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(Rebecca's note: You may click on any of the highlighted words, phrases or titles in the text of this or any other article at Enchanted Spirit to access directly the information cited.)Guess what? Mercury is going retrograde again . . . from July 12 until August 5. I know. I can hardly believe it myself. It seems like we just got done with this a little while ago, but unfortunately, all the data says . . . "It's happening again." This time it's in Leo, retrograding from Leo 9 back to Cancer 29.
There is a general and informative article, Mercury Retrograde – Rethinking Your Present Direction, available here on the site at Enchanted Spirit regarding this phenomenon. If you have not yet read it, you might find it helpful to do so. Also, if you need a refresher on what a time of Mercury Retrograde signifies, (Mercury Rx – for short), this edited and re-written text is now the permanent home of this information on the site (until Rebecca changes her mind again. How Mercury Rx is that? I ask you.).
When Mercury retrogrades, a certain specific area of your natal chart – as the symbolic representation of your life – undergoes re-thinking, re-focusing, re-organization, and benefits in the end from a truly valuable intellectual renewal. As the title of this article notes, the degrees involved in this episode of Mercury Rx, are from Leo 9 back to Cancer 29. If you know where this area is contained in your natal chart, you can not only watch the results as they occur . . . you can appreciate the construction that's underway . . . and maybe even arrange to help it along.
That is, indeed, the best use to make of this time when greater self-awareness, introspection, pondering, contemplating, meditating and listening to both inner and outer voices are legitimate and helpful responses to what is taking place – all over the world. The energy of Mercury in Leo especially is linked to expounding personal ideas, self-promotion of individual concepts, communicating your viewpoints creatively, championing your opinions and knowledge, and generally enjoying the aesthetic structures and products of your own mind.
Soooo…., as I've said, Mercury will be Rx from July 12 until August 5, 1999 in Leo. Here then, is the material for what this new little speed bump on the road of life will mean to each of the individual signs.
(Rebecca's note: You may click on any of the sign names listed below to go directly to the pertinent information for that sign here in this article. As always, your greatest value in using this material comes from reading the sections for your Sun Sign, your Moon Sign, and your Ascendant – or "Rising" -- Sign. Your life is most overtly "reorganizing" on all three of these levels when some planetary energy is in effect . . . which is what makes life, well, "complicated.")
If you would like to jump to the forecasts for these astrological sign, click below. IF YOUR SUN, MOON OR ASCENDANT IS IN ARIES:
If your placement is in the first ten degrees of the sign (or you have a late March Aries birthday), you will be rethinking matters involving leisure time, play and things done for pleasure. You will also be refocusing on romantic interests or endeavors and reconsidering your conduct in matters of new growth, speculation, personal creativity or things done for "individual recognition." You have reached a place of wanting to "really shine" in some special way . . . and are ready to focus some intense thought on how best to accomplish this desire.
Some project which involves your own "unique artistic touch" in the broad sense of that term needs to be revised and re-directed. You may also need to realign your relationships with your children (as well as your "brain-children.) You are reconsidering how to showcase your personal prominence, contributions, and "distinctive style" in order to find "the spotlight of attention" on some important matter.
You are also re-deciding how to manage some speculative "gamble", or maybe hedge your bets . . . to guarantee, insofar as possible, your success in some creative personal effort. You are seriouslylooking for some recognition regarding your creative contributions – in everything from artistic pursuits and "hobbies" . . . to the unique and special "personal magic" you offer (or want to offer) as a lover.
Metaphorically, you are realizing you've come to a point where you need to get more joy out of life – whether through the use of your own talents and amusements, or through things like relaxation, social engagements, "playtime" with other people, or some combination of all this. You are also rethinking how to "take a few risks" to add this necessary dimension to your life. Overall, this should be a lot of fun, despite the very serious need it reflects to balance your life better in this area.
If your placement is in the last twenty degrees of the sign (or if you have an April Aries birthday), you will be rethinking matters of psychological and emotional security and the conduct of your private life. Conditions concerning your home and family need more attention for some reason during this time, involving perhaps some new or reconsidered decision about directions and choices here.
You may also find yourself rethinking your own personal and private needs, examining your feelings, and refocusing on your requirements for inner well-being. You may need to talk some things over with family members and come to a better conclusion, regarding mutual structures and desires, than you previously intended or realized would be required – or perhaps reach a different agreement than you originally thought was even possible.
This is an excellent time to exchange ideas and talk through matters involving your private circumstances. Such discussions may produce some valuable new "raw material," more diverse information, more options. You may need to rethink some choices or attitudes regarding your personal life, physical surroundings or "foundations."
