Mercury completed its final retrograde journey for 2010 early this morning, 12/30, and stationed back into direct motion at 2:21 AM EST - do I hear a BIG SIGH OF RELIEF out there ??? ... time to ease back into the forward swing of things on many levels ... over the next few days to the next few weeks or even months, there may be some "a-ha" lights coming on in regard to decisions made during the retrograde period from 12/10 through today 12/30 and possibly as far back as 11/22 when Mercury entered its shadow point - the point where it would come out of the retrograde journey this evening which was at 19 degrees of Sagittarius ...
What actions did you take or were taken against you that you may now be regretting or simply wondering why you chose or were the victim of that particular course of action, and why didn't you or the other person wait a little longer or are simply now wondering why it happened ???? .... did you make any major purchases - homes, cars, electronics - that now don't seem like the best thought out course of action ??? ... a lot of you certainly did considering we just came through the Holiday shopping season !!! ... there could be problems regarding any purchases made with anything where electrical energy and/or computers were involved .... relationships may have come to an end - some needed to and others may have jumped the gun and you are now wondering, or will be, why did I do that or end things at this point ... all of these scenarios are possible as the energy of a Mercury retrograde is one where communications and mental energy is going "backwards" ... also, did any of you rethink your career status or did it change or perhaps do something to improve your public image or have something happen that changed it in some way ??? ... did anyone have their philosophies and religious/spiritual beliefs undergo change because they didn't seem to reflect your inner self anymore ??? ... and how many of you had travel plans fall apart, run into nasty delays or not turn out how you thought they would ???
Now there may be a few instances where nothing really major happened rather only minor annoyances ... those of you born with your natal Sun between 5 degrees of Capricorn back down to 19 degrees of Sagittarius may also have had something significant occur during this retrograde as Mercury passed back over your natal Sun ... (hint: if you have, or have not, had a natal chart run that means your birthday falls roughly between 12/09 and 12/27 ... also any new beginnings made and contracts signed during the retrograde period may not pan out in the end as the energy simply won't be supported ... new jobs begun or accepted during the retrograde period may not prove to be what they were supposed to be or completely fall apart ...
There could also have been issues with the bones, joints, knees, skeletal system and teeth - the areas of the body Capricorn rules, and the liver, hips and thighs - the areas of the body Sagittarius rules ... in addition, there could have been some kind of general health issues as Mercury is the natural ruler of the 6th house which governs health and nutrition ...
Mercury remains in the sign of Sagittarius until January 13th at which point it will re-enter the sign of Capricorn for its complete transit ... even though it is direct and that is a VERY goood thing, Mercury will not be back up to "full speed" until January 18th when it reaches the point at where the retrograde zone began on December 10th which is 5 degrees of Capricorn ... we can all now take a deep breath and proceed to bust a move forward ... and we get an added late Christmas present from the Universe - now that Mercury is back in direct motion, there is no other planet currently retrograde so we are entering the New Year with all the planetary energy moving forward for the first time since 1999 ... so celebrate the New Year coming in and know there is much work to be done with Universal support aplenty !!!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
HELLO CAPRICORN - WELCOME OLD MAN WINTER !!!
Fall came to a conclusion this evening,12/21, at 6:38 PM EST, as the Sun began its transit through the practical, hardworking sign of Capricorn - yeah!!! ... this is truly the most fabulous sign of the Zodiac - ok, so it happens to be my birth sign but who's doing the blogging here, and I believe that allows me to embellish ever so slightly!!!! ...
Capricorn is the 10th sign of the natural zodiac and represents the beginning of the Winter season ... with the Sun in Capricorn we need to 'shine' through responsibility, in a traditional manner, in seeking attention through authority or authorities, and in our public image and/or careers ...
Capricorns glyph is the SeaGoat - the ancient symbol used to represent the sign ... the glyph shows the V-shaped beard of the Goat and the curved tail of the Fish ... the glyph is two straight lines that meet and are connected to a circle and a crescent ... this represents the melding of authority and responsibility that is made stronger through energy and passion ... the Goat's steps are slow and sure as they take their time to make sure they get where they are going ... the hooves representing the fact that they attain their goal through using surefooted solid steps ...
Capricorns quality is cardinal - beginnings ... its element is earth making it a sign a little slower to move ... its energy is feminine - nurturing and passive ... its key phrase is 'I Use' and keyword is 'Ambition' ... anatomically Capricorn rules the bones, joints and knees - but, also due to its association with Saturn, rules the skin, the skeletal system (including teeth), left ear and auditory organs ...
The planetary ruler of Capricorn is Saturn - the teacher, the taskmaster, the disciplinarian ... Saturn rules form, responsibility, organization, ambition, capacity for a career, limitations and delays ... Saturn also governs theories and scientific law, older persons, depth, patience, timing, tradition, conventionality, orthodoxy, and productive use of time ... it represents the principles of truth, of contraction, or solidification of wisdom and of aging ... Saturns action is slow and lasting ... if you have had a natal chart done and know in which house Saturn is located, then you know where you best focus and assume responsibility, or where you feel least secure and tend to overcompensate!!!
Capricorn is the natural ruler of the 10th house of the zodiac ... this is a house of substance whose keyword is 'Honor'... this house shows your profession, your reputation, and your standing in the community ... it indicates your ego, status, fame, promotion, ambition, business and social activities, your employer, the govenment or any other authority over you ... it shows your achievements, how the world sees and evaluates you, and the influence you may exert in your own circle ... here we see the Church as an organization, and the opposite parent represented by your natal 4th house ... the parent who becomes the wage earner or authoritarian moves into this 10th house when you are able to distinguish between the two and no longer view them as one unit ... a footnote - if you are raised in a single parent home, then that parent is represented by both the 4th and the 10th houses ..
The essence of the Sun in Capricorn is living through building ... it is concerned with making a success of life ... one is satisfied here through a sense of purpose and responsibility ... as the surefootedness gets one to their intended goal, sometimes the foothold can be on someone elses feet or head!!! ... this is a very complex sign and often its energy is perceived as melancholy and stern - but anyone who cares anough to penetrate through the shell of reserve will be greatly rewarded as Capricorns affections and loyalty run deep, and it cherishes and protects loved ones ... it is here for the long haul!!! ..
The upper half of the SeaGoat represents the earthy and persistent climber ... but when the climber stumbles or falls, or simply realizes there is more to life than can be physically sensed, one begins to acquaint itself with the lower half being the tail representing the world of the fish - the mystical, irrational and unconscious inner realm ... when Capricorn gets spiritual it does so with the same practical efficiency that it deals with the material world ... and ultimately one comes to the realization how useful an awareness of the reality of invisible forces ( thoughts, feelings, the imagination) is, and that the roots and foundations - on which everything is actually built - are usually out of ones sight ..
Capricorn is old when it is young and gets younger as it ages ... this is due to Saturns rulership which places great burden and heaviness on young Capricorns shoulders continually driving one to work and even when a goal has been reached still says one can do even better!!! ... as a child of Saturn, Capricorn always needs something to improve and perfect ... the energy of the Sun in Capricorn can be expressed the following ways:
POSITIVE: materially aware, responsible, efficient, orderly, ambitious, organizer, industrious, takes the reins, reserved, patient, thoughtful, deep understanding, resourceful, canny, perservering, disciplined, earthy, senses others' needs. employs others, solid
NEGATIVE: status slave, unscrupulous, ingratiating, wet blanket, cold, calculating, slave to self, dictatorial, inhibited, intolerant, worrisome, inscrutable, tight, suspicious, rigid, austere, opportunist, uses others, hard
It has always seemed ironic to me that the Sun would enter the focused serious sign of Capricorn only days before what is considered the merriest and most joyful Holiday of the year!!! ... however, we are constantly reminded by the Universe that there is a time for everything and anything in excess is usually not a good thing ... but it is also useful to be under this energy as the year comes to a close so that we can seriously reflect on what has happened and where we need to go from here ... the Sun will be traveling through Capricorn with Pluto so we can definitely expect some heavy duty changes to occur on many levels of our lives ...
The Sun remains in Capricorn until January 20th ... take the time to reflect and review where you have been and what you have done this past year, and then make plans as to what direction you need to move in next year to assure personal and spiritual growth ... we begin the upcoming New Year with all the planets moving forward - once Mercury turns direct on December 30th - so there is the potential to begin some major growth in our lives if we put our shoulder to the grindstone and positively use this determined energy ... oh yes, and if you happen to cross the path of a wonderful Capricorn individual, be sure to give them a great big hug - you know we need all those we can get - and wish them HAPPY SOLAR RETURN!!!
Capricorn is the 10th sign of the natural zodiac and represents the beginning of the Winter season ... with the Sun in Capricorn we need to 'shine' through responsibility, in a traditional manner, in seeking attention through authority or authorities, and in our public image and/or careers ...
Capricorns glyph is the SeaGoat - the ancient symbol used to represent the sign ... the glyph shows the V-shaped beard of the Goat and the curved tail of the Fish ... the glyph is two straight lines that meet and are connected to a circle and a crescent ... this represents the melding of authority and responsibility that is made stronger through energy and passion ... the Goat's steps are slow and sure as they take their time to make sure they get where they are going ... the hooves representing the fact that they attain their goal through using surefooted solid steps ...
Capricorns quality is cardinal - beginnings ... its element is earth making it a sign a little slower to move ... its energy is feminine - nurturing and passive ... its key phrase is 'I Use' and keyword is 'Ambition' ... anatomically Capricorn rules the bones, joints and knees - but, also due to its association with Saturn, rules the skin, the skeletal system (including teeth), left ear and auditory organs ...
The planetary ruler of Capricorn is Saturn - the teacher, the taskmaster, the disciplinarian ... Saturn rules form, responsibility, organization, ambition, capacity for a career, limitations and delays ... Saturn also governs theories and scientific law, older persons, depth, patience, timing, tradition, conventionality, orthodoxy, and productive use of time ... it represents the principles of truth, of contraction, or solidification of wisdom and of aging ... Saturns action is slow and lasting ... if you have had a natal chart done and know in which house Saturn is located, then you know where you best focus and assume responsibility, or where you feel least secure and tend to overcompensate!!!
Capricorn is the natural ruler of the 10th house of the zodiac ... this is a house of substance whose keyword is 'Honor'... this house shows your profession, your reputation, and your standing in the community ... it indicates your ego, status, fame, promotion, ambition, business and social activities, your employer, the govenment or any other authority over you ... it shows your achievements, how the world sees and evaluates you, and the influence you may exert in your own circle ... here we see the Church as an organization, and the opposite parent represented by your natal 4th house ... the parent who becomes the wage earner or authoritarian moves into this 10th house when you are able to distinguish between the two and no longer view them as one unit ... a footnote - if you are raised in a single parent home, then that parent is represented by both the 4th and the 10th houses ..
The essence of the Sun in Capricorn is living through building ... it is concerned with making a success of life ... one is satisfied here through a sense of purpose and responsibility ... as the surefootedness gets one to their intended goal, sometimes the foothold can be on someone elses feet or head!!! ... this is a very complex sign and often its energy is perceived as melancholy and stern - but anyone who cares anough to penetrate through the shell of reserve will be greatly rewarded as Capricorns affections and loyalty run deep, and it cherishes and protects loved ones ... it is here for the long haul!!! ..
The upper half of the SeaGoat represents the earthy and persistent climber ... but when the climber stumbles or falls, or simply realizes there is more to life than can be physically sensed, one begins to acquaint itself with the lower half being the tail representing the world of the fish - the mystical, irrational and unconscious inner realm ... when Capricorn gets spiritual it does so with the same practical efficiency that it deals with the material world ... and ultimately one comes to the realization how useful an awareness of the reality of invisible forces ( thoughts, feelings, the imagination) is, and that the roots and foundations - on which everything is actually built - are usually out of ones sight ..
Capricorn is old when it is young and gets younger as it ages ... this is due to Saturns rulership which places great burden and heaviness on young Capricorns shoulders continually driving one to work and even when a goal has been reached still says one can do even better!!! ... as a child of Saturn, Capricorn always needs something to improve and perfect ... the energy of the Sun in Capricorn can be expressed the following ways:
POSITIVE: materially aware, responsible, efficient, orderly, ambitious, organizer, industrious, takes the reins, reserved, patient, thoughtful, deep understanding, resourceful, canny, perservering, disciplined, earthy, senses others' needs. employs others, solid
NEGATIVE: status slave, unscrupulous, ingratiating, wet blanket, cold, calculating, slave to self, dictatorial, inhibited, intolerant, worrisome, inscrutable, tight, suspicious, rigid, austere, opportunist, uses others, hard
It has always seemed ironic to me that the Sun would enter the focused serious sign of Capricorn only days before what is considered the merriest and most joyful Holiday of the year!!! ... however, we are constantly reminded by the Universe that there is a time for everything and anything in excess is usually not a good thing ... but it is also useful to be under this energy as the year comes to a close so that we can seriously reflect on what has happened and where we need to go from here ... the Sun will be traveling through Capricorn with Pluto so we can definitely expect some heavy duty changes to occur on many levels of our lives ...
