Mercury is retrograde again. When Mercury is retrograde, all manner of mistakes and misunderstandings can occur. If you can, hold off on buying (or leasing) any big-ticket items. It’s also a good idea to triple check any and all plans you make. This is an excellent time for introspection, research and going on retreats, as those things that are usually hidden from view, show themselves more easily during a Mercury Retrograde period. Wait until Mercury goes direct on March 20th before making any big decisions.
Remember– when any planet is retrograde, whatever qualities it rules are up for review. Some of what (or who) comes up for us or back to us is timely and needs to be honored by our attention; the rest of those old memories, stories and relationships are negative, harmful and/or no longer true for us and, therefore, need to be released and tossed out!
FOR ALL OF US:
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” Edward Everett Hale
“I love you, my sister and brother, whoever you are– whether you worship in your church, kneel in your temple, or pray in your mosque. You and I are all children of one faith, for the diverse paths of religion are fingers of the loving hand of one Supreme Being, a hand extended to all, offering completeness of spirit to all, eager to receive all.” Khalil Gibran
THE EMPEROR (March 21 – April 20) You are at the beginning of an important new cycle in your life. You must be willing to see things as they are and not as you imagined them to be. You will profit from the insights you gain about your life and the people in it. Your key phrase is “clarity in action”.
THE EMPRESS (April 21 – May 20) Your efforts are beginning to pay off. ‘Stay the course’ as you take your bows and accept well-deserved rewards. Despite old acquaintances resurfacing, please remember– people and issues of the past are often better left in the past.
THE LOVERS (May 21 – June 20). You’re entering a ‘lucky period’. Your ideas are worth a lot now. With proper planning and the support of appropriate actions– focus, faith, and follow-through– the bounty will roll in! Remember to be grateful.
THE CHARIOT (June 21 – July 20) Don’t dissipate your energy by telling others of your plans. Like newly planted seeds, they need time to grow and take root without the doubt raising opinions of those who don’t share your vision. Focus on the positive and you will have reason to celebrate.
THE SUN (July 21 – August 22) Avoid worn-out negative emotions that cause you to project unnecessary ‘dramas’ onto your present-day life. Go within and listen as you discover the peace and self-mastery that awaits you. You have worked hard for this– let yourself enjoy it.
THE HERMIT (August 23 – September 22) It would be quite a gift indeed to see ourselves as others see us. Stand in the ‘center’ of what you have created and take stock of your situation. You are your greatest asset and the best person to decide the course of your destiny. Rely on your intuitive sense for guidance and you won’t fail.
JUSTICE (September 23 – October 22) “Nothing ventured, nothing gained” is your mantra. Repeat it to yourself as you risk making the necessary commitments to manifest your deepest desires. The groundwork you have laid in the past is your foundation– build on it and you will see positive results before spring.
THE MAGICIAN (October 23 – November 21) Do the words power, success, and fulfillment mean anything to you? They should– they are interchangeable with your own name right now. Take matters into your own hands and listen to your inner voice as your ‘star’ rises.
WHEEL OF FORTUNE (November 22 – December 21) The Universe is acknowledging you in a powerful way. Breathe a sigh of relief as you count your winnings. You must make an important decision for your present and future well-being, and that decision must come from your heart and nowhere else.
THE WORLD (December 22 – January 19) Remember the lyrics of that old song? “Got the world on a string, sitting on a rainbow, got that string around my finger.” You will be singing it soon. Assistance will come from a surprise source. Your key phrase is “keep on keeping on”.
THE STAR (January 20 – February 19) Nothing is as powerful as an idea whose time has come. You are experiencing that phenomenon now. Your real test is to accept what is happening with grace and trust that it really is for the best. Your key phrase is “I let go and let God”.
THE MOON (February 20 – March 20) The Universe is providing you with the opportunity to become a Master of discernment as you fully experience the effects of your choices. You are learning that How and Why you choose are just as important as What you choose.