IF YOUR SUN, MOON OR ASCENDANT IS IN TAURUS:If your placement is in the first ten degrees of the sign (or you have a late April Taurus birthday), you will be rethinking matters of psychological and emotional security and the conduct of your private life. Conditions concerning your home and family need more attention for some reason during this time, involving perhaps some new or reconsidered decision about directions and choices here.
You may also find yourself rethinking your own personal and private needs, examining your feelings, and refocusing on your requirements for inner well-being. You may need to talk some things over with family members and come to a better conclusion, regarding mutual structures and desires, than you previously intended or realized would be required – or perhaps reach a different agreement than you originally thought was even possible.
This is an excellent time to exchange ideas and talk through matters involving your private circumstances. Such discussions may produce some valuable new "raw material," more diverse information, more options. You may need to rethink some choices or attitudes regarding your personal life, physical surroundings or "foundations."
If your placement is in the last twenty degrees of the sign (or if you have a May Taurus birthday), you will actively be "rethinking what you think." By that I mean, you will be reconsidering some important facts about the way you conduct your life, reconsidering the information on which you base your choices and opinions, re-examining the viewpoints you hold, the opinions you subscribe to, the thoughts you consciously believe and the way you communicate these to others in letting them know "who you really are."
You may be acquiring new data, or adding "facts" and new dimensions of wisdom to what you already have. This is a time of gathering knowledge . . . through reading, study, thinking, talking, and listening. It is a very uncorrupted time of reorganizing and analyzing the way you use intellectual energy . . . and rearranging things in this area of your life more efficiently, discarding ideas that no longer work, and "understanding better" some components that need this kind of different focus and respect.
You may also feel unusually restless now, especially for your sign . . . which is not known for being "antsy" as a rule. Physically moving around . . . maybe even "seeing some new places" . . . may be uncommonly important to you now. This could be both a very good way of "finding new answers" to the questions you're trying to resolve . . . and a way of diverting your mind and consciousness so that the quieter, more creative energies of your subconscious get a chance to come forward in images, random thoughts, and flashes of inspiration . . . and make themselves known to you.
IF YOUR SUN, MOON OR ASCENDANT IS IN GEMINI:
If your placement is in the first ten degrees of the sign (or you have a late May Gemini birthday), you will actively be "rethinking what you think." By that I mean, you will be reconsidering some important facts about the way you conduct your life, reconsidering the information on which you base your choices and opinions, re-examining the viewpoints you hold, the opinions you subscribe to, the thoughts you consciously believe and the way you communicate these to others in letting them know "who you really are."
You may be acquiring new data, or adding "facts" and new dimensions of wisdom to what you already have. This is a time of gathering knowledge . . . through reading, study, thinking, talking, and listening. It is a very uncorrupted time of reorganizing and analyzing the way you use intellectual energy . . . and rearranging things in this area of your life more efficiently, discarding ideas that no longer work, and "understanding better" some components that need this kind of different focus and respect.
You may also feel unusually restless now, especially for your sign . . . which is not known for being "antsy" as a rule. Physically moving around . . . maybe even "seeing some new places" . . . may be uncommonly important to you now. This could be both a very good way of "finding new answers" to the questions you're trying to resolve . . . and a way of diverting your mind and consciousness so that the quieter, more creative energies of your subconscious get a chance to come forward in images, random thoughts, and flashes of inspiration . . . and make themselves known to you.
If your placement is in the last twenty degrees of the sign (or if you have a June Gemini birthday, you will find that on all levels – abstract, personal, practical, financial, and material – you are undergoing a re-orientation and a re-focusing on "values" during this time. You are looking to define "what's important to you," what you want to accomplish next, what you will need in terms of assets and resources, "what you want it to mean personally for you," and what needs to be more firmly established when you finally are ready to move forward again.
You are dealing with themes of "personal ideas, flexibility and values" . . . which may manifest as a feeling you want to "go somewhere" soon (perhaps even through physical travel) -- and a need consequently to assess your resources to find ways to get there from where you are.
You've spent some time lately dealing with "new learning" -- and exchanging viewpoints and perspectives with other people. You may have gained a lot of creative ideas and directions by being open toward others with your own beliefs, opinions and knowledge – and you now have a wealth of new information, facts and data to categorize and use. This, in fact, is one of your personal strengths.
