Mercury - the planet of communication started its backward trek over this past weekend... late Saturday, night, April 17.


On a basic trivial level, Mercury retrograde means communication delays and foul-ups. with aggravations like... crashed computers, missing files, emails going astray... and friends and business contact delays. Like unexpected changing of plans, and snags, in getting contracts or agreements signed?

So if your last few days have exercised your patience, with lots of repeat obstacles?

You can Just... "Blame It On The Stars"!

But there is a deeper meaning to Mercury retrograde which is about looking inwards and finding time in our busy schedule to ask ourselves fundamental questions. So instead of getting uptight about hold-ups... a Mercury's retrograde period can be looked at, as a blessing in disguise... often our chance to go deeper, be reflective, think... not act, listen rather than speak..reflect to see what you need to re-do from the past?

Mercury's three times a year change in direction...is to get our attention, giving us an opportunity to straighten out our thinking. So while we might become very absent-minded during these weeks, this is also a time to enjoy our own company and let our imaginations wander.

Who knows what inspiration we may come up with? Do you have an idea that often pops into your mind that you need to finally put into action? That is just what Mercury in retrograde can be helpful for.

Our Monday April 19 2010... is what many call, Patriot's day! And this year with the moon in the home loving sign of Cancer, it fits!

Because our Nation's declaration of independence was signed under the sign of Cancer! Therefore the general mood this Monday, will lend a hand towards patriotism and doing things that involve family.

The day starts out early with an astrological square, bringing challenging moments, but improving aspects mid day give us a chance to regain positive momentum, until around 6:00 PM... when the moon's pull on Planet Pluto could.. put us in an a emotional tug of war.

Tuesday April 20, is an easier day, for seeing things more clearly, and in fact it can be a very good day to get those chores done around the home. It is also the day the Sun, enters the sign of Taurus that will be with us until May 20.

Wednesday April 21, the moon starts the morning hours off in positive aspect to the planet Uranus...increasing desire for independence and creativity...

and though there could be some ego conflicts, from the moon entering the sign of Leo around lunch time... as it starts to square the sun by 2:PM.

However, Wednesday is still the astrological pick of the week to get things done. A day to feel energized and enthusiastic. And all signs can benefit...with the signs of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, and Scorpio, are the sign that will need to be the most aware of ego's conflicts, and unnecessary disputes.

Thursday April 22, the possibilities of disputes increases for all sun signs! Emotions can get out of hand, and so is the tendency to over-spend!

Friday April 23, double check your facts before signing contacts...how might you be over- paying for something? Or...who, are You fooling? Guard against deception, especially during the morning hours...and pay attention to intuition, and play the long-shot!

Saturday April 24, our ability to reason more carefully, comes back, and all signs will feel more reasonable and realistic...but most helpful for the signs of Virgo and Pisces to clear the emotional air. But the signs of Gemini and Sagittarius may still benefit by biding their time, before speaking up.

Our weekend ends Sunday April 25, with the planet of love...and finances, Venus entering the sign of Gemini, that will be with us until May 19, 2010.

And this Air sign Venus, can be just what we all need to lift us away from the heavy emotions that have been effecting us lately.

So all signs... benefits on Sunday...if they think... get out, and about, and be more social!