How does one write when everything that comes to mind is self deprecating and sad? How does one serve happiness and love to others when they can’t even serve it to themselves? How does one push through doubt?

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These are some of the questions we’ll be addressing in this article. Venus and Mercury retrograde in Libra is stirring up questions regarding peace (Libra), love (Venus), and communication (Mercury). Whether you’re a blogger or just a person struggling to obtain purpose, peace of mind, or self confidence right now, you’ve come to the right place!

2020 has been a dark year for everyone. All of our deepest fears have risen to the surface, our leadership is practically non existent, and what really matters in life is being questioned. Personally, on top of all this junk, the writers block is stronger than ever!

You’ve probably heard this before, Mercury retrograde can be a time of serious communication struggles, exes resurfacing, technology mishaps, etc. While it’s not a great time to move forward and hash out all your issues with your friends and family, it is a great time for introspection and re-evaluating your thought patterns and approach to logic and reason. But with so many planets in retrograde this year, It seems like most of us are tired of all this introspection.

If you’re feeling burnt out, hazy, or just plain tired; you are not alone. Often times we are told to push through and “just do it” (thanks Nike); but, us humans can only do so much. And sitting with our deep dark fears this year, has been HARD WORK!

My Story

About 2 years ago, I started this blog. I did so much research on “the right way to blog”, “blogging 101”, “how to create a successful blog”, “is blogging right for you?”, etc; but the truth is, I’ve learned more by just jumping in and doing it, than I had searching for tips on Pinterest. (Sometimes Nike’s “Just Do It” slogan isn’t half bad…)

Even with all this blog research and attempts to put myself out there and market myself on social media, this blog is not perfect. It’s missing a logo and has little to no followers at this point, but that’s what I’m here to talk about with these heavy Libra transits right now. Blogging is not about perfection. It’s not about picking a topic, acting like you know everything about it, and manipulating your readers into spending money on you. (Especially for me because I don’t make a dime off this blog.) Blogging, like just about everything in life, is about balance.

Blogging is something I started because I loved writing. When I started this blog, I had no clue what I was going to talk about. Every article I read said I needed to have a “niche”, but I felt like I had no niche, and truthfully, I didn’t want a niche. I didn’t want to pick a topic and box myself in. I wanted to talk about whatever came up for me. And essentially, that’s what I’m doing. I’m talking about astrology. I’m talking about art. I’m using this platform to write whatever I feel in the moment, and am sharing it with you. Shouldn’t I be proud of myself and love how far I’ve come?

Mercury Retrograde in Libra – Re-evaluating, Communication, and Reason:

Remember, we all have every sign inside of us. Personally, the Libra part of myself has always felt repressed and non existent. As I continue on my blogging journey and seek to make it better, I worry that my blogging style is too personal and doesn’t benefit you – the reader, in any way. This blog has kind of become one giant public diary for me. I research the upcoming astrological transits, apply them to my own birth chart, spit out what comes up, and post. I know comparison is a nasty thing, but I can’t help but notice other successful astrology bloggers giving advice for each zodiac (sun) sign and telling their readers how they may react to the upcoming transits, based on their sign.

This scares me. When I think about doing this for you guys, self doubt creeps back in HARD. Do I actually want to do that? Have I made the right choice choosing to mostly blog about Astrology? I don’t want to be that person who tells you how you are going to feel based off your zodiac sign. But I love astrology, and I want to talk about it! Is the problem that I don’t trust myself enough to give you advice on the upcoming transits? (yes!) Or is it that I’m afraid of the judgment I’ll receive when my predictions are too general or inaccurate? (also, yes!)

As I ponder this, I think…here I am, doing exactly what it is I fear, having a journal/diary/therapy session on my blog while providing nothing of use to you!

So now that you know the Mercury retrograde issues that are plaguing me, it’s time to bring in the good news. Because not only does Mercury back pedal into Libra, but also, the planet of love and affection – Venus, will enter Libra today.

Venus in Libra – Beauty, Love, and Harmony:

If these Mercury retrograde in Libra – communication and blogging doubts are resonating with you in some form, don’t fret! With Libra at home here in Venus, we will be reintroduced to some much needed beauty, love, and harmony until November 21st when Venus enters Scorpio. (But remember there are still plenty of planets chilling in Capricorn and squaring off to Venus in Libra, so we will have to actively bring this love into our lives, it may not come naturally during this time, but it’s always there!)

Maybe you aren’t a blogger and have simply been struggling to communicate with yourself or those around you in a loving way. If you are having these doubts and struggles, trust that love and balance is possible again. We are all grieving this year. Everyone handles grief differently and in their own time. When we look beneath the surface and realize that all of us are dealing with our own heartaches and self doubt, we remember how connected we actually are and have no other choice than to show each other some love.

Even if your words don’t come out right, have patience with yourself, and keep going.

So what if you use your blog to talk about yourself and come off sad and intense most of the time, you are human babe! Keep going!! [Not sure who that message was for ;)]