Mercury Makes 3 Retrograde Planets - How Does this Affect You

Starting March 12th (IST) until April 4th a Triple Retrograde Occurrence is in effect and this energy can be tricky to navigate. It can lead to bad breakups, delays, or put a full stop to your plans and ambitions. The 3 planets in retrograde are Mercury, Mars & Saturn! You will be affected in the areas of communication and business (Mercury), energy, ambition and anger (Mars), becoming stuck, frustrated and disappointed (Saturn). This period of time will be most challenging for those of you having 1st House (Your Ascendant) in Aries, Leo or Libra or if your Moon is in Aries, Leo or Libra.

Mercury Will Challenge Your Communication

We gave you the heads up when Mercury became debilitated on February 27th IST. Mercury is going retrograde on March 12th IST until April 4th which cancels the debilitation. Remain alert all the while Mercury is in Pisces as communication will continue to be a challenge. You may find that weak or confusing communication causes more problems than expected. Where Mercury affects you - in communication, business, travel - you will require more time and attention to avoid or clear up misunderstandings or mistakes. While Mercury is retrograde be careful signing agreements because it is easy to be confused as to what is being agreed upon. Also be aware, as cunning people will be more cunning during this period so be careful with investments. Mercury going Retrograde is a time to be aware for all however it will be most challenging for those who have your Moon in Aries, Leo or Libra and those with 1st House in Aries, Leo or Libra. Be careful of the following:

• The spoken and written word - likely to be misunderstood
• Important documents - could 'disappear' at the crucial moment
• Travel documents - tickets, passport, visa - lost, mis-stamped, outdated
• Computers - stop functioning; get infected with virus, spills on them!
• Financial Accounts - won't balance
• Project Plans - nothing concrete, change several times

Words to the Wise:

Back Up Your Files Now!

"Urgh! I knew I should have backed up those files," is a common cry during Mercury Retrograde. Retrograde Mercury exposes technical considerations we have not proactively attended to and can bring us irritations of this sort. He is showing up where we haven't done the work to take care of business. So buy that surge protector, change out the battery and stock up on toner for your printer. You'll be happy you did.

Check Your Passport

Retro Mercury is famous for messing up our travel arrangements. Mercury rules our ability to manage all the day to day aspects of our life. Our ability to pack our bags properly, remember to take the passport, have our tickets, get to the airport in time to get through security, get checked in easily and have the flight take off without delay are all travel details that come under the domain of Mercury. Retrograde Mercury can throw up road blocks at any step of the way.

And Saturn & Mars?

These planets in retrograde, while Mercury's mishaps are affecting you will make it even harder to keep your cool. Lost your passport? You could get really, really angry and frustrated making the situation worse. When a planet is retrograde it is stronger and has a more powerful influence. With Mars and Saturn retro it is like driving a car with one foot on the gas pedal (Mars) and the other on the brake (Saturn). An internal 'stop - go' battle occurs with Mercury as the back seat driver giving poor directions.

How To Make The Best of The Triple Retrograde Time

Participating in Fire Rituals for the planets is the best way to connect to the planets and attract their positive influence. To protect yourself from the negative influences you can participate in a Fire Ritual for Mercury on March 13th when the retro phase begins or at any time during the retro period when you are feeling the most need. Also consider joining the Saturn and Mars Fire Rituals anytime during the Triple Time. Lighting Planetary Incense is like performing a mini Fire Ritual.