What’s the deal with Mercury Retrograde? Why do we blame technological and communication breakdowns on this phenomenon? How can we relate to Mercury and its cycles in practical, imaginative, and fun ways? What causes a retrograde? Who or what is this thing called Mercury and how can we hold space with it?
These questions and more will be answered in our Mercury Retrograde Survival Guide workshop! Astrologers Colin Bedell and Emmalea Russo have very different, yet complementary views on the planet/energy Mercury. Together, we'll discuss the psychological, emotional and physical properties of Mercury and the potential effects a Mercury Retrograde may have on you. You will walk away with fun tips on navigating this astrological phenomenon.
Mercury is the planet of curiosity and laughter, so expect a lighthearted and relaxed atmosphere ripe for relating to mercurial energies. Bring your questions! No previous astrology experience required. Just an open mind.
About Colin + Emmalea: Colin Bedell is a queer Gemini Twin from Long Island, New York. He's a passionate student of secular personal-growth systems, and the universal spiritual themes explored in A Course in Miracles. Well & Good Magazine listed Colin as one of the most influential people in the wellness industry and as a 2020 Innovator. Complementing his work with QueerCosmos, Colin's the weekly horoscope writer for Cosmopolitan.com. His bestselling first book A Little Bit of Astrology from Sterling Publishers debuted November ‘18, his second book Queer Cosmos: The Astrology of Queer Identities & Relationships which launched last November was ranked the #1 Astrology book for beginners by the DailyDot magazine, and his third book Gemini by Sterling debuted January 2020.
Emmalea Russo is a writer, artist, and astrologer. Her work combines poetry, media, and philosophy and her books are G (2018) and Wave Archive (2019). Her writing has appeared widely in print and on the web, most recently in Artforum, American Chordata, BOMB, The Brooklyn Rail, Granta, Gulf Coast, Hyperallergic, Los Angeles Review of Books, and SF MOMA’s Open Space. She received her MFA in Art from Pratt Institute and is currently pursuing a PhD in Philosophy. Emmalea lives at the Jersey shore and on the internet.
