Mercury Rx in Aries
March 14-April 6, 2025
Retrogrades. From the perspective of timing, astrology tells us when we’ll get more help from some planets, aspects or signatures, and when we’ll face growth edges or learn lessons. From that POV, retrogrades are a time for review. They are not BAD. They force us to grow or change or work through what needs to be reshaped.
Although it’s the trendiest, Mercury in Retrograde is (in general) not the most challenging. Leave that to Mars—and you’re survived that for this year. May you integrate those lessons now through mid-April.
The astrology this year, and quite frankly since November (or maybe August), is here for our growth edges and to call us to action. Mars stationed direct, (in Cancer, its detriment), on February 23. That’s helpful even though it still struggles. Venus Rx in Aries itself calls in self-reflection. What's your relationship with love, with money, with pleasure, with your people? With yourself? Are you aligned? (More on the green scroll.)
Normally analytical, the messenger planet is in the sign of aggression. Mercury in Aries is main character energy = analytical, fiery, passionate words. Those of us who are not used to the buzz of the Mercury mind hive might find it to be A LOT. Say what you mean, mean what you say. Communicate in a bold, courageous way. Transformation. It's a time to stand in your own agency. You're writing this story. This transit helps us crystalize. What is our inner truth? That gets amplified on March 24 during the Mercury cazimi (sun conjunct Mercury). BUT, it’s also Eclipse season. Before you commit to your final draft: edit, revise, proofread.
Both in Aries, Mercury Rx and Venus Rx are locked in. They may be talking about disobedience, beauty and collective solidarity. Joy and self-care are acts of resistance. Mercury translates the planets it’s near and the signs its in. When Mercury talks to Venus, it's about Venus things. In Aries, it may ask how we rally around a common cause. These two retrogrades are connected to underworld myths—going down together to get us to the point we need to be to unearth something so crucial and show us how we come together and work through this moment.
Mercury Rx translating Venus means your word is more than your bond. Words are spells. No need to hit send on impulse. Say it to a mirror or your journal. Say your piece, hold your sunset ceremony. Rip it up, put it in a bottle and set it afloat. Burn, baby burn. Then LET IT GO.
With Eclipse Season and Mercury Rx on the same schedule, it's time to ground down and ease up. Call in boundaries and flexibility. Eclipse energy is unstable energy. Stay hydrated. Go to bed early and often.
To do now: Complete all unfinished projects. Back up your drives. Plan for delays. Arrive early. Make Plans B, C and D. Carry a spare tire or bike pump. Use the checklist. Most importantly: Triple edit. Read the fine print. Avoid major commitments or investments when possible.