Mercury Retrograde Ends Monday

“Revelation is as ancient as conscious humanity. All powerful initiators have perceived in one moment of their lives the radiance of central truth, but the light that they drew from it was refracted and colored according to their genius, their mission, their particular time and place.” Edouard Schure

“What is this face, less clear and clearer
The pulse in the arm less strong and stronger-
Given or lent? More distant than the stars and nearer than the eye.
Whispers and small laughter between leaves and hurrying feet
Under sleep where all the waters meet.” TS Eliot

Throughout time Mercury stations have been associated with a culmination of information. It’s wise within two or three days before and after the station to be aware of any information that surfaces that may evolve or bring  more wholeness to your understanding. The station will occur in late Aquarius – the sign of brother and sisterhood and a reminder that we inhabit a small planet and that we “are  all in this together” in terms of solving problems and creating innovative solutions for the future.

Most of the retrograde took place in the sign of Pisces which speaks of the spiritual side of evolution. It may be possible at this time to access information which can bring further resolution to emotional and spiritual questions. It’s a good time for meditation, journaling and creative work.

Mercury will station direct Monday at 11:49 PM EST. It’s better- if possible- to delay taking action on any new initiatives until later next week. Best to wait til all the information is in. And more may well surface given we are moving up to the Full Moon in Virgo, also on Monday.

Best to keep boundaries strong through next week, given the Pisces/Neptune influence which can lead to confusion, misinformation and unclear communication.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is, “A tree felled and sawed to ensure a supply of wood for the winter.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

 

Venus, Uranus and Love Affairs

“When  love strikes and fires start to burn
And lonely years melt away and finally it’s your turn
And you say life is good, winter’s blowing cold
And love is forever and never will grow old.” Livingston Taylor

“Well, I’ll be damned
Here comes your ghost again
But that’s not unusual
It’s just that the moon is full
And you happened to call.” Joan Baez

Venus is moving up to a conjunction to the planet of the unexpected this week. Normally this alignment can presage a love -at -first- sight occurrence or the emergence of an unexpected or unconventional love affair. Given the aspect is occurring under the influence of the retrograde Mercury though,  it is more likely there could be a return of a lover from the past.

Neptune is moving up to the Sun indicating a spell -like atmosphere surrounding this. Something might beckon quite strongly one day and dissipate the next.  It is an illusory combination

Venus is squaring Saturn now indicating that it’s best to keep your feet on the ground if anything like this occurs. Saturn is the stern teacher and  it’s a wise to keep in mind what you had learned in the past.

These aspects in general are good for creativity and spiritual growth.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”In a huge tent a famous revivalist conducts his meeting with a spectacular performance.”

An Astrologer or Tarot Card reader should be a trusted ally on your life’s path.