Beloved readers, the final Mercury retrograde for 2011 will soon be upon us. Contrary to popular opinion and belief, the retrograde of the planet Mercury can be a great cosmic tool to those who comprehend this Sacred time and opportunity and understand the themes as presented to us through the astrological houses that the retrograde takes place within. It is our intention to present to you, Beloved readers, a simple understanding and clear comprehension of the upcoming retrograde.
To begin, let's define what is meant by the term
retrograde. Simply put, a planet is described as
retrograde when it appears to be moving backwards through the zodiac. Periodically, Mercury appears to slow down, then stop, and then move slowly backwards for several weeks. Eventually, it appears to stop again and reverse direction moving slowly forward once again. Generally speaking, it appears that it takes Mercury about two weeks to return to its normal orbital speed just as it appears that it takes two weeks to enter into its retrograde.
The shadow phase of a retrograde is when the effects of the retrograde began to be experienced in the two week period before and after the retrograde. Based upon the zodiac sign the planet is in, at the time of its retrograde, one may deduce the type of issues that will be revealed and hopefully resolved.
All of the Mercury retrogrades of 2011 took place in the fire signs... Aries, Leo,and now Sagittarius.The retrogrades of Mercury that occurred in 2011 provided the opportunities to make adjustments in the physical aspects of our life. A Mercury retrograde is an excellent time to review and release the Past, conclude old business, clean out the metaphorical closet, and gain a deeper understanding of current issues that hinder our progress. Generally speaking, the retrograde of Mercury occurs so that one may realize what is truly blocking one and resolve it so that as the retrograde concludes one can move forward into the new opportunities that always follows such cosmic events.
Mercury retrograde is presided over by the Greek God Hermes. Hermes is the messenger from the Gods to the humans, sharing this role with the beloved Goddess Iris. Beloved Hermes is also the patron God of the Crossroads; with being at a crossroads as a way of looking at the retrograde. Hermes name is the root of the word
hermeneutics which is the study of the Science and theory of Interpretation. Hermes delivers messages from ones Higher Consciousness to ones Waking consciousness through coincidences, synchronistic events, signs and symbols. He is depicted wearing shoes with wings on them symbolizing the ability to move freely between the Mortal and the Immortal world. Since the planet Mercury moves the most quickly against the background of stars of all the planets in our solar system, it was naturally named after the swift footed Hermes, using the Roman interpretation of Hermes, which is Mercury...so this is how this this fast-moving planet that has such a great effect upon the Earth became known as the planet Mercury.
With the November/December 2011 Mercury retrograde, all life comes to a major
crossroads that reveals the true motivation that is the driving force of one's present goals, future plans, and current direction. The Mercury retrograde of December opens a six week window of time during which we can
restructure our thinking processes. This time. Allows us to align our thoughts with our hearts true desires, which in turn will inaugurate a reconstructing of our life individually and globally.
Realistically, many find the process of
renewing one's mind to be uncomfortable and frustrating. The process often causes unresolved issues from the Past to emerge from the subconscious and project themselves upon the Present opening an opportunity to be resolved and healed. During retrograde periods we can uncover the unhealthy blocks in our inner world of thought and feeling. Once revealed and resolved, thoughts and feelings become healthy, becoming building blocks upon which to construct a firm foundation of Self to establish One's life and Being upon. Those who zodiac sign is Sagittarius will find this particular Mercury retrograde to be intense and particularly beneficial. During this time people born under this sign will be especially prone to deep introspection and self review.
All of the Earth and The World is on the threshold of a major change of course. This correction of course will affect our present situation, our past identifications, and our future purpose. The road that we have been on this year of 2011 concludes at a
crossroads that now requires us as Individuals, Races, and Nations to make choices and decisions, and set goals based upon our true inner Being rather than continue to have our choices and decisions made for us by the external "larger-than-life" image we might have been seduced and decieved by. When one finally realizes and accepts the Immortal essence
already indwelling their physical nature and Being, the need to
be more than who one
already is, ceases and begins to mature itself into the
desire to demonstrate one's inherent Higher Consciousness and Nature.
The retrograde that will begin
November 24 2011 will take place in the sign of Sagittarius. Sagittarius is symbolized by the centaur, a half man/half horse mythological creature. The centaur symbolizes the synthesis mankind's dual nature. Sagittarius represents the higher ideal consciousness of a Spiritual Being
indwelling and knowing Itself through the physical nature and world. The centaur also symbolizes the high ideals of Spirit coming to terms with the limitations of the physical world. The "creative" nature of Spirit satisfying itself through the "experiencing" nature of the Physical world. A key phrase for the sign Sagittarius is "
I seek". Sagittarius is understood as the sign of the Higher Consciousness… The pursuit of wisdom, in the search for meaning. Like all fire signs, Sagittarius can be idealistic in vision but undisciplined in expression. Sagittarius, however is a
mutable fire sign, which means that the "fire" becomes the expression of that which it is consuming. A
fixed fire sign, such as Aries or Leo, represents an all-consuming fire swallows up within itself that which is consuming. Another key phrase in describing the Sagittarian mentality is
"larger-than-life". It is this "larger-than-life" aspect of Sagittarius that will be exposed, experienced, and examined during Mercury retrograde.
The Mercury retrograde in November and December 2011, has three major phases with the actual retrograde occurring from November 24 through December 13. The different phases create the cosmic course correction that one experiences that encourages maturity, the adjustment of attitude, and as authenticity to the direction and of the pursuits of your life. The purpose for the November/December retrograde of Mercury is to cease being "larger-than-life" to terminate the
contradiction of mankinds dual nature and to bring about a state of peace within each one as our dual natures enter into complement, flowing together in cooperation and collaboration. During this retrograde the true intent behind our goals will be revealed to us so that we may decide whether they are for making us "larger-than-life" or whether the goals in our lives truly represent our true Divine self and Nature. Mercury brings this retrograde in order to usher us into an authentic physical expression of our true Spiritual Nature.By understanding and cooperating with this final Mercury retrograde of 2011, one can eternally Liberate oneself from all unrealized goals and unfulfilled plans that would keep one anchored in the past, haunted by unmet expectations. Through
active awareness one may navigate the course of this retrograde successfully, in order to secure a lasting correction of the goals we have been seeking to fulfill and the direction we were headed in. As the retrograde concludes, one will be able to partake of and participate in what is to be one of the greatest events in the history of the Earth. We are at the crossroads of Time, witnessing the Dawning of the Ascension of Humanity, evolution of mankind, and the transformation of the world. Through the Mercury retrograde of December we can begin to bring a higher awareness into our
now corrected course and goals. As we approach the crossroads represented by the retrograde of Mercury, Beloved Hermes offers to each and every one the benefit of his Knowledge and Wisdom.Through conscious cooperation with this Mercury retrograde we can restructure our thinking and feeling processes, which in turn will renew our minds. Operating from a renewed mind will allow us to exercise a strong influence over the future course of our life and of all life upon the earth. This will allow us to take our place, individually and globally, with all the Illumined Beings of Light now taking part in the transformation of the Earth and the evolution of all who dwell upon Her.
Beloved readers, I trust that the information that I AM sharing with you will provide you with the understanding and knowledge necessary to experience the the current Mercury retrograde in a positive and beneficial fashion. It is my sincere prayer for each of you,that you, during this time spent with beloved Hermes, will mature and allow
yourself to correct your course and align yourself with the purposes and Goals of The Spirit of God and then proceed onward… with
Godspeed upon you as you journey. May the Spirit of Grace make you able to know the fulfillment of your Highest Hopes and most cherished Dreams.
May the eyes of your understanding be flooded with light