Mercury Retrograde 2012
CURRENT EVENTS FOR 2012
✭MERCURY RETROGRADE✭
March 12-April 4; July 14-August 8; November 6-26 2012
The traditional statement about Mercury retrograde is that it favors anything that begins with the prefix “re-” — re-negotiate, re-vamp, re-new, re-vise, return, re-issue, re-visit, re-finance because the word retrograde itself means “to go back and retrace one’s steps.”
Many people call me about how to handle the decision-making process while Mercury is retrograde. Always, decisions should only be made on contingency! With the element of flexibility added to any change or decision, there seems to be some guarantee of success. This period also favors finishing up work or returning to complete a project. This motion can provide new insights into the material. It favors re-considering prior decisions and getting others to change their minds about a previously-made decision. Precision is always disrupted by a retrograde Mercury. Going with the flow, keeping options open, using contingency methods and intuitively processing as you go along seem to give the flexibility needed to avoid Retrograde Mishaps.
Most of the time, Mercury retrograde is about as welcome as a tax audit! The left hemisphere of the brain is out to lunch, nothing works when you want it to, and nothing turns out as planned. Generally speaking, this is not a time to make any major commitments or sign any contracts or papers because you will change your mind. It is not a time to place any importance in the decisions or commitments of others since they, too, will change their minds. Sign agreements only on contingency! All changes are subject to delays, last-minute postponements or mix-ups.
This is a bad time to obtain a medical diagnosis or visit a doctor for the first time. You may not be able to obtain an accurate diagnosis until Mercury turns direct. It is better for a later diagnosis. In 2004, I was quite ill and no diagnosis during Mercury retrograde was accurate.
General repairs are not favored when Mercury is retrograde and these frequently have to be done over again. Never purchase anything associated with transportation or communication – such as a car, a bicycle, tape recorder, TV or even shoes. Such purchases will not last long or they will be plagued with malfunctions – if they work at all!
When Mercury is retrograde and afflicting another transiting planet, this causes major communication and decision-making errors in judgment. It is not a time to travel and, when driving yourself, exercise great caution. People are more inclined to be accident prone.
CRISIS LUNATIONS: Crisis Lunation periods occurs when, at the time that the Moon is New or Full, the Moon is physically very close to the earth. This closeness-lunation parallel will amplify our emotional reactions, bringing matters to a crisis point. This Crisis Moon period usually begins about one week before the New/Full Moon and lasts several days afterward. I find that you are only affected by one of the Crisis Moon periods, usually one that falls close to a natal planet. When a crisis arises, my advice is always to “stay calm, relax and make no impulsive decisions for at least a week.” The most critical are eclipses. The most potent occurred on April 15, 1995, because it occurred at the time of a Lunar Eclipse. Of course, the event it portended was the Oklahoma City bombing as the Eclipse fell on the ASC/DESC axis over that city. The WTC/Pentagon attack occurred within a wide orb of a Crisis Lunation. The US invaded Iraq on a Crisis Full Moon in March 2003.
I remember one example – a father called about his daughter who had run away from home about 4 days before the CFM. I told him what was occurring and that he should wait for about a week and she would likely return home….and she did. After the effects of the CFM were over, she became rational again.
There is a period when there is a string of CFMs — in 2010, there is one from August through October. There is usually only ONE of these CFMs that hits you — generally, not all of them … and you cannot always tell which one it is going to be. When it hits, you go crazy and your emotions are magnified. But, when the Moon begins to move away from the earth, we calm down. I am a Virgo so a rational explanation is very satisfying for me. If I know that I am feeling this way because of some astrological/astronomical configuration, it makes it seem OK and I feel much better.
June 22 2009 was a very critical New Moon/Solstice with many accidents, particularly the Metro disaster in Washington DC. Personally, everything that could go wrong did – flat tire requiring full tire replacements, computer stopped working, food poisoning…just to name a couple!
I first noticed this lunation in the early 1970s when my grandfather was in a nursing home. I saw that there were certain lunations in which the patients, called the Walkers, would pace more than usual. At that time, all I had was the Farmers Almanac to determine what was going on with the Moon. At first, I only used the Full Moon. Subsequently, I saw that another astrologer, Richard Nolle, used the Perigee New Moon…and he is absolutely correct. These work the same.
