By Rev. David-Uriel Ibarra, N.D., CHt, CBT, RMT
Astropsychologist/Astrologer
The Virtual Sacred Circle of Nations
June 13, 2013
In evaluating Mercury retrogrades, I use sidereal astrological calculations, as well as Starry Night Pro 6, to determine real-time (current) energies involved, which effect the physical.
Using sidereal calculations, Mercury goes retrograde June 26, 2013, in the constellation of Gemini.
Mercury rules thinking and perception, processing and disseminating information and all means of communication, commerce, education and transportation. By extension, Mercury rules people who work in these areas, especially those who work with their minds or their wits: writers and orators, consultants, commentators and critics, gossips and spin doctors, salespeople, teachers, travelers, tricksters and thieves. Mercury also has an occult side, so healing, astrology and the transmission of spiritual knowledge are also in his area.
Mercury retrograde gives rise to personal misunderstandings; flawed, disrupted, or delayed communications, negotiations and trade; glitches and breakdowns with phones, computers, cars, buses, and trains. And all of these problems usually arise because some crucial piece of information, or component, has gone astray or awry. Public transit, i.e. air, bus, etc., law enforcement activity, and social unrest may be affected and/or increase during a Mercury retrograde.
It is not exactly wise to make important decisions while Mercury is retrograde, since it is likely that such decisions will be clouded by misinformation, poor communication and careless thinking. Mercury is all about mental clarity and the power of the mind, so when Mercury is retrograde these intellectual characteristics tend to be less acute than usual, as the critical faculties are dimmed. Make sure you pay attention to the small print!
Mercury retrograde gives rise to personal misunderstandings; flawed, disrupted, or delayed communications, negotiations and trade; glitches and breakdowns with phones, computers, cars, buses, and trains. And all of these problems usually arise because some crucial piece of information, or component, has gone astray or awry. Public transit, i.e. air, bus, etc., law enforcement activity, and social unrest may be affected and/or increase during a Mercury retrograde.
It is not exactly wise to make important decisions while Mercury is retrograde, since it is likely that such decisions will be clouded by misinformation, poor communication and careless thinking. Mercury is all about mental clarity and the power of the mind, so when Mercury is retrograde these intellectual characteristics tend to be less acute than usual, as the critical faculties are dimmed. Make sure you pay attention to the small print!
Planetary Configurations during this Mercury Retrograde
During this Mercury Retrograde, in sidereal, we have Mercury in Gemini. Mercury is also conjunct with Venus/Taurus/Libra in the sign of Cancer. Although most astrologers do not consider a conjunction between planets to exist when they are in different constellations I do take this configuration into account because, as we all know, using an analogy, a disruptive neighbor can create great stress on your entire state of being. Also, the celestial bodies do not have any boundaries so who are we to create them.
- The Sun (Leo) conjunct Jupiter (Sagittarius) in the constellation of Gemini.
- Two Grand Trines between the Sun (Leo) / Jupiter (Sagittarius) in Gemini, Saturn (Capricorn) in Libra, and Neptune (Pisces) in Aquarius.
- Four planets (Mercury, Saturn, Pluto, Neptune) in retrograde in the Fire/Air elements (masculine energy).
- The Sun (Leo) in Gemini opposed Pluto (Scorpio) in Sagittarius.
Here’s a little information about Grand Trine Configurations.
The Grand Trine
A Grand Trine is formed when two planets that make a trine aspect (120 degrees) both make another trine aspect to a third planet. If you draw lines connecting all the planets, you get an equilateral triangle.
The Grand Trine is supposed to be “lucky.” The problem with “luck” is that people can blow it. If there are too many trines in a chart (it doesn’t matter if they are in a Grand Trine or not) there is usually be a tendency to take the easy way out, to let your life drift.
The Energy for this Mercury Retrograde
The energy during this period will be about our communication with our heart and the connection between the physical heart, the soul’s heart, and the heart of the Universe. It’s also about maintaining a balance with all three lines of communication of heart, soul, and the Universe because, in the end, nothing can and will manifest without first creating the vision of a one Universe within the heart.
Regarding the planet Venus, because of the conjunction between Venus (Taurus/Libra) in Cancer and Mercury, exalted in its own sign of Gemini, communication may be stifled when addressing home front issues. This includes issues as small as our house and physical bodies, not that they may not be serious, up to as large as our nation’s issues.
Regarding the planet Venus, because of the conjunction between Venus (Taurus/Libra) in Cancer and Mercury, exalted in its own sign of Gemini, communication may be stifled when addressing home front issues. This includes issues as small as our house and physical bodies, not that they may not be serious, up to as large as our nation’s issues.
The double Grand Trine configuration, as spoken above, will only intensify this energy unless mitigated through self-awareness of current events within you and outside of you. Awareness and connection from the heart to all within you and outside of you is the key to reducing the effects of this retrograde.
Double Grand Trine Configuration Effects
With two Grand Trines in place during this retrograde, with the Sun (Leo) being the focus of the majority of this energy, much fire will be flowing through the rigid structures created by Saturn (Capricorn), the illusions of Neptune (Pisces), and the darkness of Pluto (Scorpio) to where all of these affected planets, and their respective signs, will be illuminated from the inside out. This illumination will begin to force a new view of life events and a new line of communication that will be essential to moving forward with the soul’s mission. Jupiter’s (Sagittarius) expansiveness will be supercharged with more fire with its conjunction with the Sun (Leo) and will flow freely through the double Grand Trine configuration.
