Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius

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Mercury will be retrograde in Sagittarius from December 10 until December 29. During most of this time he will be closely joined Mars and Rahu. This powerful conjunction of Mercury, Mars and Rahu is taking place in Sagittarius — in the Nakshatra of Mula. Mula Nakshatra is related to uprooting darkness and planting the seeds of truth in its place.

This is traditionally a difficult Nakshatra due to its tendency to cause sudden change and even calamity. The deity of this Nakshatra is called “Nirriti”,.. which literally means “calamity”. This is one deity in the Rg Veda the people were afraid of.

Below is a video description of the Mercury retrograde cycle.

“Let Nirriti Depart to Distant Places”

Here is a verse from the Rig Veda about Nitrriti.

Rig Veda – Chapter 10 – Verse 59

“1. His life hath been renewed and carried forward as two men, car-borne, by the skilful driver. One falls, then seeks the goal with quickened vigour. Let Nirrti depart to distant places.
2 Here is the psalm for wealth, and food, in plenty: let us do many deeds to bring us glory.All these our doings shall delight the singer. Let Nirrti depart to distant places.
3 May we o’ercome our foes with acts of valour, as heaven is over earth, hills over lowlands.All these our deeds the singer hath considered. Let Nirrti depart to distant places.
4 Give us not up as prey to death, O Soma still let us look upon the Sun arising.Let our old age with passing days be kindly. Let Nirrti depart to distant places.”

It is remarkable to hear a deity referred to in this way, as it is thought to bring about the wrath of the negative influence to openly cheer the defeat of any force – urging her to  “depart to distant places.” The concept of roots, uprooting, sustenance threatened, etc. are important in this Nakshatra.

Stellium in Sagittarius- Fighting the Good Fight

Sagittarius is a sign of righteousness, law (man-made and God made law) forward vision and thinking. Mars in Sagittarius brings a lot of enthusiasm in fighting for what we think is right. It is easy to see the stark contrast in the battle between good and evil – however we define that.

There are several important struggles going on in our country (the United States) and the world right now. Of course, there is the age-old struggle of the wealthy wanting to get wealthier, buying politicians who will deliver that, and even the good  politicians being corrupted by a system that does not facilitate righteousness.

But it seems like now these things become even more shrill , the language even harsher and the stakes even higher, the compromises more costly. Common sense (Mercury) seems to be one more casualty of the desire to win and advance the agenda, whatever that agenda might be. Of course, those with the most money that can buy the most influence often shape the debate and influence/prevail in the end.

These issues are powerful and at the forefront now. The differences between Mercury and Jupiter are greatly dramatized, so are the influences on Mars and Rahu. Let me explain.

Jupiter and Mercury – Show Me the Money

As it relates to money, Mercury (and Saturn) are actually related to cash, what’s in your hand and what you actually have to spend. Jupiter is related to “wealth”, the great abstraction which gives us hope (big Jupiter keyword) that one day things will be better, we will have more,  be larger and able to expand. As we mature, we value expansion through the pursuit of wisdom and spiritual knowledge – seeing that as the greatest form of “wealth” .

Mercury is related to the nervous system connected to the moment, making adjustments in real time through ideas, language, words. Jupiter is about Universal Time, larger themes, the bigger picture and where things are going “one day”. As such, Jupiter is related to prospecting, and Mercury to how much money we actually have.

Jupiter has to do with philosophies while Mercury is very much the devils advocate, making sure that all of these big abstract ideas make sense in a practical way. As relates to a budget for instance, Mercury wants to be sensible and spend based on what you have. Jupiter projects into the future based on any number of abstractions in the present – philosophies about wealth distribution, how things may turn out based on investments, etc.

Like all planets, the divine forces of nature, Jupiter and Mercury together can be very powerful. Mercury will make practical adjustments that allow us to put the big picture and a sense of “righteousness” (Jupiter) into practice by organizing all the details. This allows us to manage our budget properly by not overspending, yet looking toward the future. It also allows us to advance spiritually by not just “believing in” some philosophy or religion, but also taking time to understand it, study it and implement the practices in our life.

As it relates to present economic situation and the hostile rancor over the budget, we see something entirely different. The potential for good communication, which brings a sense of fairness, equality and a realistic assessment of the facts in figures, is hard to come by now.

Mercury in Sagittarius puts that flexible, fast and detail oriented mind into the realm of philosophy, exaggeration, hyperbole and fiery rhetoric. The close association with Mars and Rahu, both energies of battle and destruction, show the potential for deceit and a “win at all costs” attitude — not to mention an abuse of power.

Dancing in  The Shadows

Rahu is an especially lustful energy, where we have an insatiable thirst for some type of experience we’re hoping will give power.  Rahu has been in Mula since early September 2010. If you remember, Mula means “roots”. It is symbolized by a bundle of roots tied together. There are two major global pieces of legislation designed to outlaw/criminalize the use of roots, herb or homegrown food and vegetables – one in the United States and one in the EU. In fact, it is already on the books, that after April 2011 in the EU, it will be illegal to use herbal medicines in all of Europe.

In the United States an equally audacious battle over food is being waged. The FDA is poised to outlaw anyone selling food they’ve grown themselves, making it a criminal offense – for starters. Of course, these laws are being proposed as a form of “protection” – a distorted (Rahu) Mars energy. This is the deceptive, shadowy side of Rahu – saying and doing what needs to be done in order to get more power.

Now is a time of diligence where we must pay attention to what is being said by others (Mercury), fight for what is right (Mars in Sagittarius) and be careful trusting too quickly what others say AND what we ourselves may rush to believe.

The Inner Game

In each of us the same battle of right and wrong is taking place now. We can all feel this inner war being waged between forces of good and evil in our mind. Perhaps it is a struggle between your philosophies and ideas about you are, and how much you’re actually putting into practice. Ask yourself:

1. Do I walk the talk?
2. Can I explain and do I actually understand the things I “believe in”?
3. Do I convey those things I know and understand with compassion or do I talk over people?
4. Am I coercive and manipulative in battle or am I sincerely interested in the truth, even if it makes me look bad?

We often miss a great opportunity when Mercury goes retrograde. We tend to focus on things like computers messing up, details getting mixed up, etc. Mercury retrograde is an excellent time to ask yourself these questions and check-in about how much you actually understand what you’re saying, what you believe in and how well you’re able to accommodate others needs and adjust to unexpected things.

Best wishes,

Sam

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