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The Recurring Question of Retrogrades

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A longer post on Mercury RX:Inevitably, around three times per year, I get a flood of questions about Mercury retrogrades, retrogrades in general, and the meaning of the particular retrograde we are experiencing.It's natural that people should want answers since if you spend even just 10 - 20 minutes per day on social media these days you will notice that a) everyone is now an astrologer, b) during mercury retrogrades everyone is posting about it c) weird things happen during mercury retrogrades …

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Venus in Capricorn and Don’t Sleep on Mars and Pluto

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Venus is entering Capricorn. And don't fall asleep on Mars and Pluto.* Remember that planets within three degrees of perfecting their aspect are engaging. Then the two planets perfect the aspect. Then the planets separate.* The separation of the planets within three more degrees is often like the fruits of the transit falling of the tree.* We are moving through a dark Moon period, but the New Moon comes through tomorrow. Look for the confrontational and cathartic energy of Mars/Pluto to …

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Venus Trines Mars while Mars Squares Saturn

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In the next several days, Venus in Sagittarius will move into a trine with Mars in Aries, just as Mercury is moving into a conjunction with Pluto in Capricorn.Here's what to watch for:* Don't be fooled. Although Venus and Mars are getting together right now, with Mars engaging with Saturn, Mercury moving into a conjunction with Pluto, and Venus and Mars both in fire signs, the picture of harmony we are witnessing right now has more to do with trying to force a positive resolution or conclusion …

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