Our physical energy is ignited by Mars entering Aries, and we end the month with an appetite for theatrics, as the Sun glides into golden Leo. The pace quickens on July 12, when Mercury in Cancer goes direct, making us more clear headed and cognisant of what we say and to whom we say it to. First of all, what do Direct (D) and Retrograde (R) mean, in astrological terms These are times when a planet moves. We are seeking emotional reciprocity, empathy, and safety. In our personal lives, we are granted the opportunity to use our emotions as guides, and follow the feelings that feed us. The integrity of our experience living in the present moment on our planet is emphasised, as we look to those in power for greater honesty and compassion in leadership. We are learning to better anticipate when we need to nurture ourselves, and when we need to suit up and show up for our worldly duties. This push and pull between our responsibilities and our increasing sensitivity may have us teetering a little off balance. During Mercury retrograde, Mercury appears to move 'backwards,' from West to East. Planets move from East to West around the Sun. Matters of the home, family, our roots, childhood and femininity are highlighted.ĭespite our desires to curl up and hide away in our shells, a catalysing Capricorn Full Moon Eclipse on July 5 has us confronting our relationship to power dynamics, carefully examining where our duties lie in the world at large, particularly in times of global and personal adversity. Simply put, Mercury retrograde is an astrological phenomenon that occurs when the fast-moving planet Mercurywhich takes 88 days to orbit the Sun, as opposed to Earth’s 365 seems to slow down. Astrologers generally associate Mercury retrograde periods with miscommunication, delays, technological snafus, and other issues in the areas associated with Mercury. As always in the sign of Cancer, we are pulled to tend to our living spaces, to follow a nostalgic sense of safety and seclusion that gives us room to feel more. Mercury retrograde periods occur when the planet Mercury begins moving backwards in the zodiac for about three weeks every few months. We begin July in tender and sensitive Cancer season, particularly reflective and slow due to Mercury retrograde. Her sessions include natal chart readings, energetic clearing and activations, and tarot readings. She is the co-founder of ASTRAL ORACLES and author of Palpable Magic a website exploring prose about sex, love, Los Angeles and the occult. Grace McGrade is an intuitive astrologer and priestess based in Los Angeles.
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