The Sun remains in Capricorn until January 20th ... take the time to reflect and review where you have been and what you have done this past year, and then make plans as to what direction you need to move in next year to assure personal and spiritual growth ... we begin the upcoming New Year with all the planets moving forward - once Mercury turns direct on December 30th - so there is the potential to begin some major growth in our lives if we put our shoulder to the grindstone and positively use this determined energy ... oh yes, and if you happen to cross the path of a wonderful Capricorn individual, be sure to give them a great big hug - you know we need all those we can get - and wish them HAPPY SOLAR RETURN!!!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
HO HO H-OHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!
Whether we like it or not - NOT !!!! - Mercury is set to begin it's fourth and final RETROGRADE journey for this year today, December 10th, at 7:06 AM EST .... if you've been following my blogs, then you know pretty much what to expect during a Mercury Retrograde - as always ... EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED!!! ... and this Mercury retrograde period may prove a little more irritating since Mercury will be retrograding during the Holiday shopping season !!! ... some of you may have noticed the energy beginning to move backwards already as Mercury entered its shadow point - the point where it will come out of the retrograde on December 30th - on November 22nd ... things somehow just don't seem to go right or as we planned and we often find ourselves re-doing things especially after Mercury stations back into direct motion .... Obviously comunications are going to be challenged both to and from others - partnerships and relationships often hit the skids during these periods ... it is NOT a good time to make major purchases - especially Cars, a big NO NO, computers or anything that involves electronics - and you ask am I serious with everyone out Christmas shopping ??? ... also purchasing homes can end up producing unforseen problems and even the contracts can have unexpected difficulties along the way or at closing especially if the closing takes place during the retrograde period .... it is also not a good idea to enter into contracts or start new jobs as they will most likely not pan out and end up being dead ends .... obviously one cannot put their life on hold, but if there is anyway to hold off on these things until Mercury turns direct, it would prove beneficial in the long run ... I have frequently found, though, that in some charts I've done, people born under a Mercury retrograde sometimes seem to thrive during these periods because they innately understand the backward energy and how to work with it ...
Mercury retrogrades are simply a time for reviewing and revision ... as the saying goes, "it might be a good idea to drop back and punt" !!! ... this will be a dual sign Mercury retrograde journey and will take place in the sign of Capricorn, from 5 degrees, back down to 19 degrees of Sagittarius ... during a retrograde journey it can be said that we are in a mental "down time" and often things will not register on a conscious level with us ... it is said that the use of Mercury retrograde cycles are to reconnect the individual with the Universal rhythm ... Mercury retrograding in Capricorn will certainly give rise to issues concerning ones public image as well as/or career endeavors and your standing in the community, and then shift to issues concerning higher learning, personal beliefs, religion and philosophy, as well as ones dreams and visions in life when it backs into Sagittarius ... as Capricorn rules the bones, joints, knees, there could easily be issues there as well as with the teeth ... then there could be issues with the liver, hips and thighs when it backs into the sign of Sagittarius ... this is NOT the time to make vast sweeping changes ... rather one should keep an eye open for possibilities that could prove more satisfying once the energy has returned back to direct motion ...
As Capricorn rules the 10th house, there might also well be issues regarding ones ego, status, fame, promotion, ambition, business and social activities, ones employer, the government or any other authority that is over one ... then when it backs into Sagittarius, and that being the ruler of the 9th house, there could be issues with the higher mind, the law, religion, science, ideals, higher learning, psychological issues, distant travel, foreigners, foreign dealings, commerce, big business, imports and exports, the church, the clergy, in-laws, grandchildren, ethics and lessons one learns just through living ... if you've had a natal chart done and know where 5 degrees of Capricorn back down to 19 degrees of Sagittarius lies, you may find additional insight as to what area may be more affected by this retrograde ... Capricorn and Sagittarian born this retrograde has some illuminated significance for you, and of course Gemini and Virgo born, this yet another period for you to review and reflect on your life and what has been going on since the end of the last Mercury Retrograde back on September 12th ...
Below I have reposted the "Mercury Retrograde Survival Manual" written by my teacher Lyn Hammond Gray ... hopefully it will help out :
Here is your Survival manual: Mercury retro always creates a repeating action. The Re-Words are common. Some re-words that you will notice during this time are:
Repeat – The action you are making during the RX period you will probably repeat again during the period or later.
Repair – The need for repair will arise. If possible, put if off until Mercury turns direct (December 30th).
Reverse - You will be amazed at how many times you change your mind or reverse your thinking during this time. Watch out for that racecar driver that is driving in reverse down the emergency lane on the freeway. Yikes!....
Recall - Your mind will wonder back. You will think of people from the past or you will encounter someone from the past. If old lovers show up, don't bet that it will stick. Believe me... it is just for a "review." (And if it does last, I want to be the first to know about it. E-mail me and let me know). And you know what, I wouldn't start a new romance during this period either - wait until after December 30th !!!
Review - If you are reading instructions, you may find it necessary to review repeatedly because they simply don't make sense. Sometimes the publisher has actually left out a step. It happens!
Regroup - In corporations, it is a common experience during the Rx to hear the boss say, 'Alright, we are going to rework this thing and get it right.' Later when the period is over, they go back to the old way doing things. It is a laugh a minute. Stand back and watch the comedy.
Reboot and Revise - The computer world is a definite place to watch the comedy. It is common for one to suddenly, without fore thought, decide to revise their system during the Rx. Oh! Mercy! That revised system may never function in the normal way. Oh, please! Do wait until the period is over. However, it is fine to do your shopping for the new components during the Rx. When you do go to purchase your parts after December 30th, you will find better deals and buys.
Return - Now here is a good one. You'll find that this period is a popular time for family or class reunions. Should you stay are home? Absolutely not! You go because this is a review that you don't want to miss. But funny thing is that in spite of the fact that you tell these people 'lets stay in touch' it will become lip service and you won't live up to your suggestion.
Rebirth – Often one will go back into the past and bring up old creative projects to work with during this time frame. Sometimes it sticks and sometimes it doesn't. Only you will be able to activate the discipline to keep it going once the retrograde period is over.
Recover - You can bet that you will dig into your files, boxes or storage to recover something that you need…you can also bet it won't be an easy find. It is likely that you will be looking for a legal document· While it is possible that you may not find what you are looking for, you may find something that you would like to put back in to use. Fun!
Re-examine – Well, just about everything. Smile.
Reduction – Over the years, I have been amazed at how many times a company or person decides to eliminate a job or to leave a job during the retrograde. It is my experience that a job changed during this period is 95% of the time regretted. Can you wait until the period is over, dear heart?
And so it is. Three times a year we live this cosmic "going to teach you patience routine". All and all when this retrograde period is over you may "Re alize" this simple truth: The flow of the universe is very, very interesting and it is going to have its way with us.
Good luck and may the Universe bestow upon each one of you a special wisdom and unique insight into your journey through this life at this point!!!
