Mercury stations retrograde at 8 deg Capricorn (2:09 am EST). Plans, discussions, paperwork and tasks could also be placed on maintain. It’s possible you’ll get a message from the previous or end up preoccupied by reminiscences (Capricorn is an archetype of custom). Whereas issues are paused, it is a good time to query sure traditions and peer beneath the construction. What was outlined would require a re-examination. This has the sensation of breath being held and crystallized  – the pause itself will likely be outlined. 

Mercury Rx is an acceptable time to revisit a previous challenge and tackle it – going again to signal the doc, lastly getting the “factor” carried out that is been ready. 

This happens someday after the Dec twelfth New Moon so what begins then will likely be questioned or paused proper out of the gate. Progress is not going to be a straight line. Mercury Rx retreats into Sagittarius on Dec twenty third and stations direct on Jan 1st, 2024 (at 22 deg Sagittarius). 

Additionally at present, Venus in Scorpio conjoins Pallas (10 deg) for a exact, deeply efficient technique concerning relationships, intimacy, inheritance, cash or values. The love or craving could also be profound however there will likely be a little bit of calculation involved- which secrets and techniques could be revealed, which assets could be shared. This does not invalidate the connection or need however it’s a reminder that planning may help issues go easily. Look ahead to instinctive methods that evolve within the good method, on the good time. 

Saturn in Pisces trines Vesta Rx in Most cancers (1 deg) and we’ve got a simple mix of guidelines (Saturn) and absolute focus (Vesta). One challenge (involving the previous, residence, household, core wants) will likely be firmly outlined and all of your consideration will likely be drawn to it. The principles/authority will naturally information you right here -it will all make sense and you may perceive completely what you have to work on and defend. 

Mixed with Mercury Rx (in Saturn-rules Capricorn) this implies a extremely targeted day the place you look to the previous and fortify your private boundaries (Vesta in Most cancers is the house as temple). Parental points will likely be emphasised. The shadows of what was will likely be scrutinized and a course plotted by means of them. Data is sourced from reminiscences, from whispers, from unearthed household tales. Outdated pictures and letters are examined within the nonetheless, silent hours.

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