In general, transiting Mercury moves quickly through the
Zodiac. It moves through a single sign
in about 3 weeks. When it goes
retrograde, which occurs about 3 times a year, our plans to sign agreements are
best left until Mercury goes direct again (each retrograde cycle usually last
about 4 to 5 weeks). Many fear Mercury
retrograde cycles but this cycle should be used as a preparation time so that
we can move forward once Mercury returns to direct motion.
Mercury retrograde would be especially strong in an
Astrology chart if it conjuncts, squares, or is in opposition to an angle or
planet by less than three degrees and especially if Mercury is retrograde in
the natal/birth chart.
When Mercury moves across the Midheaven, this would be a
time when our profession or work holds importance. Perhaps this would be a time to prepare for
upcoming events, or to make significant plans that will have an impact on you
and/or others. When Mercury crosses the
Midheaven, communication in any form is highlighted. It should be noted however that in general
the energies of the Midheaven are not directly related to your personal life so
whatever events may take place will not have an impact on your private life.
If Mercury is in retrograde, this should be a time when you
review any details that need to be addressed for the near future. You can analyse this information and put the
final touches on your plans so that all will be in perfect shape when the time
is right to bringing this information or your proposals to those in a positions
of authority or to those who will be affected by your plans. If you plan and set goals during the time
that Mercury is in retrograde and decide to pursue these before Mercury has
turned direct, the potential for these goals to come to fruition is not as
favourable as they would be if you were to wait out the retrograde cycle and
take action after Mercury has turned direct.
This is not to say that you will not reach your goals but events may not
run as smoothly as they would if Mercury were direct. On the other hand, however, if you are
naturally drawn to procrastination then the retrograde period often suggests
that you pursue things now. Which
applies to you?
Mercury rules the thinking process and how the mind
works. The Midheaven or MC deals with
plans, our occupations, our life’s status, our ego and our public
reputation. It is important to recognize
which stage Mercury will be in when reviewing material that you want to make
public. The activation of Mercury’s
energies will be in effect much longer if it is in retrograde. Also, Mercury will pass the MC three times
before it finally goes direct and passes out of influence of the
Midheaven. Insure you use these energies
to reach your goals particularly by timing action around the end of the
retrograde cycle whenever possible. If
life dictates that you cannot time action according to the retrograde and
direct cycles, move forward with caution but remain optimistic that you will
succeed.
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