Between thought and expression, between the colors of the sunset and the eye of the beholder, in the liminal light of twilight we feel the atmosphere of Mercury retrograde.  Mercury retrograde is a three week period in which we can surrender to opening our awareness beyond our usual habitual reactions, interfacing with our environment in different ways that surprise us.  Mercury retrograde is the magical air we feel on our skin when we watch the sun disappear on the horizon with shifting hues, the shifting frame of perspective that invites epiphanies.  In astrology, the setting sun is also a symbol for a death of self-absorption through the meeting of another in relationship or partnership.  On October 4, 2014 Mercury will station retrograde at 3° of Scorpio (a sign of soul relationship), and move all the way back to 17° of Libra (a sign of social relations and social justice) on October 25, 2014.  If we include the “shadow zone” before the retrograde station and following the stationing direct, between September 15 and November 10, 2014 Hermes is guiding us to a deepening of self-knowledge through our interactions with our environment and every relationship formed.

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  • Loved this.  Let's hope everyone isn't so enveloped  in this  introspective phase and the insights that they forget to vote in early November.

    • Thank you Kathleen- great point. I know I have found myself avoiding the current news cycle to a large extent and I have not been paying attention to the upcoming election as much as I normally do.  I agree that voting is also important.  It will be interesting to see how this Mercury retrograde, the eclipses, and all the aspects play out in the upcoming election.  It's nice to hear from you again!

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