~Sam~
08-05-2004, 03:26 PM
Some interesting info about Mercury's retrograde this coming week. I found it "interesting"... So, I thought that I would include it here in this forum....
http://www.astro.cf.ac.uk/schools/talks/solar-system.jpg
The Solar System... Mercury is closest to the Sun
http://www.ecology.com/earth-at-a-glance/earth-at-a-glance-feature/images/1.jpg
The Milky Way Galaxy... "You Are Here" is where our solar system is located
"Picture the planets orbiting the Sun like an old-fashioned mechanical racetrack. Each planet has its own track, a different distance from the Sun, traveling at different speeds. A retrograde happens when Earth passes a planet, making that planet appear to slow down, stop and then go in reverse. This optical illusion is similar to passing a car that's going slower than you -- as you pass it, it seems to go backwards, but it's still plugging along at the same speed and in the same direction.
During a 'reversal,' the areas of life that the retrograde planet rules will feel askew until it catches up to Earth again. Each planet exerts influence over certain aspects of life. Mercury rules communication, for example, so when it's in a favorable sign, your communication abilities are stronger and more effective. When a planet goes retrograde, the effects of its influence are reversed. During a Venus retrograde, don't expect love to come easily. Interestingly, the reversal of your response to these planetary movements is across the board. So if you're usually awkward during conversations or if you hate public speaking, Mercury retrograde can actually work in your favor. You'll suddenly feel much more at ease, and the words will flow smoothly.
If a planet is retrograde in your birth chart, you may face obstacles in that area, but it doesn't necessarily cause major problems. In fact, you could find that because you spend more time with these challenges, they actually become strengths. Using Mercury and Venus as examples again, if either of these planets is retrograde in your chart, you may or may not have problems with communication or love, but you may find that the processes are slowed down. It could take you longer to write papers in school or prepare for a speech -- but the time you've spent will make your language skills stronger. You may be a late bloomer when it comes to relationships and marriage, but when you finally fall in love it's more likely to be the real thing.
When you understand how a retrograde can affect you, either in your birth chart or during normal transits, you can prepare yourself ahead of time and take these challenges in stride."
Mercury
"The Mercury retrograde is perhaps best known of all retrogrades. This celestial body requires 88 days to make a complete pass around the Sun and remains stationary for anywhere between a few hours and a few days, depending on the time of year. This planet goes into retrograde three times a year for around three weeks each time. Mercury has the highest frequency of retrograde and stays in this position for the shortest length of time of any other planet.
Communication is Mercury's main domain. Therefore, communication is greatly affected by this planet's pull. During the period Mercury is in retrograde motion, individuals may find their message is better conveyed through another less familiar medium. Messages may be misunderstood; whispers may be overheard and mail or email may be misdirected. Those who are usually constrained by public speaking may have moments of clarity, while those giving a public address may be dramatically misquoted. This is a good time to explore new outlets of communication. Choose your words carefully.
If Mercury retrograde is in your chart, your tongue is likely to get you into trouble or you may be afraid to speak your mind for fear of the consequences. There may be an issue with intellect or intelligence. You may find your self-expression is "heard" through other forms rather than verbal or written."
Mercury: Planet of Communication
"Mercury, much like the winged messenger of the gods, comes in on feather-light wings and commands us to speak. Communication, intellect and awareness are all within Mercury's domain, as are logic and reasoning, our manner of thinking, and how we create and express our thought processes.
A mercurial nature brings to mind restlessness and motion. Rat-a-tat-tat -- things happen fast here. Mercury is about a quick wit, quick thinking, possibilities, opinions, reasoning and the ability to rationalize things. Mercurial energy can be good or bad, but it will certainly be energizing! This Planet also prompts us to move from one thing to the next and to get answers on both a physical and psychological level. Further, Mercury's energy is both dexterous and perceptive.
Mercury is about short trips: a visit to a neighbor or a friend across town, the workaday commute, a weekend getaway. Siblings, and transportation in general, are also within Mercury's realm.
Speaking, writing, books, online communications and learning are all within Mercury's domain. This Planet implores us to express ourselves often -- and well. When Mercury goes retrograde (the appearance of traveling backward), however, our communications will be challenged. Mercury is never more than 28 degrees from the Sun; it takes about 88 days to complete its orbit of the Sun. It is neither masculine nor feminine energy and assumes the gender of the Sign it is in. It rules both Gemini and Virgo and the Third and Sixth Houses."
