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| | | | | | Hi Friend,
Well here we are in the third Mercury retrograde period of the year (the next one will be in December) so I thought it would be a good time to look again at what it means and how we can make the most of it for our journey of self-exploration...
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| | First let's take a look at Mercury. Mercury is associated with our mind and mental processing and as such governs all 'mental activity', in particular communications, commerce, sales, technology (especially digital commerce) and short journeys. Anything to do with movement, the movement of mind, the movement of thoughts. In mythology Mercury was the 'messenger of the Gods'.
So what does 'Mercury Retrograde' mean? In astrology a retrograde period is where the planets appear to go backwards. Of course planets don't really go backwards but due to the relative position of planets to earth, from our perspective here on earth they can seem to (watch this short video to see how retrograde motion works).
During a retrograde period we can experience the effects of a planet for longer periods of time as it passes over, back and over certain areas of our charts in a wave-like motion. It's a bit like getting an extra scoop of ice cream, so you might think that it's a bit like getting more of a good thing, right? But retrograde motion also changes the quality of the energy.
Rather than being a time when we can forge ahead with our plans, a retrograde period is often more of a time of inner reflection. When Mercury is retrograde, rather than enhanced communication, we often notice mis-communication. There can be misunderstandings and breakdowns in communication. There can be technical hitches and glitches, and minor disruptions in commerce and/or short journeys. It might not be the best time to launch your next sales and marketing initiative, but it can be a time for consolidating previous efforts, doing your background research, and contemplating your next move. (Just don't make the actual move until Mercury is direct again which, this month will be on September 22nd at 5:30am UTC).
The Deeper Meaning of Mercury Retrograde
Esoterically Mercury is said to play a large role in the development of the antahkarana or Rainbow Bridge from lower to higher mind. Often I have written about the mind of clear light which is a higher state of consciousness that can be accessed beyond our thoughts. During a Mercury retrograde period, as our everyday thoughts are interrupted, we have an opportunity to sneak a peek at the gap between thoughts and catch a glimpse of the clear light mind that lies beyond.
Instead of trying to push the river, use this Mercury retrograde period to your advantage by setting aside more time for quiet contemplation and meditation, and set your sights on the clear light mind that lies beyond words and your normal everyday activity!
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That's all for now! See you next week and, in the meantime... happy exploring!
| | | | Ruth Hadikin, B.Sc. specializes
in the science of Soul Astrology, as applied to living our Soul Path
and Life Purpose. She is dedicated to supporting people to live from the
Soul in 'Life's Greatest Adventure'. |
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