Mercury in Cancer ☿ 2022
artist: Ludwik Stasiak
July 4 – 19, 2022
Mercury rules the mind, communication, and throat chakra. Mercury in Cancer gives us a soft, gentle voice. She paints our thoughts in watercolor, blue sky streaming silently down a crisp white cloud.
Mercury in Cancer soothes and nurtures. After another Mercury Retrograde cycle this spring, it is time to let the mind and heart mix blissfully like a tall tropical juice cocktail in the sunset. It is time to mend the bridge between heart and mind and, more importantly, allow the heart to inform the mind of what it has known to be true all along. This is what it feels like to come out of a Mercury Retrograde, and specifically what it feels like to exit a Gemini retrograde and step into the delightful ocean waters of Cancer.
Cancer is sweet and low like summertime rain, tumbling in giggling waterwheels of soul springs. She is the constellation of heartfelt anecdotes, rambling tangents, sisterly love, and youthful, wide-eyed impressions. She is earnest, protective, and prudent. With Mercury in Cancer, the mind wanders softly to the past, to home, to family. This is a cathartic and deeply emotional cycle. Conversation will center on home and childhood.
open ~ peaceful ~ heart-centered ~ loving ~ caring ~ sharing
This cycle is most favorable for people with natal planets/points in Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus, and Virgo.
Other planets in Cancer at this time: Sun + Lilith
July 8: Mercury square Jupiter in Aries. Strange and unusual vibes. Not conducive for work, travel, or communication.
July 16: Mercury conjunct Cancer sun, gold star day 
July 17: Mercury/sun in Cancer trine Neptune Retrograde in Pisces. Cathartic release. Major water vibes. Reflection & healing.
July 18: Mercury opposite Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn. Signals important change point, a shift in the mind & thoughts. Changes show up in the body.
If you were born with Mercury in Cancer, this is your annual Mercury Return. To find your personal Mercury sign, click here.