Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing

Melissa G

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37. This was such a good question it rattled around in my brain.

Thu Nov 29, 2012, 10:31 AM

Nov 2012

I woke up this morning and had at least a part of my personal answer. Mercury, among other things represents the mind and the trickster and getting somewhere. The thoughts that your mind create, create your experience of life. The thoughts are the vehicles and the creative impulse, which is why we must control where our mind wanders. All of this creates our illusion of Maya. Retrograde speaks to the trickster aspect of Mercury, but it can also be a glimpse behind the veil.

I'm still a little foggy here, but this feels like the right direction. If Rick lists what he knows about why the others go backwards, the pattern may be clearer.
Best,
Melissa

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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