Alright, so I wanted to share a bit about what I got up to around that Moon trine Mercury thing back in December 2024. It’s one of those astrological aspects folks talk about, supposed to be good for chit-chat and getting your thoughts across smoothly. I figured, why not try and see for myself?
Setting the Stage
First off, I marked it on my calendar. Not like, a big red circle, but just a little note. You know, “Moon trine Mercury – pay attention to convos.” My practice, if you can call it that, usually starts simple. I don’t go casting charts like a pro or anything, but I like to see if there’s any real-world feel to these planetary movements.
December, as it always is, was shaping up to be a bit chaotic. End of year stuff, family plans, the usual madness. My brain usually feels like scrambled eggs by the second week. So, “smooth communication” sounded like a miracle if it actually happened.
The Plan: Just Observe and Try
My main plan was just to be more mindful. I decided I’d try to:
- Really listen when people spoke to me, not just wait for my turn to talk.
- Think a tiny bit more before I opened my mouth, especially if it was something tricky.
- Maybe even tackle a conversation I’d been putting off.
I also kept a small notebook handy. Just to jot down any quick thoughts or if I noticed something – good or bad – about how I was talking or understanding others.
What Actually Went Down
So, the period of the trine rolled around. I’d been having this on-and-off, slightly annoying misunderstanding with a colleague about a project. Nothing major, but one of those things where you both keep talking past each other. It was frustrating, and I was honestly dreading our next meeting, which just happened to fall right in this supposed “good communication” window.
This is where it got interesting.
I went into that meeting. And instead of my usual approach, which can sometimes be a bit blunt when I’m stressed, I consciously tried to just lay out my points, super calmly. I used simpler words, asked more questions to make sure I was getting what they meant. You know, basic stuff you should always do, but often forget when you’re under pressure.
And what do you know? It actually worked. My colleague, who usually gets a bit defensive, actually listened. They asked clarifying questions back! We managed to sort out the whole kerfuffle in about 20 minutes. Something that had been dragging on for weeks.
Later that day, I also had to make a call I wasn’t looking forward to, something about a bill that was wrong. Usually, those calls make my blood boil. But I remember just explaining the issue, very matter-of-factly. The person on the other end was helpful. Issue resolved, no fuss.
My Takeaway from the Practice
So, was it the Moon trine Mercury? Or was it just me making a conscious effort because I knew about the Moon trine Mercury?
Honestly, I think it’s a bit of both.
Knowing that the “cosmic weather” was supposedly favorable for clear thinking and talking definitely gave me a nudge. It was like a little reminder in the back of my head: “Hey, conditions are good, try to make the best of it.” It encouraged me to put in that extra bit of effort that I might not have otherwise.
My jottings in my notebook from those days mostly said things like: “Felt easier to find the right words today,” or “Conversation with X went surprisingly well.” There wasn’t a sudden magical bolt of articulate genius that struck me. It was more subtle. A feeling of… less friction in my interactions.
So, my practice here wasn’t about proving astrology right or wrong. It was about using it as a tool for self-awareness and maybe a prompt for better habits. And in this case, during that December 2024 Moon trine Mercury, it felt like it helped me navigate a few tricky situations a bit more smoothly. That’s a win in my book.