I am a little disappointed I sent my email today and didnt wait a few days, as planned, but it IS different. Normally I would reply a few hours later.. but I sent it 5.30 so he wont get it until 2 days after his now.. which I have never done before. Next time (because there will be a next time) I will try leaving it longer.
So.. my email was friendly and warm, I said he did well with my present, I was glad he liked the cds....I talked about albums, joked abuot the yoga, I didnt answer the how you doing? and I didnt ask how he was. I said I hope work is ok. I didnt say, yes, speak soon, or give me a call, like I used to either.
I also plan to tell him next time more about what I am doing (instead of just asking him questions, like I used to)..about sailing and the martial art class and kayaking, or some of these things. He will be amazed. I am a person who stayed home and did no exercise for 20 years, not because I wanted that, just because I am lazy. I wanted to be more active like him, but it was easier to sit still. So he will be shocked.
Then I read his stars.. for the period now until early Feb...
During retrograde we are supposed to be letting go of something, but that usually isn't apparent until mid way into the retrograde. Instead of resisting the Mercury retrograde energy, try relaxing and submitting to the energy, letting go instead of hanging on to situations, people and things. In your 3rd house of comings and goings, communications and sight, you could see something in someone that you didn't see before. Perhaps your ex, will go from ugly duckling to swan...someone you know will shock you in their changes and transformations. It could be that you have underestimated someone for a long time. Additionally you could see your mate or partner differently and perhaps rekindle the love you once had for them.
...so this is plan A! I expect it to take a while to show results though.