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Retrograde Mercury - Again!
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Astrology.com's Guide to Surviving Mercury Retrograde
Get ready to retrograde! From August 9 to September 2, Mercury goes retrograde, and if anything can go wrong, it just might -- unless you're prepared, that is. A Mercury retrograde may try your patience, but if you plan ahead, you can actually make it work to your advantage!
The Bad
Mercury rules communication and travel, the areas most affected by the retrograde. Misunderstandings and delays could occur. Triple-check all your emails, postpone meetings whenever possible and avoid confrontation. Take your delays in stride by carrying a book or some form of entertainment, and try not to start anything new, especially something big -- do what you can to push back new projects, new commitments, new jobs, new contracts, etc.
The Good
This is actually an excellent time to finish projects and focus on yourself. You could almost look at it as a respite from the rest of your life. Pull out your to-do list and start getting things checked off -- finish organizing your closet, fix up your kitchen, catch up with old friends, finalize that major project at work -- and spend some time just for you. Try meditation, a soak in the tub or find some other way to pamper yourself.
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Just what does a "retrograde" planet mean?
Mercury turns retrograde three times a year, as a rule, but the effects of each period differ, according to the sign in which it happens. This year, again, Mercury turns retrograde four times. How confusing!
A planet is described as retrograde when it appears to be moving backwards through the zodiac. This traditional concept arises in the illusory planetary motion created by the orbital rotation of the earth, with relation to other planets in our solar system. Planets are never actually retrograde or stationary, they just seem that way, due to this optical illusion.
Mercury Retrograde in Virgo
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When Mercury is retrograde, everyone's thinking is more introspective and we tend to think about issues and concerns which relate to the sign involved. Virgo is the throne of Mercury and also the sign of his exaltation, so Mercury is very powerful when placed there. With Mercury retrograde in Virgo, people with this sign prominent in their charts will be especially prone to such introspection. There is little choice but to reconsider our personal views and opinions about life. There is, however, an opportunity to gain insight into our own ego.
Mercury retro in Virgo brings intellectual confusion and mixups over important details. Analytical analyses are thwarted and educational issues are thrown into turmoil. People tend to change their minds, being unduly influenced by the persuasive power of others. Self-confidence is threatened and we tend to be too impatient and overly critical. The need for perfection conflicts with the less-than-perfect world. Workers tend to strike, or generate difficulties. Matters to do with all professionals, especially those in the healing arena, tend to find obstruction, or confusion. The military is subject to problems through poor communication and faulty intelligence.
All areas of communication are affected. Methods and motivation for learning, communication and transportation are subject to difficulties under this aspect. It brings travel snafus and missed appointments of all kinds. Documents can go astray. Be sure to carry a diary and refer to it often.