The first Mercury Retrograde 0f 2020 begins on February 16,
in the sign of Pisces starting 7:54pm EST/ 4:54pm PST. The transit will start
12 degrees in Pisces moving back into the sign of Aquarius on March 4, then
will go direct at 28 degrees on March 10, at 10:59AM EDT/ 7:59 AM PDT. Having Mercury
travelling between signs will change the nature and complexion of the retrograde
so be prepared for the shift.
The planet Mercury, in astrology, governs thought,
communications, ideas, short term travel and concepts. It represents the way we
think, communicate and share our ideas. It embodies how we communicate our
thinking.
Pisces, in relation to the zodiac, is a mutable water sign
that is both spiritual and intuitive. It is seeking to unify the realms of the
unconscious states and spiritual concerns with consensus reality and daily
living. At its best Pisces is compassionate, selfless and intuitive. At its
worst, Pisces is vacillating, irresponsible and needy.
During the Pisces portion of the transit, depending where
Pisces figures in your chart, you’ll need to address some pending emotional
concern or a condition in your life. What
you think and how you feel may need to be reconciled, finding a happy medium
betwixt the two.
It is important to remember that any real changes should
wait until AFTER the transit is over on March 10th. Things that demand
adjustments at this time you should attend to, but where ever possible, leave
radical changes until after the transit’s end on the 11th.
About this time, I
discuss the more theatrical elements of Mercury. Reversals in the course of the
planet that governs communication, thoughts and planning can alter your
efforts, postponing and delaying them. Retrogrades affect spoken
communications, written text, email messages, etc. Mercury also governs short
range travel, so it might throw you a few curves in terms of journeys and
trips. At this time let your watchwords patience and humor. Spend time in
spiritual practices and creative endeavors during this period. Any creative
project such as music, visual art and theater should prove helpful. Be mindful of beginning new works.
Pisces, at this time, expect important breakthroughs
to occur, especially with regards to your personal plans. Once the retrograde ends you’ll possess a
wide array of options that will help you make best the possible choice in
service to your plans.
Virgo, this retrograde is not about what you doing,
but about what have already done. It
will ask you to look back upon previous efforts, determining if they can help
you in the future. What have you already achieved?
Gemini and Sagittarius, this retrograde may
ask you to revisit some past matter and to determine its importance to your
future. You may have to confront a dilemma that cannot be easily overlooked or
ignored. Unraveling the knot that Mercury presents you with may prove highly
productive, even cathartic.
This time of retrograde should help clear the path to a
restorative and reinvigorating place in your life. Connect with your visions
and dreams in order to bring them to life.
In my next installment will provide more information about
the Aquarius portion of the Transit which will begin on March 4 at 6:07am
EST/3:07 PDT
Aeion is a professional astrologer and tarot card reader
with 23+ 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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