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.
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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! As Erin Sullivan, the author of Retrograde Planets puts it, the greater purpose of Mercury retrograde is to help us consider and reconsider ideas, projects, relationships and lifestyle choices. This cycle alerts us to the unconscious rhythms of reflection, and by directing our attention to areas of our life where concentration and introspection are most needed, it aligns us to our inner clock.
Pisces is a water sign and a detrimental place for Mercury. The planet of logical thinking is not particularly happy in the dreamy realm of Neptune. When Mercury is in Pisces, thinking is driven rather by intuition than logic, and mental processes become influenced by feelings, emotions, and flights of fancy. Traditionally, this Mercury position yields an aversion to cold facts and hard decisions.
Paying attention to details is not its strength either, and it tends to sponge up the feelings and moods of the environment. While Mercury in Pisces seems to be too unrealistic for more practical folk, its vivid fantasy, ability for compassion and caring are its assets.
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While the traits mentioned above make us prone to misunderstandings during this transit, we can still take advantage of its retreat to the water elements. Use this period to successfully fulfill tasks associated with this phase: rethink old habit patterns and emotional responses to life’s challenges. These weeks are excellent for soul-searching; it’s perfect to reconsider the quality of our lives. As soon as the retrograde period ends, we can start putting in practice the necessary adjustments which will lead to a happier and more fulfilled life.
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