On March 22, 2018 Mercury will
begin it retrograde motion in the sign of Aries, beginning at 7:19 pm EDT/ 4:19pm PDT.
Mercury will then go
direct on April 15 at 5:21 am EDT/2:21 am PDT. It will spend the whole of its
time in the sign of Aries and will be a lengthy retrograde, lasting nearly four
weeks (not including the shadow effects which occur before and after the
retrograde).
Aries is a sign that seeks
enlightenment through ego assertion and self realization. As its best,
Aries are self reliant, resolute and courageous. At their worst, Aries’ can
arrogant, rash and vain. Its ruling planet, Mars, fosters the fight or flight impulse,
demanding direct action to resolve problems or issues. It is a force that
governs the energies of vitality, passion and empowerment.
Mercury, in Astrology, governs thought, communications, short
term travel and concepts. In conjunction with Aries it urges one to review past
choices and decisions with an eye towards the future.
What must you do to put your life more in line
to who want to be? Are their traits you’d like to change about yourself? This
retrograde may help you affect a general self improvement program, allowing you
to reveal aspects of your inmost self in outwardly way.
Remember, Retrogrades are
not the time to initiate new endeavors, but review
past ones
Real change should be made after the
transit ends on April 15th. Things may change during this period,
but take your cue from issues that arise during the transit. You may need to make some adjustments at this time, but leave off
radical changes until after the transit ends.
This particular retrograde may prove helpful
in your spring cleaning efforts as it has an element of clearing away that which
is extraneous or superfluous, paring things down to that which is most essential.
Mercury’s reversal in course
can at time prove chaotic. As the planet Mercury governs devices for
communication (phones, TV’s computers, correspondence, etc) it retrograde might
cause these items to malfunction or delay their use. Prepare for upsets and postponement
of your to plans and efforts. A sense of humor and a large measure of
patience is often a remedy to some of the dilemma’s one confronts during a
retrograde.
Aries, the next few week may ask you to reverse course in some
significant area of your life, revisit some matter you thought you’ve settled.
The purpose of this exercise is repair something meaningful and useful to you. This
work may provide an emblem toward a major shift in your life.
Libra, you may be required to get back to your roots, your core self at
this time. Chiefly, to find what you require, as Libra can be focus upon
the needs of others. The balance of the scales might just need to be tipped in
your favorite at this time. Plan on settling old debts
Cancer and Capricorn, frustrating and nagging elements just might be urging you to
step back and fall into alignment with that which is basic and essential
to who you are. Solving core issues may help you reassert something important
in your life. Step out of comfort zones when urged to by Mercury
There are activities that tend
benefit from Retrogrades. Creative projects tend to do well, specifically ones
close to completion. Spiritual and metaphysical activities do well during
Retrogrades. Short term travel at this time may prove helpful, breaking up
routines and offer one a chance to rethink former positions. Given the highly
personal part of this retrograde, a little down time might just be in order.
As Mercury sojourns through
Aries territory, reclaim a vital part of who you are and what you stand for.
Let Mercury Retrograde in Aries usher in a time of restoration and renewal.
Aeion is a professional
astrologer and tarot card reader with 25+ years of experience. His approach is
based in the belief that divination should be in employed to enhance ones' life
experiences, not to predetermine them. Let Astrology and Tarot be your tools for
better living.
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