A highway covered with thick fog

Mercury Retrograde - a highway covered with thick fog. Read about it if you have the Sun in Aries, Taurus, Gemini,Cancer, Leo, Virgo. Soon I will post the other 6 zodiac sings.

Aries: Mercury goes retrograde in the areas of your life that have to do with education and higher learning and other people finances. Delay is possible when it comes to taking an exam or some loans, taxes. Prepare yourself for a step back if you plan to take a loan now. Try not to make a new investment and do not rely on your loved one for support or money. This is not a time to spend a lot of money; just try to budget and control. Be very careful if you have to speak to professors or lawyers.  In Mercury retrograde periods communication is very low and misinterpretation may always find its place. Read more about what this transit means on Mercury Retro.

Taurus: Mercury goes retrograde in the areas of your life that have to do with marriage and other people finances. There might be an issue with revisiting or trying to understand why an old loved has ended. It’s a good time to ask yourself and you must get some answers until the period is over on the 26^th of November. This will be a good time to end a relationship that you had for good. Be careful that this may generate miscommunication with a current partner that is if you found one. There can be some delays if you need to receive loans at this time. Try not to spend money and save them or just try to calculate your savings better. Avoid investments at all costs this time. Plans may shift especially when it comes to a close partner. Try not to take decisions at this time as it is rather dangerous. Read more about what this transit means on Mercury Retro.

Gemini: Mercury is your ruling planet and for you things now will just go slower. This retrograde period of Mercury is in your marriage sector and your job sector. Probably an old partner will come to visit and just see how you are. Try to settle down and talk and don’t rejuvenate the love you ones shared. On the 6^th of November, Neptun will also find himself there to make a hard aspect with Mercury and it is vital to not make any announcements on this date. A misunderstanding with your partner and serious damage to your relation is possible this month. At work you will find yourself surrounded by emails, phone calls, appointments of all sorts and delays to each of them. It’s best to be super organized at this time because you can forget things or just place them somewhere not to be found. Read more about what this transit means on Mercury Retro.

Cancer: Mercury is retrograde this time in your solar houses related to work and creativity. You will feel a little stuck right now, give it a little time because creative energy will come after the retrograde period has ended and that is after the 26^th of November. A romance that started at the Full Moon in Taurus has a few weeks of a setback and because you have so much to do at work, you will postpone this a little.  At work, double check everything you do and every email you sent as this is not a good time for communication. As I said, Mercury Retrograde affects us all in all forms of communication. Try to avoid as much as possible detailed work that you do as this is the time where you can miss some details. Your intuition is perfect and we all know that about you; but at this time and this month don’t trust it so much. Try to review, try to see everything with new eyes especially at work and with your new romance. This is the time to reevaluate and see if things are going in the right direction.

Leo: Mercury will be retrograde in the areas of your life that have to do with creativity and family. Extra care should be exercised when it comes to your family and your children. Avoid signing contracts and avoid all things related to buying or going over real estate at this time. You are probably thinking about this a lot because Saturn entered hour home and family sector, as you remember. This month just take a moment to reevaluate the budget and just calculate again. If you do have a contract in your hand that has to do with selling, buying or renting a house it’s best to have a very good legal look over it. It might have issues and this is the time to find out. It’s also possible to rethink some creative projects that you have. Now you do not have so much inspiration and you just don’t know what is wrong. Blame this all on the Mercury in Retrograde because this is what is does: it slows down and it keeps us not moving forward.

Virgo: Mercury will be retrograde in the area of your life that relates to day to day work and with family. Take extra care and expect delays in writing and receiving emails, legal documents and phone calls. You should feel the pressure that a lot is going on, but actually nothing gets till the end. Or you will just wait for a lot of things to happen on your day to day work. Try to be non judgmental to your family members and try to be patient and wait for better days will come. This is not a good period for communication as Mercury is the messenger. Read more about this on the Mercury Retrograde. It’s best to spend this month with detail work and avoid singing contracts and making decisions. Try to reevaluate and reassess what you have pending on your desk this month: even if it is just some important email, a big business contract or a contract for buying or selling a house. 

