Mercury Retrograde… we hear and see this quite a bit in and out of the astrology world…. and sometimes Mercury gets a bad wrap when he goes retro… but it’s not all bad.. :) When Mercury goes retrograde it would appear from our Earth’s prospective that Mercury is moving backwards….. hmmm no wonder he can cause some confusion… Yet, if we can “respect” Mercury while he is in this position by applying the “rules” that fit with this circumstance, we can come out of this period with a smile instead of a frown… :)
The “rules” are as follows…
Pay attention to and do as many things possible with the two letters RE in front of the word… for example… REnovate: REdocorate: REdo: REcreate: REnew:
Try not to begin any new projects:
Might not be a good time to start a new relationship
May be a good time to renew a relationship (depending on personal chart data)
Try not to sign important documents. Exception renewing a mortgage, but be very careful about the small print.
If you need to sign important papers, make sure you understand everything, if you don’t ask questions.
Mistakes in communications and messages are highly likely during this period, so read and REread before you sign or commit.
Expect delays in communications or in getting your questions answered.
Expect misunderstandings in communications
Have patience when communicating
Have patience when waiting for a reply or an answer
New plans made during this time may not work out as planned or may need to be REdone at a later date
When Mercury is said to be in “storm” he is moving very slowly, the effects of the Mercury Retrograde will apply to a slightly lesser degree.
The Second 2015 Mercury Retrograde, “storm” and when it turns direct dates are below.
Mercury enters its “storm” on May 10 {Write down new ideas with date and time they occurred, when Mercury is “back on track” go through them and discard the ones you know will not work, then see what you can do with the rest :)}
In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. :)
The Moon Void-off-Course:
There are times throughout the month when the moon isn’t fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void off Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void off Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-off-Course moon…
Good for Void-Off-Course Moon:
These v/c signs may prove to be quite productive times.
Cancer
Taurus
Sagittarius
Pisces…
Opportunity Periods (thanks to astrologer Jim Shawvan):
There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods.
Thanks to Jim Shawvan present day astrologer, William Lilly 17th century astrologer and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for opportunity periods.
Moon Sign: Cancer at April 23 12:25 am (ET): April 22 9:25 pm (PT)
Moon Phase: 1st
Void-off-Course: April 24 1:04 pm(ET) 10:04 am (PT) to April 25 @ 9:13 am (ET) 6:13 am (PT)
House(s):9th & 10th: the 9th house of travel and higher knowledge: 10 house of This is our work, career, vocational house and our standing within the community.
Opportunity Period: April 24 1:05 pm (ET) 10:05 am (PT) to April 25 @ 9:13 am (ET) 6:13 am (PT). A good time for both work and play.
What does it all mean?
The moon is happy in the sign of Cancer because she rules here. Being sympathetic towards the worries of others is easier, we are more empathetic now.
We can be more nurturing when there is a cancer moon
Domestic chores and responsibilities may be easier to do now, in fact some of us may be very happy making our home comfortable and safe
Cooking may be fun to do now, so go ahead and try out that new recipe
The more emotionally sensitive of us, may take offense or feel slighted or more vulnerable during the Cancer moon… Caution is advised though, check your facts before you “accuse”.
Some of us may feel needy, while others of us are happy to be the cuddler, helping our loved ones feel secure and in deed needed. Caution is advised that some of us can go over board on the needy thing during this moon period, so be careful if you don’t want to “scare” someone off…
It’s a time for cuddles, caring, good food and just plain old lovings… :) Enjoy..
In the 9th house: Travel sounds good now and so does picking up a new study subject. Don’t get carried away though, if you can afford the travel go for it, if not you can always check out a cool video or do some research into your next travel spot. Concentration skills could be working well especially if we are learning about something we like.
In the 10th house: Focus on the career and getting ahead may be the making or breaking or our emotional selves now. Take care to be disciplined and you could go far in the work place. Accomplishments can happen in your working world now, but take care not to bring your work home… or else run the risk of creating unwanted stress in your domestic situation which in turn will add stress to your working world.
This moon sign will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts. And those who have a strong Sagittarius or Capricorn placing in their charts.
