How to Connect with your Guides

This Saturday, September 13th, we have a Mercury Cazimi occuring! Basically a Cazimi happens when a planet orbits exactly next to or very close to the Sun. It acts almost as a purifier to that planet, helping to create new ideas and reveal new truths. It is also a fantastic time to receive downloads and messages relating to that planet’s specific domain. When we have a Mercury Cazimi, it means that we should be looking out for guidance connecting us to bold insights, inspired action, and intentional communications. But how can you do this? I’m going to walk you through some of my favorite ways to intentionally connect into my sources of guidance, that may help you make the most of this fun astrological event!

Let’s start with one of the ways that I found easiest to connect when I was just starting to work with my guides; Journaling. I know it feels like the thing that everyone suggests, but it is an excellent way to open yourself up as a conduit for information without second guessing or thinking that the ideas that are popping into your head are just your own thoughts. When you are starting this, take some time to jot down and dump whatever in your head. It could be how you don’t want to do this, how you don’t think it will work, it can be life or work stress; whatever is filling your mind might block the flow or make it feel stilted. By letting ourselves process it out first you are opening and awakening those mental pathways. 

Once you’re done with that, flip the page (maybe even a couple) and give yourself a blank slate. If there is a question/issue you have been looking for guidance on, allow it to float to your mind. As you're thinking, are any thoughts or ideas coming to you? If so, start writing and see what comes up. If nothing feels like it is working, try working with these prompts below!

• What are you looking to receive guidance on?

• Who would you like to receive a message from? Guides, past loved ones, angels, goddesses?

• What are some physical signs you could ask for? Seeing a specific bird, hearing that one song from years ago, maybe the smell of a specific perfume?

• How are you opening yourself up to messages today? Being extra alert outside, opening up to channeled writing, or entering a meditative space?

This can help you to start writing and see what information flows from you.

If journaling truly isn’t your style, try using some divination tools like tarot/oracle cards or a pendulum. You can ask more generally for answers, or you can try and channel in specific energies. Are you wanting guidance from your personal guides, a passed loved one, archangels, or maybe even a deity. This is a great day to try and explore those relationships. See what comes up for you or which cards. You can even ask the same question to see if you get different responses. Beware that it can at times lead to a lack of clarity, but it is a fun way to see how different energies respond to you. 

The way I have most often been receiving messages is through meditation. Meditation may also seem like an often recommended solution, but it is for a reason. Allow yourself to find or create a safe space in your mind. This could be a place from your past, your present, or one that is made up entirely. Allow yourself to unwind and see what begins to come up for you. This can be a space where you ask to meet your guides, receive messages, or even connect to energies of those you’ve lost. You may not be able to see something immediately, but with practice and regular work this is an amazing way to build that connection. 

Last but not least, ask your guides for signs in the physical world. If you are looking for confirmation, ask for them to send you a specific animal like a cardinal and then be on the look out for the next few days. It may be a literal cardinal, or it may be a logo on a baseball journey, an image on a sign, or something painted on a little tchotchke. Trust that you being aware and seeing something is a real and valid way to get messages sent to you. 

This Mercury Cazimi will help amplify the downloads or messages you receive, but these practices are always useful and can be incredible tools for building upon your intuition!