Mercury Retrograde and Comet Elenin Transit - August 2-26, 2011

Current Mercury Retrograde Effects for All People during Comet Elenin Transit

During this Mercury retrograde, and due to Comet Elenin currently transiting through our vicinity, I used sidereal astrological calculations, as well as Starry Night Pro 6, to determine real-time (current) energies involved during this Mercury Retrograde. The effect that Elenin may have during this retrograde is an increase in severity and intensity of personal and public issues. Elenin will also be conjunct Mercury in Leo so this may add even more to what will already be occurring. Mercury goes retrograde August 2, 2011, in the constellation of Leo.

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!

The conjunction of Mercury to the Sun, which is the heart of the retrograde, will also include Venus. The days leading up to and just after this date are good for the deepest contemplation of your attachments. A time to look at attachments of the heart vs. attachments of the mind. Do you think you love this person or do you really love them? What is love anyway?

With Elenin conjunct Mercury, while Mercury is retrograde, communications, travel, computers, and all forms of electronic communications will be affected dramatically due to the added pressure from Elenin.

Additional Retrograde Effects to Aquarian, Leo, and Gemini People Only during Comet Elenin Transit

Aquarius

Aquarians may be affected intellectually as well as emotionally. Aquarian plans in process will be more difficult to complete due to the strain to think clearly, which leads to emotional frustration. Communication with networking groups, non-profit organizations, and other groups may be very frustrating due to the increased pressure to look within, re-evaluate, and to consider other people’s needs as opposed to the needs of the group only.

During this retrograde, it will be good advice for Aquarians to mind their diet since their circulatory system has a tendency to be affected more than other signs in the zodiac. All things that usually flow for Aquarians will be slowed and/or restricted for re-evaluation. Intuition, awareness, and patience are the main focus for Aquarians.

Leo

Leos may be affected in their ability to be creative and their love for being social center pieces. Leos may also not be able to feel appreciated no matter what is offered to them. Irritability, anger, frustration, and episodes of lashing out at loved ones may be the normal day-to-day events occurring for Leo during this retrograde. Be aware of high stress because this may have a very dire affect on your heart. Leos have a tendency to experience more stress in the heart than other signs in the zodiac.

Gemini

Gemini people should consider their local and distant traveling very carefully during this time since air travel may also be affected more dramatically then in previous Mercury retrogrades due to Elenin being present. Gemini people may appear very ungrounded, flighty, and extremely flirty to the point of being obnoxious. Their need for travel to local and foreign places will feel stifled due to life forcing you to be introspective to see what personal work needs to be done for your personal and spiritual growth. The effect of Elenin transiting through our area at a high rate of speed gives Gemini people the feeling of being a rock that’s been thrown and skipped on the surface of a lake.

Lungs are susceptible to stress for Gemini. Allergies may have an undesired affect, which could cause Gemini to feel choked. In general, a feeling of drowning, choked, restricted, increased chest pressure, and/or any other feeling of restriction during respiration may be prevalent during this retrograde. Slow things down, breath deeply and slowly, and be patient because this retrograde, as with all retrogrades, will be short lived.

Since Elenin is unpredictable and mysterious to us, these traits may transfer over to the affected parties as well. Remaining aware and present will help develop patience and understanding. For all of us, breath, remain present, and accept things as they come without judgment will help during this time of high-speed change.

Blessings,

David-Uriel "Eagle Heart"