CRISIS LUNATIONS 2012:
New Moons: October 17, November 14, December 12 2012 and January 11 2013
Full Moons: April 7, May 6 (exact), June 3 (March 10 and July 1 are 2 days from exact so they may be felt)
Aug 27, 06:31 AM
This is exactly what happens when Mercury is retrograde.
One time I had no choice but to schedule some minor surgery when Mercury was Retrograde. I picked a great electional day (all Moon’s aspects were great) and the surgery went well. But, months later, it was discovered that 2 stitches had been left in and were abscessing.
Sometimes an astrological conference is sceduled when Mercury is retrograde because it always occurs in early July. I leave for the airport early, I carry on all important materials and I leave a lot of time in case of errors or delays. This seems to work.
Jan 11, 07:12 PM NEW JOB:
It could be that you change your mind about the job at some point but a common feature are that there are delays around your working conditions. I remember one lady showing up for her first day on the job only to find that her office was not ready. She had to work in the hall for a week.
Employers often find that the new employee does not last but it is the employee who decides to quit. Sometimes they find a better job and leave. Good luck but do not worry about it…Lynn
Apr 6, 12:23 PM
ANA – a relationship of any type can alter or change when commenced with Mercury-Venus-Mars R. The R is not the deciding factor — the synastry between you and what was going on in tour charts by transit and progression tells the outcome for effectively.
Taurus men never listen so best he is gone. Your Libra would have to compromise too much to his Aries-Taurus.
May 12, 07:34 AM
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.
Aug 25, 12:27 PM STARTING A TRIP:
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.
Aug 26, 02:08 PM
Hi Lynn,
Is it safe to assume that if any retrograde planet (especially personal planets such as Mercury) makes aspect with natal planets that one could expect events?
Using Mercury, I’ve noticed the usual Mercury retrograde stuff like delays, reversals, etc. occur around me but they affected me personally only when aspects were made to natal planets.
I expect September’s Mercury retrograde to affect me adversely since it stations and retrogrades squares to my close natal Mercury and Venus conjunction – it hangs around
for eight days!
Bob
LYNN: I do not make specific predictions with these fast moving Retrogrades. The upcoming Mercury R stations at 6 degrees so I personally do not consider aspects to 4-5 degrees a station…but I do have an interpretation.
When Mercury D aspects your Venus-Mercury, there can be a stress that is altered or re-addressed later when Mercury R crosses it. But, Bob, sometimes nothing significant happens at all, aside from the R mishaps.
Cardinal signs can cause indecision but R gives you time to review.
Sometimes if the R ALMOST becomes exact…say you have a planet at 6 Capricorn 31…then a stress that you feel will come to pass will not. It will get dropped.
Years ago, there was a R moving to my Sun. The planet would turn R and move away just before it got to 6 Virgo 40.
Someone wanted to come and stay with me for a week. I dreaded this. Just before they were to come, they canceled and they never visited.
There can be problems if you ask on the impending event — like buy new furniture, hire a painter and spend a lot of money bringing in food…and they cancel. If the planet changes direction, the situation will be dropped.
Aug 31, 09:33 AM
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.
Mar 10, 08:58 AM WEDDING CHARTS:
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.
Apr 12, 08:16 AM
MERCURY 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.
Aug 2, 07:27 AM RETURN TO SCHOOL QUESTION:
CLIFF: Mercury will be retrograde for EVERYONE returning to school so all will not be affected dramatically. Typical R misups can occur. Once this occurred for me and my transcripts from the former college had not been sent to the new college…but eventually they got there.
More depends on the transits to your natal planets, not this R necessarily.
Aug 8, 07:27 AM WEDDING CHART:
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.
So, do not worry about the marriage date affecting your long term relationship.
Aug 20, 11:01 AM
VOR: Your experience is very much like Mercury R. Sometimes things break down with the R and you HAVE to have the repair. I just pick a day with the Moon is making all favorable aspects before it leaves the sign. I had a similar experience with wiring many years ago and another electrician said that I did not need the house to be re-wired. Re-wiring an entire house rarely needs to be done, excpet by an unscrupulous electrician as you discovered. Sometimes surgeries have to be done with a R. I had 2 — one was to re-attach my broken foot and it was perfect surgery. Another was surgery on the outside of my ear. 2 stitches were left in and they became infected, until another doctor discovered the problem and removed them.
<Aug 31, 07:27 PM
JANEL: Re-financing is OK but pick a day and time when the Moon only makes favorable aspects before it leaves the sign.
