Mercury Retrograde in Aries ☿ Spring 2024
artist: Moonassi
Mar 9: Mercury enters Aries
Apr 1-25: Mercury Retrograde in Aries
May 15: Mercury enters Taurus
Planets in retrograde are not spinning backwards. Retrograde motion is an optical illusion. In astrology, this illusion manifests as a “backwards” functioning of the planets in their respective roles. Click here to learn more about retrograde.
Mercury turns retrograde three times a year, more frequently than any other planet. Check this out from EarthSky:
On Mercury, for example, the Sun sometimes moves in retrograde! As the planet speeds through its closest approach with the sun, its orbital speed overtakes its rotational speed. An astronaut on the surface would see the sun partially rise, then dip back below the horizon, then rise again before resuming its east-to-west trek across the sky. Once a year, Mercury gets two sunrises on the same day!
Mercury represents communication, travel, and technology. These realms are therefore most affected by Mercury Retrograde. Watch for delays, cancellations, and sudden changes; technological failures, especially with cell phones, laptops, or automobiles; miscommunication; lost/stolen items; general malfunction and wtf moments. I do not recommend starting a new job, buying a car, moving to a new place, or signing any contracts/documents. This is not a good time for travel, life-altering commitments, or investments.
All Mercury Retrograde cycles have positive things in common, too. One wonderful aspect of Mercury Retrograde is the way in which it helps us circle back and finish projects that were started but then forgotten or ignored. Mercury also brings aspects like communication and technology to the fore.
Mercury erupts like a volcano in Aries. The ram is the first sign in the zodiac, representing rebirth and all things new. This retrograde will catapult us into the astrological new year with a fiery boom and blast.
Retrograde periods focus on that which has been ignored. Here we return to self-love and self-empowerment. This is not poetic love. We have to turn lovingly toward the cruelest inner voices. We have to recognize these voices as cries from the past which have gone unheeded. Take the wounded inner child, hold him in your arms.
Aries loosens the tongue and awakens our inner fire. The ram is pointed, staccato. With so much inside him, constantly imploding, not everything can or will be communicated properly. Mercury Retrograde in Aries will test our ability to remain calm. Aries has a sharp tongue and spouts off in moments of anger. The magic of Aries is unlocked by moving and sweating and doing.
All things new, fresh, and energizing coming your way ~
If you were born with Mercury in Aries, you’re about to have an interesting Mercury Return. To see your Mercury sign and whether this planet was direct or retrograde at the time of your birth, click here.
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