The Epimethean phase is a time of reaping results whilst the Promethean phase is symbolized by the need to move away from introspection and experiment, often recklessly, using only inner guidelines.”Īs always, the usual suggestions apply to the Mercury retrograde: great for putting “re” in front of everything, planning, but waiting for the direct station, before acting. This phase of the cycle signals the time when risk and adventure are the prime motivating forces. When Mercury is at its greatest western elongation (Prometheus) and a morning star, it stations direct, moving away from the Earth in its orbit. This phase demands careful consideration and retrospection. It is heading towards Earth in its orbit, symbolically “bringing home the knowledge of experience”. When Mercury is at its greatest eastern elongation (Epimetheus) it appears as an evening star and is stationary retrograde. “Mercury’s stations always occur when the planet is farthest from the Sun in longitude so when it appears stationary, it is either travelling toward or directly away from the Earth. So, look to the natal placement of your Mercury, to the houses ruled by Gemini and Virgo and to the house where the planet is transiting to get an idea of how this retrograde might affect you.Īstrologer Erin Sullivan explains the retrograde cycle: ![]() In Pisces, Mercury finds itself at odds with the signs naturally ruled by Mercury, which are Gemini and Virgo, in Aquarius the aspect is more harmonic with Gemini (trine) but could be rather more difficult with Virgo (Aquarius is in a 150° quincunx aspect with Virgo). Worth noting perhaps is the fact that Mercury will be parallel Venus for the first three days of the retrograde period and this may add a softer note to the beginning part of the period.Ī Mercury retrograde in a Water sign invites us ponder on the quality of our life and rethink our emotional responses, in an Air sign, rationality reigns as we may feel the need to examine our relationships from a less emotionally-involved perspective. So, the retrograde period will initiate in a Water sign and terminate in an Air sign. This retrograde will begin at 12★3’ Pisces (antiscion 17☀7’ Libra) and the planet will seemingly (but not actually) backtrack until 9 th March when it stations direct at 28☁4’ Aquarius. ![]() Is the fog lifting? Nope…it’s getting thicker!
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