Mercury, the planet of communication is stationary retrograde at this time, at 12 degrees of Taurus, which means events and situations that will be affected by the retrograde will become pronounced now, as well as when it turns stationary direct. It officially retrogrades on Sunday, April 18. Mercury will remain retrograde until May 11, when it goes stationary direct at 2 degrees of Taurus. When Mercury is stationary retrograde in Taurus the mental process is slow and prodding.
According to Author/Astrologer Carol Rushman, when Mercury stations in Taurus” decision making can be hesitant and painful. However, once a stand is taken or a decision made Mercury stationing in Taurus can be extremely rigid, fixed and resistant to change.” It is best not to purchase high ticket items on retrograde Mercury, get married, make important decisions or start new projects.
Events and situations will be exposed that you are unaware of. Look for delays and difficulties with equipment and communication and meetings. Your mind may not be as clear as normal and forgetfulness can be a problem. New relationships that begin at this time may or may not continue after Mercury goes direct in May, and will have to withstand the test of time to know if it is a viable situation for you.
Relationships begun under a retrograde often fade out when the planet goes direct. Alternatively, you may hear from someone from your past, and it is often a time of reconnecting with those we have known before. Relationships that have been limping along may break off all together at this time. Taurus is an Earth sign and the natural ruler of the second house of money.
Collectively, in the world, It is in these areas we may see frustrations and delays. With the Saturn-Uranus opposition in effect at this time, we will likely see further earth changes, and situations that involve the earth and natural disasters at this time, as well as situations that concern money, banks, assets and possessions.
Mercury retrogrades approximately three times a year, and it marks a time to re-access, re-evaluate, clean up projects and situations from the past. It is not a time to initiate new starts, but to think situations through clearly, and with the retrograde in Taurus, that will be possible, resulting in a clear picture of your direction or project when the Winged God moves forward in May.
Contributed by Leslie Hale - Astrolger
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