Entering the shadow of Mercury in Retrograde

Buckle up . . . 
Life can get Bumpy
When Mercury Changes Course!

Imagine you are cruising at a speed of 60 miles and hour, and suddenly you put your car in reverse. That’s not going to be a smooth transition! Similarly, when Mercury stations Retrograde, this massive planet of communication, travel and thought, changes direction, lots of moving parts—our plans, hasty mechanical repairs, edgy communications from the past—these energies whose imprints are stored in the orbit of Mercury, all have to be gathered in and carried into Mercury’s new trajectory, whether that trajectory be direct or retrograde. A bit like a huge snow globe with Mercury in the center, when that planet suddenly changes direction all of those energies get shaken up, and the dust takes several day to settle.

Mercury Retrogrades in March, July & November this year:

For specific influences for each of these retrograde cycles, read on: 
Mercury Retrograde: Everything you need to know How to prepare, what to expect and how to use these retrograde periods for good. 

 Art Credit: Spiral Goddess © Anne Jewett 2021

"My Artwork is very influenced by the Goddess, Divine Feminine and Nature. I am a Priestess of the Goddess and my artwork is a form of Prayer and connection for healing, love, and joy."

She Lives by the Cycles © Anna McKay 2021

• Sandra Pastorius (Ashland, OR) has been a practicing Astrologer since 1979, and a Featured Writer for We'Moon since 1990. Look for her collected We'Moon essays, "Galactic Musings" under Resources at wemoon.ws. With Sun in Gemini, she delights in blending the playful and the profound. Sandra offers individual and couples charts, readings and transit updates in person or by phone. Email her about astrology classes at: sandrapastorius@gmail.com. Read more articles at We'Moon. Peace Be!
• Anna McKay  (Christchurch, New Zealand) specializes in digital art with a focus on portraiture and a love for he mystical. She is a Virgo sun, Scorpio ascendant and Aquarius moon. To see more work: IG: @annamckayartist

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