Mercury Oh Mercury

Just what is Mercury in Retrograde? You hear people say it all the time, "Oh no !!! Mercury is in Retrograde!!!" ~ but why is it so scary??? Being hopeful, I see it this time as a chance for resolution, as things that you have not completed in this cycle are presented to you, to give you a kick-in-the-ass you need to face them and move on. The tricky part is that communication is messed up ~ as Mercury is the symbolic planet of communication. This is especially true for me because as a Virgo I am ruled by Mercury ( I love saying I am ruled by a planet!!) (http://www.nineplanets.org/mercury.html). Anyway, true to form, all of my ghosts are climbing out of the tomb I tucked them away in; but know what? I am in super dooper sparklie form so bring it on! Time to slay some dragons!


It's that time again: Mercury turned retrograde on March 2, and will continue its apparent backward journey until the 25th. Better dust off all the standard Mercury-retrograde cautions: Back up computer files and go the extra mile to express yourself clearly. When the Communication Planet is in reverse, it can feel like productivity is in park! But no two retrogrades are the same -- and Mercury's latest move makes this a crucial time to strike new balance.Mercury retrograde is always cause for introspection -- even more so as it takes place in Pisces, the imaginative final sign of the zodiac. The Fish swim through deep, dreamy waters, so pay close attention to your subconscious cues for the next few weeks. Reason may be particularly obscured, but as typical modes of communication become tricky, we'll all benefit from indulging those creative sides!Of course, the planets love a good curveball: On March 4, Jupiter, ruler of values, also turns retrograde (until July 6). With Jupiter's social aspects highlighted -- and its typical grandeur toned down -- now's the time to realistically reevaluate your belief system: What's crucial to your role in the bigger social picture ... and what's holding you back?Put it all together, and what do you get? A golden opportunity not only to immerse yourself in your dreams, but also to season them with a pinch of reality. And nothing helps bring imagination and practicality into balance like the wisdom of past lives.

I love the golden opportunity to immerse yourself in your dreams part, and I am so on that! Example? Had the best first guitar lesson last night ( ; p ) !!! This doesn't sound so bad after all!