All About Mercury Retrograde 🤍
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All About Mercury Retrograde 🤍

🫂🕯️Blessed Mercury Retrograde soul family. Mercury Retrograde is from June 29th to July 23rd. Have you been having a rough time managing your emotions this Mercury Retrograde? Trust me, you are not alone. Learn more about how to manage the energy of Mercury Retrograde in the following reading.

In Astrology, Mercury represents our thoughts, opinions, information, intellect, writing, speech, listening, and mind. Mercury is the fastest planet to orbit the Sun, it goes around the Sun in 88 days. This is why Mercury goes retrograde 3 to 4 times a year. We can see retrograde motion with a telescope. Mercury retrograde is an optical illusion created by the difference in speed between the Earth and Mercury as it travels around the sun. Mercury appears to be moving backwards during a mercury retrograde.

Mercury Retrograde is currently in Cancer ♋🦀. This Mercury Retrograde is about following your instincts and intuition, the voice within that shows you the best way forward. Spend time slowing down and connecting with your emotions. Try not to be judgmental, be kind with yourself. Many astrologers associate Mercury Retrograde with heightened emotions. Some people feel more nervous, scatterbrained, anxious, or a little more shaky during Mercury Retrograde periods. Mercury is a planet that lacks atmosphere so it moves from very hot to very cold fast. Many astrologers may see Mercury's dramatic shifts in temperature as being symbolic of powerful emotional changes, like a rollercoaster of intense emotions. Mercury Retrograde could also be a learning period for you where you are taught new things about the way you can communicate with others.

This is a great time for home, hearth, and family magick. You may be redecorating or renovating a home in your life. Now is a great time to get in touch with friends and family. You may be throwing a party, family reunion, or other get together with loved ones. You may enjoy reading and watching documentaries more at this time. You may be feeling sensitive about this Mercury Retrograde. Try analyzing your habits, feelings, and dreams by keeping a journal. You may want to work with water magick by speaking your intentions into water before drinking it.

Are there any techniques you use to support yourself during mercury retrograde? I would love to hear from you in your reply to this message. 💫

✨ Resources ✨
Boland, Yasmin. Farnell, Kim. The Mercury Retrograde Book: Secrets for Surviving and
Thriving in Astrology's Most Misunderstood Cycle. 2019
Edington, Louise. The Complete Guide to Astrology: Understanding Yourself, Your
Signs, and Your Birth Chart. 2020
Montufar, Narayana. Written in Your Stars: Use Your Solar Return, Pluto Square, and
Other Planetary Cycles to Become Your Best Self. 2025
Taylor, Carole. Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life. 2018

u/SacredSpirithood — 2 days ago

Free Psychic Readings 🔮

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Blessed be! I’m Toad and here is a little about me. I grew up in my grandfather's temple, and now I run my own coven called Sacred Spirithood. I have been a consistent practicing witch for over a decade. I have a passion for mental health and so a lot of my spiritual work is influenced by psychology. I also have a degree in philosophy and enjoy deep conversations about subjects like witchcraft, divination, and astrology. I’ve guided hundreds of people on their spiritual journeys and clients consistently find my offerings deeply accurate, highly resonant, and surprisingly specific. 🔮🌙💜

Would you like a free psychic reading? Just comment below with an emoji and I will work with 3 people I feel drawn to. Donations are optional, a review is required. Only message me if you want to purchase a reading. Thank you!

Warmest Wishes,
Toad 🐸🧚🏼‍♀️🍄

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u/SacredSpirithood — 4 days ago

Strawberry Moon Collective Divination 🌝

Hi soul family, Toad here! Today I felt drawn to deliver an oracle and rune divination to tap into the collective energy surrounding this Strawberry Moon. Let me know in the comments if any of this resonates with you. 💫🍓🌕

Topic: Spiritual Health

Question: How do I release what doesn’t serve my highest and greatest good?

