Mercury is the Messenger, the planet of communication. During Mercury retrograde, the Messenger slows down and thoughts and feelings are driven deep within. This planetary phase brings us a time of much needed introspection; to slow down and review how things are going within ourselves and life.
In the first sign of fiery Aries, the Ram, the Warrior, themes of fear, courage, passion and action are present. Mars is the ruler of Aries and adding extra energy and potential challenges to this retrograde period.
Read moreThe first day of the Sun entering Virgo, we are deep into retrograde season. Yes it’s time for another go around with Mercury! Increasing the mental focus of this phase of retracing and reflecting on where we’ve been is due to Mercury being in Virgo, one of the two signs Mercury rules (Gemini is the other). In the down to earth sign of Virgo extra emphasis is focused on overall improvement, of self and circumstances.
Read moreAnd once again, Mercury stations retrograde, this time in Libra and the day before the Full Moon where relationships in particular will get a redo during this phase. There is even the potential for people from the past to show up to simply reconnect or to rehash old issues and feelings.
On September 23rd Mercury will back into the sign of Virgo shifting the energy to more practical matters. Examining important details and tightening up loose ends which can also include health routines or concerns.
Read moreMercury stationed retrograde, January 14th at 10 degrees, 20 minutes of Aquarius where we are drawn to go back over certain areas of our lives and ourselves. In the sign of Aquarius, the question of authenticity is on the table. This retrograde gives us the opportunity to slow down and go over certain aspects of our lives to determine if we are on the correct path for ourselves. Take this time to question, to reflect and if needed revise your strategies and plans that feel more suited to who you are now and what you truly want to accomplish. Mercury retrograde can create snags, confusion and sometimes chaos, especially when technology is involved, so be more aware and intentional for this is one of the gifts we learn from a retrograde.
Read moreOctober begins with 6 planets in deep reflection and review with Mercury’s recent retrograde in Libra. This line up of cosmic teachers has given us a period of time to re-evaluate and go back over many of our most meaningful and serious life concerns, big dreams and endeavors. With a great deal of inward focus, the New Moon in Libra signals a time of renewal and setting intentions that center around beauty, balance and peace within and in our outer world and very importantly, relationships of all kinds.
Read moreA few days after the Lunar Eclipse on May 29th Mercury in Gemini will station retrograde until June 22nd. Mercury in its own sign of Gemini since May 3rd has significantly increased communication and information flow but when retrograde there will be times when the flow slows down and sometimes pause. Minds and plans can change, and data can become tangled or lost. Greater attention will be needed to go back over the details and keep things straight. This is a valuable time for reflection, especially before important conversations or commitments. Remain open minded, flexible and participate in needed revisions for the best outcome.
Read moreThe first Full Moon of 2021 is in the sign of Leo. After a long year of challenges behind us and beginning a new year with more, this Moon brings the realization that we are ready to feel our fire, our life force, our creativity. As we make decisions and plans we need to revel in how much we’ve changed and grown. Expanding our hearts and filling us with a sense of our own radiance and joy, we are ready to take up some healthy space and celebrate who we are now and are becoming.
Leo a fixed fire sign is playful, magnetic, creative, and self-expressive with the potential if called, to lead through example with a dignified grace. Aquarius a fixed air sign is innovative, detached, seeks freedom and is a unique radical independent thinker.
Read moreDuring Mercury retrograde, the mind and your process of perception slows down and turns inward and in the sign of Scorpio laser beam focus takes you into the deepest recesses of your mind, searching for the truth.
Mercury stationed retrograde on 10/13/20 at 11 degrees, 40 minutes in the sign of Scorpio. On 10/27/20 Mercury will move back into the sign of Libra bringing relationship issues into this phase. There can be the re-appearance of people previously in your life with the potential for going back over old issues. If there is a desire to jump back in and re-ignite this previous relationship, use the retrograde phase to express your feelings and intentions to avoid mixed signals. Especially in situations as this it’s wisest to wait until you’re out of the shadow phase before making any lasting commitments.
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