Mercury Retrograde – The Messenger Flying Backwards

Even if we don’t know what it means, just the sound of the phrase ‘mercury retrograde’ fills us with feeling of trepidation. It just sounds so ominous. What does it mean? And why are people so concerned about it?

Planets move clockwise around the sun. For someone living on the sun, no planet would ever be in retrograde. But from our vantage point, here on earth, planets sometimes appear to be stationary or even moving backwards. This is due to the relationships of the planets to each other, as they each circle the sun.

When a planet appears to be moving backwards in our sky, it is said to be in retrograde. Mercury, which is the closest planet to the sun, and has the smallest orbit, goes into retrograde about three times per year.

The planet Mercury is named for the ancient Roman messenger god, who traveled across the skies on winged sandals, sharing news and delivering messages from the gods. Like its namesake, this hot little orb is associated with communication, information and travel.

Be prepared for communication breakdowns when the messenger is flying backwards. Information seems to be blocked during this phase. Challenges related to computers, telephones and other communication devices may arise, when the quicksilver planet is backtracking. So be sure to double check your data and perform frequent computer back-ups.

On a personal level, too, communications may fail and misunderstandings may arise. Be careful about what you say to friends and family as you may be misunderstood. Conversely, don’t fly off the handle if someone says something that seems hurtful, to you; chances are they didn’t mean what you thought they did. For the same reasons, it is also best to avoid business negotiations during Mercury Retrograde.

Try not to plan travel when Mercury is moving counter-clockwise. Delays are more frequent and misplaced luggage more common. If you must travel, book flights early in the day and travel light, carrying on your luggage if possible. This will make it easier for you to deal with sudden changes in your itinerary.

On the positive side, this is a good time for introspection. It is as time for completing projects, started when Mercury was direct. It is a good time for cleaning out closets and clearing your desk, literally and figuratively.

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Astrology: Sagittarius Skyscope

Sagittarius is the time of year for travel, truth and adventure and includes Thanksgiving and the run up to Christmas, so you also know it is about going overboard and blowing your wad.

The Sun enters Sag on Nov. 21st in most of the country, except for the Eastern zone, when it enters just after midnight on the 22nd.

Saturn turns retrograde at this time, throwing business into heavy-duty efforts to try to sell during a tight economic time for many.

The economy sucks overall due to the Jupiter square Saturn and Saturn's opposition to Neptune, which is all the smoke and mirrors of the Bush administration's handling of the country's finances.

The New Moon rises with the Sun in the west on the 1st and trines Saturn, so this is a good period to finish up a lot of work and get interrupted by ten zillion other things that all seem to need your personal attention, if it affects you closely.

Mercury goes direct on Dec. 3rd, so things can return to normal and we can jump into high gear as we sprint toward the end of the year.

The 4th is busy with the pleasant and charming Mercury sextile Venus and the robust and enthusiastic energy of Mars opposite Jupiter, which can bite off more than it can chew.

Sun sextile Neptune on the 6th brings in creative expression and inspiration as well as being a good time to have faith in your own creative identity.

Mars goes direct on Dec. 9th, so there is a greater sense of energy being let loose to throw off the repression of the retrograde.

Mercury and Venus again sextile and make for cozy companions along the path of trying to figure life out and it is also good for developing common interests and awareness of cooperating with others.

On Dec 12th, Mercury goes back into Sagittarius, allowing thoughts to become more lofty and expansive.

The Full Moon approaches on the morning of the 15th being in exact opposition to Pluto on the day when Venus enters Aquarius, so we all want to change how we relate to our partners or each other.

Sun conjunct Pluto says that change must come from within your own ego first. The 16th has Jupiter square Saturn and that happens only every 14 years and can cause problems with the international business and financial communities.

Mercury square Uranus on Dec. 18th can't be helpful when we tend to invent things to say that are so far out of the blue that they're hard to believe.

On the last day of autumn, Mercury trines Saturn, as though the winged messenger was passing the torch to old man winter, portrayed by Saturn, ruler of Capricorn, governing time, old age, duty and patience.

Sagittarius is a time to go too far, spend too much, eat and drink in excess and sometimes have a lot of fun doing it.

It is times like these that make memories and when you're going through flashbacks and deja vu, the memories are a tidal wave of feelings.

See this seasonal time not motivated by guilt and misplaced generosity, but rather than an experience that comes from the soul and the heart.

Happy Turkey Day as the Sun conjunct Mercury on the 24th is part of the cycle where Mercury is closest to us. It re-enters Scorpio on the 26th so you can do some research and investigation.

Jupiter trine Uranus is good fortune for those who know how to take advantage of the opportunity.

However, on the 28th, the Sun squares Uranus and accidents can happen and often do under this influence.

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In All Kinds Of Weather
Being Happy For Friends

When we are close friends with someone, we intuitively know when they need a hug, a helping hand, or a sympathetic ear. Likewise, when we are going through bleak periods in our lives, we count on friends to support us through loss, illness, and other setbacks, both big and small. And while part of being a good friend means being there when the other person needs us, it is just as important to be there for our friends so we can share in their joyous celebrations and triumphs.

