The Retreat of Hermes
Mercury, the trickster God, tricks us all on April Fool’s Day, stationing retrograde, possibly halting our own communication, delaying contracts, scrambling our technology, and revising our plans. Like any good prank, the retrograde can bring frustration and uncertainty.
Mercury’s Reversal
Mercury has stationed retrograde today. Second to Full Moons, Mercury retrogrades are pretty common knowledge.Those of us who even follow astrology loosely know that Mercury retrogrades can affect communication, technology, and transportation. This can show up as a computer failing, cracking the screen of your phone, getting in a car accident, or car not starting.
Not all retrogrades of Mercury will be felt by everyone, as always it is natal chart dependent.
The Silvering of Peter Pan
Currently Mercury in Virgo is retrograde, it began its perceived backward motion August 23 with stationing effects beginning days prior as it hovered around 21 degrees in the sign of the maiden. It will turn direct on September 15th, one day after the New Moon in Virgo.