Below this
explanation you will find a list of Mercury Retrograde periods for
the current year, and
for other planets' retrograde cycles.
The word retrograde applies, in astrology, to the apparent
backward motion thru the zodiac of a planet. An old encyclopedia of
astrology describes this retrograde motion as "the effect of a slow-moving
train as viewed from another train traveling parallel to it but at a more rapid rate,
wherein the slower train appears to be moving backwards. However, in the case of the
celestial bodies it is not a matter of their actual speed of travel, but of
the rate at which they change their angular relationship."*
All the planets, except Sun and Moon, have these retrograde periods, but Mercury
is most famous for them, probably because Mercury represents our very essential
communication abilities.
While people speak of Mercury Retrograde periods that screw up computers and
television sets, today's astrologers believe the mishaps happen in more personal realms
(Uranus is the planet that rules television and computers). Mercury rules
communication, but more informal communications, like writing, speaking, short
shopping sprees and other erranding endeavors. So, while Mercury is Retrograde,
don't give that party, be extra aware of what you say and what you interpret when
chatting with or writing to friends, cut back on errands, expect that the check will be in
the mail longer than usual. Since the car is usually used for shopping and
errands, don't be surprised if the battery wire loosens or the fan belt snaps just
when you have rush out for that one ingredient you forgot to buy.
The good things to do when Mercury is Retrograde: meditate, contemplate, edit the
book/poem/song/essay you've been writing, clean house, talk to your pet, listen to music,
paint, catch up on sleep!
* Encyclopedia of Astrology, Nicholas deVore, Philosophical
Library, 1947 |
MERCURY RETROGRADE PERIODS 2008
January 28, 1:31 PM MST, Retrograde at
23 degrees 53 minutes Aquarius.
(But the Rx effect, called the storm, slowing,, begins
January 25.)
February 18, 7:58 PM MST, Direct at 8 degrees 9 minutes
Aquarius.
(The Rx effect, the storm, slow, lasts through
February 26.)
May 26, 9:48 AM MDT, Retrograde
at
21 degrees 32 minutes Gemini
(The Rx effect, the storm, slowing, begins May 18.)
June 19, 8:31 AM MDT, Direct
at 12 degrees 59 minutes Gemini
(The Rx effect, the storm, still slow, lasts
through June 28.)
September 24, 1:17 AM MDT,
Retrograde
at 22 degrees 50 minutes Libra
(The Rx effect, the storm, slowing, begins September 17.)
October 15, 2:06 PM
MDT, Direct
at 7 degrees 34 minutes Libra.
(The Rx effect, the storm, still slow, lasts through Oct. 20.)
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Other Planetary Retrograde Periods 2008
The point and
benefit of retrograde, reconnoiter, review, is to become aware of missed,
and plan for corrective, actions
SATURNrx:
This is a time to review reality.
Are you
succeeding or are you trapped? If the latter, devise new endeavors
from a more realistic perspective.
December 19, 2007, at 7:09 AM MST, RETROGRADE
at 8 degrees 34 minutes Virgo.
May 2, 2008, at 9:07 PM, DIRECT
at 1 degree 41 minutes Virgo.
December 31, 2008, at 11:08 AM, RETROGRADE
at 21 degrees 46 minutes Virgo.
May 16, 2009, at 8:06 PM, DIRECT at
14 degrees 55 minutes Virgo.
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JUPITERrx:
This is a time to review expansive moves you
recently made or planned: are they high hopes, or are they possible?
May 9, at 6:11 AM, RETROGRADE at
22 degrees 22 minutes Capricorn.
September 7, at 10:16 PM, DIRECT
at 12 degrees 32 minutes Capricorn.
URANUSrx:
This is a time to review the risks you didn't take, and
the ones you did: are you independent enough, are you moving through
life in your own rhythm or are you slowing down to suit someone
else? If you've been antsy, find a way to spend the energy.
June 26, at 6:01 PM, RETROGRADE
at 22 degrees 39 minutes Pisces
November 27, at 9:09 AM, DIRECT
at 18 degrees 44 minutes Pisces
PLUTOrx:
This is a time to review what you need to
regenerate, let go of and move on to: mutate now, enjoy the rush.
April 2, at 4:23 AM, RETROGRADE
at 1 degree 9 minutes Capricorn
September 9, at 9:14 PM, DIRECT
at 28 degrees 30 minutes Sagittarius
NEPTUNErx:
This is a time to review dreams, see a movie for the second time, check
whether your choices have been based on illusion or true
intuition.
May 26, at 10:14 AM, RETROGRADE
at 24 degrees 15 minutes Aquarius
November 2, at 12:38 AM, DIRECT
at 21 degrees 28 minutes Aquarius
VENUSrx:
This is a time to review your love life, your
creativity and basically those endeavors that bring you pleasure; which of
course include having enough money to afford them.
No Retrogrades for Venus in 2008!
MARSrx:
This is a time to pay attention to how
you've been feeling physically, sexually and energetically, to review your
interests and whether you're pursuing them; to contemplate the many ways
you can channel your temper.
November 15, 2007, at 1:24 AM, RETROGRADE
at 12 degrees 27 minutes Cancer
January 30, 2008, at 3:34 PM, DIRECT at
24 degrees 05 minutes Gemini
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