Astro Daily: September 27, 2021

Mercury turns retrograde in Libra. Over the next three weeks we’re reviewing our relationships, taking a second look at the needs of others, and bringing balance to our connections.

Although Mercury Retrograde has developed quite a reputation, it’s important to remember a few key things:

First, all planets turn retrograde, except for the Sun and the Moon.

Second, Mercury turns retrograde the most frequently of all the planets, but Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto spend nearly half the year retrograde.

Third, while a planet isn’t truly moving backward (it’s an optical illusion), it’s symbolic of the natural yin and yang duality of the planets and their energies. A retrograde is a time to pull back, connect to the planet’s receptive, feminine energies instead of the active, masculine energies.

Yes, double check communication during this time. Use your intuition. Back up your files. Take a different path. But don’t use Mercury Retrograde to go into fear and put your life on hold.

Since Mercury turns retrograde in Libra, this is a perfect time to turn your attention to the many relationships and partnerships in your life. Libra reminds us that life as well as relationships need equity and balance. Put a friendship or partnership back into harmony.

With Mercury in a square to Pluto, however, this retrograde period may reveal something hidden or help us powerfully get to the bottom of a mystery.

More on this in my weekly Facebook Live today at 6 pm EDT on the astrology of September 27-October 3, 2021. You can watch the replay on YouTube, IGTV, or listen on Spotify.