Hello and welcome to this week’s post Spirit Friends! I decided to take last week’s blog and continue with this one regarding Mercury. Last time was all about those planet retrogrades but especially the affect of Mercury. Boy, did it affect me! I also thought more and realized this site never has had a part 2 like my other one. I mention topics and continue with them sometimes like meditation or the chakras, spirit guides, and so forth but never an actual part 2. So, without further adieu, here’s part 2 of a past post from 4/29/19 titled: ” The Cactus Plant Paradox.” That story was on both my sites back then and this time it connects to last week with the planet Mercury.

For any newbies, I have a Christmas Cactus plant as part of a Holiday party a few years back. I was told it would bloom a few times a year which it was already in December. They also bloom around Easter in the Spring. Mine never did despite my best efforts to make sure it had enough sun but not too much, water, and good soil. Ya know, all those things plants need. Initially when I received this plant after our game~ I didn’t want it. The reason being was that I recently parted ways with my beautiful pink geraniums and you can find that story on warrior writings but also in my book Spirit and Belief. They bloomed for quite a while and I became fascinated with this experience based on Rebecca Rosen’s book Spirited. So, needless to say- they meant a lot to me  and it was difficult saying goodbye. Those darn psychic emotions… It was all good as we make way for new beginnings. Little did I know there would be a replacement. I wasn’t ready but guess “he” was. I decided to make this new plant a he since the others were my 2 girls. This cactus only bloomed last October right around my big ascension period that required hospitalization. That was blogged here last here but I noticed and remembered this “Christmas” cactus blooming then.

How could that be? What happened to December and why no blooms in the Spring? Well, I did the same things and brought it inside during the winter. They aren’t like regular cacti you can leave outside in a planter or the ground all winter like my others. At first I didn’t want to connect this plant to anything spiritual like the others. We aren’t supposed to compare, remember? I didn’t give up on him but felt like he needed a good talking to. I hadn’t talked to the other ones until I knew better. I asked him what he needed and if I was doing the right things for him. He just stayed green but a little dormant in the colder months.

Late October this year, he bloomed AGAIN! It was right around these 5 planet retrogrades and my physical sensations were happening as well. Not quite intense as last year since that did involve a different kind of ascension but still some similarities. I couldn’t believe it at first how “he” bloomed around that exact same time of the month. He’s still putting out blossoms mid- November. Those planets are now mostly out of the retrograde cycle as I decided to call this C.C. plant ( his older name) by a new one. He became Mercury since after all, that is my planet of Virgo and is quite the thinker. Maybe the Universe knew and in fact DID know I needed this new plant to teach more lessons on this journey. I bought those past geraniums and now won a new plant in a game all meant for me. I usually need time to grieve but barely caught my breath when another new plant entered my life.

It’s also the same color as the geraniums, how about that? Plus, a bonus being how our cat leaves it alone and it is harmless to her. Not so with the others as that became quite the challenge back then. I also don’t do replacements right away either but the Universe stepped in and said: ” You need to take this as a gift from us and you’ll know soon why…” I truly was going to leave it at my friend’s house saying I forgot it and didn’t want it! I asked him for forgiveness and I believe he accepted… Am wondering if Mr. Mercury will bloom ever at other times or just stick to his routine of late October? We had sooo much last month with the full moon on Halloween, the retrogrades, and let’s not forget this continuing crazy year of the pandemic. What a 2020 it has been…

Do any of you have an object, item, or something similar in your life as my plant experience? It can even be with people, animals, or a place. Perhaps it was something you thought you made peace with but now has returned in some form? It’s usually when we think we aren’t ready or don’t want it when the Universe has other plans. Hey, that’s been blogged too! The truth is we need to surrender always wanting control and just go with that flow previously mentioned of acceptance. That’s a hard lesson to learn and one we all need right in in this global world of uncertainty. Of course a plant doesn’t compare to bigger things but our emotions always matter regardless of what we are facing. I always loved plants, gardening, and taking care of them but had no idea they could spiritually take care of me in the way I needed. This might sound crazy to some but I am understanding this lesson more and more. Your stories may not equate and they probably won’t but look at those little things and don’t neglect them. It isn’t always the big life moments that surprise us the most.

I will keep you updated on “Mercury” as I too am interested in what he does next. I do know how that time of year is sacred to me and plant vibes pick up on that too. Learn your lessons from little nudges from the Universe since it does matter in your life. We won’t have 5 planets in retrograde next year, I checked but a few do overlap. I needed to know this as they are beginning to influence me more and more on this journey. It’s all about faith and trust and I too need to believe that as well. I wish you all spiritual health on your own journey and share any thoughts you have on the little influencers in your life!

~~~ Next week, I will be exploring motives and WHY we do what we do or think like we think. Inspiration taken from a card I drew recently. I’ll be back to ponder those questions and more so stay tuned and stay true Spirit Friends!

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