Mercury goes into retrograde in motion
three to four times each year (appearing to be moving backward). Mercury went retrograde on August 13 and will
remain so until September 5, 2017.
Mercury is in the sign of Virgo for the
whole current retrograde cycle. It is
suggested that Mercury retrograde will affect people who have it in retrograde
in their birth charts more than those who have it direct in their birth
charts. As Mercury moves through your
horoscope make note of the house in which it is located and check if it
conjuncts any planet or angle during its retrograde motion. The astrological sign it is in during this
cycle will be reflective of mental adjustments required. It may also affect the area of life dictated
by the house positions that are affected by the cycle. It is also suggested that you review your
Mercury’s placement in your natal chart, its house position and the aspects
made to it because much of what your natal chart suggests may be area’s that
will be affected by Mercury’s current transit.
Mercury retrograde is not a huge
life-changing event; however it deserves mention due to the fact that Mercury
is associated with the workings of the mind.
As Mercury begins to slow down or at least appears to slow down, some
experience a slowing down in daily affairs and this created an opportunity to
reflect and contemplate life’s events.
It is considered a chance to go over old material that you may have
ignored or left buried previously. You
may review decisions or make new decisions; however,quite often the best laid
plans go astray during the retrograde motion.
It is best to wait until Mercury has completed its retrograde cycle and
then if possible move forward in the intended direction once it has returned
direct. It is frequently indicated that
the chance for plans to work out after Mercury goes direct is far greater and
more often the outcome is positive.
It is suggested that we remain flexible
during times of Mercury retrograde and not to sign any legal documents or agreements. There is a better success rate after the retrograde
motion is finalized. This is not to say
that you should worry if plans are made or documents need to be signed, as
often times if Mercury is not making contacts with natal planets or is not poorly
aspected in the birth chart, things remain relatively smooth flowing and little
will interfere with plans.
This is a time of self-study, a time to
reflect on who you are and a time to make decisions on what steps you might take
to make improves. It has been suggested
that individuals experience issues from events in their past, or they have not
completed the lesson or have left issues unfinished. You now have the opportunity to make corrections
or make alternate plans when Mercury moves into direct motion again.
It suggests that people and personal ideas
are often the key to moving ahead in the proper direction. Some experience insights on alternate levels
that propel them forward in a new direction.
In most cases (unless highly afflicted in the natal chart and afflicted
in transit through connection with planets or angles) it is usually not a time
to be overly concerned about as very little may actually materialize.
Use this time to activate your mental
process as it now becomes stimulated and opportunity is being presented. Any area that has to do with health and
vitality as well as business-oriented concerns may be addressed now. When Mercury goes direct, you can act on
these things in a positive manner.
Deep thinking and reflection for the
betterment of all concerned can now be awakened during this retrograde motion.
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