Next, you will try to use this new growth to greater practical advantage -- meaning often, you are looking to bring more $$$ into your life. You're getting ready to launch into new income producing opportunities or projects. You still need some discussion, brainstorming and knowledge -- not yet at hand -- in order to proceed smoothly into this next phase. This is what you are now looking to accumulate. So keep putting your ideas out there -- and solicit feedback. The pieces will fit together better -- in a few more weeks.
IF YOUR SUN, MOON OR ASCENDANT IS IN CANCER:
If your placement is in the first ten degrees of the sign, (or if you have a late June Cancer birthday), you will find that on all levels – abstract, personal, practical, financial, and material – you are undergoing a re-orientation and a re-focusing on "values" during this time. You are looking to define "what's important to you," what you want to accomplish next, what you will need in terms of assets and resources, "what you want it to mean personally for you," and what needs to be more firmly established when you finally are ready to move forward again.
You are dealing with themes of "personal ideas, flexibility and values" . . . which may manifest as a feeling you want to "go somewhere" soon (perhaps even through physical travel) -- and a need consequently to assess your resources to find ways to get there from where you are.
You've spent some time lately dealing with "new learning" -- and exchanging viewpoints and perspectives with other people. You may have gained a lot of creative ideas and directions by being open toward others with your own beliefs, opinions and knowledge – and you now have a wealth of new information, facts and data to categorize and use. This, in fact, is one of your personal strengths.
Next, you will try to use this new growth to greater practical advantage -- meaning often, you are looking to bring more $$$ into your life. You're getting ready to launch into new income producing opportunities or projects. You still need some discussion, brainstorming and knowledge -- not yet at hand -- in order to proceed smoothly into this next phase. This is what you are now looking to accumulate. So keep putting your ideas out there -- and solicit feedback. The pieces will fit together better -- in a few more weeks.
If your placement is in the last twenty degrees of the sign (or if you have a July Cancer birthday), you will be working to re-fine and re-focus some personal idea or opinion, some information you have, some viewpoint you've developed that will let you more effectively "communicate yourself to the world." Some personally important intellectual construction, some way in which you use your mind and apply your mental energy and talents is finally ready for more public presentation . . . and you are looking for the best way and most effective way to have it noticed and used.
Thus you may find you "need to talk" a lot during this time, especially about what's important to you. With the Rx energy in place, you may find yourself backing up, re-considering, "talking in circles," and in many ways "finding your personal bearings" on an intellectual level. (Because you may not separate thoughts and feelings as well as some of the other signs, your methods of using logic and analysis are very distinctly colored by lots of emotional considerations. And this makes for an extremely complicated mix of what you are constructing now.)
You are learning to value anew your ideas, your opinions, your knowledge, your point of view, and your ability to communicate things of importance to others. You are also demanding a new level of respect for these things from people and situations in the world around you. Your more outwardly "intellectual presentation" of yourself is designed especially to attract this new level of attention.
This is the part of you now very much on public display – and, indeed, this is a valuable asset to cultivate and have. It gives you a whole new way of "taking on the world" . . . and a notably fine new "first impression" to offer the world to use in the way it deals with you.
IF YOUR SUN, MOON OR ASCENDANT IS IN LEO:
If your placement is in the first ten degrees of the sign, (or if you have a late July Leo birthday), you will be working to re-fine and re-focus some personal idea or opinion, some information you have, some viewpoint you've developed that will let you more effectively "communicate yourself to the world." Some personally important intellectual construction, some way in which you use your mind and apply your mental energy and talents is finally ready for more public presentation . . . and you are looking for the best way and most effective way to have it noticed and used.
Thus you may find you "need to talk" a lot during this time, especially about what's important to you. With the Rx energy in place, you may find yourself backing up, re-considering, "talking in circles," and in many ways "finding your personal bearings" on an intellectual level. You are re-discovering and re-establishing the fact that individual truth and knowledge shared with others is a product enhanced many times over.
You are learning to value anew your ideas, your opinions, your knowledge, your point of view, and your ability to communicate things of importance to others. You are also demanding a new level of respect for these things from people and situations in the world around you. Your more outwardly "intellectual presentation" of yourself is designed especially to attract this new level of attention.
This is the part of you now very much on public display – and, indeed, this is a valuable asset to cultivate and have. It gives you a whole new way of "taking on the world" . . . and a notably fine new "first impression" to offer the world to use in the way it deals with you.
If your placement is in the last twenty degrees of the sign (or if you have an August Leo birthday), you are working with some personal idea or opinion, some way in which you want to "communicate yourself to the world," that is still on the drawing board undergoing modification, enhancement, re-construction, review and repair.
