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What does it mean to be born under retrograde?
“Retrograde essentially means the planet’s energy is somewhat blocked externally, so those life areas that come within that planet’s domain are not as easily expressed. The chart holder’s soul chose to incarnate to learn deeper internal lessons regarding the areas of life ruled by that specific planet.”
What emotions does Mercury retrograde affect?
Expect to have more or less energy than you’re used to, particularly of the nervous variety. will either sap you of your usual zest and leave you feeling lethargic, or fill you with chaotic, scattered energy that might have you feeling restless, unfocused and anxious.
What if you were born during Mercury retrograde?
The truth is, being born during Mercury retrograde gives you an advantage when it comes to contemplative and all-encompassing thinking. You see every angle of an idea because you naturally have a tendency to look backwards and sideways, which is something Mercury is not naturally aiming to do.
Does Mercury in retrograde make you angry?
Mercury retrograde doesn’t mean you have to avoid all new partnerships, it just means that you should proceed cautiously and be attentive. “During its retrograde in Libra, Mercury will be meeting with Mars, which could make us feel anger and frustration,” says Montufar.
What does the R in birth chart mean?
retrograde
If you see an “R” next to a planet in your birth chart that means it was in retrograde when you were born. Someone with Mercury retrograde in the birth chart may have a reflective or introverted mind.
What happens when Mercury is in retrograde?
Astrologers believe that while Mercury is in retrograde, it is in a resting or sleeping state, and that has a psychological effect on some people—you are more mercurial, in fact—and if you are born during one of those periods, your chances of being affected by Mercury’s fluctuations are more likely.
How do I know if I was born in retrograde?
Look for the Mercury glyph. If you see an Rx next to it, that means you were born in a retrograde time frame. In astrology, Mercury affects your perceptive abilities, and if you know the effect that Mercury has on you, it can help you understand how you see things and thereby be more effective in the world.
Is being born during Mercury Retrograde a superstitious omen?
My cousin was born during a hurricane, and several superstitious aunts wondered if maybe the storm wasn’t a sign of some sort (for what it’s worth, he’s in his 30s now and not a walking natural disaster). Since Mercury retrograde is the astrological equivalent of a hurricane, a birth during that time could be seen as a similarly suspicious omen.
What happens when you have mercury RX in your chart?
When you have Mercury Rx in your natal chart, how it behaves will depend on the element, quality and what house it is in. In people born under water signs, for example, Mercury makes your mind search for the emotional essence, and from that, you can form a picture of perception.