Mercury Retrograde: What It Actually Means (And What It Doesn’t)
🪞 Tired of surface-level astrology? This is the deeper take you’ve been looking for.

In this evergreen teaching episode of Cosmic Alarm Clock, we strip Mercury retrograde down to its actual purpose—beyond the TikTok tropes and horoscope hype.

You’ll learn:

• What Mercury retrograde really means—and why the “R” matters

• The truth about shadow periods, and how they impact real-world timing

• How this Leo retrograde might hit your message, brand, or visibility

• What it means to be born with Mercury retrograde (and why it’s not a curse)

• How to work with retrograde energy without giving your power away

We also talk about the astrology industry, the harm of pop horoscopes, and how to develop discernment in a sea of noise. This one is sharp, evergreen, and meant to reset your relationship to retrograde energy.

🎙️ Listen if you’re ready to stop outsourcing your intuition.

Specifics:

Jul 18, 2025, 12:45 AM, Mercury Retrograde at 15 Leo 34

Aug 11, 2025, 3:30 AM, Mercury Direct at 4 Leo 15

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The Awakening Primal Energy masterclass ($44) mentioned in this podcast:

Class Link: https://truth-authority-b9b.notion.site/Awakening-Primal-Energy-13768c55ccfb807ca1b2f6dd220c0525

This unplanned astrology update drops under the powerful July 2025 Capricorn Full Moon—just as Uranus enters Gemini and Saturn prepares to station retrograde.

In true Cosmic Alarm Clock fashion, this came up out of nowhere....and this is a raw riff on the real-time cosmic shifts shaping our collective timeline.

🌕 In this episode:

• What the Capricorn Full Moon reveals about long-term planning and legacy

• Why Uranus in Gemini (2025) is only giving us a preview—not the full story

• How Saturn in Aries, Mercury retrograde, and Pluto’s position are muting the usual Uranian shockwaves

• What this moment means for your next move—especially if you’re watching the sky for business or creative alignment

• Sunita’s take on astrology, truth-telling, and why this isn’t TikTok horoscope fluff

⚡ Also inside:

• Why Cosmic Alarm Clock might be ending—and what’s emerging in its place

• What to expect from Sunita’s upcoming astrology readings (publicly launching for the first time)

📌 This is a collective moment of pause. If you’re feeling uncertain, you’re not lost—you’re in it. Pay attention to the patterns, but don’t rush the next chapter.

🎧 For non astro related clarity, listen to Sunita’s other podcast:
The Unscripted Path → human design, business, mindset, and navigating the unscripted nature of life and choice.

The Awakening Primal Energy masterclass ($44) happening on 12/7 (Replay will be sent, drawing ends 5pm EST 11/25)

Class Link: https://truth-authority-b9b.notion.site/Awakening-Primal-Energy-13768c55ccfb807ca1b2f6dd220c0525

Eclipse Season, Mars entering Cancer for 8 Months, A final return to the past with a preview of the future, Pluto re-entering Capricorn, a preview of 2026 and beyond...

What does all this mean for us and how can use this energy to have more abundance, pleasure + creativity in our life?

Virgo Season is here!

This episode is about why this one is extra powerful....and one for the books....

More about the Jupiter/Saturn Square, what it means for you personally, and why this is such a pivotal time to be seeding your intentions for the future for Spring 2025 and beyond.

Deep detail about each of the 3 conjunctions (in the video I misspoke, the 2nd one is at 14 degrees of Gemini/Pisces not 17....but for 99% of you its gonna be in the same house...and the same place....)

Where do you want to be when we break for the holidays?

What are you doing NOW to prepare for the final conclusion?

We are at the first quarter square, a epic full moon for the ages and so much more!

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There's exploration of how past Jupiter in Gemini transits have impacted technology, communication, and social structures.

We also look ahead to the upcoming shifts expected in the lead-up to 2025, including potential changes in social media dynamics and collective awakening. Plus, musings on the chaotic political landscape and societal numbing through technology and media. 00:00 Welcome to Cosmic Alarm Clock 00:17 Upcoming Break and Future Plans 01:04 Jupiter in Gemini: Part Two 01:22 Historical Context of Jupiter in Gemini 01:39 Pluto in Aquarius: A Game Changer 05:51 Neptune in Pisces: The Final Degree 09:05 The Impact of Social Media and Technology 13:17 The Role of Astrology in Understanding Society 27:24 The Future of Communication and Technology 39:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts