Mercedes casini
09/10/2021 6:01 AM
Clarín.com
Astrology
Updated 9/10/2021 6:01 AM
During
September and October 2021
,
Mercury
, the planet of communication, will be retrograde in Libra.
Effects of this
planetary transit
at the collective level and also sign by sign.
Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun and, in astrology, it is associated with the function of
communication and thought
: it symbolizes our ability to think, analyze, classify information and then be able to communicate it.
Communication is not only our way of speaking and writing, but also our way of listening and learning.
The retrograde of Mercury
From Earth's perspective
, this planet goes through three times of the year where, for the moment of its orbit, it would appear to go "backwards."
This is often compared to being in a car that is going faster than the next car: if we concentrate our eyes on that other car, it would appear that it is backing up even though it is actually moving at a slower speed.
Mercury retrograde transit is often associated with communication problems or misunderstandings, but it is much more than that.
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For astrology, that vision represents something
symbolic
: what that planet represents, instead of being expressed outwards and forwards, is going to go inwards and backwards.
That is why the Mercury retrograde transit is usually associated with
communication problems
or misunderstandings, but it is much more than that.
This is going to be the second time that Mercury has retrograded in 2021 and it is doing so in
air signs
, bringing our focus to our own thoughts and our
bonding patterns
.
Libra and the bonds of a couple
Libra
, as an air sign, is associated with ties of two where there is a parity, that is, it represents our
ties
that are usually intimate and in which there are no hierarchies: this traditionally in astrology is associated with
sex-affective couples
and also to
labor partners.
This sign symbolizes
balance
, harmony and mediation between two positions that are usually different.
We go through it all the time by bonding, mediating between the desire of one person and the desire of the other and reaching a common point where both are considered.
Mercury retrograde is usually associated with looking back and remembering, recalling certain experiences from the past to better understand the present.
It is a transit with a lot of potential for
meditation and healing
of those links that have been left unfinished, open or with situations to resolve.
It is also a great time to meditate on
how we want to connect
from now on with those people who nurture and complement us.
Mercury retrograde is often associated with looking back and remembering.
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Mercury retrograde 2021: key dates
September 7, 2021:
Mercury begins its pre-retrograde shadow phase.
September 23, 2021:
Mercury squares Pluto, great transformation potential.
September 27, 2021:
Mercury begins to retrograde in Libra.
October 2, 2021:
Mercury squares again with Pluto, leading us to a review of the themes around September 23.
October 10, 2021:
Mercury retrograde meets the Sun in Libra, a good time to illuminate related themes.
October 18, 2021:
Mercury goes direct, begins its post-retrograde shadow phase.
November 2, 2021:
Direct Mercury makes the last square with Pluto, leading us to take action on these bond transformations.
November 3, 2021:
Mercury already direct begins to travel new mathematical degrees.
Relationships: rethinking at the collective level
It is a good time to ask ourselves how we usually bond, what models we usually have as partners, what ways of associating we know, how much harmony we have in our relationships and how much we usually consider others.
How do we think an ideal couple bond is?
What patterns do you find in your sex-affective bonds?
Is there a story from the past without closing?
How much health do we find through the links?
Do we repeat a toxic pattern?
How do we communicate with those who we think complement us?
Do we allow ourselves to listen to the other person's wishes and give in to what we want?
Do we take time to meditate before speaking or arguing?
Are we clear when it comes to communicating our intentions?
Are we clear about what we want in a link?
Are we really listening to what the other person is saying to us?
This is a good time to ask ourselves how we usually bond.
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Mercury retrograde 2021 sign by sign
This energy can be used to see in which areas you will be doing rethinking and reflections on a personal level.
We can see how the energy of this sign-by-sign transit influences us if we calculate our natal chart, since we are not just a sign, but a set of energies.
How Mercury Retrograde Influences Aries
The links are those that are under the magnifying glass with this energy, the way in which you relate to your partner or your partner, how much complement there is in the dynamics, how much of what the other shows you mirrors you and brings you new parts of yourself.
Great time to relax your gaze and change repetitive patterns.
How Mercury Retrograde Influences Taurus
Routine, health and diet may be going through a reformulation process.
It is a great time to reorganize yourself, to eat better and see what habits are healthy for your body and your daily life.
How Mercury Retrograde Influences Gemini
The way you express yourself and show yourself to the world, your creative projects, your relationship with yourself, the way you have fun and express yourself changes.
It is a good time to reconnect with what you like and value about yourself.
Libra, the sign of the couple and partners.
Photo: Shutterstock illustration.
How Mercury Retrograde Influences Cancer
Your home, your home or the way you relate to your family of origin changes.
You may start with rethinking how you inhabit your house, reformulate your home or change your relationship with where you belong.
How Mercury Retrograde Influences Leo
The way you learn, your areas of study, your interests and the way you communicate can change with this energy.
Also the bond with your siblings.
It is a good time to write or review your way of communicating.
How Mercury Retrograde Influences Virgo
Your way of relating to resources, money, food, your body and nature may be being revolutionized.
It is a good time to re-order administrative issues, be in contact with nature, eat well and enjoy the simplicity of life.
How Mercury Retrograde Influences Libra
As retrogradation occurs in your sign, what comes to the present is your identity and your way of seeing yourself.
It is a great time to reformulate who you are, what you want, how you can act and go through the projects you have in mind.
How Mercury Retrograde Influences Scorpio
Retrogradation occurs in your unconscious area, it is a very sensitive place and where you can acquire a lot of empathy.
Great time to meditate, start some alternative therapy, or pay attention to dreams: these can be moments where your deepest emotions are revealed.
How Mercury Retrograde Influences Sagittarius
Your way of relating to your group of friends, the interest groups that you usually frequent and your future projects may be having new beginnings, social support and creativity are very strong.
It is a time of great inspiration, ideas and avant-garde.
How Mercury Retrograde Influences Capricorn
The main rethinking can begin to be the profession and what you contribute to society.
It is a great time to meditate on your professional and work role and question from where you contribute to the world.
How Mercury Retrograde Influences Aquarius
Your beliefs, your philosophy of life, your faith and your spirituality are transforming, it is a good time to question and broaden your gaze, go beyond your mental horizons and expand with confidence.
How Mercury Retrograde Influences Pisces
Good time to put into words your emotions, your fears, your sexual desires and to do alternative therapies or link yourself with some mystical activity.
By Mercedes Casini, astrologer and creator of @aprendeastrologia.
Look also
Retrograde Planets Agenda 2021
What is a retrograde planet?
The 12 houses in the natal chart: areas of life where your potentials manifest
Mercury in your natal chart: how is your mind and your way of communicating?
Mars in your natal chart: how do you express your wishes?