Although Grand Trines allow energy to flow without restrictions, which can lead individuals to not make any effort to work on issues that normally need effort to accomplish, the four planets in retrograde currently provides us some resistance to going outside of ourselves and forces us to go within to do the much needed spiritual work so we can all connect with our hearts and the heart of the Universe.
There may be increased tension in our nation, and the world, with relationships being tested at all levels, because the infusion of Plutonic energy (Scorpio-Ultimate Truth) directed at the Sun (Leo-the Heart) through Mother Earth (her Heart) because of the opposition configuration between the Sun and Pluto. Due to the infusion of Plutonic energy into the heart of our Sun (Leo), many people, especially Leos, may experience heart palpitations. Also, for those who have not been staying physically health, or have a genetic heart condition, it’s possible that those individuals may experience heart attacks due to the increased energy flow of Truth from Pluto, the breaker of old paradigms.
With the increase of the light energy of Truth being directed at the heart of the Sun (Leo), there may be a significant sized solar flare and/or a coronal mass ejection directed at the Earth. But due to the double Grand Trine configuration in place, the energy will be more balanced because the energy will be free flowing without restrictions. Keep in mind that any attempt to move outside or yourselves during this retrograde may be met with much resistance. Just imagine the feeling of jumping into very fast-moving river… you get the picture.
The increased light of Truth coming from the heart of our Sun (Leo) free flowing through the double Grand Trine will bring more illumination to those things that have been kept in the dark by many in this world that are in the business of keeping people and nations in the dark. Because of this, we may see an increase of fear activities by all governments, terror factions, etc., in an attempt to maintain, or regain, control of the masses. But this attempt by those in Service-to-Self will be met with the Fires of Truth because of the Sun/Pluto opposition.
Case in point, our great nation is seeing on our local and national media (communication) the current IRS debacle regarding excessive spending on employee seminars, not granting non-profit status to organizations that truly meet the criteria, and the controversial "intensive scrutiny" of political groups (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_IRS_scandal)
Another national scandal, again being seen on local and national media (communication) is the whistleblower Edward Snowden (ex-CIA contractor) giving testimony about the NSA conducting unlawful surveillance on the people of our nation and worldwide (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/are-there-more-spy-revelations-to-come-america-rages-at-nsa-whistleblower-edward-snowden-and-labels-him-a-traitor-8653325.html).
The programs involved with the IRS and the NSA are kept from the eyes of the people (darkness) for fear of losing control. But the Fires of Truth have begun to flow and is exposing all to the light that which was once in darkness.
Our home (USA), and the rest of the world, is currently in chaos and is in need of a much needed overhaul at all levels. What will help here is creating a healing environment, through the use of communications, which will help you as an individual, help the nation, and help the world. This will be supported, if the intention is set, but not without some work.
Remaining aware of the potential for misunderstandings due to Mercury Retrograde will allow for more patience to settle in during conversations and information sharing. But be forewarned, the ego will make many attempts to create the illusion that what you see and hear, and what you understand, are the same. This may not always be correct. Ask many questions on any and all information you receive for yourself and for others. Remain aware that your home environment will also be affected greatly and many missed cues from your loved ones can create havoc for them and you.
Other Major Zodiac Signs Affected by the Mercury Retrograde being in Gemini
Sun (Leo) in the Constellation of Gemini
- Local and international travel plans may experience delays, disruptions, and/or cancellations due to a breakdown of communications with the parties involved. This may bring much heartache and, if not careful, cause heart palpitations and, worse yet, heart attacks to those not physically fit and/or having a genetic disorder. Relationships of the heart may become strained due to new information (Truth) that brings light to your current situation. Remain aware of your current state of heart, mind, and body, and remain flexible during this period and you will fare well.
- Jupiter enjoys being expansive and free flowing without restrictions. Jupiter does everything big in a big way. Helping Jupiter with this expansive experience is the double Grand Trine. People with Sagittarius as their sign, and businesses started in the sign of Sagittarius, would do well with expanding themselves emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Businesses would also do very well with expansion plans. Except, there’s two things that will hinder this wonderful experience… four planets, to include Mercury, currently in retrograde, and the Sun/Pluto opposition. With Jupiter and the Sun both being Fire elements, the conjunction helps in supercharging their efforts. What this means is this. Because of the Sun/Pluto opposition, the Plutonic energy (Truth) pulling on the Sun (the heart) begins the process of breaking down old thought forms, paradigms, and processes, and allows the illuminating energy of Truth to flow freely from the Sun into the double Grand Trine. Due to the planets involved being in retrograde, all the energy flowing will go inward for inner growth of body, mind, and soul, instead of outward as Jupiter would prefer. This energy will support people willing to go inside and work on their communication with self, their plans for inner growth in career, their business, and relationships with personal and business partners, and will support plans for future growth of businesses and corporations that support the ideals of the heart and the future of the Earth.
Venus (Taurus/Libra) in the Constellation of Cancer, Conjunct with Mercury in its house of Gemini
- As previously stated, most astrologers do not consider a conjunction between planets to exist when they are in different constellations. I do take this configuration into account because celestial bodies do not have any boundaries in the heavens. Because of this fact, the conjunction between Venus (Taurus/Libra) in Cancer and Mercury, exalted in its own sign of Gemini, communication may be hindered when addressing home front issues. There also may be a stirring within that will cause individuals and nations to begin moving and changing things that will be more comfortable to accept. If this “change” is not in alignment with the incoming energy of “truth,” accentuated by the Sun/Pluto opposition then much stress may be experienced in the home front, to include house, the physical body, and the bodies of mind and soul.