Dec 7, 02:16 PM
Hi Lynn,
I’m an employer and looking to interview and possibly hire during this retrograde period. I am also assessing a current employee and need to make a decision around whether to keep this person on. New contracts will be in place to meet 2011 goals.
Thoughts?
Thanks
Dec 9, 09:47 AM
HIRING – My father knows all to well the problems of hiring when Mercury is R…and how quickly they leave.
I would hire only on contingency — 2 or 3 weeks to see how the person works out.
As for assessing a current employee, I would have an astrologer cast a horary chart, a chart done for a specific question.
A good horary astrologer may be hard to find so I will tell you the quick and easy. I usually pull 3 tarot cards to get an answer.
No, this is not astrology but I do it. My neighbor came over yesterday with a horary question which showed it was too early for her to make a decision (lend her son $55,000 to buy a condo in China where he lives — he’s Polish-Italian).
Then, I shuffled and spread out the tarot cards and had her pick 3. This showed that something sudden and unexpected would occur that would render the question moot.
Dec 9, 05:20 PM
When I travel to Europe, I always use the tarot cards as this is all that I have and these really work. Three cards is perfect for me.
You can review the applications but I would wait. January 4 is a good date as I am starting an online class on that day. Good luck! Lynn
Dec 28, 02:30 PM
SUNSHINE: Good question but it is meeting someone for the first time when VENUS is Retrograde that may cause the relationship to fizzle out. There is a reason, if you read my article on Venus R. We often size up others incorrectly when Venus is R.
I do not feel that Mercury R works this way at all — and I have been a professional astrologer since June 1969.
When meeting someone when Mercury is R, sometimes scheduling can cause problems so that you may not get together again until it turns D.
It is not even 100% bad for starting a job. As I gave as an example, one woman had to work in the hall until her office was remodeled…when Mercury turned D, she moved in.
Mar 27, 07:17 AM
ELSA: Yes, there are ways to work with Mercury R. It is a good time to go over the negotiations as they may be something new that you have not seen before. Usually, I like to leave some contingency in case something goes wrong — his clients do not stay with you — and this seems to just protect the situation. When I comes to hiring under Mercury R, it works best if they are hired on a wait-and-see basis. Then, it just seems to work out. And, as I said before, it is a good time to look over the negotiations for something that you have missed earlier. Mercury R gives new insights.
Mar 27, 01:03 PM
Lynn you are so correct. I can name countless things that I have done during Mercury retrograde that ended up undoing itself. For example a job offer which I took that turned out to be a nightmare even though it looked like a dream and the electronics that I purchased that ended up packing up and the RMA is taking over three months to sort out. Long story short I had to quit the job and buy a new item as it was taking so long to get a replacement. Maybe because I am a Virgo but Mercury retrograde has been nothing but trouble. I can’t see how some astrologers talk about it been a welcome window of change. Personally it has been a window of disaster that just leaves me worse off than before. If there is anything that I have learned from the Mercurial retrograde motion is to try and avoid doing anything like a plaque during its influence.
Mar 27, 02:41 PM
HIRING: Years ago, my dad came to the realization that it was useless to hire anyone with MercuryR. However, doing things on contingency helps appease Mercury R.
JOB INTERVIEW: If you have to go in for an interview when Mercury is R, the appointment might be changed or you may have to come in for a second interview. It is not always the end of the world.Apr 10, 09:01 PM
NEW BABY BORN with MERCURY R: I have a very long article on the natal retrograde on this website. Please read this and it will offer an explanation.
Did you know that, of the original astronauts in the 1960s, most had Mercury R. I do know about later astronauts as I do not have their data.
Apr 15, 08:08 AM
NEW JOB: Sometimes there is some delay around the job. One woman took a job while Mercury was Retrograde. Her office was not finished with renovations so she had to work in the hall until Mercury went Direct.
Do not turn down a job in this economy simply because Mercury is Retrogrde. Check Good Dates on Homepage.
Apr 18, 07:35 PM
This current retrograde has been a nightmare for me. Teenage daughter left home, moved in with her boyfriend and his parents, a bad situation for a lot of reasons. Cell phone coverage around my house is suddenly nonexistent. Repeated calls to them are met with horrible communication and no results. Lots of issues at work with the new computer system and printers. Locked into imobility until this ends.
Just venting.