Some personally important intellectual construction (idea, belief, knowledge, opinion, "data," etc.) is not quite ready for pubic viewing, but it's close, and shortly after mid- August, it WILL be dressed properly and ready to go. For sure it will have better direction and a more suitable presentation than it does now. At the moment, things here are still pretty fuzzy.
You are involved – whether you actually realize it yet or not – with some form of intellectual energy, some new idea or new body of information which you want to study, mull over, consider privately or perhaps work with on a deep and intensely creative level in order to incorporate it and its benefits into your "working consciousness."
At the moment, though, things are still tucked away, out of sight and behind the scenes, away from public viewing. In some cases you may know only bits and pieces yet of what is "coming together" to form this important new personal vision – and if you are not well attuned to your own inner workings and processes, you may not even know that much.
There is, however, important creative work going on for you now, and to the extent that you can encourage it – through things like study, meditation, brainstorming, musing and experimentation – the better you will be able to use and benefit from the eventual product. Listen to the dreams, images, inspirations and "whispered suggestions" that come to you now through the quiet, subliminal channels of your subconscious mind. These are the assets which currently need – and deserve -- your very close attention.
IF YOUR SUN, MOON OR ASCENDANT IS IN VIRGO:
If your placement is in the first ten degrees of the sign, (or if you have a late August Virgo birthday), you are working with some personal idea or opinion, some way in which you want to "communicate yourself to the world," that is still on the drawing board undergoing modification, enhancement, re-construction, review and repair.
Some personally important intellectual construction (idea, belief, knowledge, opinion, "data," etc.) is not quite ready for pubic viewing, but it's close, and shortly after mid- August, it WILL be dressed properly and ready to go. For sure it will have better direction and a more suitable presentation than it does now. At the moment, things here are still pretty fuzzy.
You are involved – whether you actually realize it yet or not – with some form of intellectual energy, some new idea or new body of information which you want to study, mull over, consider privately or perhaps work with on a deep and intensely creative level in order to incorporate it and its benefits into your "working consciousness."
At the moment, though, things are still tucked away, out of sight and behind the scenes, away from public viewing. In some cases you may know only bits and pieces yet of what is "coming together" to form this important new personal vision – and if you are not well attuned to your own inner workings and processes, you may not even know that much.
There is, however, important creative work going on for you now, and to the extent that you can encourage it – through things like study, meditation, brainstorming, musing and experimentation – the better you will be able to use and benefit from the eventual product. Listen to the dreams, images, inspirations and "whispered suggestions" that come to you now through the quiet, subliminal channels of your subconscious mind. These are the assets which currently need – and deserve -- your very close attention.
If your placement is in the last twenty degrees of the sign (or if you have a September Virgo birthday), you will be putting in a lot of time during these particular weeks receiving input, information, "new facts," knowledge, options, viewpoints, opinions and ideas from your friends and the other members of your social network.
You may find yourself talking over these ideas with advisors, acquaintances, and other "experts," looking for wider applications of the vision that is beginning to take shape in your mind. Your thoughts presently may be very visionary and idealistic -- and your wide roster of personal contacts may be most helpful in directing your focus toward possibilities you haven't fully seen up til now.
These friends and acquaintances may provide you with valuable new insights that become in time a "greater vision" of what you want to do with yourself and your life over the next year or so of experience and adventure. This focus may have direct application to your career and professional interests – and the "payoff" you want to receive for the effort you are putting forth here – or it may have more to do with the things you feel "destined" to do in life, whether or not they are part of your public image, business life and community status.
In any case, your thoughts presently are on your "goals for the future" . . . and the things you want to achieve – perhaps in the context of the things already accomplished. It is both a time of receiving new directions, new objectives and a new sense of broad personal purpose AND a time of "summing up" the experiences of the past . . . and gaining the lessons they were looking to provide.
One of the best ways to spend this time is indeed "with friends," just aimlessly chatting, listening, and considering what you think and hear. There is "work" being accomplished even in that situation . . . although it may take you a bit of time to see it. You may also be reassessing the quality (and value) of your friends and friendships through this time (and this process) . . . whether you realize it consciously or not. Right now, your friends are your most valuable mental and intellectual resource pool. Take advantage of what they have to offer.
IF YOUR SUN, MOON OR ASCENDANT IS IN LIBRA:
If your placement is in the first ten degrees of the sign, (or if you have a late September Libra birthday), you will be putting in a lot of time during these particular weeks receiving input, information, "new facts," knowledge, options, viewpoints, opinions and ideas from your friends and the other members of your social network.
