Welcome To The First Retrograde Of 2022
Shadow Period – December 29th , 2021 to January 14th, 2022
Retrograde Period – January 14th, 2022 – February 3rd, 2022
Post Shadow Period – February 3rd, 2022- February 24th, 2022
Who Is Mercury In Astrology and What Does It Symbolize?
Before we dig deep into what this retrograde cycle will bring us, let’s refresh on what a Mercury is known as in astrology. Mercury is the planet of communication. His place in your chart explains how you think, speak, and your style of communication. The house where you can find mercury wants you to re-think in order to move on. It can also show you how you communicate with your inner soul. Mercury rules speaking, negotiating, travel, and documents.
What Does A Planet Going Retrograde Mean Anyway…
When Mercury goes retrograde it will appear that the planet is moving backwards.This happens three or four times a year for a three week period. Since the planet appears to be slowing down the energy can bring restrictive energy during this time. You can experience delays in traveling, issues with communication, and technology. You may feel anxious, react too quickly, and dwell on the past. Although Mercury retrograde can get a bad rap, this is an excellent time to slow down and reflect. The ancient people believed that when Mercury went retrograde, it traveled to the underworld and received messages to bring back. So use retrograde time to practice the -re’s of life. Rebalance,reflex, revise, reorganize, and reshape.
Mercury Retrograde In Aquarius..
Let’s take a look at the collective energy of this specific Mercury retrograde transit. Mercury will go retrograde in the sign of Aquarius. Aquarius rules technology and the internet. So take the time to be conscious about how you are portraying yourself to the outside world. Especially online and social media. Be careful of changes in travel and changes in business deals. You may be questioning if the things you have been working towards were really worth it. When Mercury goes retrograde in this sign we start to look inward at how we are communicating to others about the topics which matter to us the most. We could also begin thinking about how we perceive and interpret information from others.
So use retrograde time to practice the -re’s of life. Rebalance,reflex, revise, reorganize, and reshape.
Here’s how this transit will affect you based on your rising sign. When looking at transits, the rising sign is best to read for. If you don’t know your rising sign, then you can also read for your sun sign.
Aries – 11th House
Mercury will be going retrograde in your eleventh house of networking. This is a great transit to share your thoughts with others, especially your coworkers. Your focus will be on a team project that may need some revising or revisiting. You will also be thinking about ways to put yourself out there. You may get old emails from friends, colleagues, or classmates. On the other side, this can also be a time where you figure out who your real friends are. You may need time to figure out who you are outside of friends and people. Remember you can’t control others and they will make their own decisions at the end.
Journal Prompt: How can you reconnect to yourself?
Taurus- 10th House
Mercury will be going retrograde in your tenth house of career. Your career will be on your mind. It may require more of your attention during this time. You may need to polish up your name at work or have to take on more responsibility. If you are wanting to take advantage of an opportunity at work, be mindful of what needs to be done in order to get there. This is not the time to start or take on new projects or clients. Instead look at ways you can rebrand yourself. Take the time to think about what you want to achieve in your career space and how to make it happen.
Journal Prompt: What do you need to refine in order to make my career work?
Gemini – 9th House
Mercury will be going retrograde in your ninth house of adventure. Specifically the adventure of life. Your choices and how they effect your future. You may be thinking about the big picture in life. You can be feeling stuck and want to get out. Think about what you can do to boost your life. During this transit you may also be reassessing where you are in life. In order to move on and forward you need to deal with the here and now.
Journal Prompts: How can you add adventure to your life by reevaluating the things you value the most?
Cancer- 8th House
Mercury will be going retrograde in your eight house of emotions and sexual intimacy. Now is the time to heal any deep wounds you may have specifically with intimacy or relationships. You may be feeling like you are not getting your fair share in a realtionships. By sharing your thoughts and feelings you can clear the air. When Mercury retrograde transits this house is it common to see secrets come up to the surface. With the square to Uranus, this could be a situation that comes out of nowhere. Take this time to clear your mind and think about what you truly want your relationships to be.