Rune: Tiwaz ᛏ

You have the capacity to navigate through challenging waters with rationality and inner authority. Use your leadership skills to guide others with confident and strategic thinking. Tiwaz is a symbol for justice, honor, and sacrifice. This Strawberry Moon you may need to sacrifice what doesn’t serve your highest good to move forward aligned with your greatest vision.  You have the potential to succeed against your adversity.  Stay committed to your path, trusting that perseverance will lead you to victory. 

Spirit Guide: Ala of the Igbo, Nigerian people

Ala’s name means earth, the realm we live in. She is the ancient mother, the foremost deity of the Igbo people. She symbolizes justice, death, mortality, and grief. She represents the cycles of life and the afterlife. Our deceased ancestors find comfort in her womb, the soil of the earth. Umbilical cords are buried in the earth to anchor our connection to Ala. Reincarnation is within the domain of Ala. When we pass away we are replanted into the earth as seeds. Ala typically reincarnates us in our same family groups with different roles. If you feel called to heal generational patterns, this Strawberry Moon may be a meaningful time to begin that work. 

Surrender your grief to the earth. There are many different types of grief from the loss of relationships, opportunities, and lives. If you are overwhelmed by grief, trauma, or betrayal, take all the time you need to move through your emotions. It is healthy to grieve. You will release what doesn’t serve your highest and greatest good when you choose to face your grief head on while connecting with all the emotions that you experience. You need the space to grieve otherwise you will hold your emotions within and they tear you apart. This Strawberry Moon may be an ideal time to work on healing ancestral connections that have affected you in this lifetime. 

Journaling Prompt: What are you ready to surrender to the earth for your healing? 

u/SacredSpirithood — 6 days ago

Free Tarot Readings 🔮💜

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Blessed be! I’m Toad and here is a little about me. I grew up in my grandfather's temple, and now I run my own coven called Sacred Spirithood. I have been a consistent practicing witch for over a decade. I have a passion for mental health and so a lot of my spiritual work is influenced by psychology. I also have a degree in philosophy and enjoy deep conversations about subjects like witchcraft, divination, and astrology. I’ve guided hundreds of people on their spiritual journeys and clients consistently find my offerings deeply accurate, highly resonant, and surprisingly specific. 🌙🕯️💫

✨ Would you like a free one card tarot reading? Just comment below with an emoji and I will work with 3 people I feel drawn to. Donations are optional, a review is required. Only message me if you want to purchase reading. Thank you! ✨

Warmest Wishes,
Toad 🐸🧚🏼‍♀️🍄

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u/SacredSpirithood — 7 days ago

Strawberry Moon Collective Divination 🌝

Hi soul family, Toad here! Today I felt drawn to deliver an oracle and rune divination to tap into the collective energy surrounding this Strawberry Moon. Let me know in the comments if any of this resonates with you. 💫🍓🌕

Topic: Spiritual Health

Question: How do I release what doesn’t serve my highest and greatest good?

Rune: Tiwaz ᛏ

You have the capacity to navigate through challenging waters with rationality and inner authority. Use your leadership skills to guide others with confident and strategic thinking. Tiwaz is a symbol for justice, honor, and sacrifice. This Strawberry Moon you may need to sacrifice what doesn’t serve your highest good to move forward aligned with your greatest vision.  You have the potential to succeed against your adversity.  Stay committed to your path, trusting that perseverance will lead you to victory. 

Spirit Guide: Ala of the Igbo, Nigerian people

Ala’s name means earth, the realm we live in. She is the ancient mother, the foremost deity of the Igbo people. She symbolizes justice, death, mortality, and grief. She represents the cycles of life and the afterlife. Our deceased ancestors find comfort in her womb, the soil of the earth. Umbilical cords are buried in the earth to anchor our connection to Ala. Reincarnation is within the domain of Ala. When we pass away we are replanted into the earth as seeds. Ala typically reincarnates us in our same family groups with different roles. If you feel called to heal generational patterns, this Strawberry Moon may be a meaningful time to begin that work. 

