![]() ![]() It is important to note that there is absolutely no reason to suspend projects or anything of the sort during the Mercury Retrograde cycle. Minor breaks in the mechanical aspects of communication can actually re-connect us to other means of communication, such as when there is an unexpected power outage and we’re forced off the computer and television, finding different and often satisfying ways to entertain ourselves. Mercury retrograde is powerful for studies, particularly for returning to old studies or for re-learning or refreshing knowledge in a subject already taken. ![]() Mercury retrograde periods can be times of heightened inner awareness, when meditation, benefiting from keeping a journal, reworking old plans, and reviewing past work are favored. It may be difficult to communicate them under this influence, but not everything needs to be rationalized. We look at the world a little differently–through different filters–and can come up with some very important inner revelations. This period is best used for re-organizing and reflecting. There is absolutely a positive side to Mercury Retrograde. Looking to the signs and houses it transits can give clues as to what we may be reconsidering. While Mercury is retrograde, we may be rethinking a previous opinion or idea. It’s a time when being careless with money, our personal information, or paperwork can be costly. Delays and challenges are more probable with Mercury retrograde. Needless to say, it is not advised to sign contracts, engage in important decision-making, or launch a new business. Decision-making is challenged during Mercury retrograde. All of these areas of life are affected when Mercury is functioning in a sluggish state. Mercury has rulership over such things as speaking, negotiating, buying and selling, listening, formal contracts, documents, travel, the mail and shipping, and so forth. As such, retrograde Mercury is a fairly common occurrence (Mercury is retrograde approximately 18% of the time).Īs the planet of communication, Mercury retrograde tends to breed a certain level of confusion. Mercury rules our “lower” mind–how we perceive and interpret information that we receive from our environment, and how we relay that information to others. Mercury is retrograde approximately three times a year for approximately three weeks each time. For new enterprises in the pre-retrograde shadow, the venture’s secondary progressed Mercury will turn direction (retrograde) in the coming years which may not be ideal.Īlso note that things are most wonky on the days of the stations whether Mercury is turning retrograde OR direct (the start and end date of the retrograde cycle) as the shifts occur, after which we grow more accustomed to the energy. Note that Mercury’s post-retrograde shadow is generally better for new long-term endeavors than the pre-retrogrades shadow. The shadow period is different than Mercury’s storm period in astrology, which refers to the period when Mercury is moving especially slowly. The shadow period ends when Mercury again passes over the degree at which it first turned retrograde. Note that the shadow period begins before Mercury turns retrograde–when Mercury first passes over the degree that Mercury later returns to in retrograde motion. Mercury’s shadow period begins July 7th, 2018, and ends September 2nd, 2018. Mercury is retrograde from July 26th to August 19th. See also Retrogrades and Retrogrades in the Natal Chart. Where is Mercury Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Is it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Mercury Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle. ![]() Mercury ends its shadow period/leaves Rx zone: September 2, 2018, at 23 ° Leo 27′.Mercury stations and turns direct: August 19, 2018, at 11 ° Leo 32′.Mercury stations and turns retrograde: July 26, 2018, at 23 ° Leo 27′ Rx.Mercury’s shadow period begins/enters Rx zone: July 7, 2018, at 11 ° Leo 32′.Mercury’s Retrograde Cycle in Leo from July 26-August 19, 2018 ![]()
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