You may find yourself talking over these ideas with advisors, acquaintances, and other "experts," looking for wider applications of the vision that is beginning to take shape in your mind. Your thoughts presently may be very visionary and idealistic -- and your wide roster of personal contacts may be most helpful in directing your focus toward possibilities you haven't fully seen up til now.
These friends and acquaintances may provide you with valuable new insights that become in time a "greater vision" of what you want to do with yourself and your life over the next year or so of life's experience and adventure. This focus may have direct application to your career and professional interests – and the "payoff" you want to receive for the effort you are putting forth here – or it may have more to do with the things you feel "destined" to do in life, whether or not they are part of your public image, business life and community status.
In any case, your thoughts presently are on your "goals for the future" . . . and the things you want to achieve – perhaps in the context of the things already accomplished. It is both a time of receiving new directions, new objectives and a new sense of broad personal purpose AND a time of "summing up" the experiences of the past . . . and gaining the lessons they were looking to provide.
One of the best ways to spend this time is indeed "with friends," just aimlessly chatting, listening, and considering what you think and hear. There is "work" being accomplished even in that situation . . . although it may take you a bit of time to see it. You may also be reassessing the quality (and value) of your friends and friendships through this time (and this process) . . . whether you realize it consciously or not. Right now, your friends are your most valuable mental and intellectual resource pool. Take advantage of what they have to offer.
If your placement is in the last twenty degrees of the sign (or if you have an October Libra birthday), you will use this time to redirect your thoughts and intellectual focus into the area of your career, community interests, and the "authority" you exert in support of your public and professional reputation.
The new perspective you construct as a result of your "reorientation" in this area may well give you the applause and recognition you want from your career contributions, but missed receiving (or receiving sufficiently) earlier in the year. You have numerous things of value to offer in your professional capacity -- and from this opportunity will come the seeds of new ideas for you to use and work on over the course of the year to come. This is your chance to tie up those loose ends into a more satisfying package.
Your mind, thoughts and "a search for new information" will really be centered on the subject of your "public image and worldly attainment" You may even be reassessing the measure of "fame" you have acquired in these matters so far . . . and considering whether the amount is adequate for your desires and expectations. If not, you'll be looking for input and options about how to make it so in the year or so ahead.
Your sense of self-pride in the realm of profession and career is a major issue for you during this time. One part of the mix has to do with the honor and prestige your attainments may have accumulated for you here. Another part is centered on the "long-lasting contributions" you feel you have made to the world around you . . . including even "society as a whole." This is a time of "reassessing" not only "what it all means" to you . . . but deciding what you mean with your achievements and have provided that is of value to the world.
This is the true meaning of "status" for you right now – as you reconsider the responsibilities you've assumed, the business you've handled, the power you've achieved, the authority you represent and the standing you've acquired . . . all of which have to do with public security . . . and "being remembered" in the future, if you stop and think about what you're really trying to provide, for yourself and others with the effort you put forward here.
IF YOUR SUN, MOON OR ASCENDANT IS IN SCORPIO:
If your placement is in the first ten degrees of the sign, (or if you have a late October Scorpio birthday), you will use this time to redirect your thoughts and intellectual focus into the area of your career, community interests, and the "authority" you exert in support of your public and professional reputation.
The new perspective you construct as a result of your "reorientation" in this area may well give you the applause and recognition you want from your career contributions, but missed receiving (or receiving sufficiently) earlier in the year. You have numerous things of value to offer in your professional capacity -- and from this opportunity will come the seeds of new ideas for you to use and work on over the course of the year to come. This is your chance to tie up those loose ends into a more satisfying package.
Your mind, thoughts and "a search for new information" will really be centered on the subject of your "public image and worldly attainment" You may even be reassessing the measure of "fame" you have acquired in these matters so far . . . and considering whether the amount is adequate for your desires and expectations. If not, you'll be looking for input and options about how to make it so in the year or so ahead.
Your sense of self-pride in the realm of profession and career is a major issue for you during this time. One part of the mix has to do with the honor and prestige your attainments may have accumulated for you here. Another part is centered on the "long-lasting contributions" you feel you have made to the world around you . . . including even "society as a whole." This is a time of "reassessing" not only "what it all means" to you. . . but deciding what you mean with your achievements and have provided that is of value to the world.
This is the true meaning of "status" for you right now – as you reconsider the responsibilities you've assumed, the business you've handled, the power you've achieved, the authority you represent and the standing you've acquired . . . all of which have to do with public security . . . and "being remembered" in the future, if you stop and think about what you're really trying to provide, for yourself and others with the effort you put forward here.
