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Mercury is Retrograde

Dec 18, 2023

Over the last 50+ years, I have probably posted dozens of times about what to expect when Mercury is retrograde, but I have not posted on Substack. Depending where you live, the exact time that Mercury appeared to retrograde would differ, but it was right on the eve of the start of Lucia Day for me. It was in the 9th degree of Capricorn and will appear to be going back to 22 Sagittarius until it makes its station and then turns direct on the first day of 2024. The short interpretation is that there are a lot of loose ends to tidy up before the new year!

If we are a little sassier, we would say that many people will be exchanging their Christmas gifts . . . and some shipments may have been put on the wrong doorstep! Some people, perhaps including me, have a love-hate relationship with Mercury retrograde. One is often more tired than usual when Mercury appears to be changing directions, but then one fixes what is broken, let’s say everything from web links to relationships.

In general, the early part of the retrograde period is not a good time for making important decisions, but if the decisions involve many details, contracts and commitments, or expenditures, it is a time to go over the particulars, again and again, but not a good time to sign anything. If forced to sign, make sure there are contingencies that have to be addressed in order for the agreements to be binding. Towards the end of the transit, let’s say between Christmas and the New Year, one can reconsider the initiatives, review any related documents, and sign or wait until 2 January 2024 . . . which is probably wise!

Meanwhile, we have a very important solstice coming up and Christmas before 2024 begins. This year, I personally feel the solstice is more pivotal than ever. I’m on Pacific Time so the time of the solstice is 7:30 pm on the 21st of December, later to the East, earlier to the West. Traditionally, this is the darkest day of the year — in the Northern Hemisphere — and it is when the Sun almost disappears if one is far enough north. Since 99% of my DNA comes from far north (and even the other 1% is allegedly from Lake Baikal), I am perhaps more sensitive than most to the hope that is gestating in the “tomb”. Finally, the Sun appears to increase in light so we celebrate the victory of good over evil, and I think there will be much to celebrate in the days ahead.

The world is in deep trouble, but solutions are being sought, and I see huge changes occurring between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, especially in the realm of social and financial change.

Meanwhile, what should we do? Speaking for myself, I need this retrograde period because we managed to slide under the wire and move 45 websites to new hosting before Mercury went retrograde . . . but there are fixes to make so if you spot them, please let me know.

However, this is minor compared to the global arena and its issues. The system, as I predicted back in 1972, is broken. I knew then that it would become crystal clear and reach a point of no return now . . . and have been waiting a long time. Our thoughtforms are very powerful so we should be as constructive as possible in our thinking. A game I like to play is to imagine the ideal. Just how would that be? It is how we would be if we function as souls rather than egos and this is the real gateway to higher dimensions. When we are aligned with this part of our true selves, we are manifesting fourth dimensional reality in a third dimensional world. There is no conflict or confusion in the fourth dimension, just perfection of the part of us that is most worthy of calling itself human.

We celebrate and we share the joy with everyone regardless of what sometimes separates people from each other. Then, we make resolutions for the new year and these should be undertaken very seriously since I believe 2024 will be a year like no other.

Today is the eleven month milestone of the launch on Substack. This is post #132 and there will be some traditional posts throughout the holidays. I usually pick a Christmas carol and have made that choice already. For New Year’s, we look back on the outgoing year, usually at the areas of the world that have suffered the most. Sometimes, there are many countries or regions . . . so this is what we can expect, a longer rather than shorter list. Then, we look forward and usually I take a few significant astrological configurations and make some predictions.

A little preview of what is planned from this end is that we will be launching a video site on Rumble, probably also on YouTube . . . this in January. The academy will reopen in March. Your interest and support are greatly appreciated. Some of you have been subscribers for 20 or more years, and a few go back half a century. I am very grateful for your interest and will continue as long as there is still sand in my hourglass. In the meantime, I wish each of you a safe, peaceful, and gentle holiday season. Share your love, your wisdom, and your dedication to creating a world in which the needs of every species and every individual within every species experiences the care and appreciation needed and warranted.

With my blessings for this sacred season!

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