Mercury goes retrograde on 15 March and will travel direct again on 7 April. It starts the retrograde period in Aries and then travels through Pisces before moving direct again.
Mercury in Aries a cardinal fire sign, is all about speed and action. This is not a considered Mercury – it is likely to burst forth with thoughts and words before they are fully formulated. The other issue is that this Mercury in conjunct Venus retrograde in Aries. This is not a happy Venus. Venus finds itself in detriment in the hostile environment of Aries. This is likely to be a difficult time when it comes to relationships and partnerships. Things need to be reconsidered. Hurtful things might be said in the heat of the moment. Need to focus on your value system and what is important in your relationship.
Mercury and Venus sextile Jupiter and this is likely to magnify any issues. Jupiter in Gemini tends towards exaggeration and gossip and none of this is helpful when trying to find common understanding.
Certainly, there is tension when it comes to emotional matters in partnership as Mercury and Venus oppose Moon in Libra. How do you balance your emotional needs with those of your partner?
Mars rules both Mercury and Venus. Mars is fallen in Cancer. This is a defensive Mars. Mars is also out of bounds making it more unpredictable, more likely to act out. Mars trines Sun/Saturn – need to defend the self and manage your personal limitations and responsibilities.
Need to be patient when it comes to matters connected to finding agreement with others. This is certainly not an ideal time to sign any agreements. It’s a tricky time with all personal planets in detriment/fall and now retrograde.
