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Why Syzygy

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31. What

Wed Nov 28, 2012, 12:31 AM

Nov 2012

is Mercury's intention when it is going forward?

I know you know, it doesn't actually go backwards. Does it go behind the Sun? I can't find a good explanation.

As for something good, maybe it's like all retrogrades, giving us the space/time to do inner work.

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Can ANYBODY tell me anything [View all] Ricochet21 Nov 2012 OP

It does not last forever. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #1

In many instances... it's a 'do over..' noel711 Nov 2012 #2

It can save you money on electronic Melissa G Nov 2012 #3

It's the flashing yellow light reminding you to use caution Saokymo Nov 2012 #4

I remain confounded and dumbfounded kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #5

oh man, I *hate* when shit like that happens.... magical thyme Nov 2012 #17

It brings things back that need to be finished up Sanity Claws Nov 2012 #6

That is true Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #12

That would apply to my new hobby get the red out Nov 2012 #16

May I ask when Mercury Retrograde will be here? Or is it here? Love astrology, onecent Nov 2012 #7

Google is your friend! mysticalchick Nov 2012 #8

Thanks. onecent Nov 2012 #9

Thank you Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #13

It reminds us The Blue Flower Nov 2012 #10

The good thing about this particular Mercury retrograde solara Nov 2012 #11

12/21/12 is the biggest thing we'll ever see Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #14

Well as far as Mercury and character are concerned solara Nov 2012 #15

Yes, our response is our choice The Blue Flower Nov 2012 #18

Sure, you can see it as a character builder Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #19

I think of it less as agent46 Nov 2012 #20

Maybe it is kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #21

What Why Syzygy Nov 2012 #31

Mercury Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #80

Is the 11:11:11 kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #22

am Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #25

A.M. kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #28

You can liken it to hitting yourself on the head with a rock over and over LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #23

pauses and silences are as important to communication as sound NuttyFluffers Nov 2012 #24

YES, excellent analogy The Blue Flower Nov 2012 #47

YES!!!!! magical thyme Nov 2012 #26

O, Man! kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #27

I'm glad this one is over! icymist Nov 2012 #29

Can't say this was an easy one, but it is done. davsand Nov 2012 #30

Uranus goes backwards, and I know why Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #32

Mercury is frequent Melissa G Nov 2012 #33

I wonder why Mercury kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #34

This was such a good question it rattled around in my brain. Melissa G Nov 2012 #37

good thought nt Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #38

I find it works as a chance to review and revise, and sometimes to even magical thyme Nov 2012 #43

Ooh, Ooh! I know something! Kookaburra Nov 2012 #35

cool but Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #39

Hmmm...good question Kookaburra Nov 2012 #40

So true sandyshoes17 Nov 2012 #42

It is not GEMINIs nature Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #44

You are right sandyshoes17 Nov 2012 #46

Every Gemini says "interesting" about everything Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #48

I say 'intresting' (instead of interesting) about everything also. Melissa G Nov 2012 #49

Interesting .. Why Syzygy Nov 2012 #51

If it wasn't for The EZ chapter on Gemini and Rick's kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #53

"Toddler".. Why Syzygy Dec 2012 #59

Then tell me please Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #57

Twins? Why Syzygy Dec 2012 #58

I've read plenty about how the twins are the twins Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #60

It is certainly Why Syzygy Dec 2012 #62

Archetypes Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #65

aha! Why Syzygy Dec 2012 #73

The constellations were named after the myths which were Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #79

Duality Melissa G Dec 2012 #64

I'd hazard a guess related to the duality of the mind. Melissa G Dec 2012 #63

Yes, I think along those lines Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #66

My memories of reading Melissa G Dec 2012 #68

You may be thinking of an old book Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #72

Because One cannot see Oneself without an Other? snot Dec 2012 #74

I think that is very close Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #77

Well, I can only speak from my own experience, but Kookaburra Nov 2012 #50

That is one of the reasons Melissa G Nov 2012 #52

The restlessness of Gemini...keeping everyone on their toes. southerncrone Dec 2012 #55

Sure Rick. Howler Nov 2012 #36

Oh right Rick! Why is this particular Mercury Retrograde important! icymist Nov 2012 #41

It's not Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #45

Hmmm. luv_mykatz Dec 2012 #54

I like that! Tumbulu Dec 2012 #71

That is true for all retrograding planets Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #78

Call me crazy, but I kinda like Merc Rx. southerncrone Dec 2012 #56

I had to think about this felix_numinous Dec 2012 #61

I agree with your largely Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #67

Nice post. Melissa G Dec 2012 #69

Yeah... oh reiki ur so fine Dec 2012 #70

Beliefs, I believe, are 9th house, or Sagittarian Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #76

I'm no astrologer, snot Dec 2012 #75

See solution at: Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #81