Relationships extend and expand us. Whether they are our partner, relative, friend or nemesis, these connections stretch us to do things we would rarely do on our own. As Mercury stations retrograde on Friday Sep 9, we'll be reflecting on which of these relationships bring out the best in us. Who inspires us to do the hard work required to be our fullest selves?

At my last Coffee & Charts call, I offered these tips for moving with the global flow:

• Mercury is in retrograde (backward) motion from September 9 - October 2. If you think through the interactions you've had over the last 3 weeks, there are probably some that stand out. Which individuals are pointing out things that are helpful for you on your journey? Which relationships do you want to keep and deepen?

• The Mars portal opened this past Saturday. If you can remember the ideas that bubbled up in the spring, this is the time to begin pulling on those threads, seeing where they lead and weaving them together into a story. You have 2 months to actively put your heart into this until Mars stations retrograde at the end of October. What if these ideas became a vehicle for your growth in 2024-25?

• On September 16, if you have something in your chart at 14-15°, you may feel especially inspired by an idea, conversation or detail. Who might see the beauty or benefit in it? Be sure to share it with them.

• And finally, because the energy always works in 2 directions, be sure to offer your support to the people you care about, especially one-on-one. What do they need to hear, especially if it will help them eventually be seen and noticed this year?

May these tidbits be helpful for you on your journey!

Finally, I am doing a lot of work on making my offerings useful. In the spirit of the theme of this email, I hope you'll reply to this email with questions, comments or suggestions to let me know what I can do better to support you! I'd love to hear from you any time.