Mars enters Aries-Merc Retro

[katty]

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For the next several weeks, unusual traffic patterns along the astral skyway are sure to be felt as major and minor disruptions throughout the routines of daily life. It's a stop-and-start stride that resembles a global game of Simon Says so don't be surprised to find yourself taking three steps forward and an "umbrella step" back. Unfortunately, this uneven pace is at odds with uncontrollable urges to surge forward, no matter what the obstacle or what the cost. Oy, it's a celestial mess that's bound to confuse and confound. Best to keep your patience pills close—like in your pocket. Handling these erratic planetary rhythms with skill is going to take fortitude and stamina.

The first planetary disturbance is Mercury Retrograde, which starts on March 30 and lasts until April 23. All of the normal retrograde rules apply: Don't start anything new. Clean up what's already in motion. Pay attention to the details, no matter how time consuming. Expect to repeat all instructions at least three times. But be aware, this is going to be a rambunctious retrograde, with little or no slogging through the molasses of a normal, slo-mo retro-review. And here's why.

First, on April 2, Mars enters Aries, its home sign

[Mnemosyne]

1. I just got chills reading the next paragraph in this, katty. 'First, on April 2, Mars enters Aries,

where it forms an immediate conjunction with Uranus, which just moved into Aries on March 11. This powerful planetary alignment speaks to prodigious amounts of energy. Mars symbolizes physical energy, and Uranus signifies the instability of radioactive energy. When Mars and Uranus share the same space, especially in a sign as physically dynamic as Aries, you can count on haste and hurry, which is likely to result in accidents and injuries caused by irrepressible urges to act, even when acting is ill-advised. Don't push the river. Instead, breathe, as often as is necessary to settle your nervous system.

Thank you for sharing this. :hi:

[Habibi]

3. Yes, I have had to remind myself to take a breath

and slow down for a minute. Otherwise--chaos!

[Mnemosyne]

4. I think I have to remind more people I know to breathe, than anything else.

I learned yogic breathing as a teen and it has been a lifesaver for relieving anxiety over the years. :hi:

[Howler]

2. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Sounds like a good time to start an excercise program and to get out in my yard in the dirt!

Thanks Katty!

[Ilsa]

5. This explains, I suppose, my anxiety over the last week.

It seems like it has been very easy to expect the worst. And I think I'll get back into some breathing exercises to help calm me. I've been out of sorts lately.

[LWolf]

6. How will this be different from my life during the last couple of years?

Seriously. That's a description of life as usual. Will it get WORSE?

[SCarrington Smith]

7. Given the nuclear situation in Japan

the next couple of weeks sound a little scary. But hopefully it won't come down to that...