Think Before You Speak!
Think Before You Speak
Storm R. Cestavani
Around every three months we experience one of the most annoying of astrological phenomena – Mercury Retrograde. Its symptomatic problems of communication, failed plans, and tendency to provoke argument and misunderstandings (and these remain true to form) have made it a “household” term. However, many people do not really understand what exactly this phenomena means or whether or not anything positive can come of it.
What is Mercury Retrograde?
Actually it is an optical illusion! Planets never really go backwards, yet with the orbital rotation of the earth it appears that Mercury is moving in an alternative direction than it actually is. Imagine this, you are driving down the interstate and you pass an automobile. You are driving at 55 miles per hour, whereas the other automobile is driving at 35 miles per hour. You pass the car, and it appears from your rear-view mirror that the other car is moving backwards. This is called retrogradation.
What does it mean?
Whenever a planet goes retrograde, it seems to introvert the natural energy of the planet. Some astrologers believe that when a planet goes retrograde it seems to bring forth “fated” events that bring forth the issues of the sign it is in. For example, this Mercury retrograde is in the sign of Libra which involves relationships, harmony, business partnerships, and open enemies. I have not found that a “fated” event is what takes place, but I have found that the sign that Mercury is in seems to project people inward to ask important questions about what they want out of their future. It is a period of introspection and analysis, and it often opens individuals in ways that normally they would not be open. In addition, Mercury retrograde brings to the forefront issues from the past that have been unresolved and re-opens those particular doors.
What do I do?
If relationship troubles or any other Libran theater of experience has been an issue in your life for the past 2-3 months, then you can take it to the bank that it is going to come to the surface now. Resolution (or any other word beginning with the prefix –re) is a Mercury Retrograde keyword for good or for ill. Take this time to analyze what you really want out of your relationships, and begin asking yourself questions about your future. These questions are the key to your future. If you are currently in a relationship that is not as good as you would like it to be, now is the time to analyze what you would like out of the future. If you have been separated from the one you desire, you will be presented with an opportunity to reopen these doors. Regardless, it is time to “think” before we “speak”. Use this universally given energy to open the doors to your future.
Mercury is in retrograde until October 15, 2008.
If you want to find out how Mercury Retrograde is working in your chart give me a call and we can discuss this powerful time period to equip you with the tools you need.