The law simply states, what you put out in the world by words, thoughts, beliefs and/or actions, will return to you in the same manner it was given.

This is Newton's Third Law of Motion: "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction."

The law states that when mercury is in retrograde, which happens 3 times a year, one must go within and assimilate all that has been learned since the last retrograde period.

This could be anything such as completing a task, but not starting one. Spending time with loved ones and catching up on what is going in their lives. Reviewing the past few months in regards to work, relationships and where you are headed. Any type of artwork and even meditation is good during this time. Mercury in retrograde is for rejuvenation, relaxation and reflection.

That is why most mechanical, electrical and communication devices do not work, so that you will slow down enough to relax, rejuvenate and reflect.

It is not the best time to sign contracts or negotiate agreements. If you try to sign contracts during Mercury in Retrograde; it will be renegotiated or even re-written.

By putting the prefix "re" in front of any verb you choose, such as:Re-write, re-do, re-send are just a few examples of what could happen if one does not follow this law. Things are done over again or twice. Even appointments will be re-scheduled.

The mind is affected and some have described their thinking as tired and sluggish.

Batteries go dead in their cars, computer hardware crashes, phone lines go dead and miscommunications between people happen more often during this period.

Concentration can be poor for those who have lots of mercury in their natal charts. It is more than just forgetting your car keys or wallet.

The unfortunate side of Mercury is that most people tend not to follow the law. The law has already indicated forward progress is hindered in many different circumstances; i.e. trying to catch a plane, trying to fax a letter or even mail something only to have it returned. When it says time to slow down and not be out running around to airports, traveling and starting new things, that is exactly what it means.

The positive aspect of Mercury in Retrograde is that we have an opportunity to slow down, because it forces us to, to complete tasks and also do some inward introspection. Get ready for when mercury goes direct and what next plan of action to take. These are things to do.

Because Mercury in Retrograde affects any type of electronic device/equipment and batteries you can think of; this explains why trains derail, electrical malfunctions happen on planes, automobiles and buses. These industries have more delays and mechanical problems than usual. We tend to see more plane problems and malfunctions on the news and even crashes because of mercury in retrograde. The best thing to do is double-check all equipment before operating any train, plane, automobile and bus.

Put on your calendar the retrograde dates. They can be found by the following links:

Mercury Retrograde

Llewellyn's calendars

The laws of the moon fluctuations have great importance to timing. In other words there is a right time to buy a home, sign contracts or start a new adventure.

This law is Similar to our stoplights. We have red for stop or pause and we have the green light to move forward. The green light says its okay to go and proceed.

Basically the time to proceed and move forward is when the Moon is between the New Moon and the Full Moon.

(The exception to this rule is not to proceed during mercury in retrograde)

When the light is green, it is time for progress, making those business transactions, signing on the dotted line so to speak. It is a great time to start a new business or project. Making agreements between the new and full moon can make for a lasting and productive outcome.

The moment after that full moon you are in a red light time. Time to slow down and not make agreements if at all possible. It is however a good time to enjoy the agreements, projects that you have already signed on for. Reap the benefits.

Side note: It is also good to know what zodiac sign the moon is currently in. It rotates approximately every two days into a different sign. Then correspond the moon location to your own natal birth chart. In other words, what department of your life it is affecting? So if it is between a new and full moon and you want to buy a home, you would want the moon in your home area.

You will see these moon phases right on my site at the upper right hand corner or most pages!

This law is no different really than the mercury in retrograde. One must understand the energies that each of these planets emit or produce, then determine in what department of your natal chart is it affecting.

If your 3rd house of thinking for example, is governed by Neptune, then when this planet goes retrograde, your thinking may be hindered. Some people classify it as wishy-washy.

With this law we must learn to respect and understand that there are only two forces in the world operating at the same time. Some of these are described as Yin and Yang or Positive and Negative forces. Other opposites include: Male and Female. Left and Right. Good and Evil. Heaven and Hell. Sun and Moon.

With these two forces they create change, movement, and or transformation in our lives. We must have both of these energies or our soul growth (change) can either be stifled or thwarted.

An example of these two opposing energies, are a car battery. There is a positive and negative charge to make the car operate. We must have both or the car won't start. In other words, they need to co-exist.

