Year: 2015

Mercury Stations Direct 2015

“It later became clear to me that no matter what we do in science or any other areas, it will not help if we don’t find a way to be related to each other on a deep level.” David Bohm

This week Venus will enter the sign of Virgo on Thursday and Mercury will station direct on Friday. As Venus moves into Virgo she will move beyond the square to Saturn which has been in effect for several weeks. This aspect can put a damper on things related to finances, pleasure and love and it will be moving out of influence on the 11th and 12. Saturn can cause delays in these areas as can Mercury retrograde so a better time for moving forward and seeing results is coming- starting on the 11th and 12.
This week is a good time to be aware of revelations or new thoughts that come about as the result of the Mercury retrograde period. Mercury will station at 0 degrees of Libra – the relationship sign. It bodes well to rethink how we relate to others and how we maintain and evolve personal authenticity in that context. Pay attention to ideas which represent a culmination of information.
Retrograde Mercury has been in a challenging aspect to Neptune – this will continue through late October – meaning that adjustment in your thinking may be called for. Watch out for projection, idealized versions, and unrealistic expectations.

Planetary influences this week

“In order to know the right turns we have to know the wrong ones.” Clarissa Pinkola Estes
I live in the downtown area of a small New England town a stone’s throw from the elementary school and playground. There is a little girl – I think she is in the second grade-who lives nearby. She has strawberry blonde hair and freckles. In astrology this coloring can be associated with a strong Mars influence in the chart – for instance Aries rising or Mars on the Ascendant,
The little girl spends most of her free time outdoors and is very agile and athletic ( other Mars qualities.) She is often running, climbing and swinging at the school playground, riding her bike or scooter. She is very independent and tough in her own way.
Yesterday though when I walked by her house she was outside standing close to her mother. Her mother explained that she had been to the nurse at school because she had run into the side of the picnic table and bumped her eye. Her mother went on to say that the neighbor’s child had also been to the nurse that day as the result of an accident.
This is a good story to keep in mind as we head into this week. The influence of Mars is strong and in conjunction with the influence of other planets, can lead to impulsiveness. There is also a tendency towards confusion and distraction – which can contribute to an accident prone time.
It is wise to make an effort to remain calm, be patient, exercise caution and stay out of confrontation. If you are negotiating it is wise to anticipate the potential need to go back and redo the deal in the future.
Mercury will station direct October 10 which will lead to more clarity and a better time for dynamic action.
Amelia Shea advises clients on a broad range of issues:  family, relationship and transition as well as life path and career. She can be reached at 603 654 1043, amelia.shea@comcast.net and ameliashea.com. Her readings start at $30 and can be done by phone, email and in phone. Times mentioned are based on EDT