Mercury goes retrograde in a week and I’m already feeling and experiencing the energy from its shadow. It feels like someone has put on the brakes, stopping my forward progress, which I felt like I was making. Everything becomes more complicated and more dragged out than it needs to be and my natural impatience is heightened as I am made to slow down. Although this natural phenomenon ends up to be for our own good, allowing our lives to catch up with our new insights and inspirations, it simply feels like a big nuisance to me.

All that lamenting aside, the cannabis strains that I chose this week helped me to stay grounded and to go with flow, even if reluctantly. The first strain I choose was G6, also known as the “jet fuel” strain, something that I needed this week.! G6 is a sativa dominant strain created by crossing Aspen OG , a balanced hybrid and High Country Diesel , a high powered sativa strain. This strain reminded a lot of Sour Diesel, which gets all the fame and glory. But, G6 has as much more get up and go as its imposter relative, Sour Diesel.

The aroma of G6 is pungent and gas-like, just like Sour Diesel. And its appearance is definitely similar to Sour Diesel, having plump, fluffy orange and green buds. It’s flavor is all diesel with a bit of citrus, just like Sour Diesel. However, its effects are much higher in octane than Sour Diesel! G6 definitely lives up to its pseudo-name, Jet Fuel!

The effects of G6 come on immediately and are cerebral, leaving a slight buzzing effect. It definitely has boosters for your mood and your energy level. You are then taken to new heights, leaving you floating in clouds of euphoria and uplifted and filled with a new fun perspective on your life.

G6 is definitely a day strain and I would not suggest smoking it after 5 pm if you have plans to sleep that night. I myself used G6 to boost my mood and change my attitude, which is all I really needed to do, because in truth I am always blessed beyond my fondest dreams.

The next strain shows the dichotomy of a cannabis strain-how one strain can get you up and cause deep relaxation at the same time. That strain was Fire Alien Og. Fire Alien Og is an indica dominant hybrid strain that was created by crossing Fire OG , an indica strain that is considered one of the strongest phenotypes of the OG family, with Alien Kush, another heavy hitter indica.

The appearance of Fire Alien Og is nothing to write home about with nugs that are lumpy and olive green that have a nice coating of snowy white trichomes. The aroma and flavor of Fire Alien Og feature notes of lemon, berries, earth, and pine. A combo that was really tasty.

It is the effects of this strain that make it notable! Fire Alien Og instantly rockets you into a state of happy and creative buzzing that doesn’t seem to have an end. Your to do list will become a joy, as you will seem to develop laser-sharp focus on nearly anything you set your mind to. Mostly cerebral in nature, this strain also made me surprisingly social, unlike most indicas, which make me drowsy and anti-social. However, as you consume more, you’ll feel your body relax to the perfect level of peace without sapping you of your energy. Then, consume some more and it will eventually knock you out.

This strain is said to be used by many medicinal users who struggle with chronic pain, headaches, and massive amounts of stress because of its deeply calming effect. Some users note that some strains lean more toward bodily effects, making it great for a variety of medical conditions, while others find that any mental disorders or cases of depression are seriously eased after taking a hit. Either way, it’s a strain you can count on to make your day that much better. It was a strain that did indeed make my days and nights better. If you should discover this strain at your local dispensary pick it up and allow your mood and your mind to melt.