Mercury, the planet of communication, goes retrograde -- for the last time this year -- in the sign of Libra on September 24, until it turns direct again on October 15. Mercury typically turns retrograde three times a year, but the effects of each period differ depending on the sign in which it happens. Mercury rules thinking and perception, processing and disseminating information and all means of communication, commerce, education and transportation. Mercury retrograde periods gives rise to personal misunderstandings, as well as flawed, disrupted, or delayed communications, negotiations and trade glitches and breakdowns with phones, computers, cars, buses and trains. This retrograde, like any cosmic event, affects each of us differently depending on how it's positioned in our personal birth charts. A Mercury retrograde period may be very prosperous for those who have retrograde Mercury, or a well-aspected Mercury in their birth charts. While a retrograde period may be an introspective time for all of us, if Libra is prominent in your chart, you will have more than your usual share of introspection. If other Cardinal signs like Aries, Cancer or Capricorn are prominent in your chart, you will also experience a period of intense self-examination.Mercury retrograde in Libra can disturb mental balance, making you more indecisive than usual. In addition, attempts to maintain objectivity and an unbiased approach are likely to be difficult and can colored with emotion. Jealousy and possessiveness may enter relationships. Sharing ideas, especially those connected with moneymaking and other tangible rewards may present a higher risk. Gossip about public figures may run rampant and should be taken with a grain of salt. All areas of communication, especially matters related to law, partnerships and marriage, may also be affected
Last edited by JenInVen; 09/23/0805:34 PM.
Jen *The more anger towards the past you carry in your heart, the less capable you are of loving in the present*
Might as well quit now if the planets are aligned against you.
You are your own force in the universe. Jen is aligning her heart, mind, soul, gut and will to experience a intense period of personal growth. That sounds pretty good to me. No worries, la gringa flaca. Cheers
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.
LMAO Coach...it's good to know what is possible but yes only we control our destinies. Now I know what to expect so I can at least downplay it's effects
It actually says that someone who has Aries, Cancer and Capricorn prominent in their charts this will be a time of self-examination. Guess what? My chart is full of Aries and Capricorn...could be a good thing.
Jen *The more anger towards the past you carry in your heart, the less capable you are of loving in the present*
Hey Jen! I see Mercury retrograde as positive (and it can be).. it makes you take stock, I have noticed that I ALWAYS end up finally sorting out my paperwork, doing my bills, paying stuff and tying up loose ends when M.r as it makes you aware of these things and all forms of communication. Its also about going over decisions made since the last Mercury R, which was in Feb I believe, its about revisiting the past and having conversations that should have happened then. As its in Libra (planet of relating) it could be good for going over R ground.
So which house do you have Libra in in your chart?
Ali x
Me:40! H:37 Together: 12yrs IDLY & left 11/07 ADs 03/08 OW 8/08 Reconciled 05/09 now married! my thread
Have you gotten a free chart from the Internet, Tostada? http://www.Astrology.com is pretty good and their chart is clear. You can see where the planets lie with your chart.
Jen *The more anger towards the past you carry in your heart, the less capable you are of loving in the present*
This can't be good for someone like me Halp!...
