Yeah there were 5 planets in retrograde all at once. I'm pretty much broke right now too. I should stop getting any readings for a few months at least, to get caught up money wise. But I know I won't be able to hold out that long.
This time of year is especially bad for me regarding my ex. I get reminded a lot of how things went wrong between us and see him still doing those things. I wish I could just ignore it or not care anymore. One reader told me a few months ago I would stop caring about it, but I still do, and I still don't feel like I'm going to get over it anytime soon.
Just because a reader doesn't work for others, doesn't mean that they won't be right for you. And I believe if spirit really wants you to have a message, it can come through anyone. Try not to get hung up on timing because it's hard for most readers to get it right.