Mercury Return 2023

Last week, I wrote about solar returns and compared my solar return chart to my natal chart. This time I want to look at Mercury, another planet that takes a yearly return around the zodiac just like the sun. Since Mercury is never more than two signs away from the sun, you can expect to …

Mercury turns direct January 18

Christmas and New Year’s felt wonky to many people this year. Mars and Mercury were in retrograde, meaning that our energy and communication skills were flagging a bit. But now both planets are moving forward again. So it may feel like a delayed start to the new year, but with a renewed vision and vigor. …

Mercury Retrograde Starts December 29

It’s that time of year again. The dreaded Mercury Retrograde. It’s a time when there’s frustration, miscommunication, missed appointments, travel issues, and other mishaps that can make our daily routines a struggle. Anytime a planet goes into retrograde, its outward expression gets turned inward. This can cause all kinds of chaos. Sometimes, however, this end …

Mercury enters Capricorn December 6

This is a special time for me in terms of Mercury because its place in my natal chart is in Capricorn. Thinking and speaking methodically comes naturally for me. Sometimes we can become too rigid, but this is still a helpful transit for planning our affairs with a clear mind. Let’s see how it might …

The Inner Planets

I believe the planets are the basis of astrology. Understanding what a planet or luminary represents will make interpreting your chart easier. This becomes even more important when looking at your transit report, which shows the current planet positions against your natal chart. You can better understand their effect and what’s showing up in your …