Back to me now ....Those born between December 10th and December 30th will most likely have Mercury retrograde in their birthday chart for the whole year ahead ... below is a repeat explanation of what it means to have Mercury Retrograde for the whole year in your birthday chart:
The significance of having Mercury retrograde in your yearly birthday chart or, as we refer to it in Astrology, a Solar Return ...
A Solar Return is the time every year that the Sun returns to the same degrees and minutes it was at when you were born - all the more reason to know your birth time now isn't it, hmmmmm????? ... a new chart is run for you at the time your solar return occurs in that given year and it is run for wherever you are at the precise time of your solar return ... this produces a new horoscope chart which shows what energy you may or may not run into for the year ahead - that is from the current birthday until next years birthday ... its energy can be felt from one to three months out before the actual solar return occurs .... often people will relocate for the return time in order to get a particular energy in their solar return chart ...
Mercury is usually retrograde in a solar return chart every six years ... during this time it's best to be introspective ... you should be learning and thinking on your own rather than depending on others ... the mind is like an overstuffed drawer seriously in need of re-filing and reorganization ... in other words the time has come to "process" ... the mental processes are not very receptive to new information at this time ... it's time to go back and re-examine and review things in your life which may have been started but not carried through to fruition or maybe interrupted and suddenly abandoned for some reason ... by focusing inward you might be able to see that your own opinions, thoughts and decisions work best for you rather than those made by others ... at the same time be very receptive to the feedback others are giving you especially if you have missed the mark in regard to some endeavor ... another side effect of this energy is secretiveness where you decide to withhold information or sometimes outright lie ... and why ??? .. because you have secrets that need to be kept or else were you to express your opinions and thoughts outwardly it could cause tension in your relationships ... have plenty of ice cream around to soothe the tongue you are most likely going to have to bite frequently this year !!! ... this is a great year to keep a journal and put your thoughts down on paper and also to write original material ... sometimes you can see things differently when thoughts and ideas are written down which is a very helpful way to get organized ... this is a year where you will probably realize old opinions and beliefs are now outdated thus encouraging you to reassess your thinking, reformulate previously developed ideas, and shed new light on something on some level of your life that needs to be addressed ...
It doesn't really have to be a bad year ... done wisely, fast fowarding to the past and clearing out the "clutter", you can propel yourself further ahead in life than you originally may have thought !!!
For all of us, this becomes a time to review and rethink what is going on in our lives and especially what may have been started or done during the last Mercury retrograde, that being August 20th through September 12th, or actions we undertook since the last Mercury Retrograde ended on September 12th ... whatever the case, it is for sure that there will undoubtedly be lights going ON in our heads regarding these actions as well as other lights going OUT as this Mercury retrograde energy wreaks its cosmic havoc for the next 21 days ... Mercury remains retrograde until December 30th ... and it seems cosmically ironic that we should have begun and ended this year with a dysfunctional pair of book ends - namely two Mercury Retrogrades !!! ... so slow down and try not to act too impulsively or the day may come in the near future when you live to regret what you did ... as the Holidays are already stressful enough for so many people, and as people are rushing around trying to finish up everything for the big day, and while tempers flare and patience becomes scarce, perhaps the best gift we can each give ourselves this season is that of a sense of humor which will be called upon frequently as the Mercury Retrograde merrily wreaks havoc up until the end of the year !!!
Mercury retrogrades are simply a time for reviewing and revision ... as the saying goes, "it might be a good idea to drop back and punt" !!! ... this will be a dual sign Mercury retrograde journey and will take place in the sign of Capricorn, from 5 degrees, back down to 19 degrees of Sagittarius ... during a retrograde journey it can be said that we are in a mental "down time" and often things will not register on a conscious level with us ... it is said that the use of Mercury retrograde cycles are to reconnect the individual with the Universal rhythm ... Mercury retrograding in Capricorn will certainly give rise to issues concerning ones public image as well as/or career endeavors and your standing in the community, and then shift to issues concerning higher learning, personal beliefs, religion and philosophy, as well as ones dreams and visions in life when it backs into Sagittarius ... as Capricorn rules the bones, joints, knees, there could easily be issues there as well as with the teeth ... then there could be issues with the liver, hips and thighs when it backs into the sign of Sagittarius ... this is NOT the time to make vast sweeping changes ... rather one should keep an eye open for possibilities that could prove more satisfying once the energy has returned back to direct motion ...
As Capricorn rules the 10th house, there might also well be issues regarding ones ego, status, fame, promotion, ambition, business and social activities, ones employer, the government or any other authority that is over one ... then when it backs into Sagittarius, and that being the ruler of the 9th house, there could be issues with the higher mind, the law, religion, science, ideals, higher learning, psychological issues, distant travel, foreigners, foreign dealings, commerce, big business, imports and exports, the church, the clergy, in-laws, grandchildren, ethics and lessons one learns just through living ... if you've had a natal chart done and know where 5 degrees of Capricorn back down to 19 degrees of Sagittarius lies, you may find additional insight as to what area may be more affected by this retrograde ... Capricorn and Sagittarian born this retrograde has some illuminated significance for you, and of course Gemini and Virgo born, this yet another period for you to review and reflect on your life and what has been going on since the end of the last Mercury Retrograde back on September 12th ...
Below I have reposted the "Mercury Retrograde Survival Manual" written by my teacher Lyn Hammond Gray ... hopefully it will help out :
Here is your Survival manual: Mercury retro always creates a repeating action. The Re-Words are common. Some re-words that you will notice during this time are:
Repeat – The action you are making during the RX period you will probably repeat again during the period or later.
Repair – The need for repair will arise. If possible, put if off until Mercury turns direct (December 30th).
Reverse - You will be amazed at how many times you change your mind or reverse your thinking during this time. Watch out for that racecar driver that is driving in reverse down the emergency lane on the freeway. Yikes!....
Recall - Your mind will wonder back. You will think of people from the past or you will encounter someone from the past. If old lovers show up, don't bet that it will stick. Believe me... it is just for a "review." (And if it does last, I want to be the first to know about it. E-mail me and let me know). And you know what, I wouldn't start a new romance during this period either - wait until after December 30th !!!
Review - If you are reading instructions, you may find it necessary to review repeatedly because they simply don't make sense. Sometimes the publisher has actually left out a step. It happens!
Regroup - In corporations, it is a common experience during the Rx to hear the boss say, 'Alright, we are going to rework this thing and get it right.' Later when the period is over, they go back to the old way doing things. It is a laugh a minute. Stand back and watch the comedy.
Reboot and Revise - The computer world is a definite place to watch the comedy. It is common for one to suddenly, without fore thought, decide to revise their system during the Rx. Oh! Mercy! That revised system may never function in the normal way. Oh, please! Do wait until the period is over. However, it is fine to do your shopping for the new components during the Rx. When you do go to purchase your parts after December 30th, you will find better deals and buys.
