the concept of \u201chigher octave planets<\/a>\u201d if you missed that post before reading this one.<\/em> Uranus will turn retrograde early in the morning on the 14th EDT (late morning GMT) and Mercury will turn retrograde late in the evening EDT on the 15th (early morning on the 16th GMT). Planets of course don\u2019t really change direction, but astrology is person-centered. We are the center of our own universe, and that is how we observe the planets astrologically. \u00a0Sometimes the movement of the planets appears to retrograde from our perspective on earth, and during those times the operation of those planets functions differently, and usually in a more inward than outward fashion. The outer planets are retrograde for about six months out of every year, and Mercury is retrograde for three weeks four times a year, so these events are not uncommon. \u00a0Still, they tend to arrive with a lot of weeping and moaning from the astrocommunity. While it\u2019s true that Mercury retrograde periods can be challenging for planning a trip, coordinating meetings, all kinds of communication equipment including email and voicemail, they are also valuable times to rethink any areas of life where additional processing is required. \u00a0Mercury rules the mind and the mental functioning as well as the transmission of information. \u00a0Mercury is involved in the learning process, as well as the method through which we communicate our understanding and in retrograde motion our knowledge and awareness of the interconnections in our universe can deepen past the superficial. As the higher octave of Mercury, Uranus elevate the workings of the mind to a superconscious state. \u00a0The flashes of insight that come from scientific discovery or personal intuition \u2013 those moments of \u201cEureka\u201d and \u201cAha\u201d in which we suddenly are aware of a reality that is so absolutely true and certain, yet which has no basis in our previous awareness \u2013 this is Uranus at work. As has been said over and over in this column, and will continue to be repeated for the next three years, Uranus and Pluto are locked in a challenging square at the moment. \u00a0The retrograde turn of Uranus during this cycle brings Uranus back towards the exact angle to Pluto that will continue to create more upheaval and release as the revolution, both internal and external, continues. Ouranos was the sky god \u2013 from his viewpoint in the sky he could see all, and know all. \u00a0Thus the Uranian archetype expands Mercury and takes our ability to witness and observe to a higher level. \u00a0Under the Uranus influence we have a greater perspective and an ability to see the larger picture. With both Mercury and Uranus turning retrograde within a day of each other, there is a powerful focus now on the way in which we translate what we see in the world into an understanding of it. \u00a0Any place in which we are blinded by emotion or a lack of reason will be highlighted now. When Uranus is retrograde we tend to look more closely at areas of our life that need change. \u00a0When we\u2019re in a time of great change such as we\u2019re in right now, this can be enervating and inspiring. \u00a0It can also be somewhat terrifying if we stare too long into the abyss. \u00a0There is a lot of mind and mental activity right now, so any activity you can do to offset that headiness (yoga, swimming, meditation) will be very helpful.<\/p>\n[related_posts limit=\u201d5\u2033 image=\u201d50\u2033]<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>You might want to read about\u00a0the concept of \u201chigher octave planets<\/a>\u201d if you missed that post before reading this one.<\/em> Uranus will turn retrograde early in the morning on the 14th EDT (late morning GMT) and Mercury will turn retrograde late in the evening EDT on the 15th (early morning on the 16th GMT). Planets of course don\u2019t really change direction, but astrology is person-centered. We are the center of our own universe, and that is how we observe the planets astrologically. \u00a0Sometimes the movement of the planets appears to retrograde from our perspective on earth, and during those times the operation of those planets functions differently, and usually in a more inward than outward fashion. The outer planets are retrograde for about six months out of every year, and Mercury is retrograde for three weeks four times a year, so these events are not uncommon. \u00a0Still, they tend to arrive with a lot of weeping and moaning from the astrocommunity. While it\u2019s true that Mercury retrograde periods can be challenging for planning a trip, coordinating meetings, all kinds of communication equipment including email and voicemail, they are also valuable times to rethink any areas of life where additional processing is required. \u00a0Mercury rules the mind and the mental functioning as well as the transmission of information. \u00a0Mercury is involved in the learning process, as well as the method through which we communicate our understanding and in retrograde motion our knowledge and awareness of the interconnections in our universe can deepen past the superficial. As the higher octave of Mercury, Uranus elevate the workings of the mind to a superconscious state. \u00a0The flashes of insight that come from scientific discovery or personal intuition \u2013 those moments of \u201cEureka\u201d and \u201cAha\u201d in which we suddenly are aware of a reality that is so absolutely true and certain, yet which has no basis in our previous awareness \u2013 this is Uranus at work. As has been said over and over in this column, and will continue to be repeated for the next three years, Uranus and Pluto are locked in a challenging square at the moment. \u00a0The retrograde turn of Uranus during this cycle brings Uranus back towards the exact angle to Pluto that will continue to create more upheaval and release as the revolution, both internal and external, continues. Ouranos was the sky god \u2013 from his viewpoint in the sky he could see all, and know all. \u00a0Thus the Uranian archetype expands Mercury and takes our ability to witness and observe to a higher level. \u00a0Under the Uranus influence we have a greater perspective and an ability to see the larger picture. With both Mercury and Uranus turning retrograde within a day of each other, there is a powerful focus now on the way in which we translate what we see in the world into an understanding of it. \u00a0Any place in which we are blinded by emotion or a lack of reason will be highlighted now. When Uranus is retrograde we tend to look more closely at areas of our life that need change. \u00a0When we\u2019re in a time of great change such as we\u2019re in right now, this can be enervating and inspiring. \u00a0It can also be somewhat terrifying if we stare too long into the abyss. \u00a0There is a lot of mind and mental activity right now, so any activity you can do to offset that headiness (yoga, swimming, meditation) will be very helpful.<\/p>\n