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Astrology: Mercury Retrograde, Its Baaack! August 2nd

Tuesday 8/2/11 begins the second Mercury Retrograde for the year. The communication planet last went backward in March and you may recall how you waded through whatever snafus or confusion resulted. You can do it again!  Be alert, nail down exactly when that bus/ train/ plane is scheduled to leave. Make sure your PC/iPhone/iPad/Mobile, etc. is in top form and kept charged. Also, if your gas gauge shows “E”, believe it. Mercury Retrograde, which begins 11:50Pm Eastern / 8:50PM Pacific, is not the time to test your luck. Instead of Margo Channing’s classic line, “Fasten your seatbelt. Its’ going to be a bumpy night”, it’s actually going to be a “bumpy” 26 days.  (btw: the quote is from the movie All About Eve.  It was on TV a few weeks ago – love it.) 

The Retrograde starts in Earth sign Virgo, transits backward into the 5th Zodiac sign Leo on 8/8 and continues its reverse until it finally stops on 8/26 (still in Fire sign Leo). Mercury then goes Direct and you may notice the fog lifting, gadgets working again, etc.  However, it will not reach the sign it rules, Virgo, again until 9/9. That is when communications, written or spoken and plans you may have for health / diet upgrades will really take flight. When Mercury is in one of the signs it rules, Gemini is the other, their traits are energized. Analytical, practical Virgo should show up and be about taking care of the details, getting things done.

In the mean time, remember my usual suggestions for Mercury Retrograde – see it as an opportunity to review, reconsider, re-think. However, note that as we do this, we are not going backwards into the past, we are pro actively making any needed changes, re evaluations for the future.  A good thing.

 

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Astrology: Reminder! Mercury Still Retrograde Until 4/23

Just so we don’t get all sloppy with the details of  life and forget that attention must continue be paid.  Remember that the first Mercury Retrograde of 2011 happened on Wednesday March 30, in the first sign of the Zodiac – Aries (4:48PM Eastern / 1:48PM Pacific).

Fiery Aries (impulsive, can’t wait) vs Mercury Retrograde (indecision) – can you see where I’m going with this? We may not be too comfortable with this “Yes / No”, “NOW! / Later” situation.  Even with a starter engine Fire sign, the communications planet going backward can still cause a slow down and create snafus, confusion, missed details, etc.

This is not such a good time for Aries rashness and risk. Rather than initiate anything new, review and revisit ideas, revitalize old projects, re invent an approach until Mercury goes Direct on 4/23/11.  (If you must begin something important, check everything twice, make sure verbal and written communication is clear – and especially make sure you are clear on your intentions.)

Regardless of frustration, be nice (put down the flame thrower).  This isn’t terrible.  Life continues. We will manage.  Stay grounded.

F.Y.I. – Next Mercury Retrograde will be 8/2 – 8/26

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Astrology: Reminder – Mercury Still Retrograde Until End December

The final Mercury Retrograde of 2010 began on December 10th in the Earth sign of Capricorn. The Communication planet continues its backward moves until December 29th West Coast/ 30th East Coast.

It will stop motion in Capricorn, back into Sagittarius on December 19th and continue until it reverses to Direct at the end of the month. (it will move forward and reach Capricorn again on January 13, 2011)

Mercury is all about writing and speaking. Also, transportation, types of movement, how we deal with variety.  Capricorn is the 10th sign of the Zodiac and is associated with career, ambition and duty.  Since Mercury Retrograde can often cause confusion, misunderstandings, snafus – my suggestion is to rethink, re plan, revisit communications that are business and/or responsibility related.  Are there any “being in charge” details that need to be looked at again, points sharpened, thoughts explained more clearly. Tighten up a resume, go over job interview skills, review details of any scheduled appointments. (Catch an error and “save face”.)

This is the Holiday season and Mercury will eventually back into upbeat Sagittarius, the sign of “more”. This can be great fun, but, with all the busyness, have you overlooked any details? Be organized. Make sure those toys have the batteries needed. Don’t book a flight to Paris,Texas when you actually made plans to meet friends at the Eiffel Tower. (No disrespect to Texas intended). Misreading a bank balance can fog the reality that 10 bottles of champagne is more manageable than a case?

