Mercury Direct: Post Retrograde Shadow Period
Mercury is finally direct! This Mercury Retrograde was a rocky one with eclipse season happening at the same time! Mercury has started moving forward again since last night May 14th at 5:30pm HST / 8:30pm PST.
However, it takes some time for Mercury to regain its normal speed and traverse the same zodiacal degrees that it covered during the retrograde phase. This period is known as the post-retrograde shadow period.
During the post-retrograde shadow period, some of the effects and challenges associated with Mercury retrograde can still linger. Although Mercury is moving direct, there may still be some residual influences from the retrograde phase. Communication may still require some caution, and there may be a need for additional attention to detail in handling information and making decisions.
It's important to note that the intensity of the post-retrograde shadow period gradually diminishes as Mercury gains momentum and fully moves beyond the degrees it covered during retrograde. As the days and weeks pass, the effects of the retrograde phase diminish, and the energy becomes more aligned with regular Mercury direct motion.
The length of the post-retrograde shadow period for Mercury generally lasts around two weeks. During this time, it's advisable to remain mindful of potential communication challenges and be patient as any residual effects of Mercury retrograde gradually fade away.
Although in post shadow period, with Mercury direct and in Taurus, we may begin to feel more of these energies.
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Practical Thinking: Taurus is a grounded and practical sign, and when Mercury goes direct in Taurus, our thoughts and communication can become more focused on practical matters. We may find ourselves thinking more about our finances, work, and daily routines.
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Sensory Awareness: Taurus is associated with the senses, and when Mercury goes direct in Taurus, we may become more aware of our surroundings and our physical experiences. We may find ourselves more attuned to our sense of touch, taste, smell, and sight, and may take pleasure in enjoying simple pleasures such as good food, nature, and beautiful surroundings.
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Slow and Steady Communication: Taurus is not a sign that rushes things, and when Mercury goes direct in Taurus, our communication may become slower and more deliberate. We may take our time to think before speaking or writing, and may choose our words carefully to convey our message clearly and effectively.
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Resistance to Change: Taurus can be resistant to change, and when Mercury goes direct in Taurus, we may feel a desire to hold on to what is familiar and secure. We may find it challenging to adapt to new ideas or ways of thinking and may prefer to stick with what we know.
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Determination and Persistence: Taurus is a fixed sign, and when Mercury goes direct in Taurus, we may display more determination and persistence in our thinking and communication. We may be less likely to give up on a project or idea and may work steadily toward our goals, even if progress is slow.
Retrogrades are a time for introspection and reflection.
They are a time to look inwards and analyze a certain area of your life.
Mercury governs our mental processes, communication/learning styles, technology, short distance travel, mindset, perception, exchanging ideas, networking, making important decisions
With it having occurred in the sign of Taurus, assessing areas of our life regarding our self values, self worth, finances/financial planning, relationship between self value and material possessions, work ethic, stability, security, ideas or decisions related to building wealth or requiring resources, long term goals, practical matters.
Look at your rising sign below to see what area of life this might have been highlighted for you based on where taurus is in your birth chart.
