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Misconceptions in modern astrology and Mercury retrograde. How to make the best of this misunderstood period?
In modern astrology, Mercury retrograde is handled quite plainly. Meaning, it is mostly considered an annoying occurrence that creates havoc and problems for us down here on earth. I’m generalizing and aware of this but this is the mainstream understanding of it.
And although true to some extent, this requires much deeper analysis than “Oh my God it’s Mercury retrograde, all is going to shits!”
What do we need to do to determine the quality of the period for the individual?
First, we need to analyze the quality of Mercury in the natal chart. Starting off by sign, then the house. If we have established that we need to look even deeper. Is Mercury dignified, does it have strength from the perspective of more “ancient astrology”? By rulership, exaltation, triplicity, term or face?
Last, but definitely not least, we need to look at the natal aspects. If Mercury has more positive aspects (sextiles and trines, we can add minor aspects as well) then the individual will have a much easier time during the Green Trickster’s closeness to our planet earth.
And on the contrary, if the person has more difficult aspects (squares, oppositions, etc) the individual will face…
