Monday, AUGUST 5 Mercury stations and turns retrograde today. This retrograde lasts until the 28th, beginning in the sign of Virgo and ending in the sign of Leo. During this cycle, our thinking turns inward as we review and re-assess matters. Mercury retrograde periods can be times of heightened inner awareness, when meditation, journaling, reworking […]
December 13 2023
Wednesday, DECEMBER 13 Mercury stations and turns retrograde today in the sign of Capricorn, and it will continue its retrograde journey until January 1st. Some delays or information clogs are possible. With Mercury retrograde in Capricorn until the 23rd, we may have little tolerance for small talk and tend to express ourselves after much deliberation. […]
August 23 2023
Wednesday, AUGUST 23 The Sun enters Virgo today and will stay in the sign until September 23rd. Our focus shifts to the puzzle pieces–the details of our lives. It’s now time to take care of practical concerns. Attending to the details of daily living can free us from the unnecessary stress that results from “collecting” […]
September 9 2022
Friday, SEPTEMBER 9 The Moon enters Pisces early today, at 12:44 AM EDT, and we’re adaptable, compassionate, and wise. The Moon’s opposition to Venus and square to Mars could stir discontent. Relating can be animated and somewhat disruptive, and we could feel torn between our duties and personal time. Today’s Venus-Jupiter quincunx is a minor […]
Mercury turns retrograde in Virgo
Mercury now turns retrograde at 21° Virgo 51′. Mercury is retrograde from August 23rd, at 21° Virgo 51′, until September 15th, at 8° Virgo 00′. Mercury Retrograde Cycle from August 23 to September 15, 2023: On August 3, 2023, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 8° Virgo 00′ On August 23, 2023, […]
May 10 2022
Tuesday, MAY 10 The Moon spends the day in intelligent, particular Virgo, and we want to fix problems and manage details. Mercury stations as it turns retrograde today, however, and this shift can confuse matters temporarily. Mercury’s retrograde lasts until June 3rd, beginning in the sign of Gemini and ending in Taurus. During this cycle, […]
May 9 2022
Monday, MAY 9 The Moon continues its transit of Leo until 6:54 PM EDT, and with its opposition to Saturn today, differences in style or opinion can elevate our frustrations and may feel more problematic than usual, blocking progress or leading to delays. The Virgo Moon from 6:54 PM forward is practical and intelligent. We […]
January 14 2022
Friday, JANUARY 14 Mercury stations and turns retrograde this morning in the sign of Aquarius. Mercury’s retrograde lasts until February 3rd, beginning in the sign of Aquarius and ending in the sign of Capricorn. During this cycle, our thinking turns inward as we review and reassess matters. Mercury retrograde periods can be times of heightened […]
September 27 2021
Monday, SEPTEMBER 27 Mercury stations and turns retrograde early today. Mercury will be retrograde until October 18th and will spend the entire retrograde cycle in the sign of Libra. We should be aware that cloudy thinking or confusion can figure strongly during this shift. Communication can be tricky. However, we grow more accustomed to this […]
September 26 2021
Sunday, SEPTEMBER 26 Early today, the Sun forms a trine to the True North Node of the Moon, encouraging us to aspire to our goals, rise to a challenge, and grow and improve. We’re making progress at emotional levels, and cooperation can bring rewards today. The Moon spends the day in communicative, curious Gemini. While […]
