Tonight (Monday, December 13, 2010) and on into tomorrow, retrograde Mercury will slide over the Mars-Pluto conjunction at 4 degrees Capricorn. Those with planets or chart angles between 2 degrees and 6 degrees of cardinal signs will be most strongly affected by this energy. With the Mars-Pluto conjunction, anger readily comes to the surface, including long-suppressed or -denied anger. With retrograde Mercury conjoining this pair, arguments or harsh words can burst out. We might hear ourselves or others saying such things as "In all of our 10 years together, not once have you ever . . . " and "Mom, I was never your favorite child! That's it, I'm never coming home for the holidays again!"
We are commonly advised to think before erupting, but the very nature of this energy makes that difficult. Long-suppressed or subconscious issues have a way of surfacing before the rational mind can get ahold of them. A catharsis is definitely needed, so you might try activating the rational side of Mercury in advance and give some thought to what old issues might be lurking. When you identify an old issue that is being triggered, consider meditating, journaling, or release ritual. A discussion with the other person/people involved is also a viable choice but a risky one! Keep perspective on your own anger or that of others. If argument does ensue, avoid unnecessary cruelty or harshness, and watch out for flying objects! Don't be the thrower!
Whatever issues come up at this time, and however you handle them, rest assured that you have not seen the last of them. Another shoe will drop, late in December, around mid-January, or perhaps even in August 2011.
Peace and blessings to all.
Excuse me - that should be April 2011, not August.
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