Journal Prompts: What learned behaviors about your relationships can you relinquish?
Leo- 7th House
Mercury will be going retrograde in your seventh house of relationships. During this time, there may be something you need to communicate with a partner but are struggling to get the words right. Think of this as a negotiation. There may be terms or unspoken rules in your relationship that you want to revisit. You may feel short tempered and could potentially ruffle feathers. You may need to mend ties with relationships. Whatever part of your relationship you are working on, make sure it is truly what you want.
Journal Prompts: What about your relationships do you need to refine in order to get what you want?
Virgo- 6th House
Mercury will be going retrograde in your sixth house of daily routine and wellness. You will want to feel like changing up your daily routines. Listen to your intuition and ask yourself what you need to prioritize during this time. This house also rules wellness so be on the lookout for missed or rescheduled Dr. appointments. You may be feeling like your schedule has been thrown out of the window. Mercury is asking you to be flexible. Remember that slow and steady wins the race.
Journal Prompt: Where in your life do you need to be flexible? How can you add the flexibility that you need in life?
Libra- 5th House
Mercury will be going retrograde in your fifth house of creativity and romance. During this time, you will need to find time to bring creativity into your life. You may feel dull and stuck in a normal rabbit hole or routine. This could have you feel down and out. This transit may have you feeling like you are losing confidence. Check in with how you are talking to yourself. Think about how you feel about your ability. Don’t compare yourself to others. You are who are and that’s the best version of yourself. To help add creativity to your life try adding painting or journaling to your life could spice things up.
Journal Prompts: How can you reignite the flame of your passion and creativity in your life?
Scorpio – 4th House
Mercury will be going retrograde in your fourth house of home life. This could bring up old childhood wounds that you might have brushed off to the side. During this time, you may feel like you are getting smacked in the face with this wound. This may be a hard time internally. Take time to verbalize these feelings and explore this. If it comes from your learned behavior growing up think about how you can make it better.If you are truly ready to let this go, acknowledge it and let it go.
Journal Prompt: How can you reestablish your learned behavior from your past?
Sagittarius – 3rd House
Mercury will be going retrograde in your third house of communication. You may feel frustrated because it seems like projects are at a standstill. Your communications could also be at a breakpoint. You may feel like your mind is running 100 miles a minute. This transit can add to the feelings of anxiety and worry. Instead of trying to feel like you need to control everything, see where this transit takes you.
Journal Prompt: How can you improve the way you communicate?
Capricorn – 2nd House
Mercury will be going retrograde in your second house of income. You may need to look at how your finances are going. This could be overhauling your investment plan, trying to get a raise, or starting a side hustle. You will have the energy and motivation to make it real. Money may be delayed during this transit so keep some to the side just in case.
Journal Prompt: What do you need to reorganize when it comes to your finances?
Aquarius – 1st house
Mercury will be going retrograde in your first house of self. You may notice that your thoughts and feelings are being perceived by others. You will feel more inclined to take direct action about an issue or situation that has been bothering you. Your appearance will also be on your mind at this time. You may be thinking about how you present yourself to others and how others see you.
Journal Prompt: How can you revamp your self expression?
Pisces – 12th house
Mercury will be going retrograde in your twelfth house of spirituality. Your dreams will be deep and bring you messages. Your mind will be focused on the private sector of your life. This could be a past issue or situation you still may not be over. You could also feel less chatty and want to be alone. Do not get stuck in the guilt of things, as Mercury transiting your twelfth house can bring in. Be mindful about examining the past and try not to get stuck in it. Use your creativity to help express those emotions you may be feeling. Journaling and meditation may also be helpful.
Journal Prompt: How can you recharge your inner self so you can grow?
Use the BINGO board below to track your Mercury Retrograde Transit