Mercury Retro and the US Elections

As November 2012 starts we find Mercury Retrograde from the 6^th till the 26^th, so almost all November will be a slowing down month. Mercury will go retrograde in Sagittarius (and later move into Scorpio). 

Please read below about planet Mercury and what Mercury Retrograde is. You will find more about your own sign in future posts.

 

Mercury?

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and the eighth largest. In Roman mythology Mercury is the god of commerce, travel and thievery, the Roman counterpart of the Greek god Hermes, the messenger of the Gods. The planet probably received this name because it moves quickly across the sky. Mercury is the planet of communication, negotiation, documents, travel and contractual agreements.

Mercury Retrograde?

Three, and sometimes four, times a year, the planet Mercury appears to be moving backwards in the sky for a period of approximately 3 weeks. Mercury is retrograde from November 6th to 26th, 2012. When Mercury is in retrograde, communication can seem to slow down and decision-making is challenged. It is not advised to sign contracts at this time. This period is best used for re-organizing and reflecting, thinking at what can be done better in a project, in a contract. It is not a good time to start new things; just try to reflect and put everything in order in your life. Rethink the old strategy; consider new ways you can look at the same problem. Slow down and take a deep breath and very important: don’t act and talk too much at this time. After this period is over, your priorities will swing and new conditions will come into action. It would not be wise to shop for expensive holiday gifts this month. Back up files, phone numbers in your cell phone, and keep a close eye on any item that you will feel you are going to lose this month. 

Interesting Fact!

The US Presidential election will take place on the evening of November 6, the very date that Mercury is turning retrograde and that will make this date a heavy one. Mercury retrograde is very strong on the day it goes retro. So, we will see an influence of miscommunication, recounts of votes, broken machines, and legal issues on the deciding day for the US. We have a Pisces born March 12^th … meet Willard Mitt Romney and a Leo born August 4^th … meet Barack Hussein Obama II.  This is a battle between a very strong Fire Sign, the Leo and a very mild and ambitious Water Sign, the Pisces. Let’s see who wins this J !

October's Full Moon (2)

Full Moon: October 29^th 2012 – influences 5 more days to come. 

You can read more if you have your Sun Sign in Libra, Scorpio, Saggitarius, Capricorn, Aquarius or Pisces. Read more about the other 6 sings at October's Full Moon(1)

Libra – This Full Moon in Taurus is all about finance; credit, taxes, inheritance, payouts will come to your full attention. A good amount of money is coming your way now, but be careful as Saturn is also nearby and that means that a lot of work is required for that money to come. You can apply for a loan at this time and just make sure that you take exactly what you need. Also, take into account others in your life and their financial needs when you are ready to make a decision; this Full Moon put its emphasis on others in your life.

Scorpio – This Full Moon in Taurus is all about relationships, dear Scorpio. We have the Sun in Scorpio, Full Moon in Taurus and Saturn in Scorpio at this time. This is a very good time for love, sharing and why not … commitment. You can get married at this time, or plan your marriage. The focus is on your significant other and the connection is very powerful with this aspect. You may have to take a hard decision and please think this over as it will be very hard for you to untie from any agreement you make at this time. You will feel very emotional at this time.

Sagittarius – This Full Moon in Taurus is all about health and daily work, dear Sagittarius. At this time you will quit smoking, start a new health program, go to gym classes and start eating healthier. With Saturn in Scorpio it’s the best time to start to live better and feel better. This Full Moon also creates a new environment at work, probably you are tired and you need more excitement, or you are just tired of your boss, you need to get a new project or start a new business. Venus will be in your work sector and that will give you charisma. Do something to improve your working conditions because the time is now.

Capricorn – This Full Moon in Taurus is all about new and happy experiences to you, dear Capricorn. You will be pleasure seeking at this time and you will search fun and friends. It’s a very good aspect to do so. It’s also about finding a new love, if you are single and looking. This Full Moon brings someone new in your life and makes you take a serious decision about love. At the work front you will be less practical and more creative and fun. If you have children, you will be very happy to spend more time with them at this time. Enjoy this Full Moon and find a new love!