I hope that you found this aritcle as "Entertaining" as did I.
Note: C&P from astrology.com
http://www.astro.cf.ac.uk/schools/talks/solar-system.jpg
The Solar System... Mercury is closest to the Sun
http://www.ecology.com/earth-at-a-glance/earth-at-a-glance-feature/images/1.jpg
The Milky Way Galaxy... "You Are Here" is where our solar system is located
"Picture the planets orbiting the Sun like an old-fashioned mechanical racetrack. Each planet has its own track, a different distance from the Sun, traveling at different speeds. A retrograde happens when Earth passes a planet, making that planet appear to slow down, stop and then go in reverse. This optical illusion is similar to passing a car that's going slower than you -- as you pass it, it seems to go backwards, but it's still plugging along at the same speed and in the same direction.
During a 'reversal,' the areas of life that the retrograde planet rules will feel askew until it catches up to Earth again. Each planet exerts influence over certain aspects of life. Mercury rules communication, for example, so when it's in a favorable sign, your communication abilities are stronger and more effective. When a planet goes retrograde, the effects of its influence are reversed. During a Venus retrograde, don't expect love to come easily. Interestingly, the reversal of your response to these planetary movements is across the board. So if you're usually awkward during conversations or if you hate public speaking, Mercury retrograde can actually work in your favor. You'll suddenly feel much more at ease, and the words will flow smoothly.
If a planet is retrograde in your birth chart, you may face obstacles in that area, but it doesn't necessarily cause major problems. In fact, you could find that because you spend more time with these challenges, they actually become strengths. Using Mercury and Venus as examples again, if either of these planets is retrograde in your chart, you may or may not have problems with communication or love, but you may find that the processes are slowed down. It could take you longer to write papers in school or prepare for a speech -- but the time you've spent will make your language skills stronger. You may be a late bloomer when it comes to relationships and marriage, but when you finally fall in love it's more likely to be the real thing.
When you understand how a retrograde can affect you, either in your birth chart or during normal transits, you can prepare yourself ahead of time and take these challenges in stride."
Mercury
"The Mercury retrograde is perhaps best known of all retrogrades. This celestial body requires 88 days to make a complete pass around the Sun and remains stationary for anywhere between a few hours and a few days, depending on the time of year. This planet goes into retrograde three times a year for around three weeks each time. Mercury has the highest frequency of retrograde and stays in this position for the shortest length of time of any other planet.
Communication is Mercury's main domain. Therefore, communication is greatly affected by this planet's pull. During the period Mercury is in retrograde motion, individuals may find their message is better conveyed through another less familiar medium. Messages may be misunderstood; whispers may be overheard and mail or email may be misdirected. Those who are usually constrained by public speaking may have moments of clarity, while those giving a public address may be dramatically misquoted. This is a good time to explore new outlets of communication. Choose your words carefully.
If Mercury retrograde is in your chart, your tongue is likely to get you into trouble or you may be afraid to speak your mind for fear of the consequences. There may be an issue with intellect or intelligence. You may find your self-expression is "heard" through other forms rather than verbal or written."
Mercury: Planet of Communication
"Mercury, much like the winged messenger of the gods, comes in on feather-light wings and commands us to speak. Communication, intellect and awareness are all within Mercury's domain, as are logic and reasoning, our manner of thinking, and how we create and express our thought processes.
A mercurial nature brings to mind restlessness and motion. Rat-a-tat-tat -- things happen fast here. Mercury is about a quick wit, quick thinking, possibilities, opinions, reasoning and the ability to rationalize things. Mercurial energy can be good or bad, but it will certainly be energizing! This Planet also prompts us to move from one thing to the next and to get answers on both a physical and psychological level. Further, Mercury's energy is both dexterous and perceptive.
Mercury is about short trips: a visit to a neighbor or a friend across town, the workaday commute, a weekend getaway. Siblings, and transportation in general, are also within Mercury's realm.
Speaking, writing, books, online communications and learning are all within Mercury's domain. This Planet implores us to express ourselves often -- and well. When Mercury goes retrograde (the appearance of traveling backward), however, our communications will be challenged. Mercury is never more than 28 degrees from the Sun; it takes about 88 days to complete its orbit of the Sun. It is neither masculine nor feminine energy and assumes the gender of the Sign it is in. It rules both Gemini and Virgo and the Third and Sixth Houses."
I hope that you found this aritcle as "Entertaining" as did I.
Note: C&P from astrology.com