Mercury retrogrades today, September, 24, 2008 at 22 degrees 50 minutes of Libra at 3:18 am EDT and will go direct on October 15, 2008 at 4:07 pm EDT at 7 degrees 37 minutes of Libra.
Libra is the sign ruling relationships and harmony, Mercury is the planet governing communication and information. During this period these elements will be highlighted. As a result, communications between partners, friends and loved ones will take extra effort.
Getting the words right and relating your actions and thoughts WILL be more difficult. During Mercury retrograde periods, people tend to be more introspective. Thinking first before speaking would be a BIG plus to achieving harmony now.
Libra and its ruling planet Venus govern diplomacy. In a heated presidential election the sparks will be flying along with the half truths and outright lies. More will come to light when Mercury goes direct, when people are more apt to pay more attention and be more focused.
Diplomacy between nations can also get sidetracked during this period. Negotiations can continue but resolutions are most likely to be put off until Mercury goes direct. Libra is the sign of justice so initiating laws and other legal matters should also be put off until it is out of retrograde.
The usual Mercury retrograde warnings on not signing contracts or purchasing electronic and/or mechanical equipment apply as well.
Mercury will next be retrograde:
from January 11 to February 1, 2009
and May 7 to May 30, 2009.
