laura
07-03-2006, 10:10 AM
Mercury Retro
The traditional astrological meaning assigned to Mercury going "retrograde" in the sky is that one should prepare for and gird themselves for unexpected delays, frustrations, and surprises in everyday life. This includes everyday routines in commerce, commuting back and forth to work, and in one's communications.
During the (very) approximate 24 day periods when Mercury turns "retrograde" in the sky, in the area of commerce, astrologers generally recommend delaying of the signing contracts and other important life decisions. It is a period of time thought to be better spent in reflection and in the rethinking of things.
However, since Mercury Retrograde generally occurs 3 to 4 times a year, one cannot rationally put everything "on hold" every time Mercury goes "retro." That's why I stated that "one should prepare for and gird themselves for unexpected delays, frustrations, and surprises."
The Rule of Thumb
The rule of thumb is that whatever you do in the area of everyday routines in commerce, commuting back and forth to work, and in one's communications - it's not typically going to go as smoothly as you thought it would.
Remain flexible. If necessary, be prepared to "punt the ball." Have a backup plan. In fact, have two backup plans! Breath deeply. This, too, will pass...
Mercury Retro Time Table
July 4 - July 29, 2006
October 28 - November 18, 2006
February 13 - March 7, 2007
June 15 - July 9, 2007
October 11 - November 1, 2007
January 27 - February 18, 2008
May 25 - June 18, 2008
September 23 - October 14, 2008
The traditional astrological meaning assigned to Mercury going "retrograde" in the sky is that one should prepare for and gird themselves for unexpected delays, frustrations, and surprises in everyday life. This includes everyday routines in commerce, commuting back and forth to work, and in one's communications.
During the (very) approximate 24 day periods when Mercury turns "retrograde" in the sky, in the area of commerce, astrologers generally recommend delaying of the signing contracts and other important life decisions. It is a period of time thought to be better spent in reflection and in the rethinking of things.
However, since Mercury Retrograde generally occurs 3 to 4 times a year, one cannot rationally put everything "on hold" every time Mercury goes "retro." That's why I stated that "one should prepare for and gird themselves for unexpected delays, frustrations, and surprises."
The Rule of Thumb
The rule of thumb is that whatever you do in the area of everyday routines in commerce, commuting back and forth to work, and in one's communications - it's not typically going to go as smoothly as you thought it would.
Remain flexible. If necessary, be prepared to "punt the ball." Have a backup plan. In fact, have two backup plans! Breath deeply. This, too, will pass...
Mercury Retro Time Table
July 4 - July 29, 2006
October 28 - November 18, 2006
February 13 - March 7, 2007
June 15 - July 9, 2007
October 11 - November 1, 2007
January 27 - February 18, 2008
May 25 - June 18, 2008
September 23 - October 14, 2008