- \n
![\"Astrology](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/planetwaves.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/astro-len-wallick-logo.jpg?resize=250%2C167&ssl=1\" "\\"Astrology")
<\/dt>\n- <\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n
The several days before Mercury reverses direction are called the storm and it’s a good time to read what is going on in your life. The Mercury storm is like the tidal surge before a hurricane. It’s an experience that gives you information about what the ingredients of the retrograde period are likely to be. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Every Mercury retrograde has different ingredients, but some themes are more likely than others. Among the most prevalent paradigms is the discovery of that which has been concealed or otherwise escaped notice. The revelation of information is one of the fringe benefits of going back over the same ground.<\/p>\n
While real planets do not really reverse course, they do catch up and pass each other. When Mercury begins to catch up and pass us, we see it in the sky as going back towards the Sun. On the zodiac circle, that translates as going back over the same arc transited in the previous two weeks or so (not incidentally, in the direction of the advancing Pisces Sun), and taking extra time in the process (in this case, it will be 23 days). Because Mercury corresponds to the means of mind, retracing its steps symbolizes the positive potential of repetition\u00a0and review as an alternative to the more negative reputation for reversals or delays. It’s analogous to reading the same book again, picking up on what you missed the first time, or practicing a piece of music over and over, becoming more proficient. <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Such audits do not happen by themselves. Unless you approach the inherent opportunities of retrograde with purpose and devotion, the contents of its can are more likely to be a rude surprise than an empowering discovery. Fortunately, the asteroid Vesta is well positioned to encourage you.<\/p>\n
Vesta is in a position to express from strength right now. It was discovered while both Sun and Mercury were in Aries, and you might say that this impending Mercury retrograde begins in Vesta’s wheelhouse. Like most asteroids, Vesta’s name serendipitously corresponds to its observed archetype of dedication and devotion. Merging that archetype with Mercury’s mental connection supports the idea that you should dedicate and devote your thinking to discovery and development over the next month or so. Venus and Chiron further reinforce the\u00a0efficacy of that approach.<\/p>\n
From its Taurus rulership, Venus exacts a sextile to Chiron’s\u00a0powerful Pisces placement\u00a0on Sunday. When Mercury shifts into reverse, it and Vesta will be at the midpoint, precisely splitting the distance between Venus and Chiron. If sextiles indicate encouragement, which they do, then the midpoint is where you can find the purpose being endorsed. Venus, firm in its earthy domicile, absorbing the full depth of Chiron’s holistic ocean, supports seeing the big picture and the long term regardless of uncertainty. Chiron, historically influential in Pisces, supplements the Venusian abundance of sustenance and compassion. Given the powerful symbolic suggestion (Pandora) literally opposing Mercury at the beginning of its retreat, each one of us will be called upon to exchange all of the vision, focus, nourishment, courage and kindness we can muster in order to heal a pernicious wound that has persisted for thousands of years.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Opposing Mercury at its Aries retrograde station will be the the asteroid Pandora in Libra. The very name evokes one of many ancient myths that have criminalized the feminine in order to justify male supremacy. Recent events in the United States and abroad clearly indicate that we are experiencing the storm surge that precedes the purging of poisonous patriarchal propositions so that humanity can survive. It’s no coincidence that those who support the propagation of war and persist in promoting the plunder of our planet are one and the same with those who secretly fear and openly oppress female sexuality. We can no longer allow that correspondence to be concealed or escape notice. <\/p>\n
Pandora the asteroid will be the apex point of Monday’s yod and its namesake myth will be the literal point of opening as Mercury’s retrograde commences. The question is whether the container we are opening will hold worms or wisdom. Pandora’s position indicates both a promising potential and a weighty responsibility for each and every human being when it comes to the contents of that can.<\/p>\n
Libra is the only sign represented by an inanimate glyph, a set of scales indifferent and without prejudice, created with one purpose, to find equality and balance. As our minds retrace the past in parallel with Mercury’s retrograde, the discoveries we make will provide the information to be weighed, but scales do not read themselves. Any device created by humans is subject to abuse regardless of its intended purpose. We have had enough abuse on both the personal and political levels. To establish the foundation for a new paradigm instead of repeating an old one, each of us must consciously determine that our thoughts and service, our aptitude to nourish and our power to heal will be directed to open a new epoch sustained to the benefit of all and at the expense of none. Let the peace symbol prevail.<\/p>\n
Offered In Service<\/em> \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Len is available for astrology readings. You can contact him at lenwallick [at] gmail [dot] com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Mercury initiates retrograde motion from an Aries conjunction with asteroid Vesta on Monday morning. The Mercury-Vesta conjunction will be at the mid-point of a sextile between Venus and Chiron; Mercury-Vesta is also opposing an asteroid auspiciously named Pandora. Together, Mercury, Vesta, Venus, Chiron and Pandora will compose an aspect called a yod. The shape of … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7221,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"generate_page_header":""},"categories":[1714],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54226"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7221"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54226"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54226\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/planetwaves.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}