If your placement is in the last twenty degrees of the sign (or if you have a November Scorpio birthday), you may find some professional advancement (especially one involving communication or sharing of knowledge and ideas) isn't quite strong enough to gain you what you want from the presentation yet. Thus, you are returning to activities of education and creative expansion to increase and extend your vision of what you want and "what's possible" (perhaps by studying the situation more thoroughly, or consulting with experts who can teach you what you presently lack) before unveiling your offerings on a more professional level.
When you present these pieces of wisdom and personal viewpoints, you want to really be impressive, to have people recognize their quality, and "take notice." You may especially want to gain the attention of the people who have the power to help you achieve your goals – regardless of the "formal role" these individuals play in your life right now.
During this time of refocusing and reconsideration, you are mentally expanding your own view of what you want regarding personal authority, respect for your wisdom, and the ability to share "what you know and have learned" with others. In a very broad way, you are reorganizing the "rules you live by" and the "philosophy of life" you display outwardly through your own actions and choices.
Matters of personal principle, individual standards of conduct, issues of conscience, even "religious concepts" – in the broad application of that term are very much a part of your reorientation and revision during this time. You are pausing to acquire "more insight and understanding before moving on into more "public concerns." Listen carefully to what comes to you through all available channels. You are concocting a "bigger picture" of your future purpose and direction. It's important to grasp it well.
IF YOUR SUN, MOON OR ASCENDANT IS IN SAGITTARIUS:
If your placement is in the first ten degrees of the sign, (or if you have a late November Sagittarius birthday), you may find some professional advancement (especially one involving communication or sharing of knowledge and ideas) isn't quite strong enough to gain you what you want from the presentation yet. Thus, you are returning to activities of education and creative expansion to increase and extend your vision of what you want and "what's possible" (perhaps by studying the situation more thoroughly, or consulting with experts who can teach you what you presently lack) before unveiling your offerings on a more professional level.
When you present these pieces of wisdom and personal viewpoints, you want to really be impressive, to have people recognize their quality, and "take notice." You may especially want to gain the attention of the people who have the power to help you achieve your goals – regardless of the "formal role" these individuals play in your life right now.
During this time of refocusing and reconsideration, you are mentally expanding your own view of what you want regarding personal authority, respect for your wisdom, and the ability to share "what you know and have learned" with others. In a very broad way, you are reorganizing the "rules you live by" and the "philosophy of life" you display outwardly through your own actions and choices.
Matters of personal principle, individual standards of conduct, issues of conscience, even "religious concepts" – in the broad application of that term are very much a part of your reorientation and revision during this time. You are pausing to acquire "more insight and understanding before moving on into more "public concerns." Listen carefully to what comes to you through all available channels. You are concocting a "bigger picture" of your future purpose and direction. It's important to grasp it well.
If your placement is in the last twenty degrees of the sign (or if you have a December Sagittarius birthday), this is a time when you will reassess and reconsider what among the assets and resources of other people you still need in order to fortify yourself for a more public presentation of your thinking.
You may also need to discover or unearth something that requires more research to make it solidly "your own." Encounters with the "strong points" of other people moves you another notch up regarding "what you need to know" in order to make the most of joint ventures and efforts involving partnerships, alliances and one-on-one associations. There may also be a regrouping or refocus on areas of investment or the utilization of partnership resources, community property, mutually owned possessions and belongings, and things you "built" (or are looking to build now) with the help of other people.
A project involving a partner or the combined assets of other people -- an investment of time and energy that doesn't fully belong to you alone -- becomes the target of refocusing and rethinking -- with perhaps a new division of responsibilities or goals as a result. You may also find yourself considering what you want in the way of raw materials for investment after consultation and an exchange of views with a partner. You may gain a new view of what the association can accomplish or provide.
This is a time of fundamental change, of discarding and rebuilding in the ways you use your intellect, mental and communications skills and the "information" you need to weather emergencies and transform the life you have lived in the recent past. You may experience this as a deeply private time, despite a sense of genuine "passion" that surrounds it.
You are improving the use of your mind, and renewing some very important personal assets. There may even be some circumstance of "death and rebirth" occurring in the events that you handle now. It is a very pivotal moment in terms of your personal and intellectual evolution. Use it wisely. What evolves from this is "something better" than what existed before. Believe me.
