Mercury Retrograde
Ep. 48 – Shortcut to the Soul Podcast Debra discusses the promises & pitfalls of Mercury retrograde cycles and then offers specific guidance for every zodiac sign to help you make the most of the upcoming one in Scorpio.
Mercury in the Horoscope
Ep. 31 – Shortcut to the Soul Podcast As the planet that rules how we think, learn, understand, reason and communicate with the outside world, this little planet has a big impact on our lives. Tune in as Debra offers insight into how Mercury expresses itself in the 12 signs, as well as how its character…
Transiting Mercury in Capricorn
While visiting the restless and freedom-loving sign of Sagittarius, Mercury took advantage of every opportunity to expand his knowledge, broaden his horizons and push some boundaries. Although he enjoyed every minute in this friendly sign, the fleet-footed messenger soon began to realize that he was spreading himself a bit too thin and needed to brush…
Transiting Mercury in Aries
While Mercury is in Aries we may find it easier to process new concepts and be motivated to study. However, our patience with others is likely to wear thin more easily, and since we’re more likely to jump to conclusions, words are apt to fly out of our mouth that we’ll quickly regret.
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 Leo: Hear Me Roar
After spending several weeks in Cancer’s cozy, quiet and sensitive world, it was time for Mercury to wring out his watery wings and bask in the warmth of the Sun. From the moment Mercury crossed into the Lion’s den, he felt an urge to polish his wings, clear his throat and take center stage. In Leo, Mercury is…
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…