Return - Now here is a good one. You'll find that this period is a popular time for family or class reunions. Should you stay are home? Absolutely not! You go because this is a review that you don't want to miss. But funny thing is that in spite of the fact that you tell these people 'lets stay in touch' it will become lip service and you won't live up to your suggestion.
Rebirth – Often one will go back into the past and bring up old creative projects to work with during this time frame. Sometimes it sticks and sometimes it doesn't. Only you will be able to activate the discipline to keep it going once the retrograde period is over.
Recover - You can bet that you will dig into your files, boxes or storage to recover something that you need…you can also bet it won't be an easy find. It is likely that you will be looking for a legal document· While it is possible that you may not find what you are looking for, you may find something that you would like to put back in to use. Fun!
Re-examine – Well, just about everything. Smile.
Reduction – Over the years, I have been amazed at how many times a company or person decides to eliminate a job or to leave a job during the retrograde. It is my experience that a job changed during this period is 95% of the time regretted. Can you wait until the period is over, dear heart?
And so it is. Three times a year we live this cosmic "going to teach you patience routine". All and all when this retrograde period is over you may "Re alize" this simple truth: The flow of the universe is very, very interesting and it is going to have its way with us.
Good luck and may the Universe bestow upon each one of you a special wisdom and unique insight into your journey through this life at this point!!!
Back to me now ....Those born between December 10th and December 30th will most likely have Mercury retrograde in their birthday chart for the whole year ahead ... below is a repeat explanation of what it means to have Mercury Retrograde for the whole year in your birthday chart:
The significance of having Mercury retrograde in your yearly birthday chart or, as we refer to it in Astrology, a Solar Return ...
A Solar Return is the time every year that the Sun returns to the same degrees and minutes it was at when you were born - all the more reason to know your birth time now isn't it, hmmmmm????? ... a new chart is run for you at the time your solar return occurs in that given year and it is run for wherever you are at the precise time of your solar return ... this produces a new horoscope chart which shows what energy you may or may not run into for the year ahead - that is from the current birthday until next years birthday ... its energy can be felt from one to three months out before the actual solar return occurs .... often people will relocate for the return time in order to get a particular energy in their solar return chart ...
Mercury is usually retrograde in a solar return chart every six years ... during this time it's best to be introspective ... you should be learning and thinking on your own rather than depending on others ... the mind is like an overstuffed drawer seriously in need of re-filing and reorganization ... in other words the time has come to "process" ... the mental processes are not very receptive to new information at this time ... it's time to go back and re-examine and review things in your life which may have been started but not carried through to fruition or maybe interrupted and suddenly abandoned for some reason ... by focusing inward you might be able to see that your own opinions, thoughts and decisions work best for you rather than those made by others ... at the same time be very receptive to the feedback others are giving you especially if you have missed the mark in regard to some endeavor ... another side effect of this energy is secretiveness where you decide to withhold information or sometimes outright lie ... and why ??? .. because you have secrets that need to be kept or else were you to express your opinions and thoughts outwardly it could cause tension in your relationships ... have plenty of ice cream around to soothe the tongue you are most likely going to have to bite frequently this year !!! ... this is a great year to keep a journal and put your thoughts down on paper and also to write original material ... sometimes you can see things differently when thoughts and ideas are written down which is a very helpful way to get organized ... this is a year where you will probably realize old opinions and beliefs are now outdated thus encouraging you to reassess your thinking, reformulate previously developed ideas, and shed new light on something on some level of your life that needs to be addressed ...
It doesn't really have to be a bad year ... done wisely, fast fowarding to the past and clearing out the "clutter", you can propel yourself further ahead in life than you originally may have thought !!!
For all of us, this becomes a time to review and rethink what is going on in our lives and especially what may have been started or done during the last Mercury retrograde, that being August 20th through September 12th, or actions we undertook since the last Mercury Retrograde ended on September 12th ... whatever the case, it is for sure that there will undoubtedly be lights going ON in our heads regarding these actions as well as other lights going OUT as this Mercury retrograde energy wreaks its cosmic havoc for the next 21 days ... Mercury remains retrograde until December 30th ... and it seems cosmically ironic that we should have begun and ended this year with a dysfunctional pair of book ends - namely two Mercury Retrogrades !!! ... so slow down and try not to act too impulsively or the day may come in the near future when you live to regret what you did ... as the Holidays are already stressful enough for so many people, and as people are rushing around trying to finish up everything for the big day, and while tempers flare and patience becomes scarce, perhaps the best gift we can each give ourselves this season is that of a sense of humor which will be called upon frequently as the Mercury Retrograde merrily wreaks havoc up until the end of the year !!!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
WE WORK HARD FOR THE MONEY ... SO HARD FOR IT HONEY !!!
Mars began its transit through the responsible, hardworking sign of Capricorn this evening, 12/7, at 6:49 PM EST ... this Mars energy is absolutely all about getting the job done and doing so very thoroughly!!! ... there is great energy channeled into professional ambition here ... it is extremely materialistic ... desire for recognition and high status is very intense ... actions are usually well organized and very carefully calculated to achieve concrete results in terms of money and professional advancement ... as a result, many business executives are born with Mars in Capricorn or have Mars in the 10th house - the house of career and public image ...
In astrological terms, Mars is said to be "exalted" in the sign of Capricorn ... every planet has one particular sign, apart from the one it rules, where it expresses itself most harmoniously ... complementary forces are increased and the virtues are magnified ... for Mars it is Capricorn because the organization and discipline of Saturn - the planet which rules Capricorn - makes for the most efficient, practical use of the Mars energy ... here people are more capable of decisive action ... not as much energy may be expended, but the energy that one expends is usually more effective ... there is also a high degree of self-control and discipline, and orders can be taken from those in power and implemented producing positive results ... therefore, it should come as no surprise that many who pursue military careers are born with Mars in Capricorn!!!
Mars in Capricorn bestows pride in doing a job correctly along with a corresponding disrespect for laziness and lack of ambition ... one has to be careful under this energy not to use people for the sake of status and material gain due to a loss of human values in the intensity of ones material ambition ... if Mars in Capricorn is heavily afflicted in ones natal chart with this placement, or the current transiting chart under this energy, there can be a danger of broken bones!!!
Mars in Capricorn signifies force and energy kept under control ... that is, to be used when it is necessary ... ones strength here lies in the ability to endure ... obstacles in ones path are usually run over roughshod ... there is vigor and dynamic force along with quiet self-reliance ... sexual nature becomes earthy and passionate with the element of self-control governing relationships ... sometimes one is hot-blooded, sexy and romantic, and at other times chilly, withdrawn and disinterested ... sexually, passion is expressed only to someone whom you have allowed yourself to become intimately involved with ... ultimately the lesson here is learning not to just indulge in a body for its own sake without appreciating that it houses a Soul ...
