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Mercury’s Transit of Libra: Sugared Speech

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Tapestry designed at least in part by Antoine Caron. 1580. Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org

Tapestry designed at least in part by Antoine Caron. 1580. Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org

Mercury’s Libra ingress happens on October 7th, giving us a break from the relentless analysis of its lengthy Virgo transit. 

Mercury in Libra is charming, indecisive and diplomatic. Heavy topics are glossed over in favour of polite and pretty discourse. Discomfort is smoothed over with sugary words. Sometimes it’s ok to back off and just say the nice thing, instead of the right thing. However, final decisions are danced around, because both sides look viable. 

Mercury in Libra’s catchphrase is, “What do you think?” Compromise is the theme of this transit. Hopefully it’s balanced compromise, but it can just as easily be unbalanced. 

Other Influences on the Ingress

The Libra Sun makes an exact square to Pluto in Capricorn on October 7th, so Mercury will be challenged right out of the gate. Sun/Pluto illuminates the power struggle or combative drive beneath the facade. Mercury’s polite conversation will have more underneath. You can use this mix of influences to open up a civilized dialogue and lightly address the issue, or avoid the topic completely. Just know that Pluto will not be ignored. 

Mercury will also make an inconjunct to Ceres Rx in Taurus on October 7th. Ceres Rx in Taurus is a review of personal resources/values that are being nurtured. Mercury in Libra can trigger passive-aggressive comments, if someone is not feeling looked after. The awareness of what’s lacking is there, but the ability to come right out and ask for it is missing. And this could be because it’s not entirely appropriate. And yet, the core necessities can’t be ignored. An inconjunct between Libra and Taurus emphasizes the tension between self and other – both sides must be adjusted.

The Way Forward

As ruler of the transiting North Node in Virgo, Mercury suggests (politely) that a somewhat detached perspective can help you move forward. Mercury in Libra is a master of diplomacy because its not emotional: social strategy and intellectual comparison rule. Listen to what the other person is saying, and factor what you hear into your awareness. Step back from the details you were peering at in Virgo. Look around, and consider the people close to you. Can they help you? Is there a possibility of an exchange? Is it time to deliver your message?

Here are the aspects Mercury in Libra will make:

  • Oct 7th: inconjunct Ceres Rx in Taurus, 1 deg
  • Oct 11th: conjunct Jupiter, 6 deg
  • Oct 12th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces, 9 deg
  • Oct 13th: square Mars in Capricorn, 11 deg
  • Oct 14th: sextile Saturn in Sagittarius, 12 deg
  • Oct 15th: square Pluto in Capricorn, 15 deg
  • Oct 18th: trine Pallas in Aquarius, 18 deg
  • Oct 19th: inconjunct Chiron Rx in Pisces, 21 deg
  • Oct 20th: opposite Uranus Rx in Aries, 22 deg
  • Oct 23rd: opposite Ceres Rx in Aries, 27 deg
  • Oct 24th: Scorpio ingress

 

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Mercury in Libra…

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Mercury tells us, as we know from Toolbox 2.3, a lot about how we communicate, learn, and think. It’s not just what we say, but how we say it; and how we hear, absorb and understand the messages coming from…

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October 1st, 2016: Mercury in Virgo Opposite Chiron Rx, Venus in Scorpio Trine Neptune Rx

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A day for compassionate release. 

Mercury in Virgo opposes Chiron Rx in Pisces, at 22 degrees. Looking too closely at the flaw, or for the flaw, won’t help. Sometimes it’s better to release what’s broken, rather than pinning it down with an observation. Staying silent and listening with compassionate empathy will be more helpful than offering solutions. 

Venus in Scorpio trines Neptune Rx in Pisces, at 9 degrees. Love is expressed through complete acceptance of the darkness. Embrace what makes you most uncomfortable and allow yourself to relax into the shadows. There are no limits here, and this is where you discover the jealousy, lack of control or “shameful” secrets, aren’t as bad as you thought. And maybe that relationship fear simply dissolves. This aspect is more about compassion than passion, but it can still be quite intense.  

 

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September 30th, 2016: Mars in Capricorn Trine Ceres Rx, Mercury in Virgo Inconjunct Pallas Rx

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By Giovanni Segantini, 1890, "Rückkehr vom Wald":  Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org

By Giovanni Segantini, 1890, “Rückkehr vom Wald”:  Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org

Mars in Capricorn trines Ceres Rx in Taurus, at 2 degrees. Disciplined actions produce nourishing results in the areas of growth, abundance, stability or mothering. Focused energy and hard work can literally or metaphorically feed someone. Excellent for addressing the integration of diet and exercise.

