Mercury has been retrograde since August 30,
2016. It went direct on September 22. We have discussed what Mercury retrograde
represents but we have never discussed what to expect from the direct
cycle. Mercury does go retrograde 3-4
times a year remaining retrograde for approximately 20 to 24 days. The remaining days in the year Mercury is
direct.
Mercury is considered a neutral planet and
is only activated when connected with some other planetary link. It reacts in harmonious or discordant ways
depending on the energies of the planet that touches it. Mercury is known as the communicator. Its energies are linked to the messenger of
the gods. If Mercury is trine (let’s say)
to Venus, to Jupiter or to Sun in the natal chart or when making these aspects
through transit, Mercury will be activated in a favourable manner.
Transiting Jupiter trine natal Mercury in
the 3rd house, for example, may open doors to communication through
publication. Communication could be
linked to higher learning through studies with topics such as philosophy,
religious doctrines or spirituality. If
this is a natal aspect then the opportunities for success in writing or any
communication techniques such as public speaking, or radio broadcasting could
be areas of interest and even areas worth exploring. This is a birth aspect so when it is
activated through transit or progression in a favourable manner these avenues
of expression may become activated.
Mercury in trine or sextile to the Sun, Venus and Jupiter often brings
periods of good luck and opportunities.
Mercury is the planet of the mind and
provides us with our ways of thinking.
Much of how the mind operates can be deciphered by Mercury’s links to
other planets in the natal chart. It
also rules communication and the same rules apply in the way we talk with
others and our style of communication.
The Astrological sign which Mercury is located in within the chart plays
a big part in the process as well.
When Mercury is direct, it would be a time
to sign agreements, move forward with plans, and in general take action. When Mercury is retrograde many of these
areas seem to be held back; strategies often do not go as planned or there are
interruptions to plans that have already been set in motion. Saturn by aspect can either hinder Mercurial
things or bring more stability to them; much depends on the aspect between the
two planets.
Mercury is currently in the sign of Virgo
and will remain there until it moves into Libra on October 8, 2016. When in Virgo, it is a time to organize
things in your life, to make any adjustments to your life that will make things
run more smoothly, such as using an organizer or daily planner. Virgo is also about detailed work, making
sure all the “t’s” are crossed and the “i’s” are dotted. If your plans include documentation or
orchestrating something of importance, after October 8 (sign of Virgo) might be
the time to move ahead in these endeavours.
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