Mercury, the planet of communication, goes retrograde in the sign of Sagittarius. Mercury controls the opposite sign, Gemini, so it is as if it is falling in Sagittarius. Why does Mercury have challenges in the sign of Sagittarius? Sagittarius is a sign that seeks freedom and to be constantly connected with the Divine. It signifies a lack of commitment, and we know that often Sagittarians have difficulties in relationships or anything that can demand part of their freedom.
Sagittarians are also known for their lack of tact, meaning they will say whatever comes to mind without much sensitivity to those listening. Another thing is that because of their desire for divinity and spirituality, Sagittarians make an effort to sound smart and spiritual with their words, without weaving in vulnerability and honesty. Of course, we know Sagittarians have many positive aspects. But right now, we want to focus on the energy we experience with that position of Mercury and how we can maximize the blessings in this aspect.
Right now, we have an opportunity to examine the sincerity of our conversations. Uranus, the planet that breaks all the rules, has moved back from Gemini to Taurus and gives us some time before it enters Gemini again in April. This is our opportunity to work on how we use speech and our words. The goal is to understand that each word that comes out of our mouth creates vibrations, creates reality. Pay attention and reflect. Do you want to impress, or do you want to create connection?
Mercury starts the week in station to go retrograde. When the planet stations in the sky, it is very good for shedding light on a situation, so we can notice things we might otherwise miss. That might mean that on that day communication itself will be a little bit stilted. This is because the planet appears to be stagnant; there is no flow. However, it’s great for introspection, especially when we pass the Full Moon and move into its waning phase, which is a time for reflection. We have assistance from the planets to review and reflect on our communication.
Even if there is a lot of love in a relationship (especially a romantic relationship), if there is no communication, the relationship will not succeed. Because there must be an effort to understand and to communicate with each other. In relationships, especially those that are important to us, we have an opportunity to examine the type of communication we have. It’s also good to reflect on the types of connections we have with people, in general. Am I building connection or destroying it? Make sure you mean what you say and know that conversations have the power to bring people closer together or push them further apart.
On Wednesday, Mercury will conjunct Mars in Sagittarius. There is a lot of emphasis on the nervous system at this time. Try to relax and not let things get to you. Use your breath. Everything that comes to us in life is a blessing, but our job is to reveal that blessing. When we welcome situations with calm and certainty, we can take any situation and turn it into a blessing. On Monday, the Moon is in opposition to Pluto. An emotional situation might demand a balanced solution. Avoid falling into emotional drama and keep your decision mature.