The essence of Mars in Capricorn is "getting through building" ... here we have the master builder, the chief executive ... one goes about getting what one wants with such a deliberate, pragmatic and sure-footed fashion, that whatever you get usually remains yours!!! ... achievements are based on a very firm foundation, and as a rule, short cuts are not taken as one realizes they often become the longer way around ... the key here is to learn to appreciate that one is getting somewhere by trusting that the "building work" is going on even though at times it may be taking place unconsciously or beneath the surface where most foundations are usually based ...
Mars in Capricorn can often be an indicator of the self-made person due to the ultimate realization, sooner or later, that it may become necessary to have to go it alone ... the ability to delegate and regulate is an essential quality under this energy ... and this apples to both the personal and professional areas of ones life ... this ability results mainly from having a purpose and a plan along with a sense of timing ... one of the greatest gifts of Mars in Capricorn is in learning to pace yourself and not be pressured by others who do not understand the certainty of ultimate success ... so the energy breaks down in this manner:
POSITIVE: persistent, single-minded, nobody's fool, industrious, works according to plan, earthy and practical, authoritative, respects order, disciplined, commands respect, sexually disciplined, capabale of celibacy, strong sex drive, self-reliant, energetic worker, decisive, cuts through red tape, inscrutable
NEGATIVE: pig-headed, disagreeable, dog-eat-dog attitude, workaholic, cold and calculating, insists on material results, uses others, lust for control, disregards others' rights, slave-driving, sexually controlling/controlled, suppresses libido, lacking affection, lonely, restless at work, agonizing, bucks the system, self-mystifying
Mars remains in the sign of Capricorn until January 15th of next year ... but as the Universe giveth, so, with its own sense of cosmic humor, does it taketh away ... the joke here is that even though we are going to be infused with this energy that says move forward, get it done, achieve the ultimate, Mercury will begin its retrograde journey this coming Friday that will affect the first half of this Mars transit - be careful not to make major new starts with this driven energy until AFTER December 30th when the Mercury Retrograde ends ... however pouring your energy into preparations or research would be a good way to use this energy to start with ... is everyone laughing now or simply GROANING!!! ...
My fellow Capricorn born individuals, as you are probably aware when Mars transits ones birth sign, one is given an extra boost of energy, but for some reason - and with Saturn being our ruling planet, we subconsciously know that there has to be a hiccup somewhere - we are only allowed half of the time that most other signs are given ... but aren't we used to restriction and limitation anyway??? ... be careful once Mercury turns back into direct motion that with all this extra energy, you don't accidentally "incinerate" someone with the fiery energy empowering you !!!
Even though the Holiday season is technically upon us until after New Year's day, we still feel the need to be in a festive and celebratory mode of operation ... the Universe in its infinite wisdom has seen to it that we begin to start focusing our attention on what must be done and preparing ourselves for what will ultimately be revealed to us ... and what a way to start the New Year out under than with this determined and hardworking energy of Mars in Capricorn!!!
In astrological terms, Mars is said to be "exalted" in the sign of Capricorn ... every planet has one particular sign, apart from the one it rules, where it expresses itself most harmoniously ... complementary forces are increased and the virtues are magnified ... for Mars it is Capricorn because the organization and discipline of Saturn - the planet which rules Capricorn - makes for the most efficient, practical use of the Mars energy ... here people are more capable of decisive action ... not as much energy may be expended, but the energy that one expends is usually more effective ... there is also a high degree of self-control and discipline, and orders can be taken from those in power and implemented producing positive results ... therefore, it should come as no surprise that many who pursue military careers are born with Mars in Capricorn!!!
Mars in Capricorn bestows pride in doing a job correctly along with a corresponding disrespect for laziness and lack of ambition ... one has to be careful under this energy not to use people for the sake of status and material gain due to a loss of human values in the intensity of ones material ambition ... if Mars in Capricorn is heavily afflicted in ones natal chart with this placement, or the current transiting chart under this energy, there can be a danger of broken bones!!!
Mars in Capricorn signifies force and energy kept under control ... that is, to be used when it is necessary ... ones strength here lies in the ability to endure ... obstacles in ones path are usually run over roughshod ... there is vigor and dynamic force along with quiet self-reliance ... sexual nature becomes earthy and passionate with the element of self-control governing relationships ... sometimes one is hot-blooded, sexy and romantic, and at other times chilly, withdrawn and disinterested ... sexually, passion is expressed only to someone whom you have allowed yourself to become intimately involved with ... ultimately the lesson here is learning not to just indulge in a body for its own sake without appreciating that it houses a Soul ...
The essence of Mars in Capricorn is "getting through building" ... here we have the master builder, the chief executive ... one goes about getting what one wants with such a deliberate, pragmatic and sure-footed fashion, that whatever you get usually remains yours!!! ... achievements are based on a very firm foundation, and as a rule, short cuts are not taken as one realizes they often become the longer way around ... the key here is to learn to appreciate that one is getting somewhere by trusting that the "building work" is going on even though at times it may be taking place unconsciously or beneath the surface where most foundations are usually based ...
Mars in Capricorn can often be an indicator of the self-made person due to the ultimate realization, sooner or later, that it may become necessary to have to go it alone ... the ability to delegate and regulate is an essential quality under this energy ... and this apples to both the personal and professional areas of ones life ... this ability results mainly from having a purpose and a plan along with a sense of timing ... one of the greatest gifts of Mars in Capricorn is in learning to pace yourself and not be pressured by others who do not understand the certainty of ultimate success ... so the energy breaks down in this manner:
POSITIVE: persistent, single-minded, nobody's fool, industrious, works according to plan, earthy and practical, authoritative, respects order, disciplined, commands respect, sexually disciplined, capabale of celibacy, strong sex drive, self-reliant, energetic worker, decisive, cuts through red tape, inscrutable
NEGATIVE: pig-headed, disagreeable, dog-eat-dog attitude, workaholic, cold and calculating, insists on material results, uses others, lust for control, disregards others' rights, slave-driving, sexually controlling/controlled, suppresses libido, lacking affection, lonely, restless at work, agonizing, bucks the system, self-mystifying
Mars remains in the sign of Capricorn until January 15th of next year ... but as the Universe giveth, so, with its own sense of cosmic humor, does it taketh away ... the joke here is that even though we are going to be infused with this energy that says move forward, get it done, achieve the ultimate, Mercury will begin its retrograde journey this coming Friday that will affect the first half of this Mars transit - be careful not to make major new starts with this driven energy until AFTER December 30th when the Mercury Retrograde ends ... however pouring your energy into preparations or research would be a good way to use this energy to start with ... is everyone laughing now or simply GROANING!!! ...
