This latest Mercury Retrograde was an absolute dumpster fire. I know, some of you don't believe in Mercury Rx being the Bringer of Chaos that many of us do, & that's okay, but for the purposes of this entry, I'm discussing events that occurred during this last one, not necessarily blaming Mercury Rx for their occurence. (For what it's worth, I do not believe Mercury Rx causes issues*, I believe it brings those things that have been problematic that we've been putting off to the forefront of our lives & forces us to deal with them one way or another.)
It seemed like, no matter where I looked- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & yes, real life- there was a catastrophic eruption of ugliness from people who'd been wronged & needed to tell the world about it. For some, the purpose was wanting to warn others, so they would not find themselves in a position of being hurt or taken advantage of. In several cases, it was simply needing support & validation. "This THING happened, & I am feeling hurt/frustrated/afraid/betrayed... is my response unreasonable?"
The most troubling situations were a combination of these, but there was an additional layer of callousness (from people who are generally anything but) where the people posting were attacking their attacker- which seems justified, but the attacks were focused on superficial elements, like appearances, weight, & other assorted {perceived} physical flaws- things people either could not change, or could not change without more resources than are typically available to the average American citizen. I would be lying if I said I've never done this myself; I think most of us have allowed our anger & frustration to overtake us & acted ugly as a result. At this point, you're probably expecting me to launch into some kind of pep talk where I tell you that we just have to take a deep breath, release it, & let it all go, but that's not what this is about. I mean, if that's what would help you, go for it, but if you need something different, read on. If you've been hurt, if you've been slandered, if you've been endangered, whatever the case may be, you have every right to handle it, but my advice? Handle it constructively.
Especially if you are a Pagan or a Witch who acknowledges the power of words- remember, they're called spells for a reason- don't let your words aid your enemy, let your actions end their antagonism!** For example, if someone is unfairly defaming your character or trying to damage your reputation, & your response to that is to degrade them for things they cannot help or change, have you handled the issue OR have you just confirmed that the accusations against your character were accurate, on some level?
What could you do instead? Block them (on social media). They want attention & blocking them limits their access to you & your networks, starving them of that attention, leaving you in peace... or closer to it, anyway.
Take legal action (works for real life & social media)! Cyber bullying is a crime. Harassment is a crime. Libel, defamation, & slander are crimes. While I recognize that this could possibly require access not everyone has, depending on how far you may want or need to take it, it all starts with a report- which can be done via phone. If you're unsure whether your situation qualifies as harassment of any kind, most law enforcement agencies these days have social media & encourage people to reach out with questions- take advantage of that.
Do a sweet jar. Do a sour jar. Do a freezer spell. Do a return-to-sender working. Do a binding. Do a nice tongue-tie spell (with ethically sourced ingredients). Send them healing energy (because hurt people, hurt people). This list could go on forever, but the takeaway is, if you are even witch-adjacent...
DO MAGICK!***
Peeps, the term is spellwork. You're supposed to be an active part of the equation & solution. It's not a waste, it's not interference, it's a big chunk of the whole.entire.point. Use the tools in your arsenal to affect the situation & bring about the change you want to see.
That is what I mean when I say "handle it constructively."
And, when you do, remember the directive to be silent. Because, as the saying goes...
Don't talk about it. Be about it.
*With the exception of vehicle issues. I completely, 100% blame Mercury Rx for vehicle issues. **I am not encouraging harm or violence. I am not responsible for how any of y'all choose to handle your business. ***If you need help or guidance with workings specific to your situation, feel free to message me.