Apr 18, 08:03 PM
T: It is not just Mercury R. This is also a Crises Full Moon and this week has been fraught with crises (Moon close to earth). I thought I owed $5000 more taxes but, after talking to the accountant, I am getting $134 back! The stress has been so exhausting, even though all turned out well. So, it is not just Mercury R…it is worse!
Apr 18, 11:20 PM
Hi,
Is it ok to buy used furniture during mercury retrograde? I found a very nice bedroom set but have to buy now since the seller is moving out of the state.
Thanks.
Apr 19, 07:14 AM
USED FURNITURE: Common sense should prevail here. Mercury R does not stop me from shopping. Mercury R mainly affects items that are mechanical and electrical.
May 20, 04:12 AM
hi lyn,
i was introduced to somebody ive been liking since last year this march 14, 2011 and went out march 22…since then we have been going out. we are really into each other made love thrice but nothing official. is it considered null n void since they say that was already in the shadow zone of mercury retrograde? things cooled now…i still like him
May 20, 07:44 AM
DELILAH: Mercury’s Shadow has nothing to do with your relationship. It is a matter of the synastry between you (aspects between each other’s charts). If things have cooled, do not take him back. Please read the book, HE IS JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU. Do not waste your time.
Jun 27, 10:46 PM
Hi Lynn,
With MR coming up August 2-26 I’m curious. I am currently working out a new arrangement with my office to rent a different space in the same office. I must give 30 day notice to do this and plan to on July 15th which would mean I would be moving in on August 15th when in retrograde. Since everything was put into motion prior to the retrograde, do you foresee problems? Thank you.
Jun 28, 10:32 AM
K (6-2011): I gave an example in #2 — it may cause moving glitches, delays around the move or something is not ready.
Only your natal chart will tell if this is a good year for you professionally.
It seems most problematic when hiring or starting a new job under an employer. This does not apply to you.
I will be posting the Good Days for August and September in a few days. Check out the homepage for this. And, move when the Moon’s aspects are all favorable.
Jul 25, 09:21 AM
Hi there,
Last year during the August/september 2010 Mercury retrograde period ,I had negotiated a rent deal for one of my properties and it seemed that the tenant would be a co operative person but to my surprise and inspite of all co operation , the deal did not last for 4 months and it was him who violated all terms and conditions of the aggrement and he himself , gave the notice to vacate…………..further, my brother who does not care much about astrology, was on a vacation and one of his flight was delayed by 3-4 hours, resulting in Missing the connecting flight ……..resulting in extra cost of buying another flight ticket the next day plus the cost of one night stay in a hotel………conclusion Mercury retro periods casue delays in regard to commuting and contracts dont last .
Aug 2, 02:04 AM
Lynn,
My spouse is distant and worried about money and his business. He’s even told me he’s not focused on our relationship, but on survival. for reasons involving child custody, we live in separate cities. Any advice on how I should handle this during retrograde Mercury? Do you see relationships end during these times?
Aug 2, 08:05 AM
ANN (8-2011): I am sorry to say but Mercury R has nothing to do with your current situation. There must be outer planets, possibly Uranus and Pluto, at play here to put you in such difficult circumstances.
Even using astrology, I cannot always say when money will improve because the economy is so bad. Many people are just trying to survive. It will not be until the Uranus-Pluto alignment leaves in 2015 that the world economy will start to improve.
But, to answer your question, Mercury R does not end relationships. Decisions made are often regretted, unless you are trying to re-evaluate something.
Aug 3, 07:30 AM
When is it a good time to get a home equity line of credit. during this retrograde….. How do I know when the moon is in the right postion.the right electional day/
Aug 3, 08:09 AM
BEA (8-2011): Mercury and Venus R are only good for re-financing. Check the good electional days on this website. I have them for August through November 2011.
Aug 10, 11:54 AM
Lynn, I am about to start a new job, which I was supposed to start back in June 7th but due to a cycling accident had to postpone until this month. I could start next week or should I wait until the 27th? So much has gone wrong lately, I cant take any more. Just last night I discovered I have bedbugs! and since August 2nd I have had a horrible full body itch/rash that won’t away and Doctors have no idea what it is. Please help! Thank you
Aug 10, 12:08 PM
CONSTANZA (8-2011): Do not delay starting a job just because Mercury is R. There can be other delays within the job — read some of my posts here. I just started to notice the mix-ups with Mercury R. I chipped a filling done last year but my regular dentist is out of town until August 15. I did go to another dentist for a cleaning and to look at my teeth. I did not let him fill it. I will get my regular dentist do this — because this new dentist is VERY expensive, not because I do not feel that he could do the job.
