Take note of anything that stands out, as Mercury goes retrograde Saturday (exact the 26th at 9:38 am EST). When Mercury is stationing, its concentrated energies may bring a fated event that colors the entire period.
This is a time when Mercury's currents are more spiraly than linear. We revisit the past, and there's often relevant info to glean out for the present. It's in Capricorn, and the ghosts of finances past cycle back to haunt us. It may be a second chance to find our footing, and cast about for alternative ideas to what seem like missions impossible. And it has us rethinking the overall structural integrity of the economy, government and global trade. You can see my heads-up about this cycle in the Monthly 'Scopes.
Some possible themes:
- A focus on local governance, and re-building public integrity from the ground up.
- Coming up with personal strategies to deal with the economic crisis.
- Major events to do with currency, and its perceived value.
- Reconsidering traditional ways that may have a practical application now.
- Picking up past revenue streams, or making use of idle resources.
- Coming to terms with survival fears, being open to solutions that cover basic needs.
- Re-thinking what sustains you.
- Communing with the ancestors, and lineages that have ancient Earth wisdom.
Dear Molly,
Just wanted to say thanks a ton for the horoscopes on Christmas! I love having them early. There’s a lot of self-sufficiency research going on here in Chez Virgo. It was almost scary how much in your post is what we’ve been looking in to here! I’ll keep my eyes open and my ear to the ground for signs from Mr. Mercury this morning. I didn’t know that about stationing. Thanks again!
Dear Molly,
At the end of the 2009 I just wanted to say thank you for the astrological blogs and observations that you’re making as part of my daily life. I have become a regular in reading and learning from it. Also, they are keen and useful but also compassionate in manner of speaking.
I appreciate it greatly,
Eve
Hi Fiona, Chez Virgo, love it! Thank you for piping up today.
Eve, your words reflect what I strive for. And it’s readers like you that make it all worthwhile! A heartfelt thanks and wishing you all good things in the coming year!
Dear Molly,
I wish I had read your post a bit sooner as I’ve already begun to feel the effects of the Mercury retrograde. On December 26th I missed the postman while trying to mail an important letter and later became lost on a sidestreet! Thanks again for your informative and beautifully written astrology guide. I have learned so much from you and look forward to joining you for another year of fascinating blogs. Happy New Year!
Thank you, Molly for sharing your insights and caring perspective with us. Love and peace as we continue the journey – your guidance is useful! Love, Melanie
Happy New Year Molly, Fiona, Eve, Anne, and Melanie!
Actually, Mercury has rulership over both the 3rd house sign of Gemini, a masculine sign i.e. Mr., and Virgo, a feminine sign i.e. Ms./Miss.
Masculine Signs in astrology are signs which have traditionally been conceived as more active and less receptive, primarily focusing on the spiritual/mental world.
Feminine Signs in astrology are signs which have traditionally been conceived as more receptive and less active, primarily focusing on the emotional/material world.
Peace and love,
Pisces
Anne, that’s classic …wondering, did you see anything interesting when you got lost?
Melanie – Love to hear it’s useful. Yes, love and peace is what we need for the journey!!!!!
Pisces – so like Mercury to play it two ways! Thanks for that insight.
Happy New Year to All of You – It’s going to be interesting to say the least!
Dear Molly,
Thanks for your blog and inspiration. I love the diversity of your topics and useful insights! You are truly a goddess sharing your gifts! Many blessings for the New Year!
Gratefully, Alicia
Thank you Alicia – I am grateful for your insightful comments on this blog in 2009, and wish you a bountiful, revolutionary year in 2010!
Hi, there is an app called Mercury Retrograde! that calculates when Mercury goes retrograde and direct on the itunes store.
It costs a buck and it’s easy to use.