Generally, when I analyze astrological charts I use both sidereal and tropical systems for an overall view of what is occurring. But in the case of a Mercury Retrograde I use the tropical system because in my research and studies a Mercury Retrograde affects the emotions of people as well as addresses the purpose of the person’s soul in their current incarnation. So here’s the latest information on our current Mercury Retrograde.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.
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!
The key issue here is one of focus. Mercury's retro phase tends to bring unforeseen changes and blockages, but the aggravation and frustration that many of us experience during these periods is often due to our own inability to roll with the punches. This may be due to a common human trait… ego-fixation.
Mercury sets out to restructure our thinking processes and for many of us this is painful and frustrating. Unresolved issues from the past tend to push themselves forward. Moreover, these experiences reveal flaws in our internal organization as well as our external planning, which can make us feel foolish and inadequate. Stay alert and aware of yourself and your surroundings; Mercury retrogrades gives us the chance to find out just what has been missed!
Mercury retrograde, like any cosmic aspect, affects people differently, depending on where it hits their personal charts. Some people actually prosper under Mercury retrograde, especially if Mercury is retrograde but is well-aspected in their birth charts. It is also a time when matters began under a previous retro period will come to fruition. Firm decisions that have been previously made when Mercury was travelling normally through the zodiac may be implemented or finalized while Mercury is retrograde without too much worry.
When Mercury is retrograde, everyone's thinking is more introspective; we tend to think about issues and concerns that relate to the sign involved. With Mercury retrograde beginning in Aries this time around, people with this sign prominent in their charts will be especially prone to such introspection. Aries is a Cardinal Sign, so the other cardinal signs, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn are also likely to experience more than their fair share of disruption, given that we are all under the powerful Cardinal Cross aspect that has been turning the world inside out for some months already.
Just remember, your focus determines your reality. Because of the dynamics involved during this Mercury retrograde now is the best time to go within and make a change for your spiritual growth and the betterment of our world.
Note: A Cardinal Sign involves Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Also known as Moveable Signs, Cardinal Signs stand for the seasonal changes, marking the four quarters of the year. Cardinal signs on the angles of a chart denote prominence in related fields.
A Cardinal Cross occurs when planets form a Grand Cross in Cardinal Signs. This is especially important when located in the early degrees of the signs. When the nodes, Jupiter, Saturn and the outer planets are involved, major social changes are indicated.
David-Uriel "Eagle Heart"
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