Aug 12, 04:30 PM
I really need the use of a car. I want to buy one but of course with Mercury R I should hold off. I tried looking into leasing but came up against problems. My cousin offered me his car for a while but he’s not been getting back to me to make final arrangements. Am now thinking of hiring a car until the end of August. You still have to sign a contract for a hire car but is it ok to do this during mercury R?
Aug 12, 04:35 PM
AMAMDA (8-2011): Hiring is OK…but do not purchase.
Aug 14, 08:56 AM
Here is my question…
I always seem to have great luck and positive things (especially for me personally) during retrograde… though I have some ‘voids’ also in my chart.
It is hard to find out why some people would have good things during this time so maybe you can shed light on that?
Aug 14, 09:57 AM
DJM (8-2011): Some would say that you have natal Mercury R but this does not always work.
No, I cannot shed any light on why you are one of the rarest of Souls who has a great time when Mercury is Retrograde.
Aug 15, 12:05 AM
Can you explain how a place I’ve never been before (visiting during merc retrograde 8/14) seems very familar? I visited the Breakers in Palm Beach today with a friend and not only did I feel a connection with the guests & the hotel but we were given a tour in a private area that only catered to prominent members and was greeted by some with acceptance. My solar return this year, 7/17 has my SRSun in the 10th house and the MC trines my SRVenus and sextile SRPartofFortune. Is this past life stuff?
EC
Aug 17, 07:54 AM
ED (8-2011): There could be many possibilities for this feeling. It could be a connection with the people (soul group resonnance).
Personally, I would look at the Astro-Carto-Graphy or just do a relocation chart for this town to see if it makes your natal planets angular.
Aug 19, 11:28 AM
I am not an astrologer, but I can truly see what you are talking about on Mercury retrograde. It sure affects me here in Utah. The traffic and driving is just awful. I have had many situations where the other guy would have hit me, but I was just fast enough to get away. My phones have trouble and someone stole a bunch of silver coins from me.
It makes me wonder with my loss why the person that stole from me has a win or an increase in commerce and not a loss like others. I will not participate in theft at any rate, but apparently there are others that do well on a retrograde Mercury.
Sincerely, Robert
Aug 20, 08:09 AM
ROBERT (8-2011): This sounds like a story about mercury R that I used to tell.
The Law of Karma always works. We just do not know when. He will be held accountable.
Aug 27, 03:17 AM
I have been reading about this mercury are for the past 3 hours. Is thus the real deal? Hey Lynn, I have had a rough past week and not the greatest month. All of a sudden major decisions and realizations have been accepted and now it is time to move on and make a move. From realizing closure in a relationships to pursuing my career path in real estate and purchasing a vehicle. What in the world is goin on and why has everything happened at once. Please shed the light and put me in the right direction.. Thank you
Aug 27, 06:55 AM
RICK (8-2011): Yes, this has been the Mercury R from hell. We are all relieved that it is over.
To tell you what is going for you on astrologically, you would have to consult an astrologer who would look at your horoscope.
Sep 7, 11:13 AM
Lynn-
This has been a MR from hell for me. So much that I bought a ticket yesterday 9/6/11 to move to California to stay with a friend for a while and reevaluate my life. I am working in NY now at a job I hate. I even got a raise which confuses me even more and I hate NY. I feel like I’m crazy to do this and I hate that I can’t commit to the job, but I would feel better in CA and have some me time. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Vince
Oct 27, 10:17 PM
Hi Lynn,
A question about Merc Rx natally? Below is somthing of yours I found in the blog….my merc is rx at 9.45 Sag/2nd house ruled by Scorpio…. and in the merc rx path next month…the below paragraph hits the nail on the head, but I have been speaking more and more, and letting go of those people who will not allow me to speak. My merc is conjunct Jupiter/Sag….will this Merc rx allow me to fully stop biting my tongue..and free myself?
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.Oct 28, 08:56 AM
Mercury is R 3 times each year so I doubt that the next Mercury R will free
you. But, the transiting Uranus when it trines your Mercury may do this.
