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| 'Underwater Alice' by Elena Kalis |
Mercury
in Scorpio: The Extended Dive into the Subconscious Mind
October
3rd - December 9th
Part Two- The
Retrograde Journey
(October 31st – November 20th)
Mercury
Retrograde is
not a rare occurrence since it happens 3 or 4 times a year. But it
does often have a noticeable effect, since Mercury moves swiftly.
There
is a rare occurrence within the heart of this particular retrograde
period though. During Mercury’s Interior Conjunction with the Sun,
this messenger planet can be seen traveling across the face of our
Sun (only with the use of telescopes that have solar filters, of
course.) Mercury
Transits are not as rare as the Venus Transits which happen in pairs
8 years apart after long gaps of 121.5 years and 105.5 years (the
last pair occurred in 2004 and 2012). Mercury Transit occultations occur 13 to 14 times a century, though, often suggesting collective
shadow thoughts
becoming
conscious.
The
Interior Conjunction
is
on 11-11,
and
“unthought-like
thoughts that are the souls of thought” may be “stirred from out
of the abysses” of our hearts, as Edgar Allen Poe once wrote. Poe
was born with a Scorpio Rising, North Node, and Uranus conjunct...so
his soul was particularly attuned to Scorpionic
themes while he communicated such things that plunged into our depths with
unique precision.
The
best general
advice
for these retrograde times is to re-think, re-capitulate,
re-vise, re-do, re-invent. You can attach a 're' to most verbs, actually, and
that might sum up the energy we’ll
be working with.
If
you’re feeling a bit of Deja Vu, it’s a signal to take another
look through a different perspective this time. Something
overlooked previously can be re-cognized anew.
This
retrograde
time,
Mercury is in Scorpio...so dig deeper to re-discover what you may
have previously overlooked. The collective mind is like a detective
now, searching for the truth beneath the surface of what is
presented. Listen closely to what is being stressed by repetition,
especially
the symbols that pervade the mind in this time.
The meaning is more important than the words as
we dive into the Otherworld of the Mind.
Mercury Stations Retrograde (10-31)
Scorpio
28 Sabian Symbol: ‘The King of the Fairies approaching his domain’
Mercury
takes pause in this degree after meeting with Venus here the day
before. She really loved something about it deeply as they shared
insights between Heart and Mind, and Mercury wants to sit with this
idea for a few more days after shifting perspective. As Mercury moves
‘backward’, then, in Scorpio...we are invited to discover a
deeper truth to everything covered in the last 20 days.
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| 'Oberon and Puck Listening to the Sea Maid's Music' by Chris Beetles |
In
this ‘King of the Fairies’ degree, we shift focus to our inner
thoughts and the ideas that arise there. The
collective idea we are pondering here is that each
of us is ultimately the authority of our own lives, but
we have to take a few steps back to discover a deeper truth to this
later.
The
signs from the Spirit World, as the veil between worlds lifts
this time of year, will be emerging
from deep Scorpio waters...revealing
the Mysteries beyond the edges of our awareness.
The
Fairy King, and all others from unseen realms, will
be sending messages to connect to what is too often overlooked
(perhaps through Dreamtime, but definitely through symbols). And
it will likely relate to our relationships
or alliances
with all that is animate beyond our
(relatively narrow) human view.
There
is a wealth of information bubbling up from Scorpio waters during
this station.
Each of us encounters our own piece of the truth about
our hidden power.
And Scorpio is about sharing our truth (not
always immediately, but eventually, after establishing trust)...and
merging
truths together with others to get right to the core of what life
offers us.
Some
truth does hurt. Some truth heals. Thus, the intensity of Scorpio
waters shows us the deepest experience of life's truths. And
Mercury
guides
us through this discovery of
the power in creating meaningful alliances with each other as well as
aligning the Collective Mind with Natural Law.
The
Laws of Nature are synchronized to Mother Earth’s body. Man-made
law cannot restrict or control Her...Mama Gaia...the Prima Genetrix
of these earthly lives we’re living. Her Messenger, the
Fairy King whispers, "Be not afraid of what you cannot always
see. Trust that there are forces supporting your journey."
And
into the Otherworld of the creative mind we go. During
this journey, a few of
Mercury’s previous alliances will re-align to further the
retrograde storyline. You may use the following list as a guide
through
what will be revisited next.
11/2-
Mercury Rx conjunct Pallas- This is the second of two meetings in
Scorpio, this time discussing this ‘Fairy King’ degree. The
third conjunction between these wise beings will happen on the
Solstice when both are in Sagittarius (weeks after Mercury’s
Retrograde integration, the Epilogue, has concluded). The patterns
we may have caught a glimpse of 12 days ago (during Mercury's Prologue) resurface here with
deeper wisdom. Strategies may shift slightly from what we were
previously moving ahead with...as we respond wisely to the intuitive
messages we’re receiving now.
11/9-
Mercury Rx sextile Pluto- We revisit a subtle opportunity to
transform the mind through soulful interaction. Deepening into our
life force energy, hidden power emerges in beneficial ways.
11/11-
Mercury Rx conjunct Sun- The message arising from the heart of the
Sun at this Interior Conjunction is more potent than usual. Tap in
and listen to what is revealed now. We are likely to channel
extraordinary ideas that go beyond our usual understanding. The
Sabian Symbol for this 19th degree of Scorpio is ‘a
parrot listening, then talking’...so clairaudience will likely be
on high at this time.
11/13-
Mercury Rx sextile Saturn- We revisit this subtle opportunity for
mature communication and mental development to strengthen our ability
to manifest our ideas.
11/13-
Mercury Rx trine Neptune Rx- The flow of inspiration carries through
this mystical, inward journey we’re on. Another view of our
creative potential arises.
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| Art by Albert BeckWenzell |
11/20-
Mercury Stations Direct- We return to the 12th degree of
Scorpio (Sabian Symbol: ‘an official embassy ball’) where
Mercury’s Prologue began on 10/11...and we have an opportunity to slow down and retrieve a key piece of information we missed while the fleet-footed
Messenger sped past it. What is really happening under the surface
of this ritual display of shape-shifting magic, where all are dressed
to impress and powerful alliances can be made? A closer look on this
scene of powerful, privileged elites shows that beyond all the
meaningless displays of importance...there is something there that
means to keep the peace. We may be focused on wading through the
superfluous associations and finding who it is we can really trust.
In
part three, Mercury’s Epilogue, we’ll be integrating what we’ve
learned from this retrograde’s wisdom. This integration will last
from 11/20 to 12/7...followed by a couple more days of Mercury's wrap up of Scorpio lessons before moving on to Sagittarius on 12/9. For now, try
to feel into this trip as if it’s a Shamanic Recapitulation or a
Collective Soul Retrieval that Mercury is guiding us all through.
Though there will be some Shadow Work to do, as Scorpio often brings
about, this particular retrograde is not really one of those that
needs much warning about Murphy’s Law (that ‘whatever can go
wrong WILL go wrong’ assertion that always seems to tag along on
Mercury’s heels...not all of us astrologers see the 'Rx' as such...it looks like a prescription to me, for what's been ailing our minds). This one has a clear focus on the soul’s
journey to finding truth in our alliances. Keep with that, and you may realize a
deeper truth about the purpose of Mercury’s retrogrades too.
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| An example of hilarious Mercury Rx memes. This one pokes fun at the blame game that happens all too often. You might see a lot of them. And then you'll remember that you read this and realized there's a bunch of harmonious aspects to tap into this time... and a rare opportunity if you're listening deeply. |
Love
and Gratitude,
Felina
Lune Kavi
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