After all, who else would our friends want to celebrate their promotions, graduations, marriages, and good news with than their loved ones and good friends. Yet depending on what is happening in our lives, it can sometimes be difficult to be there for our friends during the good times. We can become so busy with our own lives that we forget to make time. Or, we may be so focused on our own problems that we may not feel like celebrating with our friends. We may even take their joyful moments for granted, assuming that as long as we're there for our friends during the bad times that we are doing our jobs. Yet part of being a true friend means also being there during the good times. Success and happiness can feel empty without someone to share them with, and who better to join in our victory dances than our good friends.

Taking the time from our busy lives to honor our friends' happy moments is a wonderful way to show them that they matter. And in many ways, by wanting you around during their happy occasions, your friends are also honoring you. After all, it is the people we cherish that we want around us to sing at our birthdays, visit our newborn babies, and pop open that bottle of champagne with when we reach a milestone moment. The next time a friend wants you to be there to celebrate with them, remember to feel honored that they thought of asking you. Together, you can celebrate their happiness and your rich friendship.

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AstroData : The Age of Aquarius

For the last 2,000 years, the Sun has been rising in the constellation of Pisces. Astrologers believe that the age that is dawning now, the Age of Aquarius, will be humanitarian age in which men and women will strive to live freely and equally in peace and brotherhood. »»

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November New Moon

There has been a lot of stress lately in many people's lives. The October eclipses, and retrograde Mars, have been creating, or aggravating, crises situations, or at the very least, been an annoying pain in the ...

I wish I could say it's over now, but there are still things that have not yet come to a head, but will before the year is over.

Astrologically, a month begins with a New Moon, and so I am going to talk about the coming month.

November 1-30

The month begins with the New Moon at 9 Scorpio 43. At first glance, it seems like an ordinary New Moon...but in reality, it is very significant. Why? Because it is focusing everyone's attention to parts of their chart where problems will be coming to a head between now and the rest of the year.

Time to look at your chart. If you have anything between 6 degrees and 12 degrees of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius, this New Moon is giving you a heads up....pay attention to what is going on in these areas of your life.

We'll focus on that again shortly.

As the calendar shifts from November 13-14, Mercury makes its notorious shift into Retrograde where it will stay until December 3.
This begins that annoying time of year when you get used to using words that start with the prefix "Re-", such as rehash, rewrite, redo. If you start anything during this period, you may find that you will have to redo it later. Plan on signing a contract? Check, recheck, and recheck again, every word, every clause, before you sign on the dotted line. It is a good time to look over stuff you've already done and find mistakes you missed, and it is also a good time to do research in general. But be aware that communication is more likely to go astray at this time, so have a backup of everything you send, and give a lot of extra thought before you open your mouth.

Now, with Mercury retrograde for the whole rest of November, communicating about problems represented by other aspects is going to be more difficult. So what you really need to do is be as aware as possible now of what is coming.

The day after Mercury goes retrograde, Uranus goes direct. Which means that there is a very intense Uranus influence for the few days either side of November 15. What does this mean? Expect the unexpected. I can't make it any simpler than that.
Wherever 6 Pisces 50 falls in your chart, you can expect some changes. If you have anything between 3 degrees and 9 degrees of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces, this will be closer to home, more personal, than if you don't. The changes are not necessarily bad, and in fact, they could even be exciting and positive. But one thing is for certain, they are not going to be expected.

And I would advise, if at all possible, not to start anything new around November 14-16, unless you WANT it to go off into unexpected directions. It is a good time to break with the past. But if you are hoping to build something lasting, please try to postpone it if you can.

The SAME day as Uranus stations, we will have a Full Moon at 23 Taurus 46. If you have been following the passage of Mars, you will note that when Mars went retrograde on October 1, it was at 23 Taurus 22. What this means is that the Full Moon will be bringing to a head things that started happening at the beginning of October, and there will be a lot of emotional churning going on.
If a fight has been brewing, don't be surprised if this is when it will break out. If you DON'T want to fight, now is not the time to bring up controversial issues, nor is it the time to assert yourself. And if you know people who normally tend to emotional extremes, this would be a good time to keep your distance from them.

November 18, Mars squares Saturn. This is a foreshadow of what will happen a few days from now. The general feel in the area is the desire to lock horns with authority, or to put your foot down and assert your authority to stop something that is going on. In either case, there is a lot of tensiion, a lot of frustration, and there can easily be anger exploding as a result.

November 22, Saturn reaches stationary retrograde at 11 Leo 19.
Remember, the New Moon started the month focusing on areas that you will have to deal with? Well, now Saturn focues on the same areas. Saturn station is like a giant brake is being applied. Stop and pay attention to what has to be dealt with. If you have been not completely aboveboard in your dealings, Saturn now can make you have to deal with the consequences of your actions. If you have been getting carried away, Saturn now says 'Whoa!" If you have been rebelling, Saturn may be the authority that gets in your face now. Whatever happens, though, it will be in the areas of your chart that were focused on at the time of the New Moon.

So that's an overview of what the next month will be like. What doesn't come to a head in this period, WILL come to a head in December when Mars finally reaches its station (around the 10th).

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