Mercury Retrograde in October 2007

Posted by Maria Vaiano Oct 22, 2007

Mercury is now retrograde, meaning it appears to move backwards from our perspective.

It doesn't really move backwards - it's just an illusion. I wish the same could be said for the effect of the Mercury retrograde energy. But then again, I don't. What's happening now is exactly as it should be.

Whatever degree and sign Mercury turns retrograde in, as well as the house in your natal chart it retrogrades, will tell you plenty about where, how and why you're having miscommunication and misunderstanding.

For me it went retrograde in my 7th house which rules committed partnerships of all kinds. Spouses, close friends, business partners, clients and agents as well as open enemies (strange but true!).

It's bringing up all sorts of Scorpio issues for me. You know: manipulation, power, control and deceit. But I'm trying to transcend the lower Scorpio energy manifestation and access the higher transformation as I've had to deal with all sorts of struggles and bitterness between myself and someone who currently fits the bill of a 7th house relationship.

In some ways, this retrograde period is bringing closure to our relationship. The fact that it's in Scorpio signifies that the relationship is truly dead. Hopefully I'm now in the final stages of grief and when Mercury turns direct again the true healing process will begin.

When Mercury dips back into Libra we all get a blast from a past relationship issue to deal with even if it's not retrograding in your 7th house as it is for me. So gear up. You might be experiencing something similar in the next couple of weeks.

The good thing about a Mercury retrograde in Scorpio is that all secrets come out. This may scare you at first but you know what - the air will be so much cleaner to breath. Trust me.