Mercury Retrograde – April 28 through May 22, 2016

By Rev. David-Uriel Ibarra, N.D., CHt, CBT, RMT

Astropsychologist/Astrologer

The Virtual Sacred Circle of Nations

www.thevscn.blogspot.com

April 13, 2016

Mercury Retrograde Effects for Most Zodiac Signs

Using tropical calculations, Mercury goes retrograde April 28, 2016, at 1:20 PM, Eastern, in the sign of Taurus.

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!

Planetary Configurations during this Mercury Retrograde  

During this Mercury Retrograde we have Mercury in Taurus, conjunct the midheaven. 

Other configurations and aspects to consider are the following:

• Retrograde Mercury (Gemini) in Taurus trine Moon (Cancer) in Capricorn.
• Retrograde Mercury (Gemini) in Taurus square to the Ascendant.
• Sun in Taurus conjunct midheaven and sextile to Neptune (Pisces) in Pisces.
• Sun in Taurus conjunct midheaven and semi-sextile to retrograde Mars in Sagittarius.

The Energy for this Mercury Retrograde

In addition to the communication and technology challenges presented to the individual person during Mercury retrogrades, the additional energies during this period will be centered around financial, career, and emotional issues locally, nationally, and geopolitically, as well as centered around the individual person.

Much distress will surround finances, monetary systems, the idea of what the monetary systems is supposed to be and work, and if our current system will survive in the coming years.  Much of this distress will begin to come to a head during this retrograde.  Economically, we will begin to see fractures within the current financial systems that will begin to falter and give way for new methods and ideas to take hold.  Many of the old paradigms that exist with governments, corporations, as well as old belief systems that individual people have, will also experience a “reckoning,” which during this retrograde will need to be addressed and resolved.  If this “reckoning” does not occur, a deeper “reckoning” may occur at a later date, which will not be to the advantage to those who have not taken the time to ascertain their current frame of mind and heart.

Many careers that have been built on the old paradigms of the financial system may begin to show signs of their foundations weakening during this time, which may begin to cause much distress to established corporations and families, as well as government entities, to include political establishments.  Words being said will be taken in ways that are not conducive to positive communications.  Time and patience is needed to assure all words said are clearly understood.

The financial establishments may begin to speak words of positive accomplishments and golden futures, but be aware that many in these same establishments may resort to illusionary speak to ease the worries of those heavily vested in the establishments’ ventures.  Much may also be said behind closed doors among the large financial establishments of a coming “new financial system,” which is placing much fear in their hearts for this may be a herald of coming changes for them, but be a reflection of positive change for all.

The automated systems that are connected to the old financial establishments will also begin to falter if not re-evaluated and reformatted to reflect a more “service-to-others” approach.  Keep your eyes on the financial districts of all countries for they may be the proverbial “canary in the tunnel.”  Checking in with your heart shall provide you the much needed “check and balance” to know what is Truth and what is Illusion and will help you in overcoming your fears and assist you in making positive and heart-centered choices for yourself and your loved ones.

Much luck will exist for everyone during this time when the heart is turned towards programs, systems, and careers that are service-to-others oriented, or if the current programs, systems, and careers are re-oriented to a service-to-others mindset.  In other words, be patient and come from the heart before any action is taken on any task, project, or any endeavor you choose.  When doing this, you will be in a place of peace within your heart to be able to see things much more clearly, which will assist you in moving forward with your journey.

Remain aware of your world and look to the stars for the coming things to be…Blessings.