Moon in Cancer: (these folk may really feel the influence of the moon, emotions may be close to the surface)
In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. :)
The Moon Void-off-Course:
There are times throughout the month when the moon isn’t fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void off Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void off Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-off-Course moon…
Good for Void-Off-Course Moon:
These v/c signs may prove to be quite productive times.
Cancer
Taurus
Sagittarius
Pisces…
Opportunity Periods (thanks to astrologer Jim Shawvan):
There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods.
Thanks to Jim Shawvan present day astrologer, William Lilly 17th century astrologer and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for opportunity periods.
Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:
Date: April 20 to April 22/23 2015
Moon Sign: Gemini: 7:28 pm (ET) 4:28 pm (PT)
Moon Phase: 1st
Void-off-Course: April 22 @ 1:38 am (ET) April 21 @ 10:38 pm (PT) to April 23 12:25 am (ET) April 22 9:25 pm (PT)
House(s) 8th & 9th: 8thHouse of secrets, research, death, regeneration, shared money matters and mergers: 9th house of higher knowledge and travel.
Opportunity Period: April 21 3:53 pm (ET) 12:53 pm (PT) to April 23 12:25 am (ET) April 22 9:25 pm (PT) A good time to deal with anything that needs a clear head.
Gemini is an air sign and needs lots of stimuli. She is ruled by Mercury.
We may find we are trying to do multiple things at once, which may not go exactly as we may have planned.
Could be lots of chit chatting going on, and some of us may have to make a concerted effort to listen instead of chat.
Caution is advised when doing up letters, emails and relaying messages, as much as we may think we have it right, it’s better to check one more time
In the 8th house: Watch out for possessive or jealous feelings when dealing with personal relationships. Our emotions can be more intense now indicating we may feel that more is going on than is really going on. Use any excess energy for sorting through items you no longer need, set up your donation pile and your garbage pile and set to it… :)
In the 9th house: This can be a good time to finish up a study session, or to begin a new one. We want to expand our minds now, so go ahead, but take care not to carried away. Travel may beckon us, go if you can, if not check out a fabulous travel show on t.v. Routines may get a shake up, those of us who need a routine to stay focused could be feeling emotionally out of sorts for the next couple of days.
It’s a good time to get those lists and notes made up… we can feel good about putting pen to paper now.
Boredom may be at our door step and we may feel more restless than usual.
This moon sign will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts. And those who have strong Scorpio or Sagittarius placings in their charts.
Venus is the planet of money and beauty, she is the most feminine of the planets and is sometimes referred to as the “Goddess of Love” She rules Libra and Taurus.
Gemini is one of the mutable signs, multitasking, chatty and trendy.
Charm is at its peak, making it an opportune time to set about “selling” ourselves.
We can do well at work projects, persuading others to see things from our point of view.
We may have trendy ideas regarding our surroundings, or we may feel “crazy” enough to follow fashion and do something new and exciting to our personal appearance.
Some of us could be tempted to spend more on frivolous items or act in a superficial manner when socializing.
This astrological event will have a slight effect on everyone but will have a stronger effect on the those who have any of the following in their charts.
Mars is the male planet, he is action and can be aggressive, he can be rash and selfish, but also work in heroic ways to help us move forward, speak up for ourselves and others and pushes us to experience new frontiers. He is the ruler of Aries and corresponds to the head, the blood and the muscles.
Taurus likes to move a bit slower than action loving Mars may like. Taurus is also quite a luxury loving type of gal and she enjoys her comforts… Ruled by Venus, Taurus enjoys a sensual nature and needs both emotional and physical security.
We can be very determined now, so get those things done you have been putting off.. Time to put the shoulder to the wheel.
Some of us may use our determination in a rather stubborn way, this could be a good or a bad thing, so take care when, where and with whom you apply this.
If you are a bargain hunter, get yourself out there, you could be a huge bargain magnet right now.
Fabulous time to sort out the closets and get ourselves organized for the nicer weather…And if you are into setting up a yard sale you can start your pile now… :)
It’s a good time to sit down and look over our finances and to set up a workable budget
Our finances may be high on the agenda now
This astrological “event” will affect everyone, but will have more of an effect on the following.