IF YOUR SUN, MOON OR ASCENDANT IS IN CAPRICORN:
If your placement is in the first ten degrees of the sign, (or if you have a late December Capricorn birthday), this is a time when you will reassess and reconsider what among the assets and resources of other people you still need in order to fortify yourself for a more public presentation of your thinking.
You may also need to discover or unearth something that requires more research to make it solidly "your own." Encounters with the "strong points" of other people moves you another notch up regarding "what you need to know" in order to make the most of joint ventures and efforts involving partnerships, alliances and one-on-one associations. There may also be a regrouping or refocus on areas of investment or the utilization of partnership resources, community property, mutually owned possessions and belongings, and things you "built" (or are looking to build now) with the help of other people.
A project involving a partner or the combined assets of other people -- an investment of time and energy that doesn't fully belong to you alone -- becomes the target of refocusing and rethinking -- with perhaps a new division of responsibilities or goals as a result. You may also find yourself considering what you want in the way of raw materials for investment after consultation and an exchange of views with a partner. You may gain a new view of what the association can accomplish or provide.
This is a time of fundamental change, of discarding and rebuilding in the ways you use your intellect, mental and communications skills and the "information" you need to weather emergencies and transform the life you have lived in the recent past. You may experience this as a deeply private time, despite a sense of genuine "passion" that surrounds it.
You are improving the use of your mind, and renewing some very important personal assets. There may even be some circumstance of "death and rebirth" occurring in the events that you handle now. It is a very pivotal moment in terms of your personal and intellectual evolution. Use it wisely. What evolves from this is "something better" than what existed before. Believe me.
If your placement is in the last twenty degrees of the sign (or if you have a January Capricorn birthday), during this time you will find yourself dealing with "partnership and relationship" issues . . . possibly involving your marriage partner, important business associates or other close personal relationships and possibly involving your overall relationship to "other people" in general, including "the public at large."
You may find yourself going back and "rethinking" how to advise a partner, how to initiate a conversation with a partner that perhaps has been hanging fire for a while, how to intellectually support a partner with knowledge or expertise, or how to better understand a partner's views and concerns. There is strong focus during this time on "dealing with other people's perspectives" and seeing how to incorporate their ideas, thoughts and opinions into your own fund of general knowledge.
You will, however, be strongly invested in promoting your own information and attitudes in this exchange – which can become rather heated, if the issues you're hashing out are that important and inflammatory. But you are also re-dedicating yourself to finding an appropriate compromise that will let you stand solidly behind this new joint effort, and "teamwork approach" because you really do feel it has your "personal fingerprints and stamp of approval" displayed all over it.
The underlying theme here is that of "formulating new laws and new rules" that will govern some important relationship or mutual enterprise. In extreme cases, actual "legal entanglements" will be part of what is undergoing renovation at this time. There are also some strong egos involved now on both sides of almost every issue you touch . . . but also a willingness to stand in the other person's shoes . . . at least enough to get a decent view of the territory through their eyes.
IF YOUR SUN, MOON OR ASCENDANT IS IN AQUARIUS:
If your placement is in the first ten degrees of the sign, (or if you have a late January Aquarius birthday), during this time you will find yourself dealing with "partnership and relationship" issues . . . possibly involving your marriage partner, important business associates or other close personal relationships and possibly involving your overall relationship to "other people" in general, including "the public at large."
You may find yourself going back and "rethinking" how to advise a partner, how to initiate a conversation with a partner that perhaps has been hanging fire for a while, how to intellectually support a partner with knowledge or expertise, or how to better understand a partner's views and concerns. There is strong focus during this time on "dealing with other people's perspectives" and seeing how to incorporate their ideas, thoughts and opinions into your own fund of general knowledge.
You will, however, be strongly invested in promoting your own information and attitudes in this exchange – which can become rather heated, if the issues you're hashing out are that important and inflammatory. But you are also re-dedicating yourself to finding an appropriate compromise that will let you stand solidly behind this new joint effort, and "teamwork approach" because you really do feel it has your "personal fingerprints and stamp of approval" displayed all over it.
The underlying theme here is that of "formulating new laws and new rules" that will govern some important relationship or mutual enterprise. In extreme cases, actual "legal entanglements" will be part of what is undergoing renovation at this time. There are also some strong egos involved now on both sides of almost every issue you touch . . . but also a willingness to stand in the other person's shoes . . . at least enough to get a decent view of the territory through their eyes.
If your placement is in the last twenty degrees of the sign (or if you have a February Aquarius birthday), your area of "work and service" is up for serious review. Obviously this involves the "job" you may go to (or do routinely) every day, as well as the people in that situation – such as colleagues, clients, customers, affiliates, subsidiaries and subordinates, and the physical circumstances in which this actually occurs.