My fellow Capricorn born individuals, as you are probably aware when Mars transits ones birth sign, one is given an extra boost of energy, but for some reason - and with Saturn being our ruling planet, we subconsciously know that there has to be a hiccup somewhere - we are only allowed half of the time that most other signs are given ... but aren't we used to restriction and limitation anyway??? ... be careful once Mercury turns back into direct motion that with all this extra energy, you don't accidentally "incinerate" someone with the fiery energy empowering you !!!
Even though the Holiday season is technically upon us until after New Year's day, we still feel the need to be in a festive and celebratory mode of operation ... the Universe in its infinite wisdom has seen to it that we begin to start focusing our attention on what must be done and preparing ourselves for what will ultimately be revealed to us ... and what a way to start the New Year out under than with this determined and hardworking energy of Mars in Capricorn!!!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
SOMETHING ELECTRIC IN THE AIR !!!
... while it's true that the Holiday season has officially begun and with it comes a stir of anticipation and a childlike excitement that can feel like a highly charged electrical impulse running through your body, I would like to address another kind of "electrical impulse" that may be adding to the mix ... the planet Uranus completed its retrograde journey and stationed back into direct motion tthis evening 12/5, at 8:51 PM EST ...
Uranus is the planet representing sudden and unexpected change ... it is a shocker ... it gives flashes of insight, rebelliousness and originality ... it represents eccentricity, genius, inventiveness, revolution, intuition and the sixth sense, and everything that happens out of the blue!!! ... Uranus questions and challenges authority, and transcends business-as-usual social and cultural ideas to come to new solutions ... it absolutely insists on freedom but there is also an understanding here that freedom must be learned one step at a time!!! ... it rules electricity, technology, computers, and all things on the cutting edge ... most importantly - at least to me !!! - it is the planet that rules Astrology!!! ... while it is in retrograde motion, it's time for all of us to ask what changes are occurring in the world and how we are contributing to or working against these changes ... the ability to see the importance between your own personal changes and the ones occurring globally, and the conncetion between the two, becomes a strong focal point ...
Uranus has literally been slowing down to shift direction and remaining at 26 degrees of Pisces since November 8th, so it may have felt like there was an edginess and restlessness all month ... interestingly enough on December 1st it was, in an astrological viewpoint, literally vibrating at a stand still sending out its disruptive electrical energy ... when it turned direct today and for the next few days until we get used to the switch in motion, there could be sudden and unexpected occurrences or any of the above mentioned traits happening - has anything happened perhaps within the last week that was sudden and unexpected in some area of your life ??? ... or has anyone felt rather edgy and restless without really knowing why ??? ... now that Uranus is direct we can expect changes - it's time to start putting those changes in motion ...
Aquarius born individuals, your period of "hibernation" is over for the year and it's time to move forward once again ... what have you been thinking about that needs some kind of change since July 5th of this year??? ... it might well have something to do with your spirituality as Uranus is currently transiting through the sign of Pisces or maybe even something in the area of the creative arts and entertainment even though it briefly entered Aries the end of May and reamined there in the very early degrees until mid August before returning to Pisces one last time ... Pisces born this is the completion of Uranus transiting through your birth sign since March 2003 .. what unique things have you discovered about yourself, and where have you felt a need to break free from something or someone in order to express your individuality ???
Uranus in Pisces brought about the potential for a unique talent for understanding and expressing human feelings ... there is plenty of psychic awareness here as well ... intuition is greatly enhanced in this sign ... but there is also a required need to withdraw from the world and recharge your "personal batteries" ... it is most likely that there will now be more unique and/or unusual advances in any of the arts on some level ... and Pisces born individuals you might especially feel the energy of the direction switch with Uranus in your birth sign ...
Uranus retrogrades for about 5 months every year ... it will remain in direct motion until next year on July 9th ... it continues its transit through the sign of Pisces until March 2011 when it begins its complete transit through the sign of Aries ... still plenty of time for a lot of "creative genius" to be expressed ... make good use of the final pass through the sign of Pisces - it won't return for approximately 84 years and a lot of us will probably have left the planet by then !!!
So remember as you are out holiday shopping, even though people seem hurried, pushy and "rebellious" - especially if you get hold of that particular item they wanted to purchase - they are simply "charging up" on their credit cards in addition to being "charged up" by Uranus shifting back into direct motion ... "Shocking" isn't it???
Uranus is the planet representing sudden and unexpected change ... it is a shocker ... it gives flashes of insight, rebelliousness and originality ... it represents eccentricity, genius, inventiveness, revolution, intuition and the sixth sense, and everything that happens out of the blue!!! ... Uranus questions and challenges authority, and transcends business-as-usual social and cultural ideas to come to new solutions ... it absolutely insists on freedom but there is also an understanding here that freedom must be learned one step at a time!!! ... it rules electricity, technology, computers, and all things on the cutting edge ... most importantly - at least to me !!! - it is the planet that rules Astrology!!! ... while it is in retrograde motion, it's time for all of us to ask what changes are occurring in the world and how we are contributing to or working against these changes ... the ability to see the importance between your own personal changes and the ones occurring globally, and the conncetion between the two, becomes a strong focal point ...
Uranus has literally been slowing down to shift direction and remaining at 26 degrees of Pisces since November 8th, so it may have felt like there was an edginess and restlessness all month ... interestingly enough on December 1st it was, in an astrological viewpoint, literally vibrating at a stand still sending out its disruptive electrical energy ... when it turned direct today and for the next few days until we get used to the switch in motion, there could be sudden and unexpected occurrences or any of the above mentioned traits happening - has anything happened perhaps within the last week that was sudden and unexpected in some area of your life ??? ... or has anyone felt rather edgy and restless without really knowing why ??? ... now that Uranus is direct we can expect changes - it's time to start putting those changes in motion ...
Aquarius born individuals, your period of "hibernation" is over for the year and it's time to move forward once again ... what have you been thinking about that needs some kind of change since July 5th of this year??? ... it might well have something to do with your spirituality as Uranus is currently transiting through the sign of Pisces or maybe even something in the area of the creative arts and entertainment even though it briefly entered Aries the end of May and reamined there in the very early degrees until mid August before returning to Pisces one last time ... Pisces born this is the completion of Uranus transiting through your birth sign since March 2003 .. what unique things have you discovered about yourself, and where have you felt a need to break free from something or someone in order to express your individuality ???
Uranus in Pisces brought about the potential for a unique talent for understanding and expressing human feelings ... there is plenty of psychic awareness here as well ... intuition is greatly enhanced in this sign ... but there is also a required need to withdraw from the world and recharge your "personal batteries" ... it is most likely that there will now be more unique and/or unusual advances in any of the arts on some level ... and Pisces born individuals you might especially feel the energy of the direction switch with Uranus in your birth sign ...
