Mercury Retrograde and Other Excuses

Hi there besties, 

I'm Seph. Seph Wylder. An intuitive reader, dream interpreter, and an eclectic of sorts—think spiritual Swiss Army knife meets that one friend who calls you out with peace and love. Leo sun, Libra moon, Scorpio rising, if that means something to you. If it doesn't, stick around anyway; we're all learning here. 

Welcome to Mercury Retrograde and Other Excuses, our little corner of the universe where insight meets irreverence, divine guidance gets a healthy dose of humor, and we explore both the light and those pesky uncomfortable shadows we'd rather ignore. 

Here's the thing: I believe magic lives in the messy middle spaces. Between the mystical and the mundane. Between "the cards told me so" and "maybe I should actually do something about it." Between taking yourself seriously enough to grow and laughing at yourself to stay sane. 

This column isn't about perfect predictions or pristine spirituality. It's about real guidance for real people living real lives—even when Mercury's doing that thing again (spinning in the microwave with a fork if you know what I mean). We'll dive into collective readings that speak to the moment we're all sharing, empowerment pieces for when you need to remember how magnificent you actually are, and shadow work for when you're ready to befriend the parts of yourself you've been avoiding at parties. 

I'm here to offer insights that don't just sit pretty in your journal but actually ignite something. That spark that whispers "yes, this" and suddenly has you texting that one person to have that conversation with, or booking that trip, or finally admitting you're an artist, not just someone who "dabbles in creativity." 

Sometimes the guidance comes through tarot cards that seem to wink at you. Sometimes it's through dreams that are definitely trying to tell you something important if you'd just listen for five minutes. And sometimes it's through the astrology of our collective moment—because honestly, when Venus is retrograde in your seventh house, some things just make more sense. 

Expect puns. Expect honesty. Expect to feel called out in the most loving way possible. This isn't about having all the answers—it's about asking better questions and trusting that you already have more wisdom than you give yourself credit for. 

Whether you're here for a cosmic reality check, permission to embrace your shadows, or just need someone to validate that “yes, this Mercury retrograde really is hitting different”—you're in the right place. 

Let's get weird. Let's get wise. Let's blame the planets when necessary and take responsibility when it counts. 

The universe is conspiring in your favor, even when it doesn't feel like it. Especially then. 

Ready to dive in? Just don’t burn the messenger, okay? 

Love you deeply and dearly, Seph ✨ 

P.S. - If you're reading this during Mercury retrograde, consider it a sign. If you're not, consider it good timing. Either way, you're exactly where you need to be.