the_wanlorn | It's the age of Aquarius

So, I'm basically copying this all from

Oh, hell, Mercury's going retrograde again. Remember when everything went to hell for just about everyone earlier this year, around March or so? Mercury in retrograde. I don't know if you believe in this kind of thing or not, but my theory is, if the moon can affect the tides, why wouldn't other planets affect other things? It's very possibly a physical effect that results in people being pissy; just because we don't understand precisely what that effect is doesn't mean it's just total magic or nonsense. Anyhoo,Mercury generally has to do with communication, so when I noticed people getting pissy on Snarkfest, I went, "Aw, hell, we're due for another retrograde, aren't we?" In this case:
When Mercury is retrograde, everyone's thinking is more introspective and we tend to think about issues and concerns which relate to the sign involved. With Mercury retrograde in [Leo], people with this sign prominent in their charts will be especially prone to such introspection. There is little choice but to reconsider our personal views and opinions about life. There is, however, an opportunity to gain insight into our own ego. Mercury retro in Leo gives confusion regarding high ideals and aspirations. People tend to be outspoken or quick-tempered, and their kind-hearted impulses can be misplaced, due to getting the facts wrong. Leaders and those in high places are subject to delusion and error,especially as nebulous Neptune is in opposition and lordly Jupiter is square. They tend to appear haughty, proud and passionate. Individuals find dramatic ways to communicate and are quick to refute ideas that disagree with their own. A love of children and a fondness for pleasure should not be allowed to get out of hand. Love affairs can be fickle and inconstant, due to egotistical presumptions.Avoid gambling and those who display a low and sensual nature. Attend immediately to back and chest pains. When Mercury moves back to Cancer on July 11, the need to revisit emotional commitments will become more present. Family issues are likely to arise and you may need to review decisions regarding your residence and any career moves you have in mind. All areas of communication are affected, especially in matters related to romance, self-expression, creative and dramatic endeavors or anything to do with children, investment, public standing and speculative ventures in general. This period brings travel snafus and missed appointments of all kinds. Documents can go astray. Be sure to carry a diary and refer to it often.
Now, I know that since we're now expecting these things to happen,we'll probably find them, whether there's really an increase in occurrence or not. My theory about astrology is that it's sort of a metaphor for the real ways in which we deal with our lives, so if being on the alert for miscommunication, error and general pissosity results in your being able to handle it better, I don't see what's so terrible about that.

Uhhh that is so not cool. Because March was an especially bad month for me.

Remember that time I basically stopped going to class, and stopped doing my work, and pretty much stopped getting out of bed because I hated everyone and was mad at everyone and people sucked and so did life? For like, a month and a half? Yeah. March was right in the middle of that.

And remember how recently I've been getting snippy with everyone? And being overly sarcastic and mean because, although I love you all, you are so sodding annoying sometimes? Yeahhhh.

She's right about knowing "Hey, Mercury's in retrograde, fuck!" means that now I (we) (you) will notice every little thing that supports astrology being anti-bullshit. But whatever!

Back to catching up with Stacy and cleaning my room. Part 1 of my brilliant plan has fallen into place!