Mercury is officially retrograde in his own sign requiring major versatility, flexibility, and last minute adjustments. Life works in duality and doubles. Change your mind, change your story, change your life script. Grab those back-burner projects and get busy! Cancel all of your plans and chuck your electronics just for fun! Double check everything at least twice. Re-think, re-strategize and re-work your game plan. Re-connect with an ex. Re-unite with your inner trickster! It's better and more brilliant the second time around!
18-24 May 2015:
Aries:
This week brings both a New Moon and a Mercury Retrograde simultaneously, Aries. You may not know whether you are moving forwards or backwards. Plant the financial seeds you want to sew between now and next November in honor of Monday’s New Moon in your money zone. Next, prepare for some crazy confusing communication over the next several weeks as Mercury goes retro in your talk and text zone. Expect a lot of revisions and refinement in the world of thinking, speaking and planning. Look everything over twice before giving your final stamp of approval. It’s all too easy to miss important details now.
Taurus:
There is a New Moon taking place in your stars this Monday, Taurus. You are officially being invited to start fresh and set your intentions for the next six months of plans. You may feel a bit bewildered about what it is you actually want though because Mercury is going out of phase on the same day as the New Moon. This particular Mercury Retrograde phase lasting through the end of June could wreak havoc on your financial zone, so be extra mindful of your money, darling. You may be feeing incredibly nostalgic these days but try not to base decisions on something that is no longer active in your life.
Gemini:
There is a lot shifting this week, Gemini. Mercury is going retrograde in your stars which you have likely been feeling already for a few weeks. This one hits you especially hard since it’s not only your ruling planet going out of phase, but he’s going of phase in your stars. The Sun will move into your sign on Thursday to help bring more energy and clarity amidst the confusion. Monday’s New Moon invites you to dream big and plant your next six months of plans into fertile ground. There may be a lot of indecision and mind-changing going on, but at least you’ll have some solid seeds planted underground.
Cancer:
The week begins with a New Moon in your house of long-term goals and wishes. This is one of the most auspicious lunation's of the year to plant your dreams and intentions. It’s also excellent for reconnecting with old friends and collaborative partners that you may have lost track of along the way. Plus, you’ve still got Venus sitting pretty in your stars to keep the beauty and balance happening amidst the ensuing Mercury Retrograde chaos about to kick in this week. If ever there was a time for retreat and insulating yourself with as much loveliness as possible, it’s now.
Leo:
New beginnings are on the rise this week with a lovely New Moon at the top of your horoscope on Monday, Leo. This is the perfect time for putting your career wishes out into the universe for the many good things to come over the next six months. Get crystal clear and grounded with your intentions for best results. Mercury will be going retrograde this week which could be a bit disorienting in terms of direction. There may be some backtracking despite your future vision. Venus continues to inhabit your dream zone inspiring the need for solitude and soul time.
Virgo:
The New Moon arrives at the start of the week in your house of travel and higher consciousness, Virgo. This is an excellent time for researching your next six months of travel itineraries. Expect to change your mind a few dozen times but enjoy the plotting and planning, as that is often your favorite part anyway. Mercury, your ruling planet goes retrograde on the same day as the New Moon bringing some confusion and chaos to the mix. Trace your steps if necessary and double check all your facts and figures. Trickster energy prevails now so keep alert and mindful, darling.
Libra:
New energy is on the horizon this week, Libra and it is bringing an intense desire for minimalism in every way. Monday’s New Moon in your house of shedding and letting go is the perfect invitation to release all that clutters your world both internally and externally. The “if this does not bring me joy, get rid of it” trend is about to rule your entire psyche for the next six months. Mercury is hitting the retrograde skids on the same day asking you to cover old ground and rethink your plans. Keeping life simple is an absolute must now.
Scorpio:
Get ready for new beginnings in your relationship world this week, Scorpio. You’ve been patient and tolerant (well in your own passionate way) for long enough. You’re ready for the new chapter to begin in your love life. The odd and twisted part of the plot is that the new could involve the old, compliments of a coinciding Mercury Retrograde taking place on Monday at the same time as the New Moon. The “everything old is new again” irony takes hold. Mercury will be going retrograde in your zone of sex and resources until late June so prepare to dig into some of your psychic muck to find the gold.
Sagittarius:
You’ll be delighted to hear that the stuck in a muddy rut feeling is finally about to give way. Monday’s New Moon brings fresh soil for daily rituals. Set your intentions for the next six months of discipline that you can maintain. Staying power is great now, Sadge. Mercury is going retrograde in your opposite sign and partnership zone this week to bring some interesting twists and turns to your current love script. Communication is about to go all kinds of haywire with your beloved, so spend more time on the kissing and making up part. Work out the details in July.
Capricorn:
There is a lot of change and confusion taking place all at once this week, Capricorn. The New Moon arrives on Monday in your house of love and pleasure. This is an excellent time to tell the universe what your heart most desires and be brave and bold enough to wish it. No more complacency when it comes to love, you’re ready to feel emotionally fed for a change. The chaotic part of the week is spurred on by the next Mercury Retrograde taking place in your house of daily routines. If your schedule feels all out of whack, take it as a hint to take more time off between now and July.
Aquarius:
The New Moon is here and not a moment too soon, Aquarius. You were on the verge of feeling about as stuck as can be so the sweet, grounding influence of Monday’s lunation is just what the doctor ordered. The flip side to this peaceful story is the concurrent Mercury Retrograde vying for dominance in a most confusing and chaotic way. Communication and technology are about to challenge your very last nerve and convince you that your patience levels have devolved to barbaric levels. Keep a sense of humor and flexible mindset to see you through the next few weeks.
Pisces:
The need to pull in and retreat could be rather overwhelming this week with a confluence of extremely introverted planetary energies. The New Moon on Monday arrives in your communication zone on the very same day that the communication planet goes out of phase. In other words, going mute has never seemed like such a sane and necessary way of managing the mad world around you. If this requires wearing your headphones or earplugs 24-7 to avoid human conversations, by all means do it. Unplug from the chaos and the noise pollution, Pisces and delve deep within where the poetry lives.
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