But "work and service" in this context isn't confined to "things you do for money." It deals extensively with ALL ways in which you seek to offer personal support and energy others can use much more to their benefit than you will to yours. Thus you will be re-focused on the ways other people "depend" on you . . . even if technically they are in positions of greater authority than you are. "Work" in this context means things like chores, errands, favors, "help offered out of the goodness of your heart," to those who really need that kind of assistance. Very often these "jobs" will be things only you can do – for one reason or another.
During this time of refocusing and reorganizing, you will be encountering new information and new ideas both about how you can perform this work with more efficiency and more to the benefit of everyone concerned and you will be re-considering the magnitude and scope of what you've agreed to assume on behalf of others in the first place. It is therefore a period of looking to reorient yourself regarding the work you do (again in its broadest application) and the extent to which you are committed to offer your services at all.
You may also find yourself considering some "healthier lifestyle" changes -- or rethinking some other crucial health issues -- that need attention in order to best support yourself regarding the work you have to do in this life. This is a time of re-arranging your practical responsibilities – including those to yourself and your physical body, and re-evaluating strategies through which you can "employ" yourself better, differently, and more effectively. Although a lot of "personal logic" may go into the final result . . . you are also learning to value yourself better, possibly through a shift in thinking or the re-arrangement of an opinion that affects your self-image.
IF YOUR SUN, MOON OR ASCENDANT IS IN PISCES:
If your placement is in the first ten degrees of the sign, (or if you have a late February Pisces birthday), your area of "work and service" is up for serious review. Obviously this involves the "job" you may go to (or do routinely) every day, as well as the people in that situation – such as colleagues, clients, customers, affiliates, subsidiaries and subordinates, and the physical circumstances in which this actually occurs.
But "work and service" in this context isn't confined to "things you do for money." It deals extensively with ALL ways in which you seek to offer personal support and energy others can use much more to their benefit than you will to yours. Thus you will be re-focused on the ways other people "depend" on you . . . even if technically they are in positions of greater authority than you are. "Work" in this context means things like chores, errands, favors, "help offered out of the goodness of your heart," to those who really need that kind of assistance. Very often these "jobs" will be things only you can do – for one reason or another.
During this time of refocusing and reorganizing, you will be encountering new information and new ideas both about how you can perform this work with more efficiency and more to the benefit of everyone concerned and you will be re-considering the magnitude and scope of what you've agreed to assume on behalf of others in the first place. It is therefore a period of looking to reorient yourself regarding the work you do (again in its broadest application) and the extent to which you are committed to offer your services at all.
You may also find yourself considering some "healthier lifestyle" changes -- or rethinking some other crucial health issues -- that need attention in order to best support yourself regarding the work you have to do in this life. This is a time of re-arranging your practical responsibilities – including those to yourself and your physical body, and re-evaluating strategies through which you can "employ" yourself better, differently, and more effectively. Although a lot of "personal logic" may go into the final result . . . you are also learning to value yourself better, possibly through a shift in thinking or the re-arrangement of an opinion that affects your self-image.
If your placement is in the last twenty degrees of the sign (or if you have a March Pisces birthday), you will be rethinking matters involving leisure time, play and things done for pleasure. You will also be refocusing on romantic interests or endeavors and reconsidering your conduct in matters of new growth, speculation, personal creativity or things done for "individual recognition." You have reached a place of wanting to "really shine" in some special way . . . and are ready to focus some intense though on how best to accomplish this desire.
Some project which involves your own "unique artistic touch" in the broad sense of that term needs to be revised and re-directed. You may also need to realign your relationships with your children (as well as your "brain-children.) You are reconsidering how to showcase your personal prominence, contributions, and "distinctive style" in order to find "the spotlight of attention" on some important matter.
You are also re-deciding how to manage some speculative "gamble", or maybe hedge your bets . . . to guarantee insofar as possible your success in some creative personal effort. You are seriously looking for some recognition regarding your creative contributions – in everything from artistic pursuits and "hobbies" . . . to the unique and special "personal magic" you offer (or want to offer) as a lover.
Metaphorically, you are realizing you've come to a point where you need to get more joy out of life – whether through the use of your own talents and amusements, or through things like relaxation, social engagements, "playtime" with other people, or some combination of all this. You are also rethinking how to "take a few risks" to add this necessary dimension to your life. Overall, this should be a lot of fun, despite the very serious need it reflects to balance your life better in this area.
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