Uranus retrogrades for about 5 months every year ... it will remain in direct motion until next year on July 9th ... it continues its transit through the sign of Pisces until March 2011 when it begins its complete transit through the sign of Aries ... still plenty of time for a lot of "creative genius" to be expressed ... make good use of the final pass through the sign of Pisces - it won't return for approximately 84 years and a lot of us will probably have left the planet by then !!!
So remember as you are out holiday shopping, even though people seem hurried, pushy and "rebellious" - especially if you get hold of that particular item they wanted to purchase - they are simply "charging up" on their credit cards in addition to being "charged up" by Uranus shifting back into direct motion ... "Shocking" isn't it???
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
JUST THE FACTS MA'AM !!!
Mercury began its "practical" transit through the sign of Capricorn yesterday evening, 11/30, at 7:11 PM EST ... this is the energy of a highly organized mentality ... it is a hard worker that stores up facts and figures for future practical use ... it is cautious and highly methodical as it knows what it wants and exactly how it plans to get it ... now we will really get down to some serious Holiday shopping and truly look for those hard to beat bargains ... the mind as well as the tongue are serious and sensible ... communication is made cautiously, and for those born with this energy in their youth there could be doubt as to ones mental ability therefore yielding a need to prove onesself as having a good mind ... there is sometimes this doubt associated with limited educational opportunities in childhood that may be overcome by further study in adulthood ... words here are usually not spoken until they are well thought out ... one can appear to be rather formal, authoritative, reserved and self-sufficient which can sometimes inhibit communications with others ... natural logic and cautious planning are oriented towards material success and/or personal responsibilities ... thinking is well-organized ... learning is achieved through persistence, dedication, and steady progress ... one might become a little pessimistic under this energy by mistakenly focusing on limits rather than potentials ... here we have a Mercury/Saturn (ruler of Capricorn) relationship that will ultimately give a very structured, organized and well thought out quality to the mind if there is no other energy adversely modifying it ...
Mercury in Capricorn can make one ambitious, careful, calculating and patient ... one excels at handling detail and rarely loses sight of the overall picture ... people born under this energy often obtain positions of leadership due to their dependability and their air of authority ... one must guard against becoming too dictatorial though ... the darker side of life is often viewed under this energy yet a redeeming trait would be the very dry sense of humor bestowed here ...
The essence of Mercury in Capricorn is thinking through building ... the mind rules the matter ... it's the organizer ... there is the capability of extended concentration and excellent organization ... one becomes realistic rather than idealistic in the approach to their goals ... little of practical consequence escapes ones attention due to a keen sense of awareness ... think of Mercury in Capricorn like a laser beam - pointed and locked on exactly what it wants and it will know exactly how to get it ... ultimately it is not the facts that ones mind contains that determines its quality - it is how you use your mind and what you use it for that counts ... one of the essential lessons of Mercury in Capricorn is to learn to use concrete facts but NOT be weighed down by them ... when you achieve this, you realize how ridiculous it is being enslaved to material status and belongings ... the energy of Mercury in Capricorn can be expressed in the following ways:
POSITIVE: good timing, mentally cautious, not easily fooled, retentive mind, methodical mind, orderly mind, serious when necessary, level-headed, clever, discriminating, shrewd, profits from little, employs others, sober, clear and deliberating mind, strong concentration, painstaking, patient
NEGATIVE: procrastinating, slow learner, sceptical, mentally overloaded, lacking originality and imagination, given to melancholy, boring and rigid, suspicious, devious, avaricious, uses others, stern, dry minded
Use this energy well and you will never lose sight of what really counts the most - your resourcefulness ... be sure to give your mind a break when it needs it or IT may break !!! ... help to inspire others with a goal that you are able to see more clearly than they can ...
Mercury remains in Capricorn until - GULP - February 3rd due to its - wait for it, wait for it - 4th and final retrograde period for this year beginning next Friday, December 10th ... Capricorn born you now have the potential to be infused with many scathingly brilliant ideas but, due to the upcoming Mercury retrograde this month, it might be wise not to take action and implement them until after December 30th when the Mercury Retrograde ends ... yes, I know that seems like a long time but wouldn't you rather have successful outcomes rather than waste your time on something that might prove futile and costly down the road ??? ... It also might be a wise suggestion to try and finish your Holiday shopping by December 9th if possible - yeah I know probably aint gonna happen!!! ... HO HO HO !!!
Mercury in Capricorn can make one ambitious, careful, calculating and patient ... one excels at handling detail and rarely loses sight of the overall picture ... people born under this energy often obtain positions of leadership due to their dependability and their air of authority ... one must guard against becoming too dictatorial though ... the darker side of life is often viewed under this energy yet a redeeming trait would be the very dry sense of humor bestowed here ...
The essence of Mercury in Capricorn is thinking through building ... the mind rules the matter ... it's the organizer ... there is the capability of extended concentration and excellent organization ... one becomes realistic rather than idealistic in the approach to their goals ... little of practical consequence escapes ones attention due to a keen sense of awareness ... think of Mercury in Capricorn like a laser beam - pointed and locked on exactly what it wants and it will know exactly how to get it ... ultimately it is not the facts that ones mind contains that determines its quality - it is how you use your mind and what you use it for that counts ... one of the essential lessons of Mercury in Capricorn is to learn to use concrete facts but NOT be weighed down by them ... when you achieve this, you realize how ridiculous it is being enslaved to material status and belongings ... the energy of Mercury in Capricorn can be expressed in the following ways:
POSITIVE: good timing, mentally cautious, not easily fooled, retentive mind, methodical mind, orderly mind, serious when necessary, level-headed, clever, discriminating, shrewd, profits from little, employs others, sober, clear and deliberating mind, strong concentration, painstaking, patient
NEGATIVE: procrastinating, slow learner, sceptical, mentally overloaded, lacking originality and imagination, given to melancholy, boring and rigid, suspicious, devious, avaricious, uses others, stern, dry minded
Use this energy well and you will never lose sight of what really counts the most - your resourcefulness ... be sure to give your mind a break when it needs it or IT may break !!! ... help to inspire others with a goal that you are able to see more clearly than they can ...
Mercury remains in Capricorn until - GULP - February 3rd due to its - wait for it, wait for it - 4th and final retrograde period for this year beginning next Friday, December 10th ... Capricorn born you now have the potential to be infused with many scathingly brilliant ideas but, due to the upcoming Mercury retrograde this month, it might be wise not to take action and implement them until after December 30th when the Mercury Retrograde ends ... yes, I know that seems like a long time but wouldn't you rather have successful outcomes rather than waste your time on something that might prove futile and costly down the road ??? ... It also might be a wise suggestion to try and finish your Holiday shopping by December 9th if possible - yeah I know probably aint gonna happen!!! ... HO HO HO !!!
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