This happens to be one of those laws that may be the hardest one to understand or grasp, mainly because the terms seem contradictory. They are opposites after all. Harmonizing these two forces is a job for each and every one of us.

These two forces affect objects whether they are visible or invisible. There is also tangible, intangible as well as human and inhuman.

This law is where we as human beings (our soul) must grow physically, spiritually, emotionally and mentally.

We end a phase or stage of our lives and enter a new one, many times through out the course of our lives. We end a phase from elementary school, to junior high, to high school and college. Evolving, changing and growing (ending and beginning) through each one of these phases or stages are part of our human development.

Hopefully with these endings and beginnings we are integrating and harmonizing our mind, body and spirit.

If our growing and evolving process is thwarted, our lives become very unbalanced and stagnate. This thwarting could create a sense of inner and outer chaos to that individual.

Some people go to life coaching sessions to end a phase of what their parents wanted them to be in life for example; versus what they wanted to do or be in life. They must allow the old belief that was pressed upon them to die in order to rebirth to which they were meant to be. We call this "Authentic Self."

A caterpillar must die in order to become the butterfly. It transcends and becomes that in which it is supposed to; its very own divine essence.

We as humans are no different than that. There are many factors, influences and projections that are put upon us humans/individuals that could keeps us in that caterpillar environment. Ultimately that could create inner and outer chaos to the soul.

We must heal, evolve, grow and transcend.

This is no different than when a town is destroyed (death) by a natural disaster that it must rebuild (rebirth).

This law states that the very thing we need to learn in this lifetime we will attract: consciously or subconsciously.

It also is the law that states whatever your thoughts, wishes and or desires are, will be what you will attract. As they say be careful in what you wish for; it may happen. So if you are the type of person that thinks negatively of yourself or others, you will attract more of that.

For example: have you noticed repeating patterns or themes in your life? How about a pattern of attracting a verbally or emotionally abusive mate or boss? What about continually attracting the same personality types such as narcissistic people in your social circles or friends? Perhaps noticing that you are attracting many people who are or tend to be hypercritical in nature. And one common one is women who keep attracting men who beat them all the time.

This could be subconscious on your part if you are attracting and repeating a pattern and not aware that you are doing it.

There are reasons why you are doing this by the way. You are attracting that in which you need to work out in this lifetime (could be karmic in nature), to learn and finally put it to rest. Therefore, identifying that you are attracting a theme or pattern is key.

What is important to realize about this law, is that you are the creator of these circumstances and outcomes. That might be a tough one to take in or digest at first. There is something you must learn about yourself first in order to heal or resolve this repeating pattern. This is where a great Life Coach would benefit you and assist you in becoming aware of your personal attractions.

It is therefore very important with this law to take time to review your patterns and repeating patterns of behavior, thoughts, wishes beliefs and ideas.

Once again we look at what is made by man and that which is made by nature.

If you think of the word nature, it is easy to associate it with the word "natural." Things flow and process naturally. This is done without the help or assistance of man.

Some people are unaware that our Earth has it's own heartbeat. It has a beat that is in a very harmonious rhythmic fashion. That beat is at 7.8 Hz.

Our planet Earth has its own cycles as well. We have seasons and a 28-day cycles of the moon. We have cycles of a new moon and full moon. We have cycles of ebb and flow of our tides. The tides come twice a day without any help of man.

Our animals also synchronize themselves according to the seasons/ weather. Some are hibernating and birds tend to fly south for winter.

As humans we respond to nature as well. When the sun goes down, our brains produce a chemical in the brain called melatonin for sleep. Those folks in Alaska during the times when it is dark most of the day (long nights) however, they do light therapy. It is said exposure of this light therapy for 4 hours is needed to help stave off SAD. That means seasonal affective disorder.

The Sun comes up in the East and sets in the West every day, no matter what.

Another beautiful natural occurrence is the caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Enjoy this beautiful YouTube video of a caterpillar transforming.

Our beautiful plants have rhythms, cycles and even patterns of their own. Take a look at this well put together website about Plant Motion.
Website with additional information on retrograde phases:
http://www.writerinthewindow.com/mercury_retrograde.htm

Website for calendars with all moon and retrograde phases:
Llewellyn's calendars