Surrender your grief to the earth. There are many different types of grief from the loss of relationships, opportunities, and lives. If you are overwhelmed by grief, trauma, or betrayal, take all the time you need to move through your emotions. It is healthy to grieve. You will release what doesn’t serve your highest and greatest good when you choose to face your grief head on while connecting with all the emotions that you experience. You need the space to grieve otherwise you will hold your emotions within and they tear you apart. This Strawberry Moon may be an ideal time to work on healing ancestral connections that have affected you in this lifetime. 

Journaling Prompt: What are you ready to surrender to the earth for your healing? 

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u/SacredSpirithood — 7 days ago

🎱🕹️🎲 Cancer Season Games ♋🦀

I created the games in the pictures to reflect the Cancer zodiac sign. If you know a lot about astrology and want to give the astrology crossword puzzle a shot, I recommend doing it before reading the information I wrote about Cancer season below.

All About Cancer

Cancer is generous, selfless, and endlessly giving. They are loyal to their loved ones, always supporting, helping, and caring for those in need. Cancer makes an excellent parent, partner, and role model as they are a homemaker who expresses their love through acts of service. They aspire to create a safe, comfortable, and secure environment for their loved ones. Cancer is a trustworthy person who has an intuitive awareness of others wants and needs. They can be an empath with clairsenses. They feel into the lives and worlds of the people around them. They need to create flexible boundaries instead of building up emotional walls to protect their heart. Cancer is sensitive and may feel moody. They need to learn how to ask others for help and assistance in their lives.

  • Dates: June 21st to July 21st
  • Keyword: “I Feel”
  • Element: Water
  • Modality: Cardinal
  • Polarity: Yin
  • Planet: Moon - Emotions, Feelings, Early Childhood, Intimacy, Intuition
  • 4th House - Home, Family, Parenthood, Ancestors
  • Body Part: Chest, Breasts, Stomach
  • Tarot Card: The Chariot
  • Birth Stones: Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone, and Ruby
  • Spells: Home, Family, or Fertility

Journaling Prompts:

  • Where do you feel most at home?
  • How would you define your family?
  • What kind of memories come up when thinking about your childhood?

Resources:
Silverman, Debra. I Don't Believe in Astrology: A Therapist's Guide to the Life-Changing Wisdom of the Stars. 2025

I developed this information in a newsletter for my own spiritual community, but I also wanted to share my astrological research here on reddit. Let me know in the comments below what you thought of the Cancer themed games. Did you do the crossword puzzle? What words did you find in the word search? Did you get bingo? I would love to hear from you!

u/SacredSpirithood — 7 days ago

Blessed Strawberry Moon Soul Family! 🍓

On Monday, June 29th 2026, the night sky will reveal a Strawberry Moon. Strawberry Moon is the name of the June Full Moon according to many Indigenous teachings. In Western Astrology, the Strawberry Moon takes place in the sign of Capricorn. ❤️🌝

The Strawberry Moon is usually considered a moon of humility, community, and diversity. It encourages us to respect that each of us are medicine keepers and we can all help one another.

When I think of the Strawberry Moon, I think of leaving out a bowl of strawberries on my altar to pray for love, belonging, and healthier connections in my life.

I hope that this Strawberry Moon blesses you with harmony, balance, and humility in your communities.

According to one Indigenous creation myth, long ago when humanity had just begun to populate the earth, we found fault in our diversity, criticizing each other, and feeling entitled over each other. We didn’t want to work together because we all wanted to fight to be the best even though it caused so much heartbreak. So the Creator decided to invent the strawberry.

The strawberry is known as the “Heart Berry” because it is shaped like a heart, holds medicine that supports heart health, and it has its seeds on the outside as if it is wearing its heart on its sleeve.

The Creator placed strawberry bushes at the base of trees and asked birds to carry them all around the world so that everyone could experience the heart healing properties of strawberries. When people began to taste this sweet fruit they were able to find love, acceptance, and understanding in each other. They were able to learn how to see each other at a heart, soul level.

This story encourages us to never leave behind those who are weak or sick, but to instead stand beside them, lean on them when in need, and to share leadership roles. We can go so much farther together, through teamwork, community, and appreciating our differences. Through the Strawberry Moon we can mend our differences and open our hearts to each other.