There are many factors that could free you — the progressed Mercury turning
Direct by progression could be another factor…Lynn
Nov 2, 03:58 PM
Hi Lynn,
I have a profession board exam scheduled for late Nov, 2011 during Mercury retrograde and I’m a Virgo.
What is your recommendation?
Much thanks
Nov 2, 04:04 PM
MARIKA (11-2011): Study…and study what you do not think that you will be tested on.
Nov 19, 11:07 PM
Hello :). I have a question about Mercury Retrograde. I am an Aries and my very best friend in the world is a Leo. He has always been romantically interested in me while I have not shared the same feelings. Until … Now. As Mercury is going retrograde on the 24th, is this a bad time for me to explore this? I really think he could actually be the right guy for me. But now am paranoid to have the discussion or act on this. Can you help? Thank you do much in advance!
Nov 20, 10:56 AM
I needed to buy a car, and did on Nov. 19. I didn’t have transportation and my car was unsafe to drive. I needed to make the purchase asap. I know that mercury is going retrograde on Nov. 24. Is there a chance that I just purchased “under the wire?” Can you tell me if the effects of mercury retrograde begins actually before the actual retrograde date?
Thank you so much.
Nov 21, 01:48 PM
Hello Lynn
I’m purchasing my first home all by myself very soon. My 3 kids and I need a place to move to before the end of January and I found the perfect home. Trouble is, Mercury goes retrograde in 2 days and all of the paper signing and inspections and offers would be taking place during the retrograde. Is this not a great idea? Being a single mom, I don’t need the universe working against me on this!
Thank you
Andi
Nov 23, 03:18 AM
hi,
another friend of mine bought a new refrigerator during the last mercury to discover that it had problems with its cooling and had to get it replaced very soon…..another philips fm radio which i had bought during a overseas visit also during mercury R gave problems from the very first day and could not be used for long…
Nov 26, 01:17 PM
It´s so funny you say mercury retro is as welcome as a tax audit. PPL can be so different. I´m a tax auditor and mostly look fwd to mercury retro periods!!!!!!!
And the audited and I get along well usually. It´s what we believe, fear and hate, what we project the negative thougths towards that causes unwelcome surprises so to say. If we have nothing to hide and only nice things from our past then welcome mer retro and tax audits!
Nov 29, 03:41 PM
Hi Lynn,
I was wondering about the Mercury Retrograde on medical test result. I had some issue in the past and been tested for many things but never got a clear answer. They want to do more test next week. I want to know if it would be better to postpone the test until after the Rx?
I’m not sure how true this is but I heard that the M Rx can help to bring the hidden to light? Have you heard this before?
Thanks
Janel
Dec 2, 10:13 AM
JENNIFER (12-2011): This is a relationship question so I cannot answer it. Mercury R can help us see a new side of other people but, if you can not been attracted to him in the past, it may be a passing phase. You really need a proper comparison reading, if it is indeed that important.
CONNIE: Some times you just have to make a purchase when something breaks down. If you bought it on the 19th, do not worry about Mercury R.
ANDI: Sometimes we just have to move when we have to move. With Mercury R, there can be delays moving in but these do not have to be significant.
JANEL: I have always found personally that consultations or tests done when Mercury is retrograde often need a second opinion. If it is a second opinion, it works better.
Dec 4, 12:49 PM
I’ve been looking to buy a house for almost a year and will be paying cash. I saw a house a few months ago that I’ve decided I wanted to make an offer on. Is it a waste of time to even bother with Mercury Rx (especially since it is backing up to my natal Saturn Rx at 8 degrees in the 8th house)? Or if I make sure all the paperwork has been scrutinized and triple check everything and buy the house CONTINGENT on inspection, can the deal work out?
Dec 5, 07:40 AM
EMILYBH (12-211): NEVER SIGN PAPERS WHEN THERE IS A HARD MERCURY-SATURN aspect. Of course, this is a short lived transit but keep this in mind.
Contingency always works with Mercury Retrograde. And have the inspection done when Mercury is Direct.
Dec 13, 08:54 PM
Hi Lynn,
I want to apply for a credit card during the Rx but activate it when Mercury goes direct. Does it matter when you apply or when you activate your account as far as the retrograde goes??? Thanks Lynn!!!
Dec 14, 09:02 AM
JANEL (12-2011): I am not sure of the answer. I would always take care that you do not lose it. And, instead of signing it, print “ID required.”