- Diane DiCola
- 16 hours ago
- 2 min read
Hi friends! We are more than halfway through Mercury Retrograde. Depending where transiting Mercury is hanging out in your birth chart, you may or may not be experiencing travel delays (my flight got cancelled?!?!), technical glitches (how did all of my apps get deleted?!?), emotional conversations (oops...I didn't mean to say that!!!) and perhaps a few unexpected do-overs.
I cannot help but see the happenings in our lives as reflections of the energies occurring in the heavens. As Mercury, the planet of communication, appears to be vacationing on its own private island in the sky, our wires often get crossed here on planet Earth.
This transit of Mercury Retrograde happens 3 to 4 times per year. It's nothing to fear, but I do make a mental note to be extra careful with my words during these times. I try not to rely on auto correct and I am sure to read then re-read all communications I send. Even this blog post has been read so many times, I could probably recite it word by word. Another caution...I expect snail mail and other deliveries to be delayed. Yes, I should know better than to order something I need quickly during Mercury Retrograde. At Summer's end, I have a feeling I may still be waiting for my new swimsuit to be delivered.
In addition to Mercury Retrograde, Tuesday, July 14 arrives with a New Moon in the sign of Cancer. Mercury is also retrograding through Cancer which makes for potentially watery (read: emotionally charged) conversations. But New Moons are lovely times to plant new seeds. In the sign of Cancer, this new seed may be something related to your home or family.
Have you been thinking (Mercury) about buying a new home or redecorating the space you live in now? Are you taking a greater interest in your ancestry, your family tree? Cancer is also the sign of the entrepreneur. Perhaps you have been considering starting a business. Under this New Moon, let your intuition guide you towards something new.
Personally, the Cancer New Moon occurs in my 6th House of daily routines, work-life balance and physical needs like nutrition and exercise. It also forms an exact square to my natal Libra Sun in the 8th house of shared resources, psychology and transformation. Squares occur when 2 planets form a 90 degree angle to each other creating an often challenging aspect. While I don't like this particular celestial situation, my interpretation of this square is that while it's a good time for me to start a nurturing self-care routine (Cancer in the 6th house), I also need to be careful to not allow any people-pleasing (Libra) or fears/anxieties (8th house) to deter me.
And while Mercury will not station direct (resume forward motion) until July 24, tomorrow's New Moon provides the perfect opportunity to cast your wishes to the ethereal realm then begin taking action later this month.