As we celebrate the Strawberry Moon, I'm curious about something. What are your favorite ways to enjoy strawberries? I really love my strawberries dipped in chocolate fondue. 🍫💝

​​Resources
Frost, Asha. You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance. 2022

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u/SacredSpirithood — 8 days ago

Blessed Strawberry Moon Soul Family! 🍓

On Monday, June 29th 2026, the night sky will reveal a Strawberry Moon. Strawberry Moon is the name of the June Full Moon according to many Indigenous teachings. In Western Astrology, the Strawberry Moon takes place in the sign of Capricorn. ❤️🌝

The Strawberry Moon is usually considered a moon of humility, community, and diversity. It encourages us to respect that each of us are medicine keepers and we can all help one another.

When I think of the Strawberry Moon, I think of leaving out a bowl of strawberries on my altar to pray for love, belonging, and healthier connections in my life.

I hope that this Strawberry Moon blesses you with harmony, balance, and humility in your communities.

According to one Indigenous creation myth, long ago when humanity had just begun to populate the earth, we found fault in our diversity, criticizing each other, and feeling entitled over each other. We didn’t want to work together because we all wanted to fight to be the best even though it caused so much heartbreak. So the Creator decided to invent the strawberry.

The strawberry is known as the “Heart Berry” because it is shaped like a heart, holds medicine that supports heart health, and it has its seeds on the outside as if it is wearing its heart on its sleeve.

The Creator placed strawberry bushes at the base of trees and asked birds to carry them all around the world so that everyone could experience the heart healing properties of strawberries. When people began to taste this sweet fruit they were able to find love, acceptance, and understanding in each other. They were able to learn how to see each other at a heart, soul level.

This story encourages us to never leave behind those who are weak or sick, but to instead stand beside them, lean on them when in need, and to share leadership roles. We can go so much farther together, through teamwork, community, and appreciating our differences. Through the Strawberry Moon we can mend our differences and open our hearts to each other.

🌙 Check back tomorrow for a collective reading from the Strawberry Moon.

As we celebrate the Strawberry Moon, I'm curious about something. What are your favorite ways to enjoy strawberries? I really love my strawberries dipped in chocolate fondue. 🍫💝

​​Resources
Frost, Asha. You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance. 2022

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u/SacredSpirithood — 8 days ago

Strawberry Moon 🍓

Blessed Strawberry Moon Soul Family! 🌙🍓

When I think of the Strawberry Moon, I think of leaving out a bowl of strawberries on my altar to pray for love, belonging, and healthier connections in my life. I hope that this Strawberry Moon blesses you with harmony, balance, and humility in your communities. You can learn more about the symbolisms and story of the Strawberry Moon in the informational pictures attached to this post. ❤️🌹🌝

🌼Check back tomorrow for a collective reading from the Strawberry Moon.

As we celebrate the Strawberry Moon, I'm curious about something. What are your favorite ways to enjoy strawberries? I really love my strawberries dipped in chocolate fondue. 🍫💝

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Resources
Frost, Asha. You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance. 2022

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u/SacredSpirithood — 8 days ago

Free Psychic Readings 🔮

Blessed be! I’m Toad and here is a little about me. I grew up in my grandfather's temple, and now I run my own coven called Sacred Spirithood. I have been a consistent practicing witch for over a decade. I have a passion for mental health and so a lot of my spiritual work is influenced by psychology. I also have a degree in philosophy and enjoy deep conversations about subjects like witchcraft, divination, and astrology. I’ve guided hundreds of people on their spiritual journeys and clients consistently find my offerings deeply accurate, highly resonant, and surprisingly specific. 🔮🌙💜

Would you like a free psychic reading? Just comment below with an emoji and I will work with 5 people I feel drawn to. Donations are optional, a review is required. Only message me if you want to purchase reading. Thank you!

Warmest Wishes,
Toad 🐸🧚🏼‍♀️🍄

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u/SacredSpirithood — 9 days ago