Mercury in Virgo makes an inconjunct to Pallas Rx in Aquarius, at 19 degrees. A detail or improvement may be challenged by odd ideas that you can’t quantify. Attempts to make the rebellious pattern fit conventional logic will fail, but conventional logic is in need of a shake up. Consider what’s bizarre/revolutionary (especially if it’s something you’re reviewing) and find a way to translate it into practical knowledge, without sacrificing its uniqueness. 

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Mercury Retrograde in Virgo: Selecting The Best

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By Mattheus van Helmont (1623–after 1679) –  Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org

Mercury stations retrograde in Virgo on August 30th, at 29 degrees. As mentioned in this post, Mercury’s Rx will be connected to Venus’ Libra ingress. The Mercury/Venus conjunction in Virgo on August 29th will weave positive new threads into the story. You may hear what you want to hear, or learn something valuable. Helpful suggestions can be delivered with love and the best intentions. But Mercury pausing at the last degree of Virgo suggests gathering all the information and still needing to review the facts. There will be missed details, or corrections that were overlooked. 

The story will not be complete. 

A notable point in this Mercury Rx is its conjunction with Jupiter (28 degrees) on September 2nd. This will be the second of two conjunctions .The first occurred on August 22nd, along with the Sun’s Virgo ingress. This entire Virgo season has a sub-theme of doing more with what you know, and maximizing the information you’re gathering. Meaning, you’re not just frantically amassing as much intel as you can. You’re using facts (Mercury) and intuition (Jupiter) to identify what will work best for you. And, you’re looking for the truth. The first Mercury/Jupiter conjunction was about more details. The second conjunction (with Mercury Rx) will be about sifting through the excess and selecting the smartest, healthiest, most effective bits. What makes sense. There’s no way you’re going to settle for anything less than the best. Mercury Rx won’t allow it. 

Mercury will station direct on September 22nd (at 14 degrees). On September 20th, Mercury Rx will trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn, and on September 23rd Mercury direct will trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn (at 14 degrees). September 20th to 23rd will feature a compulsive focus on one, particular detail. Pluto will intensify Mercury’s analysis, and the change from Rx to direct suggests an answer/breakthrough which arises from going over and over and over (and over) one issue. Virgo’s obsessive attention to what’s broken can pay big dividends. Note that Venus will enter Scorpio (ruled by Pluto) on September 23rd, so there’s your conclusion to the story that began on August 29th. The deeper look at the absolute truth (involving money, relationships or values) may or may not reveal what you hoped for, but you’ll know exactly what you have to work with. 

As always with Mercury Rx, make sure you have a backup plan. Some answers will be delayed, some fine print will be overlooked. There will be a need for corrections. You may have to prove your point and ask the same question, more than once. The ultimate goal is to get it right, and this probably won’t happen the first time. So dig in and be prepared to work. 

For a full list of Mercury in Virgo’s aspects, check out this post. Here’s a list of the Mercury Rx aspects:

  • September 2nd: conjunct Jupiter (28 deg)
  • September 9th: inconjunct Uranus Rx (23 deg Aries)
  • September 10th: opposite Chiron Rx (23 deg Pisces)
  • September 10th: inconjunct Pallas Rx (22 deg Aquarius)
  • September 12th: square Mars (20 deg Sagittarius)
  • September 12th: conjunct Sun (20 deg)
  • September 14th: sextile Vesta (19 deg Cancer)
  • September 20th: trine Pluto Rx (14 deg Capricorn)
  • September 20th: sextile Juno (15 deg Scorpio)

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Shift Happens, Mercury Retrograde, Solar Eclipse, September Tarotscope

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Venus enters Libra. While it can seem that all is fine and moving forward, we may not realize that we’re probably spiraling into a whole different direction; possibly by falling off the wagon. And with Venus (values, love, money) entering thoughtful Libra on Monday August 29; peace and balance could gain some new priority. Perhaps consequences from karmic lessons […]

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August 23rd, 2016: Mercury in Virgo Inconjunct Pallas Rx in Aquarius

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By Friedrich Friedländer (1825–1901) -Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org

By Friedrich Friedländer (1825–1901) -Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org

Mercury in Virgo makes a tense inconjunct to Pallas Rx in Aquarius, at 27 degrees. Words may be inadequate to express that intriguing vision you’re trying to develop. Step back from logic and look at the facts from a slightly different angle. Stop trying to make it fit, and allow the new pieces to fall randomly. At the same time, know that brilliant patterns are ineffective if no one can understand them. You’re being asked to translate by bringing the revolutionary concept down to earth.  

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