Mercury
Retrograde in Taurus (23o 36") begins on April 28 at 5:20 pm Universal
Time, 1:20 am Eastern Daylight Time and at 10:20 pm Pacific Daylight Time. This transit will last the much of
the month of May, ending On May 23. Taurus in astrology represents values and the
objects we give value to. When coupled with Mercury, Which governs thoughts and
communication, the upcoming Retrograde will ask you to review your values, resources
and things that are important to you.
In the coming weeks, you may find
yourself evaluating that which you possess and own, whether that’s a book on
your bookshelf or an opinion that you hold. Because it affects an earth sign, you might
encounter direct, rapid changes in your physical environment; Spring cleaning, yard
sales, purging of possessions or objects that you no longer want or need. Working
in alignment to the powerful and volatile Fire Trine (Uranus in Aries, Saturn and
Mars in Sagittarius) and the current T-Square, this retrograde may enforce a
ruthless metric that demands that you decide now what stays and what goes.
Usually, retrogrades ask that we do
our work after the transit is over. However,
this Retrograde may cause you to confront issues of the moment and make
immediate adjustments. Prepare to be flexible and make changes when or where
necessary, viewing the transit’s plot twists as the areas where you need to do
your work.
With Mercury’s reversal, devices that aid communication
and thought tend to go haywire. Electronic devices (phones, TV’s computers, and
electronics) might malfunction at this time. Because Retrogrades are notorious for
upsetting our plans, you should afford yourself extra time, a sense of humor
and a large measure of patience. Because
of its effect on spoken communication, watch for being inflexible, stubborn or
obstinate in arguments or discussions at this time. Such attitudes could backfire
against you in the coming weeks.
There are activities that tend
benefit from Retrogrades. Existing creative endeavors tend to do well. Strive to complete outstanding projects and
works. Spiritual and metaphysical practices, which connect us with our inmost
selves, also fare well doing retrogrades. Embarking on short term travel or trips,
which shake up daily routines, are also good actions to take during Mercury
retrogrades.
For our Taurus friend, this transit
may test your best laid plans. Seek to be flexible and if you find yourself
having to reconsider something you’re doing, do so with the understanding
changing course can sometimes be a good thing. For Scorpios, examine current
drives and pursuits and determine if you are well served or need a course
correction.
The next few weeks Mercury Retrograde
will offer significant and possibly dramatic changes of your surroundings and
values. While you navigate this Mercury Retrograde seek to affirm that which
you value, both from within and without
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