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19d • Weekly Starcodes
Weekly Starcodes
Most of us will be fine, but the headlines could be dramatic. Prepare to slog through logistical snafus, strange events, or maybe just edgy nerves this week, set off as Mercury retrogrades (more on this below), Mars squares Uranus, and the Moon is eclipsed Tuesday at 4:37 AM, MST at 12 degrees Virgo-Pisces. Play it dynamically safe.
To soften it a bit—as the weekend beings, retrograde Mercury runs next to Venus in intuitive, sensitivity-inducing Pisces, where it encourages us to slow down and review our life. Speak kindly, poetically. Kick in basic Mercury retrograde skills: confirm appointments, have a plan B, drive defensively, and check the weather. But things will still get exciting, as we’re right in the middle of an action-packed, distracting, tumultuous square between militant Mars and electrifying Uranus. This aspect can give us energy or blow us out of a rut, but could also instigate accidents, explosions, mechanical or electrical
tangles, fires, flashes of anger, downed power lines, and generally make life interesting.
Saturday, February 28: Check the news and family stories. This is an event-filled time, and we may feel like dramatizing our story to explain how much we're feeling but could actually be resonating with world events in the best and worst of ways as the Moon enters Leo, trines Saturn and Neptune, then opposes Pluto. Afternoon and evening are calmer and give us a chance to clear, clean, repair, enjoy and share.
Sunday, March 1: : On this strangely disjointed and emotional day, we can either focus consciously or let our attention wander as the Leo Moon makes no major aspects. Use this time to catch up with what makes life comfortable, catch up on friends’ stories, and listen to the history of the world unfolding. Tension arises when we try to push. If we feel an ambient anxiety or excitement, it’s probably the world’s heartbeat; let’s not read our personal journey into it, though this buzz may be triggered by events in our life.
Monday, March 2: The Moon and Mars oppose each other, the Moon enters Virgo and Mars enters Pisces- all before breakfast. Our scanners turn inwards towards a sensitive introspection, nervousness, or fresh vulnerabilities with Mars in Pisces. It's important to stay responsible for our own happiness; don’t get brittle, avoid the blame game unless it’s to protect real victims, though protecting the truly vulnerable could suddenly become urgent. Tend to personal health and boundaries, as we may feel permeable to germs and vibes. Support people doing their own personal work. Pay attention to issues around bodies of water and water flowing where it shouldn't ought to be
NOW ON TO MERCURY RETROGRADE
Mercury has 3 retrograde periods this year in fire signs.
These retrogrades ask us not to push forward but to hold our ground, renew, garden, and review the events of the year. Take time to investigate, fix mistakes, clarify problems, and fine-tune future plans.
- March 15–April 7
- July 17–August 11
- November 9–29
Mercury Retrograde of March/April in the sign of Aries:
March 15–April 7: Spring slows as Mercury retrogrades in Aries, and back into Pisces. What have we forgotten? Look into underlying motivations and beliefs that limit your confidence and self forgiveness. Open up more space for taking unimpeded steps as Mercury goes direct.
Mercury Retrograde of July/August in the signs of Leo:
July 17–August 11: Summertime heats up as Mercury takes us back through Leo. Time to keep your cool, step back from the limelight and watch others. Let a deeper self awareness feed your creative self expression. Feed your genuine inner child, and reclaim the play.
Mercury Retrograde of November in the sign of Sagittarius:
November 9–November 29: Mercury retrogrades in Sagittarius as Autumn gives us pause. Look for missteps and lost causes that need review. You can’t cover all the bases, so make choices based on a grounded approach. Form allies that offer balance and insight.
What does Mercury Retrograde Mean?
First of all, what do Direct (D) and Retrograde (R) mean, in astrological terms? These are times when a planet moves forward (D) or backward (R) through the signs of the zodiac (an optical illusion, as when a moving train passes a slower train that appears to be going backward).
Influences of the planets when they are Retrograde or Direct
When a planet is in direct motion, planetary energies are more straightforward; in retrograde, planetary energies turn back in on themselves and are more involuted.
How often does Mercury go Retrograde?
Mercury, planetary muse and mentor of our mental and communicative lives, appears to reverse its course three or four times a year.
What to do while Mercury is in Retrograde
We may experience less stress during these periods by taking the time to pause and go back over familiar territory and give second thoughts to dropped projects or miscommunications. Breakdowns can help us attend to the safety of mechanics and mobility. It’s time to “recall the now” of the past and deal with underlying issues. Leave matters that lock in future commitments until Mercury goes direct.
How can we make Mercury in Retrograde our ally?
Many people look to Mercury Retrograde with trepidation. “Don’t make any future plans!” “Don’t start a new job or sign any contracts!” “Don’t buy a car, it’ll turn out to be a lemon!” This may also be wise advice, but what CAN we do during these cycles? How can we make Mercury in Retrograde our ally?
Mercury Retrograde and the Physical World
In the words of Sandra Pastorius: “It’s time to “recall the now” of the past and deal with underlying issues.” This is an excellent time to repair what is broken, in physical mechanical terms. Are you the type of person who puts off minor repairs on your vehicles? Maybe that broken tailgate causes you only momentary annoyance every now and then, and you tried to fix it before….now is an excellent time to take the hour or two to repair it one more time. In my experience, long overdue repairs taken care of when Mercury is in retrograde are long lasting and permanent repairs.
Mercury Retrograde and Interpersonal Relationships and Communication
Same with interpersonal relationships. Have you spoken words to your friend or partner that you regret, or is there a long standing miscommunication that keeps coming up? Take some time to think about it. What is the history of your miscommunication? Do you truly understand where the other person is coming from? Why are you holding to your side of the story so strongly?
There may be real moral or ethical reasons. Can you articulate those in a way that opens the other person up to curiosity and understanding? Can you open yourself up to curiosity and understanding about why they are holding so strongly to their side of the story. Is “being right” really that important?
Soul Searching During Mercury Retrograde
This is a good time to do some inner soul searching about the pain-points in your relationships. What can be repaired? What role is ego playing, in your stubborn stance? What if you didn’t take yourself so seriously? How could laughing at yourself open the way for lighthearted resolution to long standing friction points in your relationships with your partner, your family, your friends.
How Long is Mercury in Retrograde?
This year, Mercury is in Retrograde from 21 to 25 days, in the Spring, Summer and Fall. That is generally how long the Mercury Retrograde cycles last, every year. That means you have about three weeks, three or four times a year, to pay attention to mechanics, communications, technicalities, and to tend to what needs repair in those areas.
This is a Time to Take it Slow
Don't rush your decisions. Take time to formulate your most compassionate words. Get curious and investigate the potent and magical happenings around you. Give yourself time to contemplate the deep mysteries in your life and in the world around you.
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