As always, where Mercury appears in the individual chart determines what part of life is most affected by the planet’s Retrograde motion, but regardless, being careful and mindful of pitfalls is a good thing. Delay major plans if you can until after the 1st of the year.

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Astrology: New Moon in Virgo 9/8/10

The Sun is in Virgo and that means the month’s New Moon, on September 8th, will be in that same Earth sign. Like all “new” Moon phases, the following 2 weeks are a great time for initiating, starting, creating, etc.

BUT – Mercury is retrograde in Virgo at this time – If you can wait until after 9/12 for all your new stuff, the universe will be in full throttle support. Retrogrades have a habit of slowing things down, interfering with a smooth flow.  If you have to invent something immediately, remember to pay attention to communication details (check things twice).

With Mercury direct, all Virgo’s organization, service energy, work ethic will pop with all the oomph of the usual New Moon energy.  Don’t spend too much time being critical and you can really get something done! (Focus on what matters to you.)

BTW: Mercury (our communication planet) rules both Gemini and Virgo – intelligence, reasoning, cleverness

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Astrology: Sun into Virgo – Bi Coastal Split

Earth sign Virgo gets a chance at the Sun on 2 different dates, depending on where you are – Sunday 8/22 10:27PM PDT and Monday 8/23 1:27AM EDT. Whether it is your birth sign or not, we will feel the effects of this practical, hardworking, Mercury ruled 6th sign of the Zodiac until 9/22/10.

But, (there is always one of those) remember that Mercury, planet of communication – speaking/writing, etc – will be retrograde in Virgo from 8/20 to 9/12 and some of those natural Virgo traits like, attention to detail, glorification of service, may be blunted. Don’t get frustrated and grab on to the other traits of this sign – super critical, worrying for the sake of… If you can stay away from the classic “analyze/paralyze” thing, you can make strides in organization, focusing on job advances (if that’s what you want), financial plans, etc.

Smile, it will be okay. Just do what Virgos are always good at regardless – lending aid and assistance. Making schedules, making plans, improving things, finding a good health/exercise regimen. Contribute!

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Astrology: Moving Planets – Mercury Retrograde 8/20/10

Okay. All those “re” words work best at times like these – review, rethink, rework, revisit, reduce (not really).  Mercury, the communications planet, appearing to go  backwards in the sky, from 8/20 to 9/12, is not necessarily an event of horrific proportions.  It can be dealt with.

The possibility of communication snafus are intensified this time because Mercury is in one of the signs it rules, Virgo (the other is Gemini). When going direct, all the Virgo/Mercury traits are pumped – analyze, write, speak, teach, work, service. With the sluggishness of a Retrograde, energy may be blunted and slips of the tongue or pen, Freudian or otherwise, can occur. Project initiation/creation would be best delayed if possible – if not, be meticulous, be careful. (Jump all over the details.)

(Next Mercury Retrograde will be 12/10/10 in Capricorn.)

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Astrology: Moving Planets – Mercury is Still Retrograde!

We’re almost there, Mercury will stop going backward on Tuesday May 11 (it’s been Retrograde since April 18). Our communication planet will go Direct in earthy Taurus, and like those allergy medicine commercials – the fog will lift! You will notice that your thinking will become snappy again! You will know exactly when that bus is scheduled, no confusion about the restaurant location where you planned to meet your friends, your PC/iPhone/iPad/Mobile will love you again.

But, while Mercury continues to slide backward, keep alert, be careful of what you write, say, sign – check it again. We are almost there!


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Astrology: Virgo Moon Weekend- Get To Work!

Moon change:  we go from the sunny, “I” oriented Leo of the last few days into the dutiful, service, work oriented Virgo on Friday April 23.

Well, it may not be party time, but, we can be useful, focused and get lots accomplished.  Your mind will be sharp and no detail will be missed- which is a good thing since Mercury is Retrograde and all plans, communications, etc. should be checked twice anyway.

Just try not to be too fussy or critical- after all, it is the weekend:)