Mercury in Virgo

After just three weeks in the Lion’s den, Mercury was feeling burned out from the intensity of Leo’s spotlight. Though it was fun while it lasted, it was time to check out of the sign of passionate pursuits and into the sign of health and wellness, otherwise known as Virgo. As the planetary ruler of Virgo, Mercury feels at home in…

Mars Triggers Turkish Coup

Breaking news:  President Erdoğan urges the public to take to the streets as the military makes an attempt to seize control of the Turkish government. Welcome to the continuing aftermath of the Uranus-Pluto squares. Here’s the astrology behind the coup: Transiting Uranus (anarchy, revolution, chaos) is opposing (confronting) Mercury and Saturn in the nation’s chart. Mercury is…

Mercury In Gemini

After spending several weeks in the cautious, pragmatic and material sign of Taurus, Mercury returned to Gemini and the comfort of his own home. While his wings weren’t clipped during his passage in Taurus, he was forced to slow down as his restless spirit was restrained by the Bull’s slow and steady nature. By nature, Mercury…

Mercury in Cancer

Although he loved being in Gemini, Mercury’s restless spirit inspired him to leave the comfort of his own sign and continue to explore the rest of the zodiac. As it happened, the next stop on his celestial itinerary would put his renowned adaptability to the test as he spent the next few weeks drenched in…

Mercury in Aquarius

After spending several weeks in Capricorn’s orderly, practical and status-conscious 10th house, Mercury was ready to bid farewell to the sign of the Seagoat. Eager for a change of pace, he headed straight into Aquarius where he could think outside the box, color outside the lines and experience the joys of life as a non-conformist. Aquarius is the sign of…