Meaning: Mercury Retrograde
Mercury goes retrograde about three times a year. It is common to hear people speak of this period with
trepidation!
What is actually happening in the world of planets and motion is that Mercury appears to move backwards
from the perspective of the Earth. In actual fact Mercury is not moving backwards! If this upsets you ~
don't worry. [be happy . . . ] All astrology is based on the appearance of things.
The Sun doesn't actually rise... The Earth turns . . . and so on.. .. ..
So the meaning in Mercury retrograde is found in the symbolic interpretation of this apparent
backward motion. It can help us to understand and navigate our world with greater ease
The meaning of Mercury retrograde is easy to understand if you think in terms of Mercury's symbolism.
The "winged messenger" rules:
Mercury represents the power of the mind.
It is the trickster god because the mind is the slayer of the real! You know how hard it is to keep
your mind on one thing. That is Mercury at work. Mercury likes to flip the channels so to speak!
When this planet goes retrograde it's as if:
The general Mercury retrograde story goes like this:
This is why the common advise is to:
Still, life must go on,
minimum of misery, and realize a deepening of our connection to our own soul and Instinct/Intuition.. . .
Practical Things to Do:
Beforehand: Back up computers and other electronic devices [esp. contact list on phone !];
make plans [i.e., travel, meetings, etc] before confusion begins; send important emails;
texts; all form correspondence including snail mail checks/payments - when possible.
During Retro: Miscommunication & misunderstanding occur more often. Listen carefully;
repeat back; send confirmation email ; double check; then check and recheck dates;
times; plans with others . Thinking clearly and clearly communicating Could Be
A Challenge! Avoid making major purchases and repairs [especially electronic
ones or automobiles .. .. .. ]
BEST time to clean out closets; drawers; stack of mail. If possible, donate items
that provide them free to the needy and/or homeless. Donate items to your favorite
charity. Definitely, throw some things out. As you clear out material items -
helps you clear out old thinking. Plus you are making space for the transformed,
improved thinking & attitudes you are experiencing.
Good time to Think outside box! look for solutions in unusual places; expect the unexpected,
definitely find creative time . Review your current plans & strategies. REVIEW.
Wrong time to push.
Once Mercury Direct ! Review/update any plans made during the retro period. Review
notes and projects worked on ~ to see if you missed /omitted / forgot something.
REMEMBER: Always keep your sense of humor.
Mercury goes retrograde about three times a year. It is common to hear people speak of this period with
trepidation!
What is actually happening in the world of planets and motion is that Mercury appears to move backwards
from the perspective of the Earth. In actual fact Mercury is not moving backwards! If this upsets you ~
don't worry. [be happy . . . ] All astrology is based on the appearance of things.
The Sun doesn't actually rise... The Earth turns . . . and so on.. .. ..
So the meaning in Mercury retrograde is found in the symbolic interpretation of this apparent
backward motion. It can help us to understand and navigate our world with greater ease
The meaning of Mercury retrograde is easy to understand if you think in terms of Mercury's symbolism.
The "winged messenger" rules:
- communication,
- travel,
- contracts,
- automobiles,
- ALL electronic equipment from TV's to I-Phones. Now is not the time to switch from cable to satellite or vice versa.
- All Computers and Software. Now is NOT the time to install / upgrade software
- and the written word. [be happy for spell check at this time... :~) ]
Mercury represents the power of the mind.
It is the trickster god because the mind is the slayer of the real! You know how hard it is to keep
your mind on one thing. That is Mercury at work. Mercury likes to flip the channels so to speak!
When this planet goes retrograde it's as if:
- someone is pulling the plug at random moments;
- stealing the remote and demanding that you unplug!
- Of course we don't like to unplug.
- We like to keep on keeping on and get where we are going, no matter what !
The general Mercury retrograde story goes like this:
- When Mercury is retrograde it's easy to miss the details;
- to misunderstand what was said;
- to misread what was written;
- to get the dates wrong
- or to forget to show up.
This is why the common advise is to:
- refrain from signing contracts,
- making major commitments
- or undertaking major new endeavors.
- No out-patient or in-patient elective ~ dental or physical body surgery
- No doctor apts., esp. if you need lot of tests.
- No car repair; appliance repair; home repair esp., electrical... House painting can be OK, provided you bought the right color ! ! !
Still, life must go on,
- contracts must be signed,
- houses bought,
- marriages (heaven fore bid!) made;
- babies born and so forth.
minimum of misery, and realize a deepening of our connection to our own soul and Instinct/Intuition.. . .
Practical Things to Do:
Beforehand: Back up computers and other electronic devices [esp. contact list on phone !];
make plans [i.e., travel, meetings, etc] before confusion begins; send important emails;
texts; all form correspondence including snail mail checks/payments - when possible.
During Retro: Miscommunication & misunderstanding occur more often. Listen carefully;
repeat back; send confirmation email ; double check; then check and recheck dates;
times; plans with others . Thinking clearly and clearly communicating Could Be
A Challenge! Avoid making major purchases and repairs [especially electronic
ones or automobiles .. .. .. ]
BEST time to clean out closets; drawers; stack of mail. If possible, donate items
that provide them free to the needy and/or homeless. Donate items to your favorite
charity. Definitely, throw some things out. As you clear out material items -
helps you clear out old thinking. Plus you are making space for the transformed,
improved thinking & attitudes you are experiencing.
Good time to Think outside box! look for solutions in unusual places; expect the unexpected,
definitely find creative time . Review your current plans & strategies. REVIEW.
Wrong time to push.
Once Mercury Direct ! Review/update any plans made during the retro period. Review
notes and projects worked on ~ to see if you missed /omitted / forgot something.
REMEMBER: Always keep your sense of humor.