Posted: 02/25/2007
Derry, NH Feb 25, 2007 From Feb. 13 at 11:38 pm until Mar. 7 at 11:45 pm the planet Mercury will be in a retrograde motion. This means that Mercury has taken a time out from its regular forward motion and basically gone to sleep. Mercury appears to be moving backward by degrees in our Solar System. There will be effects on our ability to communicate, to think, to be logical. It can effect short travels, our day to day environment, our ability to learn and absorb information. “Hold off on making any decisions” is good advice until this time has passed. This will be a deeply sensitive time due to the influence of Pisces. Our thought processes, our communications, etc will be deeper and the possibility of visions and dreams will be strong. Try to be aware of any tendencies toward escapism. Taking time to meditate or understand what is deep inside of you is important.
The 3 Steps of Mercury's Alchemy
To go deeper into understanding how this energy may affect you in your life, go backwards a week or 2 before Mercury turned retrograde. First lets understand that Alchemy is "the changing of the form of something into something else". I call this period "The First Step of Alchemy". Whatever
occurred or whatever it is that you are thinking about or communicating with someone about will take place during this time.
"The Second Step of Alchemy" occurs on Feb. 13th when Mercury slows down and its energy is now asleep or turned inward. The form of the energy has changed. You begin to try to
understand and see clearer what is going on inside of your head and with the people whom you are communicating with. Perhaps it will take this whole period to look inside yourself, or to look into what has occurred before you feel at ease with your research or level of understanding. Remember, this is a time of deep inward reflection. You may realize that "The Secret" to this time is to explore and to a envision a beautiful picture of a positive outcome. Remember, what you think, you can create.
The Third Step of Alchemy
This is time when Mercury wakes up from its period of retrograde Mar. 7th 11:45 pm. Now whatever it is that you have already experienced outwardly (back prior to the beginning of the retrograde) has changed form. This time of Mercury retrograde can be looked at as a gift of time that allowed you to go deeper into your thought processes and to slowly research and discover what you can do to create a new beginning. This third step is the last
occurrence of this energy. Now you move ahead once again with a changed perception. Your journey through the "The Alchemy of Your Mind, Thoughts & Communications" has taken a new form. This is "The Gift of walking this path through Alchemy"!
About Andrea Klim
Andrea Klim is a professional Astrologer who practices and teaches out of her home office in East Derry, NH. She can be reached at 603-216-1005.
