Mercury Retrograde in Aries: Déjà Vu

Mercury begins an Aries transit on March 2, 2012 and words are expressed with confidence, decisions are made in a rather take charge way.  Mercury and you enjoy being first in the workplace.  There’s an enthusiastic sense of fun associated with the sign.  You are on the threshold of success, open and sharing life with the world.  Needless to say, the outlook is bright, the “cosmic weather report” is sunny.  The crickets and you are singing.  Birds and you are twittering.

Just when you are flying high an Aries retrograde occurs on March 12th.  You aren’t going full tilt.  Typical of retrogrades the focus is on things starting with the letters ‘re’ like retry, return, reappear, or even retreat!  There are increased misunderstandings because people are preoccupied with their thoughts and they aren’t listening.  Expect crickets to suddenly hit sour notes and twitters to go way out of whack.  When it comes to the last, DO NOT hit ‘send’ right away — read your message again.  Three times in this instance might actually be the charm.

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December 2011 Starcast

The Sagittarius sun lights up the sky this December, showering our winter holidays with an atmosphere of optimism, fun and generosity.  It’s a welcome energetic shift that uplifts everyone’s moods and focuses our attention on the spirit of celebration and travel to connect with family and friends.  The Sagittarius sun, coupled with the Mercury retrograde period until mid December, turns our thoughts inward to reflect on the past year and begin dreaming of the bigger picture that lies ahead in 2012.  The archer will pull its arrow back so we can narrow our target on the New Year’s resolutions we want to master.

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November 2011 Starcast

Imagine walking down the corridor of your life, with a key that opens every closet.  Each closet is like a living diary, containing our deepest, darkest secrets; favorite and painful memories; truest feelings.  Some doors we open every day, smiling at the memories they re-awaken.  Others, we walk past, afraid of opening a Pandora’s box that can never again be closed.  What aspects of your life are you afraid to unlock and examine?  What items in your closet need to be donated to the cosmic thrift store so you can shed the emotional baggage?

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August 2011 Starcast

August begins with an abrupt about face when Mercury turns retrograde on August 2nd and begins retracing its steps through Virgo. Over the next three weeks we’ll return to unfinished business, reverse recent decisions we’ve made and discover alternate paths to our goals. The very next day, Mars, the planet of movement, will dive into the emotional sign of Cancer. This will limit our progress and force us inward to discover spiritual direction for our most pressing problems. Archangel Michael is the one to call on during this retrograde phase, known for his ability to address computer, car and communication devices, which are sure to act up during the first two weeks of this month.

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Zuri’s Starcast for April 2011

Happy Spring! Get back in the driver’s seat of your life. Rock out your ideas this month when the sun hangs out in pioneering Aries through April 20th. With the start of the astrological new year well underway, Aries people, the official go-getters of the zodiac, are feeling the urge to push through the gates and kick start projects with energy and determination. Fueled by Mars in Aries, no one can stand in their way when they are inspired to act on an idea and birth new creativity.

The Mercury retrograde will amp up intuition, so hunches will be Divinely guided. Spend time in meditation and journal to tap into the wisdom found within. Just keep in mind that the retrograde’s backwards motion through Aries calls everyone to retrace their steps and exercise patience, especially when plans need a revision or a new do over before they can move forward. This is a cosmic reminder that careful thought must be made to goals to see them through successfully.

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