Lynn Koiner - Astrological Research

When mercury retrogrades, every single person I’ve met has felt like some kind of mistake later on. I mean it’s not always as drastic as it sounds, but I always change my mind about them.

I am beginning a new job tommorrow (January 12) while Mercury is retrograde. I don’t really have a choice, but I’m wondering if this will later prove problematic. I would appreciate any advice you can give on pitfalls to avoid which could affect my making the good impression I’m hoping to make, and which is so important at the start of a new job. Thank you.

Lynn,

I have a relationship question. I met a man during Mercury retrograde, things started hitting up in the Venus direct shadow period. Nothing is going on right now, I ignore him, I want to try but I’m afraid to get hurt again. Once I read that people who we meet during Mercury retro often don’t stay in our lives. But for people who were born with Mercury retro it might be OK, it’s their time to shine. I was born with Mercury retro @11“Libra (Libra sun, Scorpio asc), he was born with Mercury direct @24” Aries (Taurus sun, uknown asc). Lynn, what do you think about Mercury retro influence at the time of the first meeting?

Thank you,
Ana

Lynn —

I was downsized from 2 positions (in the past 11 months) when Mercury was retrograde. In both instances the respective employers told me that my position was no longer needed. I have been searching for something for 2 months now. I am on my own and really need a job.

I am sending out resumes by the truckload. Do you think I will get a firm offer soon? DOB: 4/20/1953 @ 7:15 am EST in Clarksburg, WV. Should I take a position if offered during the upcoming Mercury retrograde?

Thank you so much!

Pam

FRIEND – I am using the Merc retrograde for a job search. If I find an offer I like, should I hold off if possible till after the retrograde and not make the decision till later? Or would you think that any offers I receive during the retrograde aren’t what they seem & to stay away?

LYNN – I know more ways to work around this if you were an employer — hiring on contingency. It is often the Employee who has a change of mind, not the employer.
If you receive an offer, in this economy, just take it. You may opt for another job later on. Sometimes there are delays around the job so that you do not get to start until it goes direct. I remember one woman had to work out in the hall until her office was ready…and Mercury turned direct.

This is actually a good question from which others can benefit (I do not give personal readings here).
First, it is more important that you did not start your trip with a Mercury R. In that case, the R would not affect you so much. I have done this when I travel to Europe. I left on a good day and Mercury turning R did not affect me at all.

Second, because your husband has Mercury R natally, have him handle everything during the R period…he is less affected by this.

I would never sign a contract with Mercury R. One can sign if it is on a contingency basis…a firm decision made after Mercury goes direct.

SURGERY: I had surgery in 1988 when both Mars and Mercury were R — my foot had to be reattached. The best surgery this docot ever did.
Sometimes you just HAVE to have surgery.
One time I had elective surgery with Mercury R as I could not wait. The surgeon’s assistant forgot to remove 2 of the stitches and this caused problems until I found another doctor who spotted the problem. This was a blessing because I have gone to this 2nd doctor and he is brilliant.

When I have to do something and Mercury is R, I choose a day when the Moon’s aspects are favorable so, regardless, all will turn out well.

I have observed many wedding charts and the timing of the wedding has nothing to do with the relationship itself. One famous astrologer married on the “perfect day.” The marriage lasted 18 months exactly.
Mercury R warns that you be flexible on the wedding day because mishaps can occur — with the catering, with the weather, people getting lost getting to the location etc…but it does NOT affect the relationship.

I discussed surgery in Post #13. Sometimes you just have to move, even when Mercury is R, but be prepared for mishaps — movers are late, something in the apartment is not ready…but it is not the end of the world.
Ideally, waiting until Mercury is D is best but I did have surgery with Mercury R.

Yours is a very good question. The following is from Mary Shea’s book and Return software….

Mercury is retrograde at Solar Return from Mary Shea

        Mercury is usually retrograde in the solar return chart every six years. When Mercury is retrograde, it is time to be introspective, especially about those things related to Mercury’s house placement. You should be doing a lot of your own thinking and learning rather than depending on others. Integrate previously acquired information into your own individualized mind-set. Think of your mind as an overloaded cabinet or closet seriously in need of filing and organization. It is time to process. You probably already know everything you need to know to handle a certain life situation. If you continue to depend on others for advice, you will find conversations meaningless within the context of your own intellectual needs and experience. Be aware that your mental processes are not very receptive to new information at this time. Your mind is like a cup that is filled to the brim. Any additional knowledge spills over and is lost. Work toward integrating what you already know.

        You can experience this retrogradation as a certainty that you know you are right and only you can make the best decisions concerning your own future. What others tell you might clash with what you already know and you could tend to disregard their comments. You may be right, but the danger is that you may be wrong. You can be so in tune with your own thoughts that you are totally on the mark; then again, you might be totally off the beam. Take the time to reorganize information by focusing inward. You might find that your own opinions, thoughts, and decisions truly work best for you. But be aware of the feedback others give you, which may be particularly valuable if you have missed the mark.

        Secretiveness is also associated with Mercury retrograde. There is a tendency to withhold information and sometimes lie. Generally, there are two major reasons for doing this: one is that you really do have secrets which need to be kept; the other is that expressing your opinions or thoughts openly causes tension in your relationships. Retrograde Mercury is associated with biting your tongue and swallowing your own words in order to keep peace. Your true opinions may not emerge until the start of the next solar return.

        This time is excellent for putting your thoughts down on paper and writing original material. You will be able to see things differently when your thoughts are written down and this is a good way to get organized. Old opinions and beliefs may be outdated so you need to reassess your thinking, reformulate ideas, and shed new light on a subject area.

DEE: Telling me your birthdate tells me nothing about your ability to pass an exam. First, the time you study is the most important factor.
Second, if you are concerned about how you will do, a Horary Chart, a chart calculated to the date-time-place that you ask a question, will tell you the outcome of the matter.
The Ascendant in the question chart rules YOU. See if it is elevated, strong by sign and well aspected, esp. to the ruler of the 3rd and 9th Houses. www.astro.com will calculate the chart and these are the rules.

RHONDA: The court date could be changed or you may have to return or go over the papers again. Only a horary chart, when you ask about the outcome (no, I do not do these for clients), can tell who will win in the legal action.

If you do this yourself, do a chart for the time and date you ask the question. You are the 1st House and partner is 7th — see whose ruler is elevated highest or closest to the 10th House. That person will win. It is more complicated than this but this is the easiest rule.