Saturday 22 April 2023

Mercury Retrograde – Words are Sacred

The 15th degree of the fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) are spiritually significant because they represent the midway points between the Solstices and Equinoxes and fall on or close to the Cross Quarter Celtic/Pagan festivals.

Mercury goes Retrograde on April 22 at 15 degrees Taurus. It resonates with the festival of Beltane (usually observed in early May), celebrating the upcoming return of Summer. Fires are lit to represent the end of darkness and the onset of the long days of light and fertility.

Did you know that the 15 degrees of the fixed signs are also known as the Avatar Degrees in spiritual astrology? These degrees are said to open spiritual gateways. They are said to bring in synchronicities and can help us overcome difficult odds. They also invite us to move forward, for better or worse. This creates an interesting dynamic, a dilemma even, because Mercury Retrograde’s invitation is to proceed with caution, and even to go backwards to rest, review and renew.

What can we take from this? Perhaps the Moon gives us a clue. Mercury Stations Retrograde Conjunct the Moon in Taurus, the sign where the Moon arguably feels most relaxed and comfortable. Perhaps that’s the answer. Relax, get comfortable, enjoy the ride, celebrate the season and in your comfort, all the better to see the way forward when the Retrograde is over. This view is supported by the Moon because even though it might be growing in light at the start of the Retrograde, it’s coming off the back of an Eclipsed New Moon so is still dark. Everything is still unseen and unknown.

This Station is also Conjunct unpredictable Uranus. There might be an urge to get your point across and to stubbornly double down if challenged. Words may shock and have unexpected consequences, so be careful of saying what can’t be taken back because this is a Retrograde where words are sacred. But there is the potential, certainly after this Retrograde period is over (it turns direct on May 16), to communicate powerfully with messages that truly resonate with compassionate honesty.

If you'd like some insight into how Mercury Retrograde and other upcoming planetary events affect you most personally, consider booking a private consultation - click here for further details or get in touch via the contact form to the top right of this page.

For the Geeks:

Mercury Stations Retrograde on April 21 (just over a day after the Aries Solar Eclipse).

Mercury goes Retrograde (starts moving backwards (from our perspective on Earth) on April 22 at 15 degrees & 37 Minutes of Taurus.

Mercury Stations Direct on May 14 at 5 degrees and 53 minutes of Taurus.

It starts moving forward again on May 16 at 5 degrees and 53 minutes of Taurus.

The Retrograde Shadow period ends on May 31 (a planet’s Retrograde Shadow lasts until it returns to the degree it went retrograde at). Whilst things start to move forward once the actual Retrograde is over, the end of the Shadow period is the final ‘all clear’.

 

 


Wednesday 19 April 2023

Ready for the First Solar Eclipse of the Year?

The Aries Solar Eclipse of April 20, carries the frustrating energy of urgency, but also the energy of it's not quite time (it's in the very last degree of Aries).

It invites you to consider what you need to let go of to make space for the new (North Node Solar Eclipse).

It's a super-charged New Moon, planting the seeds for future transformation, especially if it connects closely to your chart (New Moon Square Pluto).

Provokes the urge to protect yourself and the people and things you care about. (Mars in Cancer).

Solutions to problems can come in a flash, but might seem impractical. Wait until the time feels right. Don't react thoughtlessly, instead respond mindfully (Mercury Conjunct Uranus in Taurus).

Connected to the Jupiter-Chiron Conjunction, it invites us to take a deep healing journey.

Eclipses are most relevant if they closely connect to your planets or angles by Conjunction or Opposition.

Like all transits, Eclipse energy is reflected in your life over time, so don't expect a one-time and done event on the day of the Eclipse.

Don't panic! Historically, Eclipses carry the energy of fear because the loss of light felt like the end of the world. Yes, Eclipses can signal endings but also promise new beginnings, the return of the light.

This Eclipse occurs just after 5am UK / 12am Eastern on April 20.

If you want to know how upcoming Eclipses and other planetary events affect you most personally, consider booking a private consultation - click here for further details or get in touch via the contact form to the top right of this page.

Thursday 13 April 2023

The Cosmic Highlighter Pen - A Late/Not Yet Solar Eclipse

Welcome to Eclipse Season!

In the last (Anaretic) degree of Aries, the first Eclipse of 2023, on April 20, carries the frustrating energy of urgency, but also the energy of it's not quite time yet.  

This month, the AOAUK team (over coffee during a very early morning recording) discuss ways to understand and use the eclipse energies:

- The meaning of the Aneretic degree

- How to negotiate a difficult Mars in Cancer (the eclipse ruler) 

- How Jupiter and Venus can help 

- Why the Fixed Star Sirius offers some support and protection

The Solar Eclipse content begins at 21 minutes in.... and if you enjoy this video, please subscribe. 

If you would like to know how the upcoming Eclipses and other planetary transits and events might affect you personally, I invite you to consider booking a private consultation - more info here.

I am also now offering distant Reiki healing sessions- more info here

As always with love,

Mandi xxx

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