Mercury is retrograde in Libra from October 10 – 25 before turning direct
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So we’ve talked about Mercury stationing retrograde since October 4 and Mercury entering Libra all the way back at the beginning of September. After briefly transiting Scorpio, Mercury has moved backwards into cardinal air sign Libra. Click here to learn more about retrograde motion.
As the word “retrograde” implies, this is a time when we go back to finish, review, redo. With Mercury in Libra, we revisit unresolved relationship issues. If we are balanced, this process should be graceful and peaceful. When imbalanced, we may keep quiet out of fear: fear of how others will react to our words or fear of change. First and foremost, it is important that we are in relationships that nurture our mind, body and soul. It is difficult and uncomfortable to end relationships of any kind, but with avoidance we sacrifice inner peace.
Decision-making will probably feel especially laborious now. Be compassionate and allow yourself plenty of time to make up your mind. Imagine that you are trying to find your balance on a beam. When Mercury is direct in Libra, all is still and steady. When Mercury turns retrograde, the beam begins to move beneath you, forcing you to exert much more effort. Remaining silent and allowing resentment to build in the heart is tempting. It is better, however, to let the heart speak calmly and diplomatically - then listen.
Mercury Rx in Libra presents an opportunity to open the throat chakra and the passage between the heart and throat. If you are in relationships that are not mutually beneficial, recognize this transit as the Universe telling you that it’s the right time to walk away. We have a tendency now to don our rose-colored glasses in an attempt to ignore the things that are bothering us.
Libra reminds us that all partnerships are meant to be loving. This transit will help you discern which relationships - to the Self, others, the Divine - are in need of repair. It’s time to get to the root of our pain in order to reestablish inner harmony. Ask yourself sincerely: am I receiving just as much as I’m giving? Am I afraid to stop being overly accommodating? See any difficulties now as karmic lessons about the Self. Through trial and error, we learn to be more conscious of our words and actions and are reminded of what is truly important, what makes us feel whole and healthy. Mercury Rx often makes us relearn the lessons that we half-assed the first time around.
Mercury Rx in Libra will help you find your voice, like a birdsong rising above thunder and lightning. Remember that you owe it yourself to be the most consciously aware human being that you possibly can! So in an effort to raise your own vibrations, let your words be light yet meaningful; elegant yet crystal clear. This is a bite the bullet / eat the frog kind of ordeal. If you can summon the courage, become Mercury’s aide: stand your ground and speak your mind. Now is the time to detox from the relationships which no longer serve you.
So far this Mercury Rx cycle has been extremely rough - I hope everyone is staying in good spirits and reaching out for help when you need it. Keep in mind that people might not mean what they say or say what they mean during this transit - nothing in life is personal (: Only two more weeks of the madness!
To find your Mercury sign and whether he was direct or retrograde at the time of your birth, click here. It is interesting to note that, if you were born with Mercury Rx, you may not notice the effects above as strongly, if at all. More to come on natal Mercury Rx!
YOGA CHALLENGE
Go to class! Mercury Retrograde will try to make you late, throw “better things to do” in your way and steal your enthusiasm. So just get up, put your shoes on and don’t think twice (:
Mantra: no fear