Aquarius – For us, Aquarius, Full Moon in Taurus connects us more with our home and family. This Full Moon will oppose Saturn so it will probably a heavy time for us, and just remember that Saturn is in Scorpio. Some long term decisions will weight on us – we should be careful with a woman relative, probably mother that will need special care and attention from us. Also, it can be a good time to make a relocation or some sort of space change. Try to prioritize your family as they need you the most at this time of the year.

Pisces – The Full Moon in Taurus sends you in the mundane life: calls, meetings, paperwork, tasks list, documents and contracts. You suddenly need to participate in a big meeting or there is just a tone of paper work to be done. You can write, edit, develop or just communicate more with others. The Full Moon is opposed to Saturn in Scorpio so it means you have heavy work to be done. Detail work will be in focus now and just try to keep up with everything. Do what needs to be done at this time and prepare yourself for more peace and quiet in the weeks to come.

October's Full Moon (1)

The Moon in astrology is the EI (Emotional Intelligence, the success factor according to Daniel Goleman). The Moon symbolizes mind, consciousness on the whole and our ability to perceive senses in various meanings of this word. The main task of the Moon is taking care of your soul.The New Moon is all about new beginnings and about you starting on new paths. The New Moon is introspective and reflective. The Full Moon is a full burst of energy from the sky. It’s open, public and fertile. We have emotional energy to change, but please be careful as the Full Moon is the time when we are especially fervent and impulsive.

Full Moon: October 29^th 2012 – influences 5 more days to come.


Aries – Full Moon in Taurus will affect you on money level; your income and salary, payment; if someone owes you money you will get paid at this time of the month. Checks or a raise are very possible now as the Full Moon opens the path. This Full Moon is opposed to Saturn and that means that what you get now is important, but not as satisfying. You may find yourself in a new position at work, but the money won’t cover the position. Be patient, because this is Saturn teaching us the lesson I was talking about in my previous posts.

Taurus – Dear Taurus, this is your Full Moon. Take very much pride in it. You are looking for attention now and it’s your needs that you put first. And you should! As this Full Moon opposes Saturn you must be careful with your health. But as the saying goes, Taurus are very healthy people. This time you will feel the heavy responsibility in your life. What you need to be aware of is that you have closed a chapter now, a very important one; one that you will remember forever. You have done a lot of paper work for this big thing that was happening and now it’s real and good to go.

Gemini – This Full Moon in Taurus will be a rather hard one, aggressive and will require hard work from you. Be careful not to overwhelm yourself with what you need to do. You are probably working on a project that needs an ending. Also, be careful at your health as the Full Moon will oppose Saturn. Try to balance your life in a way, but also stay focused at the big project that needs your full attention. You may find some secrets along the way and they will probably make your life harder.

Cancer – This Full Moon in Taurus will bring a lovely event in your life. This is a social one that gives you much pleasure and enjoyment. Try not to miss this, as Saturn will oppose this Full Moon and that means that an obligation is calling at the exact time of the event. I hope you know the song “When LoveComes To Town” as it fits the moment. At this event you can meet someone new and that will be an important element in your overall happiness. You will have many friends around and agreeable time all over. Enjoy this Full Moon as it’s a great one!

Leo – This Full Moon in Taurus will be a great benefit to your career, dear Leo. Pluto will be there in harmony with the Full Moon and that will make you chief of the class. Something very exciting is happening on the career front. Try to take advantage of this powerful energy. You are called to perform, to be visible and to advance. An event occurs now that will make you show your responsible side. Saturn is there too and that means that it’s not going to be easy to take the new responsibility or the new role. The advice is that you can try it and see how you can joggle with your career and your family life.

Virgo – This Full Moon comes after a very busy month, dear Virgo. It’s a great aspect for you to go on a trip for a few days. This trip may be a pleasure one or just your usual business. Take into account that Saturn is very close now and that makes it harder to sign if you want a business contract. Saturn will just make it harder to achieve your goal. If you do sign this contract or business deal that you have, be sure that this is a very good one because it will be closed and ready to fulfill its terms 3 years to come. It is also possible that you are studying for an important exam and this Full Moon will bring concentration and good omen.