The full moon is coming up, as well as the Mercury Retrograde. Do you know of any myths or ideas or spells about these times?
With any full moon it is the ideal time to do spell work and any spiritual cleansing as the moon has amazing energetic properties. However, during the time of the retrograde it is important that you be a lot more careful with your spell work as it can be interpreted differently during this time. Our words or thoughts may be taken a little too literally, or not manifest quite how you intended. (here is a helpful link if found with information on performing spells during the retrograde).
I have heard some myths and tales of it being a bad omen and a plot to destroy the world (a tad over dramatic if you ask me). There are myths about it being bad luck and essentially being the scapegoat for a lot of unfortunate events. When doing a bit of reading on it a lot of sources said:
What Not To Do During Mercury Retrograde DON’T:
Buy computers, appliances, TVs, radios, etc.
Travel without back-up plans
Expect things to move quickly
Take anything for granted
Computer problems and breakdowns
Dead cell phone batteries
One source said that the retrograde was very good for re-doing things such as: