Mercury Retrograde Periods for 2008 Mercury Retrograde Periods for 2009 What Does Mercury Retrograde Mean? The Ultimate Survival Guide to Mercury Retrograde! Changing "Fated Events" What does Mercury affect? Mercury Retrograde Through the Signs Mercury Retrograde Article Mercury Retrograde Survey

Mercury Retrograde Periods for 2009
January 11 - February 1 (Aquarius - Capricorn)
May 7 - May 30 (Gemini - Taurus)
September 7 - September 29 (Virgo)
December 26 - January 15, 2010 (Capricorn)





What Does Mercury Retrograde Mean?
Mercury is described as retrograde when it appears to be moving backwards through the zodiac. Planets are never actually retrograde or stationary, they just seem that way, due to an optical illusion. Every planet retrogrades, except the Sun and Moon.

 

Planetary stations 2009

You've probably noticed that there are certain times of the year when things seem to go a little crazy. A check you wrote bounces A computer virus ruins some of your files A friend you had planned to meet forgets the date The timer on your VCR doesn't work and you tape the wrong show You try to return a purchase but can't find the receipt Your cell phone just doesn't seem to work when you really need it. Now learn how to identify, avoid, and combat... Mercury Retrograde WHEN A "GOOD" PLANET GOES "BAD." Your cell phone dies in the middle of a call. Your package never arrives. You sign a contract that turns into a disaster. You fight with friends or loved ones. You may feel that it's just incredibly bad luck. And that it's only happening to you. It's not. It's happening to everyone, all at the same time. It's... MERCURY RETROGRADE Several times a year, the speedy little planet closest to the sun appears to shift in its orbital track, causing communication breakdowns across the earth. Now, for the first time ever in a handy, comprehensive format, there's a book dedicated to this critical astrological period. MERCURY RETROGRADE not only arms you with the knowledge you need to deal with possible misfortunes but will convince you that "MR" is a gift – a cosmic invitation to step back and make your life happier, healthier, and more fulfilling than ever before. In this guide, you'll discover: Fascinating case studies of real people and the impact that Mercury Retrograde has had on their lives An indispensable calendar that charts future retrograde periods (the next one is coming up fast!) The unique Mercury Retrograde Effect Survey that rates your personal vulnerability to the retrograde phenomenon Expert information on how Mercury's interaction with your sun sign and astrological "house" affects your ability to communicate The golden secret of retrograde as a time to review, revisit, rethink, and reboot.

Changing "Fated Events"
Generally, retrograde planets present us with a series of events over which we seem to have little or no control, relating to the sign in which the retrogradation occurs. For example, Mercury retrograde in Virgo presents different conditions from Mercury retrograde in Leo. If we are aware of the cycles in advance, however, we can prepare for them - and even make positive use of them.

A retrograde period is actually a cycle. The period begins when the planet begins to appear to slow to a stop before going backwards, and ends when the planet returns to the place where it first stopped. During this cycle, the planet's energy is more powerful - and therefore more likely to cause difficult things to happen! - when the planet stops ("makes a station") or appears to stop in the heavens.

These stationary periods are near the beginning of the retrograde cycle (when the planet first stops as it prepares to move backwards) and midway through the cycle when the retrograde planet slows to a stop before moving forward again. The "direct station" (when the planet halts before moving forward again) is the most powerful and can be used in positive ways.

What does Mercury Affect?
In general, Mercury rules thinking and perception, processing and disseminating information and all means of communication, as well as travel and commerce. Also Mercury rules people who work in these areas, and all those who work with their minds. Mercury retrograde is particularly feared in the publishing world and some publishing houses refuse to have contracts signed during these periods.

Mercury retrograde can cause glitches and misunderstandings in the above areas of communication and travel. It is therefore best not to make important decisions, or sign contracts during these times.

Mercury retrograde affects people differently, depending upon their birth charts and some people actually do well during these periods. It is often the case that people who were born when Mercury was retrograde flourish during Mercury Retrograde periods.