All posts tagged: Mercury retrograde

Mercury goes direct

Mercury goes direct, Sun trines Neptune

Mercury goes direct stationary on the 12th of July at the 5 ° 29 of Cancer. This is really good news, as the retrogrades of the planet of communication and travels are characterized by delays, confusion, lack of details, etc. A nice trine between Sun and Neptune perfects on the same day, arousing your idealism, stimulating your imagination. This transit also increases your sensitivity to the subtler aspects of the world around you. Mercury goes direct – stationary Mercury entered retrograde on the 18th of June at 14°45′ of Cancer. Mercury turning retrograde in a Water sign is an excellent opportunity to rethink old habit patterns and emotional responses to life challenges, to analyse patterns based on inherited psychological traits. When the planet of communication and thinking processes finally turns direct things will go back slowly to normal. However the slowdowns, chaotic situations will continue until it leaves the retrograde shadow (on the 29th of July). Are you ready to leave your problems behind? Talk to a Psychic now! Mercury will start moving forward on …

Mercury retrograde

Working With The Planets – Mercury Retrograde

Mercury retrograde – common occurrence A retrograde is a common occurrence in astrology and it simply means that the planet appears to be moving backwards (retrograde) from our viewpoint on earth. While at some time or another almost all of Earth’s sister planets in the solar system go retrograde, it is Mercury’s retrograde of which most of us are familiar. Mercury retrograde happens three or four times a year. Stop overthinking – give your unconscious a chance! Chat with a Psychic now! The smallest of the inner planets, Mercury rules communication and intellect. Ruling practical thoughts and rational thinking, this planet comes in to play with the way you connect with both your inner and outer world. Strongly aligned with the subconscious, where much of the communication and input we receive goes, Mercury relates to how we interact with our own physical body. Knowing when Mercury is retrograde can help you make best use of the different energy a retrograde brings. Mercury retrograde – difficult times? Since communication is under Mercury’s control, you will want to …

Mercury retrograde

Mercury Retrograde: 16th February – 9th March 2020

For the first time this year, Mercury goes retrograde on February 16th at 12°53′ of Pisces. It will turn direct stationary on March 9th, at 28°of Aquarius. Obviously, no celestial body can really change its direction– the phenomena known as retrogradation is only an apparent backward movement. However, it has a definite astrological significance. Astrology can show you the best next step. Get your guidance today! With the exception of the two luminaries (Sun and Moon), all planets have their retrograde phases. Mercury for instance stations and turns retrograde every four months and it remains so for approximately 22 days. Mercury is the planet governing our intellect, minds, and communication. Its retrogrades have quite a bad reputation, since they are associated with delays, miscommunications, technical glitches, and moments when the karma of relationships play out. According to traditional Astrology, the retrograde phase of this planet is not favorable for signing contracts, carrying out financial transactions, buying high ticket items, going through negotiations, and starting long journeys. However, Mercury retrograde periods are not all bad news! …

Mercury in Aries

Mercury in Aries 2019

Mercury enters in Aries on the 17th of April 2019, and simultaneously it leaves the retrograde shadow. This is a long expected shift: things related to communication, travels, financial transactions will return to their normal pace. Let’s see what Mercury in Aries brings you exactly: Due to its retrograde cycle, Mercury, the planet of communication, mental processes, travels spent a long time in Pisces this year. The planet of logic didn’t enjoy the extensive journey in its detrimental sign: the period between the 10th of February  – 17 th of April was full of confusions, delusions, evasions, delays and misunderstandings. Contact an astrologer for a detailed astrology reading now. Mercury in Aries – the fog is clearing up The transition from the dreamy realm of Neptune to the territory ruled by the agressive and assertive Mars is a significant shift. Aries is direct, brave, right to the point, spontaneous, innovative – and sometimes pushy, restless and impatient. So it becomes our communication during the weeks between the 17th of April – 6th of May. Situations …

Mercury turns direct

Mercury Turns Direct Stationary

Mercury turns direct – no more confusion Mercury turns direct stationary on the 6th of December, at the 27°of Scorpio. This is really good news, as it marks the end of the retrograde cycles of this year, characterized by delays, confusion, lack of details, etc. It is significant that the retrograde cycles of 2018 were opened by Mercury ( the 6th of Marc – 3rd of May ) then in Aries, a sign ruled by Mars, and they are also closed by Mercury, transiting an other sign ruled by Mars. However, there is a significant energy shift. While Aries is extroverted, enthusiastic, self-assertive, fast, hot-headed and spontaneous, full of spirit of initiative, ready to jump to instant conclusions, Scorpio is a maturer manifestation of Martian energy. It is slower, more cautious, more investigative, more tactful. While Aries is a sprinter, Scorpio is a long distance runner. It’s never too late to ask for spiritual guidance, talk to our psychic today! Mercury is the planet of thinking processes, communication, travels, learning. In Aries it didn’t hesitate …

Mercury Sun conjunction

Mercury conjuncts Sun in Leo

Mercury Sun conjunction – retrograde’s effects Mercury conjuncts Sun on the 8th of August on 16°22′ of Leo. In Astrology the Sun is associated with the self and its expression, our conscious ego, vitality and our creative force, while Mercury is the planet ruling the thinking processes, different forms of mental activity, communication, travel, etc. Sun is in its own sign in Leo while Mercury is retrograde since the 26th of July. (It will turn direct on the 19th of August). The current Mercury Sun conjunction can be a period in which many of the themes of this retrograde may be highlighted. The impact of the conjunction lasts 2 – 3 days. The meetings of Sun and Mercury are characterized by increased mental activity and awareness. However the downsides of the retrograde phase may be more apparent, too. (Delays, misunderstandings, miscommunication, technical glitches, etc) Even if you are shy by nature, Mercury in Leo may prone you to draw attention with your words and remain in the center of it. However, it is essential to consider, …

Mercury dichotomy

Special event: Mercury at dichotomy on the 28th

Mercury dichotomy – halfway Mercury reaches the 15° of Sagittarius on the 28th of December . The planet of mental processes, communication, way of perception, travels turned direct on the 22nd of December and now it is halfway through the sign of the Archer. This is an important milestone, so before launching your new projects, dedicating yourself to new visions and ideals, it is time for a reality check. Mercury dichotomy gives you this opportunity. Looking for an answer? Look up a psychic today and get the support you need! This won’t be easy, as the Mercury – Neptune square is still strong enough to alter your perception. While it stimulates imagination, generates vivid dreams, this aspect can temporarily blind you to the truth. (Considering that the sign of the Sagittarius is the sign of truth-seekers, this is quite a strange paradox.) Conspiracy theories, fantasies, wishful thinking may blur the facts, thus you may end up seeing and hearing only what you want. Still, if you make efforts to handle this challenge you will find …