Astrology and numerology allow you to grasp the cyclical nature of life.
Unfortunately, it’s impossible for universal cycles (e.g., retrogrades, transits, et al.) to function like a weather forecast, having the same exact meaning and symbolic impact for everyone. Please see this blog post for more information:
https://scottpetullo.com/2010/01/the-cyclical-nature-of-life-reflected-by-various-minor-astrology-factors/
Universal cycles are minor factors, even as assessed in conjunction with your personal configurations, yet tracking them can still be beneficial.
Some of the more popular and easier to track universal cycles are retrogrades, including Mercury retrograde.
These two blog posts address the phenomenon of Mercury retrograde:
https://scottpetullo.com/2011/03/mercury-retrograde-3-30-2011-7-points-to-consider/
https://scottpetullo.com/2011/04/mercury-retrograde-follow-up-3-more-details-to-consider/
Consider these points:
1. Mercury enters the sign of Virgo 7-28-2011, 10:58 a.m. PDT.
2. Mercury retrograde 8-2-2011 8:50 p.m. PDT 1 degree 12 minutes Virgo.
3. Mercury moves back into the sign of Leo during its retrograde phase 8-8-2011 2:46 a.m. PDT.
4. Mercury goes direct 8-26-2011 3:03 p.m. PDT 18 degrees 41 minutes Leo
5. Mercury enters the sign of Virgo 9-8-2011 10:58 p.m. PDT
6. The pre-retrograde period (outlined in the first Mercury retrograde blog post linked above, lasting 17-28 days before Mercury goes retrograde) started early to mid July 2011. Overall, I’ve found this pre-period to be more challenging than the actual retrograde period.
7. The first 12 days of Mercury retrograde (i.e., “collapse phase,” as I phrase it in the blog post linked above) runs from 8-2-2011 to 8-14-2011.
8. The second 12 days of Mercury retrograde runs from 8-14-2011 to 8-26-2011.
Retrograde is an affliction. Although Mercury is dignified (symbolically strengthened) in the sign of Virgo, it slides back into the sign of Leo about 6 days after it goes retrograde, representatively aggravating the retrograde weakness as a universal cycle, potentially making it more problematic in connection to your personal configurations.
Don’t be alarmed though, as any such universal cycle by itself isn’t a powerhouse and its energy must be corroborated to have a real emblematic impact.
The best way to regard a retrograde planet or any other minor factor is to consider it a clue, then look for supporting factors in your comprehensive charts.
The more aware you are of the collective symbolism of the patterns in your unique comprehensive charts, the greater ability you have to reduce your risk and capitalize on the favorable trends in your life.
Copyright © 2011 Scott Petullo