Mercury transits out of Aries and into Taurus, April 24th. Mercury begins to move away from its close conjunction with Rahu. Continue to be patient with stocks, business, finance, technology, and communications. (Back up your computer and update your anti-virus software. There may also be an increase of Covid cases.)
Mercury remains in the sign of Taurus until July 2nd, 2022.
Mercury is retrograde from May 10th, 2022-June 3rd, 2022.
Mercury Retrograde is only a problem if Mercury is a functional malefic planet as is the case for those born under the rising signs of Aries, Libra and Aquarius and if it is afflicting any houses or planets and/or if Mercury is afflicted by another planet by aspect or conjunction. (Afflictions are only applicable when planets are within 5 degrees of another planet or the rising sign degree – in any house.) Mercury can also become problematic when transiting the 6th, 8th, or 12th houses.
RETROGRADE PLANETS
“This is only a visionary phenomenon as it occurs due to different speeds of the planets in relation to the earth. The effects on a natal chart are due to the fixed angular position of planets with reference to a particular place on the earth for a particular time, natal or transit.”
Though the classical as well as some of the modern commentators have ascribed different views for the results of retrograde planets, my professor from India (Professor V.K. Choudhry) who developed the Systems’ Approach to Interpreting Horoscopes is of the firm view that retrograde planets are to be treated in a normal way as per their longitudes, so far as the natal influences are concerned. However, the transit influences of a planet appearing to be in retrograde motion and then direct motion are prolonged on a specified degree(s).
“To understand the impact of a transit retrograde planet it is necessary that one learns predictive techniques and methodology for reading the triple transit influences.”
Below is a video I have made to illustrate how important it is to look at each chart specifically to find the impact of Retrograde planets. THIS IS AN OLD VIDEO SO DON’T PAY ATTENTION TO THE DATES.
Not everyone will benefit from the so called “Massive Energy Shifts” other astrologers claim happen during retrograde moments. At the same time, not everyone will suffer from the ever so present and widely accepted attitude that Mercury retrograde is always bad!
If you are a serious astrologer or serious about astrology you must look at the functional nature of Mercury in each specific chart. I cannot stress this enough!
For the Aries, Libra, and Aquarius rising signs Mercury becomes a functional malefic planet and can cause harm in their charts. The remedy for this is to:
- Help children on Wednesdays
- Don’t wear green
- Don’t wear Emeralds
- Listen to chants for Goddess Durga on Wednesdays
For the Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Pisces rising signs Mercury becomes a functional benefic planet and will not cause harm, but can become weak by transit or affliction. You can strengthen Mercury in your chart to protect against weakness by:
- Wearing lots of green clothing
- Using lots of green decorations in your home
- Put green cellophane over a window in your home and let the green light in
- You can buy green tinted sunglasses or a green tinted water pitcher and cups
- Emerald is a safe and favorable gemstone for your chart
The remedies are easy and effective!
Happy (or not so happy) Mercury Retrograde to you!
Details regarding this transit are seen below as per your rising sign. In order to know your rising sign you will need your exact time, place and date of birth.
Want help determining your Vedic astrology rising sign? Just send me, Planetary Sara, an email with your full name, date of birth, place of birth and exact time of birth, and I will let you know your Vedic astrology rising sign (ascendant).
Aries
Mercury, ruling your sixth house of health and finances will be transiting your second house of wealth and status. There can be wealth and status connected with writing, business and communications as well as with fields of health and finance. Speak up as an authority figure, but be careful to avoid disputes.
Because Mercury rules your sixth house of conflicts, debts, disputes, health and financial issues, it can cause issues for you from time to time. As a remedy, it is better if you do not wear green clothing or emerald gemstones. Instead, you can listen to chants for Vishnu and help children and students on Wednesdays.
Taurus
Mercury, ruling your fifth house of higher education, children, investments and creative projects will be transiting your first house of self and reputation. Focus on leadership, property, vehicles and family life. Expect a lift with your children and investments. Enjoy good business and communication skills during this time as well as analytical problem-solving capabilities. Work on your own writing and business projects.
Because Mercury is considered a benefic planet for the Taurus rising sign it is safe and favorable for you to wear green clothing and an emerald gemstone and to keep green plants and furnishings at home and work to strengthen Mercury.
Gemini
Mercury, ruling your fourth house of home life and property will be transiting your twelfth house of losses and expenses. This can cause losses and expenses on account of property, home life, vehicles, fixed assets, domestic peace, authority figures and entrepreneurial ventures. There can also be some issues with the respiratory canal, skin eruptions, nervous tension, chemical sensitivity and decision making.
Because Mercury is considered a benefic planet for the Gemini rising sign it is safe and favorable for you to wear green clothing and emerald gemstones and to keep green plants and furnishings at home and work to strengthen Mercury.
