The Age of (Mercury Retrograde In) Aquarius

by Marisa

Mercury Retrograde. You've seen the term here before, whether elucidating a news event, or empathizing over electrical annoyances. In simplest terms, Mercury Retrograde is a three week period, occurring three times a year, in which the planet Mercury appears to reverse direction due to the combined motion of the Earth, Mercury, and the Sun. As a general rule, this means you'd best back up your computers, allot extra travel time, and brace for three weeks of miscommunication. (And if you don't believe in this stuff? Do it anyway. That's how I learned.)

As this Mercury Retrograde, spanning from January 28 to February 19, falls in Aquarius, particular attention should be paid to anything digital. Which is no small shakes, given Mercury's propensity for rattling all things electronic when in any retrograde. So if you're considering gifting a Valentine's Day I-Pod, for example, best to make that purchase, well, now - keeping in mind the first and last days of Mercury Retrograde are particularly potent. Same goes for assembling any new electronics you may have received over the holidays. Also, if you are an Aquarian or if Aquarius features heavily in your chart, anticipate particular introspection with these delays.

Obviously, we can't all bring our lives to a grinding halt each time Mercury retrogrades, but if you're looking at any red flag activities during this period - such as signing a contract or buying a car - taking the time to review details and seek second opinions until Mercury turns direct would be astrologically prudent.

What can you do over the next few weeks? Mercury Retrograde marks an excellent time for revisiting old projects, solidifying plans already in motion, and double-checking details. Two eclipses - on February 6th and 20th - will fall under Mercury Retrograde's influence, so best to see what news they bring before you move forward anyway. Think of the next couple weeks as a research period, with the decision-making time to follow. You're already at an advantage just knowing this period exists; so grant extra patience to the friends and colleagues struggling against the same hurdles without any idea as to why. And then maybe treat yourself to a reread of an old favorite book, or visit a nostalgia-laden restaurant. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, revisiting favorite memories and locations could be the perfect solution. To see how Mercury Retrograde will impact your sign specifically, the Daily Mantra recommends you click HERE to sign up for a free daily horoscope.

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| 01/28/08 | Astrology