneurs. Um, we strike out on our own because we don't respond well to authority. Most of the time. Um, but if you have a major client who does hold a bit of that authoritarian power over, you just know that this might be a time when you don't resent them as much for it. Which honestly. Uh, can be really nice if you just let that feeling wash over you and like you yourself kind of relax that tension and that tendency to push back, which is a hundred percent something that I experience all the time. My goal is ultimate freedom. I'm going, it feels like there's literally anyone standing in the way
[00:16:09] I resent them for it. Terribly. Um, so this is just a moment. you might be able to kind of step back from that feeling. If it's something that's been, uh, really troubling you lately. And so just in general. There is opportunity for growth here with this transit, um, personally, and for your business. And the opportunity is to increase your business's effectiveness through your frame of mind, by expanding it. Which is what Jupiter calls us to do.
[00:16:37] And that's that sort of connectivity. Um, that that's social interaction that we've been talking about. Um, and then also allowing your mind to feel positive. Hopeful. And resilient and optimistic, which all belong to the realm. Of the sun. So that means that if you are offered professional advice from a trusted source, take extra note of it, especially if it pushes against the boundaries of your understanding or your beliefs about yourself or about the world or about your business, uh, engage in conversation with other professionals in your field.
[00:17:13] So this is again, a really excellent time to, uh, to go to a conference or. You know, you can take matters into your own hand and call a meeting with your business besties or your accountability buddies or your mentor or anyone else who you are inspired by. And I'd like to benefit from vacational business related chat with this is a great time to do that. And I also just want to be super clear that when I talk about the positivity. That the sun unlocks in us. I'm not talking about ignoring your other feelings or putting on a happy face.
[00:17:49] We are not masking here. Or ever. Like we are in general trying to live an unmask life. And that's why we're running our own businesses. Right. Um, we're not pretending everything's fine if it isn't and we're certainly not slipping into toxic positivity and shutting out our other feelings, which are so important to acknowledge and feel all the way down.
[00:18:11] So this is about spending time reflecting on what is good. Without blocking out what isn't. And if you feel feelings of sunshiny, warmth coming over, you don't push them down. If that's something you have a tendency to do. Let yourself bask in the glow of the sun.
[00:18:30] All right. Here is a way that you can take action.
[00:18:33] If you haven't already guessed. Uh, whatever you got going on on Wednesday, schedule some time in to meet with some folks. Uh, this can be friends, but ideally it should be people who know about your business and are open to talking about business. Or people who you turn to for business advice. Uh, you are going to receive some really serious gems from any conversation that goes down. Probably this whole week.
[00:18:57] Uh, but if you can get it in on that Wednesday, definitely do it. And then after the conversation, if you haven't been taking notes, especially, um, just make sure that you write down your biggest ahas and your takeaways so that you remember them and then can act on them ASAP.
[00:19:15] All right now, shifting to the final major astrological event.
[00:19:20] That's going down this week. Again, it. It's a shorty. Uh, we have mercury retrograde can joining Venus. So, this is also happening on Wednesday, August 7th. Um, and it's happening at 11, 12:00 PM. Eastern time. And mercury at three degrees and 44 minutes of Virgo is going to form a conjunction to Venus who is also of course at three degrees and 44 minutes of Virgo.
[00:19:48] So mercury and Venus are basically sitting right on top of each other. Holding hands. Uh, if you will. And this transit is traditionally favorable for business and finances, hurray. Um, with a very clear and logical mercury joining hands with a ultra abundant. Venus. This is great. It's also another really solid transit for socializing.
[00:20:12] So both of those great transits we're socializing happening on the same day. Let's let's get out there. Let's talk to some people. Um, Wednesday is going to be really fun if you let it be fun. Okay. Um, so it's going to be great for connecting. And of course, then the added bonus of reflection. Uh, that mercury retrograde brings to the table actually provides a level of discernment, which is great for, uh, just making sure that the situations and the conversations that you're in are safe and that they are empowering and that you can remove yourself from any situations that aren't either of those things. It's also really helps us check in on ourselves and reflect in a deep and gentle way. And then sort of come into self-awareness burst and then communicate how we feel.
[00:20:59] And so it makes for some really beautiful, authentic and open conversation. So once again, thank you, mercury retrograde. Um, for actually providing some support and some really great benefits. That's awesome. Um, and this transit can also stimulate appreciation of art and beauty. And appreciation of our own values, thanks to Venus's presence.
[00:21:21] And so concepts can appear extra beautiful and compelling to us. Uh, with Venus's tendency to unify elements and ideas. And, uh, that prompts greater receptivity and openness and our ability to connect those dots and ultimately to identify patterns. Um, and so actually one of my favorite things about moments when Venus and mercury come together in a supportive way is that they can help us appreciate the patterns that we see everywhere. Um, and so this is actually a really excellent transit for. One of my most favorite things in the world. Research. That might not be a super exciting, uh, you know, sort of thing, like practice for you, but I love digging into research.
[00:22:05] And so, you know, let me sort of break down a little bit more. What I mean, when I say, when I say research, because I'm thinking more expansively. I'm like going to a dusty, old library and like looking at old books, which is fun for me, but it might not be fun for you. I get that. So here's how you can take action.
[00:22:20] Um, I am obviously a research dork. Um, and while if you want to, you can totally just focus your energy on letting these amazing social transits support each other, and, uh, you know, book meetings and, um, conversations, you know, on Wednesday or on different days throughout the week. Um, if you want some extra credit in my book, then set aside a little time for research towards the end of the day.
[00:22:47] Um, possibly after you've already had one of those meetings or all of those meetings, um, because your brain is going to be buzzing with energy and excitement and ideas and curiosity after you have these really juicy conversations with people. And so make some time for yourself to be able to start digging into some of the concepts that were shared with you, or to start mapping out a new idea. Uh, that may have been sparked by that conversation. Um, it's going to be super fun.
[00:23:13] You know, I, I know, you know, that feeling where you just finished talking to people and your brain is like on fire with ideas and creativity. Just make a little time for yourself to get that out. And then if that leads to deeper research or deeper planning, You know, uh, go ahead and indulge in that. All right.
[00:23:31] So that is that, um, short and sweet this week and enjoy it because this week is a vibe and a half. So like soak in all that juicy social energy and preparation for what's to come, which is going to be. Yeah, a little bit more. Intense. Uh, and this week is such a great reminder. That one of our most powerful tools during challenging times is our community. So take this time to reconnect. Get energized and also root down.
[00:24:01] As we all prepare to weather, the upcoming storms. If you want a mini written version of the weekly transits sent right to your inbox, every Monday you can sign up for my newsletter, the mystical briefing, um, and the link is in the show notes. Um, and yeah, take it easy and I will see you next week. Bye.
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