Cancer
Mercury, ruling your third house of entrepreneurial ventures will be transiting your eleventh house of gains, income, friendships, older siblings and fulfillment of desires. Expect gains connected with these and from your own self-efforts, independent projects and entrepreneurial ventures. Also, gain from writing, business and communications, authority figures and large organizations.
Because Mercury is considered a benefic planet for the Cancer rising sign, it is safe and favorable for you to wear green clothing and emerald gemstones and to keep green plants and furnishings at home and work to strengthen Mercury.
Leo
Mercury, ruling your second house of wealth and status will be transiting your tenth house of career and professional life. You can gain wealth and status through your career during this time. Ask for a raise of promotion. Focus on writing, business, and communications. Utilize your analytical problem solving capabilities and speak up as an authority figure in the workplace.
Because Mercury is considered a benefic planet for the Leo rising sign it is safe and favorable for you to wear green clothing and emerald gemstones and to keep green plants and furnishings at home and work to strengthen Mercury.
Virgo
Mercury, ruling your first house of self and reputation will be transiting your ninth house of good luck and divine grace. You can have good luck and good fortune connected with writing, business and communications during this time. Focus on your work in life (dharma) connected with these areas. Expect a lift and consider religion, spirituality or a long-distance journey.
Because Mercury is considered a benefic planet for the Virgo rising sign it is safe and favorable for you to wear green clothing and emerald gemstones and to keep green plants and furnishings at home and work to strengthen Mercury.
Libra
Mercury, ruling your twelfth house of losses and expenses, will be transiting your eighth house of vulnerability, setbacks, obstacles and delays. Be careful with your communications and technology. Income and friendships are also vulnerable. It is not a good time to travel abroad. There can be some issues with the respiratory canal, skin, nervous tension and decision making as well.
Because Mercury rules your twelfth house of losses and expenses, it can cause issues for you from time to time. As a remedy, it is better if you do not wear green clothing or emerald gemstones. Instead, you can listen to chants for Vishnu and help children and students on Wednesdays.
Scorpio
Mercury, ruling your eleventh house of income, gains, friendships and fulfillment of desires will be transiting your seventh house of partnerships, relationships, joint ventures and marriage. Connect your career with marriage, partnerships, joint ventures and foreign lands. There can be income, gains, and fulfillment of desires through partnerships. Your partner may do well and take on a leadership position.
Because Mercury is considered a benefic planet for the Scorpio rising sign it is safe and favorable for you to wear green clothing and emerald gemstones and to keep green plants and furnishings at home and work to strengthen Mercury.
Sagittarius
Mercury, ruling your tenth house of career and professional life will be transiting your sixth house of conflicts, debts and disputes. There may be issues in the workplace. Manage tension with authority figures and issues with your digestion and immune system. There can be some issues with the respiratory canal, skin, nervous tension and decision making as well.
Because Mercury is considered a benefic planet for the Sagittarius rising sign it is safe and favorable for you to wear green clothing and emerald gemstones and to keep green plants and furnishings at home and work to strengthen Mercury.
Capricorn
Mercury, ruling your ninth house of good luck and divine grace will be transiting your fifth house of higher education, children, investments and creative projects. Focus on higher education and creative projects connected with writing, business and communications. Think big, but take care of your children and investments. These are vulnerable to setbacks.
Because Mercury is considered a benefic planet for the Capricorn rising sign it is safe and favorable for you to wear green clothing and emerald gemstones and to keep green plants and furnishings at home and work to strengthen Mercury.
Aquarius
Mercury, ruling your eighth house of vulnerability, delays, obstacles and setbacks, will be transiting your fourth house of happiness at home, property, fixed assets and vehicles. Be careful to manage setbacks and accidents in your home life. Connect partnerships and joint ventures with property, vehicles and fixed assets. Work out of your home of writing, business and communications.
Because Mercury rules your eighth house, it can cause issues for you from time to time. As a remedy, it is better if you do not wear green clothing or emerald gemstones. Instead, you can listen to chants for Vishnu and help children and students on Wednesdays.
Pisces
Mercury, ruling your seventh house of partnerships, relationships, joint ventures and marriage, will be transiting your third house of entrepreneurial success, independence and self efforts. Work on entrepreneurial projects connected with writing, business and communications. Remain independent in your relationships and connect your initiatives with large organizations.
Because Mercury is considered a benefic planet for the Pisces rising sign it is safe and favorable for you to wear green clothing and emerald gemstones and to keep green plants and furnishings at home and work to strengthen Mercury.
Sara Hawthorne is a Systems’ Approach Vedic astrologer, consultant and educator. She specializes in helping people with career, relationship and health advice. Subscribe to Planetary Sara’s weekly newsletter, email and check out her Facebook and Instagram pages. All her services including life readings, yearly transit reports and compatibility readings can be found at PlanetarySara.com.