

It is a triple conjunction between Mars, the Sun, and Mercury on October 9. Mercury’s Cazimiĭuring this retrograde, there’s another configuration to be aware of. We’ll finally begin to realize how the final Mercury retrograde of 2021 worked in our favor. It trines Jupiter on November 1 and squares Pluto on November 2. Once everything is moving forward, Mercury activates the third round. This is when solutions may be reached and we may finally be ready to open up to a blessing in our lives. While some may chalk this up to coincidence, both Mercury and Jupiter will station direct on the same day, October 18. When Mercury connects with Jupiter for the second time on October 3, it may bring about an aha moment when pieces of the puzzle really come together. Mercury retrograde is an optimal time to check in with our internal world, with the purpose of understanding what needs to be done in the outer realm.

This time around Pluto goes first and we may be coming to terms with whatever transpired in the previous week or feel an inner push to initiate the change. Retrograde Mercury swings back like a pendulum and hits these aspects to Jupiter and Pluto once more from September 29 to October 4. Mecury Retrograde Shadow Period l Photo by Carlos Vega September 26 – October 18 Pay attention (or think back) to what is transpiring between these dates.

The Mercury-Pluto square will be the longest exact aspect of this transit. Whether we willingly accept this change is another story. Trines create flow and ease between planets while squares create tension. Mercury trine Jupiter will call us to expand and grow, while Mercury square Pluto creates the need for a deep-rooted change. The dates of this first set range from September 20 to September 25. The week before Mercury officially stations retrograde on September 26, it will form a helpful aspect to Jupiter and an indirectly helpful aspect to Pluto. Taking a look at these angles and other planets involved can help us further understand what this retrograde is really about. Once during the pre-shadow, then during the retrograde itself and again in the post- shadow period. Due to its backward trek, the defining aspects of the retrograde will be hit a total of three times. When Mercury is in retrograde, the alignments to these planets are drawn out. Mercury is one of the fastest moving planets and the aspects it initiates with other celestial bodies are usually pretty quick, lasting for about a day. Defining Aspects of Mercury’s Final Retrograde in 2021 Mercury in Libra searches for fairness and finding a balance between our own needs and our relationships is a major theme. If you’re the type of person who holds their tongue for the sake of the status quo, you may find it impossible to do so any longer. This won’t be a one-and-done conversation. Communication issues are synonymous with Mercury retrograde, so be sure to speak carefully and be patient if wires get crossed when dealing with others. At this time, you may find yourself circling back to a topic you thought had been tabled.īeing that Libra is partnership-oriented, many people will be working through a compromise. Things from the past tend to make an appearance because they require some rehashing. It’s important to remember that Mercury retrograde is all about reflection and review. But Libra is well acquainted with justice, and more often than not, some conflict is needed to achieve this. Libra is all about keeping the peace and attempts to avoid any form of conflict. With Mercury drifting backward through harmonious Libra, things could get rocky when it comes to close relationships (romance, business, friends or family). What Are The Major Themes of Mercury Retrograde in Libra?
