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Pretty but out of focus Mercury in Pisces February 6th to April 14th with image of flowers out of focus over water

Pretty but out of focus ~ Mercury in Pisces

Visions and vague conversations will distract rather than inform us for 2 months while Mercury wanders in the sign of dreams. How to cope with Mercury at its worst in Pisces? Here’s some tips for before, during and after this transit.

A statue of Mercury throwing something behind him.

Understanding Mercury Retrograde

Because Mercury moves the quickest of all the planets, three or four times a year it appears to go backward. Remember the story of the Tortoise and the Hare? The Tortoise moves slow and steady while the Hare moves quickly but with lots of stops. The Earth is the Tortoise taking 365 days to go around the Sun. Mercury, the Hare, takes only 88 days. When Mercury speeds past the Earth and rounds a turn of the orbit, it appears to be going backwards.

Mars in Leo

Visualize the attention and excitement captured by the spotlight on a stage as Leo’s domain. With Mars the Mighty Warrior back to full speed in May, he delivers his usual energy to whomever embodies his confidence and speed.

Mars in Cancer

Picture Cancer as a home full of food, comforts and hugs, a safe space that encourages emotional support and guidance. Now imagine that home with the mighty warrior, Mars, taking up residence.

The Libra scales are flanked by autumn leaves lighting the hope for balance during this season.

Fall Equinox & Libra Balance

The Fall Equinox, also known as the First Day of Fall, balances the hours of day and night. Already in Metro-Detroit we’ve lost an hour of daylight since September started.

In August’s Conflict, Hero’s Emerge

The Aquarius Full Moon always challenges us to heroic efforts as we reconcile the tension between our longing for a brighter future for our community and our immediate desires for personal power. This year that tension comes with 2 weeks of shocking conflict in mid-August.

The Great American Eclipse of 2024

These mixed signals and unexpected consequences come from the steroid shot this Eclipse gives to the already challenging Mercury Retrograde period. Allow extra time, consider alternative plans and prepare for surprises.

Change vs Comfort

Practically speaking, the end of January is full of contradictions. We long for change so we’re speeding up our thoughts on innovative improvements. We also long for comfort and the push for more comes at the risk of losing our cool.

A statue of Hades seizing Persephone.

Relationship Issues

Relationship issues are STILL dragging us down as Venus, the Goddess of Love, dances with Pluto, the Lord of the Underworld during her 40 days of retrograde.