There are three Mercury retrograde cycles in 2011, all in fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius). Going back, it's like the drama coach asking for a more animated, emphatic attitude. Fire is inspiration. These retrogrades pick up dropped threads for more trust of instincts. More cutting through verbiage. Less tolerance for sleepy, confused ideas. Vitalized speech. More passionate truth telling.
Shadow side: Selfish perspectives, overbearing, speaking before thinking, impatient, hostile, aggressive, grandiose, missing subtle nuances. It's a great time then, to see any of these behaviors, in the retrograde cycle.
March 30th to April 23rd: Mercury in cardinal Aries. Refresh old ideas in time for Spring. A time to be brave, and confront others, if this is a loose end. Universe creates serendipity, via opportunities to speak courageously. Here we face the fear of expressing what might rouse others to anger.
It's a break from agreeing, or saying everything is fine, when its not. It's risking being authentic, when you know it's provocative. It's feeling lit up with passion, and allowing that to be a force that works on others. It's dealing with blowback from being forceful about your opinion. It's daring to face those who have been in positions of authority. It's being excited about new ideas, some that might have been threads of inspiration for you all along.
Rx periods can cause delays, frustrations, mix-ups. Watch out for hair-trigger tempers, raging and ranting, blowing a fuse. Deep breathing and physical activity helps blow off pent up intensity.
Read more about this mentally energizing Mercury Retrograde in Aries, 2011!
August 2nd to 26th: Mercury begins in earth sign Virgo for one week, and hits fixed sign Leo on August 8th. Virgo makes us precise, and grounded in reality, so we appear capable, trustworthy, sincere. The retrograde into Leo allows for a dramatic re-enactment, infusing ideas close to our hearts with life. Any me-centric attitudes can be seen in a new light. It's time to rediscover what we love, and express it with great heart!
November 23rd to December 13th: Mercury in mutable Sagittarius. Being reminded of aspirations. Revisiting a situation, but this time not beating 'round the bush. Dot-connecting on events of the past, which changes view of what's happening, and what's possible. Another chance to speak your truth. Seeing from vantage point of higher mind. Far-sighted views that were dropped before.
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