A Cosmic Shift in Motion: Mercury goes retrograde

A majestic sailing ship navigates through a cosmic seascape, its sails billowing under a sky swirling with colorful galaxies and stars.

As we step into this new week, the cosmos is signaling a time of reset and reflection. With several significant astrological events unfolding, this week is poised to be a period of deep introspection, reevaluation, and, ultimately, transformation. Let’s dive into the key astrological highlights and what they mean for you.

 

Mercury Retrograde in Aries: A Time to Rewind and Reflect

Mercury went retrograde on March 15th and will remain retrograde until April 7th. This retrograde is happening in the fiery sign of Aries, bringing a Mars-like energy to the mix. Mercury retrograde is often associated with miscommunications, delays, and revisiting the past, but it’s also a powerful time for reflection and reevaluation.

 

During this retrograde, Mercury will conjunct the Sun at 4° Aries, offering a reset in how we think and communicate. On March 30th, Mercury will re-enter Pisces, where it will meet up with Neptune and the North Node. This conjunction will bring a spiritual and karmic flavor to the retrograde, urging us to reflect on our past actions and decisions. Are there lessons you need to revisit? Are there emotions or experiences from the past that are still influencing your present?

 

Mercury’s retrograde journey is also about rewinding, reviewing, and reminiscing. This is a time to look back at where you’ve been, what you’ve learned, and how far you’ve come. It’s not necessarily about re-entering past situations, but rather about gaining clarity on what you need to do to move forward.

Sun Conjunct North Node: Aligning with Your Soul’s Purpose

On Monday, the Sun will conjunct the North Node at 27° Pisces. The North Node represents our soul’s purpose and the path we’re meant to follow in this lifetime. When the Sun, which symbolizes our essence, energy, and focus, meets the North Node, it’s a powerful moment of alignment.

 

This conjunction is asking you: Are you on the right path? Are you living in alignment with your true purpose? If not, what changes do you need to make to get back on track? The energy of Pisces, combined with the North Node, is about forgiveness, clarity, and spiritual growth. It’s a time to forgive yourself for past perceived failures and recognize them as lessons that have shaped you.

 

The numerology of 27 adds another layer to this conjunction. In Pythagorean numerology, 27 is associated with bravery, heroism, and daring. This is a call to step up, be brave, and take the necessary steps to align with your soul’s purpose. The Harvest Moon symbol for the 27th degree reminds us that this is a time to reap what we’ve sown. Have you put in the work? Have you made the sacrifices needed to achieve your goals? If not, this is your reset moment.

 

Sun Conjunct Neptune: Dissolving Boundaries and Finding Clarity

Later in the week, the Sun will conjunct Neptune at 29° Pisces, the critical degree. Neptune, the modern ruler of Pisces, is associated with illusions, dreams, and dissolving boundaries. This conjunction is about letting go of what no longer serves you and finding clarity in the fog.

 

Neptune’s energy can be confusing, but it’s also deeply spiritual. It’s asking you to examine your boundaries—both internal and external. Have you lost yourself to the influences of the outer world? Have you sacrificed your individuality to please others? This is a time to reclaim your true self and set healthy boundaries.

 

The Sun’s conjunction with Neptune is also a karmic reset. It’s burning off old energy and clearing the way for new beginnings. If you’ve been feeling lost or rudderless, this is your chance to steer your ship and take control of your destiny.

 

Venus Retrograde in Aries: Reevaluating Love and Values

Venus has been retrograde in Aries since earlier this month, and this week, it will be joined by Mercury in retrograde. Venus retrograde is a time to reevaluate what you value and how you express love. In Aries, this retrograde is fiery and impulsive, urging you to fight for what you believe in and stand up for the underdog.

 

This is a time to reflect on your relationships—both romantic and platonic. Are you giving too much of yourself to others at the expense of your own needs? Are you pursuing relationships that align with your true values, or are you settling for less? Venus retrograde is about finding balance and ensuring that your relationships are mutually supportive and fulfilling.

Mars in Cancer: Emotional Waves and Homecomings

While all this is happening, Mars is in Cancer, a water sign that’s all about emotions, home, and family. Mars in Cancer is about cutting through emotional baggage and paving the way for new beginnings. This placement is urging you to balance your fiery impulses with the emotional waves of Cancer.

 

Are you ready to face your emotions head-on? Are you prepared to let go of old emotional patterns that are holding you back? Mars in Cancer is about emotional courage and taking action to create a safe and supportive environment for yourself.

 

The Week Ahead: A Time for Reset and Renewal

This week is all about reset and renewal. With Mercury and Venus retrograde, the Sun conjuncting the North Node and Neptune, and Mars in Cancer, the cosmos is urging you to reflect, reevaluate, and realign. It’s a time to forgive yourself, let go of the past, and step into your true purpose.

 

As the week progresses, the Moon will move from Scorpio to Sagittarius and finally into Capricorn, bringing a shift from emotional intensity to fiery optimism and practical action. Wherever these signs fall in your chart, you’ll be emotionally focused on those areas of your life.

 

Final Thoughts: Steer Your Ship

This week is a powerful time to take the helm of your ship and steer it in the direction of your true purpose. If you’ve been feeling lost or rudderless, the cosmos is offering you a chance to reset and realign. It’s time to reap what you’ve sown—or recognize what you’ve failed to cultivate—and take the necessary steps to move forward.

 

Remember, this is a week of forgiveness, clarity, and bravery. Forgive yourself for past mistakes, find clarity in the fog, and be brave enough to take the next step on your journey.

 

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