Mercury’s Shadow Phase: Why It Matters More Than You Think with Jennifer Pilates

Mercury retrograde has ended — but the shadow phase from August 11–25 is where the real transformation happens. In this empowering episode, Jennifer Pilates reveals why this often-overlooked period is your cosmic “second chance” to tie up loose ends, revisit important conversations, break repeating patterns, and step into new opportunities with clarity and confidence.

Discover how to:
 ✨ Turn retrograde lessons into lasting growth
 ✨ Release harmful habits, relationships, and beliefs
 ✨ Navigate returning people and opportunities with wisdom
 ✨ Align your choices with the future you truly want

Don’t rush ahead — move forward with intention. Tune in now to harness the full power of Mercury’s shadow phase.

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Episode Transcript

(00:06):
Welcome to Empowered Within aSoul Clenching transformational
podcast that will set your soulon fire through candid and
inspiring conversations.
Leading experts, celebrities,healers, and I share our
journeys of how we've overcomechallenges to living an
empowered life from within.
I'm your host, Jennifer Pilates.
Welcome to another episode ofEmpowered Within.

(00:34):
Well, hello there and welcomeback to another episode of
Empowered Within.
I'm your host, Jennifer Pilates.
Today we're diving into apowerful, yet often overlooked
part of the mercury cycle.
It's called the shadow phase.
Yes, mercury retrograde hasofficially ended hallelujah.

(00:54):
However, don't get too excitedtoo quickly before you breathe a
total sigh of relief.
Let's talk about this two weekwindow from August 11th until
August 25th.
This is where the real magic andthe real work happens.
This is the part of the journeywhere clarity meets opportunity

(01:15):
if you're willing to step intoit with intention.
So shall we step into thisepisode together?
During Mercury retrograde, weoften experience confusion,
misunderstandings, delays, techglitches, and emotional
upheavals.

(01:36):
You may have felt like you werewalking through fog, unsure of
which way to go, or maybe youwere just waiting for the
universe to give you a sign thatyou feel like still hasn't shown
up, but.
The shadow phase, that's whenmercury moves forward through
the same part of the sky.
It just traveled during theretrograde, which means the same

(01:57):
themes, conversations,challenges, and yes, even
familiar faces may reappear.
Only this time you aredifferent.
This is your cleanup round.
The universe is giving you asecond chance not to relive the
chaos, but to respond with thewisdom you've gained over the

(02:20):
past few weeks.
It's a cosmic final exam asking,have you truly learned the
lesson or will you fall backinto old patterns?
Now remember, with Mercuryretrograde.
I've spoken of this in the past,retrograde, when they happen,
old lessons, anything that needstying up, anything that you've

(02:45):
let go, anything that you'vepushed aside, not willing to
look at, not willing to dealwith that, whether that's a
person, a place, or a thing orrelationship, whatever it is,
will continue to come backduring a retrograde until.
You have truly learned thelesson until you have truly put
it to bed, until you have trulybeen done with it.

(03:05):
So I ask you, think back for amoment, did you have a
misunderstanding with someoneduring the retrograde or during
the last three months even?
They may reach out now andyou'll have the clarity to
choose your words with care, tolisten with an open heart and to
repair what was broken.

(03:25):
Did your technology fail you?
This is the moment to fix it,but now you know better, and
when you know better, you dobetter.
So now you'll back up yourfiles, you'll check your
settings and prepare in ways youdidn't before.
What decision was too heavy foryou to make prior to now?

(03:45):
You may now see exactly why thedelay was necessary.
You may find that you havelearned the lesson and now you
see the blessing in that delay.
So how do we work with theshadow phase energy?
Let's dive into a few keypoints.

(04:08):
We wanna double check details,whether it's emails, contracts,
messages, or travel plans.
Take one more look beforecommitting.
Revisit the unresolved.
If something is unfinished, it'sstill an open door.
You get to choose whether youstep through it or you close it

(04:29):
once and for all.
Notice repeating patterns,people or situations showing up
twice in a short time and rarelyrandom because we know there are
no coincidences.
Ask yourself, what lesson isthis here to teach me?
And within that lesson, there isa blessing.

(04:52):
I want you to look for both.
Take deliberate action.
Every step forward should beinformed by what you've learned
during the retrograde.
And let's be clear, there's beena lot to learn in this
retrograde.
And finally, recognize yourgrowth.
See how much more grounded,clear, and intentional you feel

(05:16):
now compared to just a few weeksago.
Relationships, often take centerstage.
In the shadow phase.
Someone from your past mightreappear not to stay, but to
give you the closure or clarityyou've been waiting for.
Financial and work opportunitiesmay also resurface, but this
time you have the foresight toask the right questions, read

(05:41):
the fine print, and makedecisions that align with where
you're headed, not where you'vebeen.
You see, by the end of thisperiod, this shadow phase of the
Mercury retrograde, the fogfully lifts and you'll see the
bigger picture.
The delays, the breakdowns, thedisruptions, they all shaped

(06:04):
you, slowed you down so youcould see what you might've
missed and prepared you forwhat's next.
The retrograde in and of itselfis the lesson.
Was the lesson.
Did you get the lesson?
You see the shadow phase thatwe're in and we're going to be

(06:26):
in until later this month.
Is the proof, the proof that'sin the pudding?
This is where you show theuniverse and yourself that
you're ready to move forwardwithout carrying the same old
patterns into your next chapter.

(06:48):
So my friend, as you navigatethe shadow phase.
Remember, it's not about rushingahead, it's about moving forward
with wisdom, clarity, andconfidence.
If you're feeling the nudge toget clarity on the lessons
you've been working through orguidance on the new
opportunities that areappearing, I invite you to book

(07:10):
a private one-on-one intuitivemedium session with me.
Together we'll uncover themessages your soul most needs
you to hear right now, so youcan step into the weeks ahead
with trust and alignment, sothat you can end this year
feeling empowered within knowingthat your decisions are aligned

(07:31):
from a grounded place withinyour soul, and clarity within
your mind and peace withinyourself.
Visit Jennifer pilates.com toreserve your session today.
Until next time, remember, youare powerful.
You are wise.

(07:52):
You have come so far, have gracewith yourself, and as always,
until next time, may you live anempowered life from within.
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