Pagans call June "the door of the year" ~ the beginning of summertime when all things look bright. Ironic, isn't it?
People have been getting hit with some heavy shit this past spring, both personally and on a world-wide scale. Who do you know that hasn't had some sort of life-changing shake up going on since we entered 2008? Leos and Aquarians, and anybody who has a lot of that energy going on in their chart, are getting hit the hardest. That's got a lot to do with the eclipses that happened in February and the ones that will be coming in August. We're a little over halfway past the midpoint between those eclipses. Think back to what was going on with you during the Scorpio Full Moon on May 19th and you can get an idea of where all this stuff is taking you personally. Some Astrologers say that the effects of an eclipse can go on for years and years, but by Labor Day of this year we should all have, at the very least, a clearer sense of direction.
For now, let's concentrate on the day to day: If you're trying to plan a first date, or some sort of very special social occasion, the first weekend in June is all sorts of perfect. The Sun (center), Venus (grace) and Mercury (communication) teaming up in sociable Gemini means the ideal atmosphere for attraction via conversation. This is not a weekend to stay home, no matter what your sign. Go out and have the best time you can, make new friends and find new ideas, but make it a point not to get attached to any of it as the workweek following is sure to bring some unexpected developments. Which brings us to Friday the 13th ~ that unluckiest of unlucky days.
We haven't had a Friday the 13th since April of 2007. Superstition's held that this particular date is bad luck since the Middle Ages, and the beliefs that this is an ominous day stretch to all four corners of our world. This year's Friday the 13th is a double whammy with the Moon in Scorpio, the darkest, most mysterious of signs. It's the perfect day to release (or rent) a scary movie ~ but not necessarily a day for bad luck. As with any period that the Moon is in Scorpio, the all-around vibe will be a little bit secretive and tinged with jealousy. Above all, people will be seeing what they want to see. It's not a time to fear axe murderers or ethereal conspiracies, but it is the time to beware of your own delusions. This is a good thing to remember that entire weekend as the Sun and Venus team up with (delusional) Neptune against Pluto - the ruler of transformation.
Mercury stations direct just in time for the Summer Solstice. The days before and after Mercury changes direction are the days when people are most prone to moving without thinking: make it a point to be as safe and patient as you can during the week of June 16 - 23rd. Whatever happens, know that Pluto's involvement means we're all learning lessons that have been a long time coming. Where's yours this time around?
During the last half of the month, the Sun and Venus will have both moved into Cancer, the Cardinal Water sign. Vibes switch from curiousity and getting to know people better to taking better care of the ones you already love. Homebodies rejoice. Mars (energy) facing off with Pluto on Saturday the 21st means any delusions you *have* held onto could come to a climax and Uranus turning Retrograde the following week means any unexpected developments could take an unexpected turn once again.
All signs point to this month being one of decent, hard-earned lessons. Be aware of what's changing and you'll see what you're trying to learn. This will prove invaluable in July, which is all about proving what you've learned so far.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
people so busy make me feel dizzy
Here's a little bit about Mercury Retrograde.
Mercury turned Retrograde for the second time this year on Memorial Day and will not return to forward motion until June 19th. The first MR of 2008 happened during late January and the better part of February (in the Fixed Air sign of Aquarius).
Even if you don't know jack about Astrology, you've probably heard about Mercury Retrograde. You know, it's when all the machines break down and plans go topsy turvy, when there are missed connections and fender benders galore. And yes, all of those things can be true - but there's a little more to it than that.
In Astrology, Mercury is known as the Messenger, and represents communication and transportation. Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo and has everything to do with our day to day habits and schedules and anything mundane, like dayjobs and bills and banking. It's assumed that things that have to do with communication (the internet and cellphones and day to day conversations) and/or transportation will be all backwards while the planet that rules them is backwards. This is why we expect the fender benders, the missed flights and misunderstandings. But Astrology can be all about putting meanings to things, even when they're turning out backwards.
Mercury Retrograde happens three to four times a year. Astronomically, it refers to the apparent motion of the planet Mercury when it slows down a bit in relation to our Sun and seems to travel backward for a period of about 3 weeks. Astrologically, it's all about us paying more attention: taking more time to double check things, revising and rethinking plans we've already made, and taking some time out from the busy busy of the day to day. It's the time to move along with whatever happens and rise above the small stuff (the disrupted plans, the fender benders).
There are positive things that happen during Mercury Retrograde as well, although we don't hear about those as much. It can often be a time of running into or hearing from old friends and acquaintances, finding things we thought were long lost, and returning to projects and ideas we'd long since abandoned. The days when Mercury is Retrograde are fit for cleaning out closets, working on scrapbooks, and catching up with people you haven't spoken to in ages.
Right now Mercury is retrograding in its home base of Gemini, the Mutable Air sign. Thus it will affect Geminis the most, as well as the other Mutable signs (Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces) and the other Air signs (Libra and Aquarius). Since Gemini rules communication, basic education, and local travel, you can generally look for upsets or developments in these areas. But the house where Gemini falls in your chart will tell you the most about where to expect the Retrograde to affect you personally.
Here are some (*very*) general examples:
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your First House (ie. if you are Gemini Rising), this Mercury Retrograde could affect your appearance or general circumstances.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Second House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your money or possessions.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Third House, this Mercury Retrograde could bring misunderstandings or travel delays.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Fourth House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your home life or family relationships.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Fifth House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your children, or anything you don on an extracurricular basis.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Sixth House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your job.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Seventh House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your relationship.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Eighth House, it could affect you on a more psychological level, or it could affect any resources you currently share with other people.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Ninth House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect any International travel plans, or you could find yourself revising your beliefs and ideals.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Tenth House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your career plans or your reputation.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Eleventh House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your friendships or anything you do with a group.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Twelfth House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your dreams and memories.
