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By Katya Faris, M.A.
Mercury Retrograde in Sidereal Gemini
The sidereal zodiac is the “real star” placement of the celestial bodies; so when you look up at the sky with your phone using a sky map, that is the sidereal zodiac. Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, while Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac, which pushes the planets and stars forward roughly 23.5 degrees. Mercury goes retrograde on June 18th at 20’37” degrees of sidereal Gemini and will go direct on July 12th at 11’21” degrees. Gemini and Sagittarius ascendant or Moon sign will feel it the most.
Transit Analysis
Well, here we are again, another Mercury retrograde cycle is upon us. He goes retrograde at 12:59 am EST on Thursday, June 18th until Saturday, July 12th at 4:26 am EST, but you can feel the effects of him stationing direct for about 10 days prior. Now he is the 5th planet to be retrograde joining Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Pluto. Yikes! All just in time for the Solar Eclipse coming up on the 21st. This simply means that Mercury has slowed down, but from our perspective it looks like he is going backwards. It is time to review, reflect and return to old projects to finish them. He is in his own sign of Gemini for this retrograde period, which could help to mitigate some of the negative influences; it could also make our mind race, so be cognizant of shutting off the internet and TV at this time, as our mind needs down time. Today Mercury is sitting with Rahu and the Sun, so media about our leaders and governments will be exposed, and also there could be deceit at this time. I think Rahu will magnify the effects of the retrograde, so for sure all forms of communication will be wonky; just knowing this will take some of the stress off. Breathe. Do not push too hard on things and know that we must go over what we have already done at this time.
Mercury Retrograde in Mrigashira Nakshatra-June 18th to 22nd
Planetary ruler: Mars; transit Mars is in Pisces
While Mercury is in Mrigashira nakshatra the mind will be racing and going over previous experiences in our head over and over again, so this can lead to anxiety. Mercury is also searching for something here, and so this could do well for research if you do not let it become obsessive. The negative aspect of this combination is stalking, so be careful that you are not a victim of online identity theft, or with Venus still retrograde, old lovers.
Mercury Retrograde in Ardra Nakshatra-June 22nd to July 12th
Planetary ruler: Rahu; transit Rahu is in Gemini
Here Mercury retrograde is more intense and contemplative of past tragedies. I feel that a lot of people with PTSD will be triggered at this time, so just being aware that the conditions are ripe for stress will help you to know that it’s not just you; you’re not alone. If you are feeling sad or depressed, reach out; Ardra is the teardrop, so let the tears flow. Mars is in Pisces so we will feel very weepy now; there has been so much tragedy recently, so remember that crying is ceremony.
To see my video with Dr. Santhip Kanholy on the upcoming Solar Eclipse on the 21st THROUGH THE 12 SIGNS go here:
