Mercury Retrograde already?
From time to time, each of the planets appears to go in backward motion across the signs of the zodiac, depending upon the relative positions of the earth and the planet. That apparent backward motion is called retrograde motion.
When Mercury is retrograde, it is a good time to renew, revise, refurbish, rethink, redo and get rid of anything that no longer serves you. As a Feng Shui consultant, I am always happy when the planets are helping us get rid of clutter.
Whenever Mercury is retrograde, communications, contracts, machines and travel plans may go awry. For ordinary life, including communications, contracts and travel, I pay little or no attention to when Mercury is retrograde. I do, however, pay close attention to when Mercury is retrograde for important communicating, contract signing and passport vacation traveling. I will continue to go about my daily life and do what needs to be done, but I will not send any manuscripts to new publishers under a Mercury retrograde period.
Under Mercury Retrograde, take extra care while communicating with others. Make sure that everyone understands what the plans and expectations are. Signing important contracts to buy expensive items, applying for or starting a new job, or sending a manuscript to a new publisher may come to naught, have to be redone, or be short-lived. If you travel when Mercury is retrograde, make allowances for changes in schedules and allow extra time to arrive. Mercury also rules telephones, computers, printers, machines and cars, so do everything you can to have them in good running order before Mercury goes retrograde.
Even though Mercury is not yet retrograde, it may already be affecting us. The effects of Mercury Retrograde are felt before and after the planet actually goes backwards through the signs of the zodiac as seen from the earth. These times before and after Mercury Retrograde are called shadow periods. A shadow period begins when Mercury is at the same degree of the zodiac where it will later go in forward motion again. A later shadow period is when Mercury starts going forwards again but is not yet at the same degree of the zodiac as it was when it first started going backwards. Astrologers differ in their beliefs about shadow periods, but I think the shadow periods are not as strong as the actual retrograde periods. I will sign important contracts in shadow periods but not in retrograde periods.
Watch and see for yourself how important the shadow periods are compared to the actual Mercury Retrograde periods.
February 27, 2012 Mercury enters the shadow period
March 12, 2102 Mercury goes retrograde
April 4, 2012 Mercury goes in forward motion
April 23, 2012 Mercury is out of the shadow
Take advantage of out-of-the-ordinary conversations, mental pursuits and travel March 1 to March 25, 2012.
With Mercury, the planet of communication, intellectual pursuits and travel, very close in the sky to Uranus, the planet of change, unpredictability and originality, this is an interesting time for writers to write, students to study and everyone to take trips. Be careful not to let words slip out of your mouth that are better left unsaid. Be flexible while traveling and allow for changes in your schedule.
Great time for enjoying life and taking up opportunities March 6 to March 23, 2012.
Venus, the Lesser Benefic, and Jupiter, the Greater Benefic, are close to each other in the sky during these days. Since they are easily visible to the naked eye, look to see them together in the western sky in the evenings. These planets bring opportunities for beauty, pleasure, enjoyment and entertaining.
Inner battles, change of attitudes needed from March 6 to 17, 2012?
Mercury is about 90 degrees from Pluto, indicating possible pressure and stress with usual ways of dealing with life. Looking at deep rooted problems honestly can bring about a new outlook on life. Take care with communication and travel. Be slow to speak and allow extra time for transportation.
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Great for new beginnings and multiple streams of income February 1 to April 10, 2012.
The Great Benefic, Jupiter, is in a lucky trine (about 120 degrees from) Pluto, making this a great time for new projects and new beginnings. These planets bring big money to people who have prosperity consciousness, optimism and self-confidence. An added bonus is from March 2 to March 25, 2012 when Mars joins these planets in a Grand Trine configuration in the sky. Each of the three planets is about 120 degrees from the other two, creating a lucky, helpful and beneficial time for us to get going to create the reality we want.
Disappointments, loneliness and unhappiness possible February 27 to March 7, 2012.
With Venus, the planet of love and social life, opposite Saturn in the sky, some may feel that their relationships may not be meeting their needs. Relationships are a mirror of who we are and this is a good time to reflect on how we are choosing people to be in our lives and how we are meeting their needs. If we are not seeing eye-to-eye with someone, maybe we might try to look and see how the other is seeing us.
Major transformations February 27, 2012 to June 13, 2015.
Uranus and Pluto are so far from the Sun that they take a long time to go around the Sun and through the signs of the zodiac. When they form angles with other outer planets, those aspects are in effect for a long time. Uranus and Pluto form a square aspect (are about 90 degrees from each other) for more than three years, forming an underlying background for the other planetary aspects. We will not notice their effect every day of this period, but we will notice major changes that can be attributable to these planets. Uranus brings the unpredictable, the unusual and the eccentric. It is a very freedom-loving planet and it can be rebellious and strong-willed. Pluto is explosive, powerful and eliminates what is no longer needed. Uranus is in Aries, a strong and independent sign, and Pluto is in Capricorn, which rules structures, laws and governments. During this three-year period, we will see upheavals, struggles, revolutions, rebellions, unusual weather patterns and abrupt earth changes—volcanoes and earthquakes.
Good for new beginnings, physical energy and hard work February 28 to May 31, 2012.
Energetic Mars trines (is about 120 degrees from) Pluto, making this a good time to aggressively start new projects, and work hard to accomplish goals. Pluto is connected to elimination—get rid of junk and clutter.
Great for artistic pursuits and listening to your intuition October 23, 2011 to April 12, 2012.
Saturn is an earthy planet, bringing stability and reliability to whatever it touches. Saturn trines (is about 120 degrees from) ethereal Neptune, which means it is a great time to work on and finish artistic projects and use your intuition to benefit your life. Listen to your hunches. This aspect is great for being able to use psychic ability.
Good news for the economy and for you.
Jupiter is in Taurus where it will remain until June 11, 2012. Long-lasting aspects bring slow results, but over time, hard work and patience can create good outcomes. Jupiter brings blessings, opportunities, luck and expansion, and Taurus is a financial sign. Taurus is also slow moving, conservative and patient. Jupiter enlarges what it touches, so inflation may be part of the picture. Jupiter in Taurus is a fortunate time for making money if you are prudent and don’t expect to get rich overnight. I expect that the people who already have big money will continue to make big bonuses. With Jupiter in this sign, YOU should take advantage of opportunities to enlarge your financial picture. Do you have the money you want? If not, what do you need to do to get it? Are you doing what you need to do? Do you have multiple sources of income?
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