By Rev. David-Uriel Ibarra, N.D., CHt, CBT, RMT

Astropsychologist/Astrologer

December 28, 2015

Mercury Retrograde Effects for Most Zodiac Signs

Using tropical calculations, Mercury goes retrograde January 6, 2016, at 8:05:34 AM Eastern, in the sign of Aquarius.

Mercury rules thinking and perception, processing and disseminating information and all means of communication, commerce, education and transportation. By extension, Mercury rules people who work in these areas, especially those who work with their minds or their wits: writers and orators, consultants, commentators and critics, gossips and spin doctors, salespeople, teachers, travelers, tricksters and thieves. Mercury also has an occult side, so healing, astrology and the transmission of spiritual knowledge are also in his area.

Mercury retrograde gives rise to personal misunderstandings; flawed, disrupted, or delayed communications, negotiations and trade; glitches and breakdowns with phones, computers, cars, buses, and trains. And all of these problems usually arise because some crucial piece of information, or component, has gone astray or awry.  Public transit, i.e. air, bus, etc., law enforcement activity, and social unrest may be affected and/or increase during a Mercury retrograde.

It is not exactly wise to make important decisions while Mercury is retrograde, since it is likely that such decisions will be clouded by misinformation, poor communication and careless thinking. Mercury is all about mental clarity and the power of the mind, so when Mercury is retrograde these intellectual characteristics tend to be less acute than usual, as the critical faculties are dimmed. Make sure you pay attention to the small print!

Planetary Configurations during this Mercury Retrograde  

During this Mercury Retrograde we have Mercury in Aquarius, conjunct the ascendant, just below the horizon. 

Other configurations and aspects to consider are the following:

• Retrograde Mercury (Gemini) in Aquarius squared Mars (Aries) in Scorpio.
• Retrograde Mercury (Gemini) in Aquarius trine Jupiter (Sagittarius) in Virgo.

The Energy for this Mercury Retrograde

The energy during this period will be about the emotional feelings of the masses attempting to voice their perspective of the truth that comes from the Universe (Jupiter/Sagittarius in Virgo trine Mercury) to the established structures (organizations, corporations, etc.) that currently exist, which sees the truth in a different light.  This dynamic between the perceived truth (the establishments) and the truth being shown to the masses by the Universe has the potential to bring forth much anger and frustration to all involved due to Mercury not being able to express its view (Mercury square Mars/Aries in Scorpio), which comes direct from the Universe.  Add to this mix the Sun conjunct Pluto (the destroyer of old paradigms) as the day begins (the ascendant) giving its power to Jupiter/Sagittarius, which then sends is power to Mercury (Mercury trine Jupiter) and now we see the potential for the masses voicing their truth in a very explosive and decisive manner to the establishments of the world.  The source of all this energy is the Sun (the Home and the Heart).  Many shall speak from the heart. But unless the establishments of the world truly listen from the heart to what the people have to say the potential for revolts and global chaos within all establishments, organizations, governments, etc., will exist.