Hindu elephant deity, Lord Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles, fearlessness, Patron of Letters (Mercury), wisdom, luck!
The day after bold and lucky Jupiter enters Cancer for the first time in 12 years, Mercury in Cancer retrogrades! It calls on us to rethink our shy Cancerian premises, primarily in favor of growth and expansion. Confidence is UP! Much is possible. Think of it as a time of adventurous exploration. Welcome reversals as another angle or attitude of vision. Let prosperity return!
June 10 we started into the first phase of the retrograde cycle. What we are doing now will be reviewed during the retrograde phase, then completed or polished from July 20 to Aug 3 as we finish the third phase. This retrograde will span from 13 to 23 degrees of Cancer. If you have planets or factors from 11 to 25 degrees in your chart, you will be directly activated. If not, you may be called upon to help others who do, or simply not be affected at all! As with Jupiter in Cancer, other Cardinal signs, Aries, Libra and Capricorn, will be challenged, while Cancer and other water signs Scorpio and Pisces, and earth signs Taurus and Virgo, will thrive!
Family, your home, feelings, children, may be at the top of your list. Jupiter will be boosting this retrograde. It is known to be optimistic, sometimes exaggerate, tell stories, learn and share tons of information. You may want to promote your school, travel away from home, expand your business territory. This summer could be filled with more than usual children’s games, family adventures. Opinions about history, your culture, the women in your matriarchy, you, could be strong, and it’s time to jump up and be heard! I usually wouldn’t recommend a remodel during a retrograde, and I’m not going to this time either, but it will surely be on many people’s minds! Better to plan and replan, wait until the retrograde is done. One of the retrograde rules is to not take on anything more than you could afford to lose or redo, once, twice, maybe three times! Get a good warranty and return policies if you buy. Wait on major purchases like autos. Try to get that job to start later, no matter how much you need it now. Do what you must. Move later or figure on moving again. If you don’t mind that, rent, investigate the area and housing prices, then buy after the retrograde unless you are a pro and know the game. No big new furniture buys either.
Seeking a relationship is chancy during a retrograde. Promises, promises, mind changes. Cancer is a motherly sign, nurturing, often forgiving when it comes to helping the helpless. Know that if you tend to attract people who need a Mom. And, bet your booties, they aren’t going to be what they said they are, circumstances change – worst they go back to their ex. Grrr…. Specially watch where Cancer is in your chart. If it is on the romance 5th or 7th of marriage, pay attention but do basic business regardless of the siren call. No big decisions, or just let it go for now.
The good luck is lost household things may return, a person from your past revisits – a true treasure, but maybe not a keeper now either. Make amends if needed and the opportunity presents in a good way. Make special time for children. Blessed be.