By Rev. David-Uriel Ibarra, N.D., CHt, CBT, RMT
Astropsychologist/Astrologer
December 28, 2015
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!
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.