Mercury re-enters Libra: Diplomatic Relations

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MERCURY RE-ENTERS LIBRA ︎, 11th-30th OCT

Mercury re-enters Libra where charm, quick-wittedness & diplomacy flourish.

This agile Mercury seeks harmony in communications. Reason is fused with empathy as this intellectual & fair-minded Mercury sincerely seeks to understand other viewpoints & perspectives.

Mercury will trace the path of its retrograde shadow until 8° of Libra, and we’ll find ourselves picking up the stitches of the retrograde story until then.

Morning Star Merc shines brightly in the Airy Temple of Venus, & upon arrival Merc is received by a graceful welcoming committee of Host Venus & the Sun. The Court of Libra now features a pleasing stellium to emphasise the sociable & artistic nature of Libra Season.

As Venus is domiciled in Her sumptuous palace of ︎Libra, She grants Mercury extra favours, enhancing Hermès ability to express ideas with elegance & refinement.

Now has never been a better time for diplomatic relations. We have the support to shore up relationships of all kinds. We may be more inclined now to build rather than burn bridges.

For this is a crucial window, right before Eclipse Season, to bolster & nourish relationships, smooth any ruffled feathers, & cultivate a fair-minded approach. Keep in mind the need to balance our needs with others, but don’t lose your sense of self in the mix.

The New Moon on Oct 25 will find Venus in the Underworld in Scorpio, battered & bruised by the eclipse. Mercury may wobble at this point, losing confidence, possibly becoming indecisive & avoidant with Host Venus under intense pressure.

Tomorrow, for the last time, Merc forms an exact opposition with Jupiter. If you’ve been confronted with an ethical choice or dilemma over the last month or more, you may find you reach a decision. There may have been irreconcilable ideas or ideologies involved. A decision may not be easy or simple to make, but with the objectivity Mercury in ︎ offers, your own choice & part in things becomes clearer.