It's important to remember that these developments, while probably not anticipated, are not necessarily negative. For instance, a person with Gemini on the 8th House could find out about an inheritance they never knew they'd be receiving, or a person with Gemini on the 6th House could finally get a promotion at work that they'd inquired about months ago. Even if things do seem to go all wrong, chances are they're still going for the best. For instance the person with Gemini on the 6th house could be unexpectedly let go from their current job only to find something much better this summer that they'd never even dreamed of. Astrology has a way of working that way, and things usually make perfect sense in retrospect.
One last thing: Lots of Astrologers would caution you agains signing contracts, purchasing any kind of big deal equipment or machinery, taking jobs or even going on first dates while Mercury is Retrograde. And while there's a little bit of truth to that, there are certain things that just can't be avoided - no matter what's going on with Mercury. So, while it's good to put off any major decisions until after the Summer Solstice, go ahead and sign what you must, take that new job, and by all means go out on that first date. Just don't get attached to anything, and be ready for whatever change must come.
The last Mercury Retrograde of the 2008 happens in Libra during the last half of September and the first half of October. Libra is an Air sign, just like Aquarius and Gemini, which makes me think that Mercury 08 is all about revising the way we communicate with other people. Only time will tell.
Mercury turned Retrograde for the second time this year on Memorial Day and will not return to forward motion until June 19th. The first MR of 2008 happened during late January and the better part of February (in the Fixed Air sign of Aquarius).
Even if you don't know jack about Astrology, you've probably heard about Mercury Retrograde. You know, it's when all the machines break down and plans go topsy turvy, when there are missed connections and fender benders galore. And yes, all of those things can be true - but there's a little more to it than that.
In Astrology, Mercury is known as the Messenger, and represents communication and transportation. Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo and has everything to do with our day to day habits and schedules and anything mundane, like dayjobs and bills and banking. It's assumed that things that have to do with communication (the internet and cellphones and day to day conversations) and/or transportation will be all backwards while the planet that rules them is backwards. This is why we expect the fender benders, the missed flights and misunderstandings. But Astrology can be all about putting meanings to things, even when they're turning out backwards.
Mercury Retrograde happens three to four times a year. Astronomically, it refers to the apparent motion of the planet Mercury when it slows down a bit in relation to our Sun and seems to travel backward for a period of about 3 weeks. Astrologically, it's all about us paying more attention: taking more time to double check things, revising and rethinking plans we've already made, and taking some time out from the busy busy of the day to day. It's the time to move along with whatever happens and rise above the small stuff (the disrupted plans, the fender benders).
There are positive things that happen during Mercury Retrograde as well, although we don't hear about those as much. It can often be a time of running into or hearing from old friends and acquaintances, finding things we thought were long lost, and returning to projects and ideas we'd long since abandoned. The days when Mercury is Retrograde are fit for cleaning out closets, working on scrapbooks, and catching up with people you haven't spoken to in ages.
Right now Mercury is retrograding in its home base of Gemini, the Mutable Air sign. Thus it will affect Geminis the most, as well as the other Mutable signs (Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces) and the other Air signs (Libra and Aquarius). Since Gemini rules communication, basic education, and local travel, you can generally look for upsets or developments in these areas. But the house where Gemini falls in your chart will tell you the most about where to expect the Retrograde to affect you personally.
Here are some (*very*) general examples:
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your First House (ie. if you are Gemini Rising), this Mercury Retrograde could affect your appearance or general circumstances.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Second House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your money or possessions.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Third House, this Mercury Retrograde could bring misunderstandings or travel delays.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Fourth House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your home life or family relationships.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Fifth House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your children, or anything you don on an extracurricular basis.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Sixth House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your job.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Seventh House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your relationship.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Eighth House, it could affect you on a more psychological level, or it could affect any resources you currently share with other people.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Ninth House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect any International travel plans, or you could find yourself revising your beliefs and ideals.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Tenth House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your career plans or your reputation.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Eleventh House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your friendships or anything you do with a group.
If the cusp of Gemini falls in your Twelfth House, this Mercury Retrograde could affect your dreams and memories.
It's important to remember that these developments, while probably not anticipated, are not necessarily negative. For instance, a person with Gemini on the 8th House could find out about an inheritance they never knew they'd be receiving, or a person with Gemini on the 6th House could finally get a promotion at work that they'd inquired about months ago. Even if things do seem to go all wrong, chances are they're still going for the best. For instance the person with Gemini on the 6th house could be unexpectedly let go from their current job only to find something much better this summer that they'd never even dreamed of. Astrology has a way of working that way, and things usually make perfect sense in retrospect.
One last thing: Lots of Astrologers would caution you agains signing contracts, purchasing any kind of big deal equipment or machinery, taking jobs or even going on first dates while Mercury is Retrograde. And while there's a little bit of truth to that, there are certain things that just can't be avoided - no matter what's going on with Mercury. So, while it's good to put off any major decisions until after the Summer Solstice, go ahead and sign what you must, take that new job, and by all means go out on that first date. Just don't get attached to anything, and be ready for whatever change must come.
The last Mercury Retrograde of the 2008 happens in Libra during the last half of September and the first half of October. Libra is an Air sign, just like Aquarius and Gemini, which makes me think that Mercury 08 is all about revising the way we communicate with other people. Only time will tell.
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