Mel Marie The Medium

When a planet goes into a retrograde period its energy becomes somewhat distorted from its natural expression. Retrograde periods are times in which we have access to a different flavor of the planetary energy, and are able to grasp at it in different ways than normal. This of course means that all of the “normal” ways of utilizing this energy become more difficult, but we are offered a rare chance to delve into pieces of ourselves that are normally off limits.

To see the areas of life affected by this shift of energy you should look to your natal chart. Where in your chart does said planet rule? These houses, as well as the house in which the retrograde occurs are going to be focal points for the shift in planetary energy. 

Let’s take a look at an example:

Mercury Retrograde:

In my natal chart, Mercury rules both the 12th(via Gemini) and 3rd(via Virgo) houses. When Mercury goes retrograde, I have much more desire to seclude myself from others, and focus on the internal, subconscious workings of my mind (12th house). In addition to this, I typically have a hard time reaching out to others and communicating with them. Like pretty much everyone I have the usual disruptions of communication and technology, but for me there is another layer of this. It becomes difficult to properly convey what’s going on in my mind, and I sometimes have to work very hard to word things correctly before I’m comfortable sending messages/responding to people. While this can be common for someone with say a natal retrograde of Mercury, my Mercury is well placed in both Libra and the 3rd House, meaning that typically I have little to no problems with this.

This time around Mercury is retrograding in my 6th House. This means that in addition to my usual issues with MercRx (H12/H3) I will be additionally affected in areas having to deal with this house. This means that communications with coworkers might break down or have issues. I may be forced to re-examine my daily routines and my attitudes toward my physical health and diet. These things will become a focal point for me and I’ll need to think about whether or not there are things in this area of my life that no longer serve me, and therefore should be let go.

So many people see retrograde periods as monstrous periods of time when everything seems to go wrong, but if you can identify where you’ll be affected you can better use the shifted energy to your advantage. 

I know that when Mercury goes retrograde it will be a period of intense self-reflection, and a time in which I am forced to reconnect with myself because I am unable to connect with others. For this reason I take more time for myself than usual, and I don’t force myself to be social if I don’t feel like it. Mercury Retrograde in particular has become a fruitful time for me, as I’m able to reconnect with myself, reevaluate who I am as a person, and the goals that I’ve set for myself. I’m able to take time to intellectualize and examine old habits and skills (H3) and let go of things that are no longer serving me (H12).

Other retrogrades affect us similarly, but outer planets tend to have a much more subtle effect since their transits are longer and slower moving. I encourage you to look to the houses ruled by retrograding planets and make retrogrades work for you, rather than constantly working against a retrograde.

Personal Planets: Mercury rules the signs ♊ Gemini and ♍ Virgo and is associated with communication and intellect Venus rules the signs ♉ Taurus and ♎ Libra and is associated with love and relationships Mars rules the signs ♈ Aries and ♏ Scorpio(Sub) and is associated with passion, aggression, and vitality

Social Planets: Jupiter rules the signs ♐ Sagittarius and ♓ Pisces(Co) and is associated with expansion and grace Saturn rules the signs ♑ Capricorn and ♒ Aquarius(Co) and is associated with restriction and discipline

Transpersonal Planets: Uranus rules the sign ♒ Aquarius and is associated with change and upheaval Neptune rules the sign ♓ Pisces and is associated with illusion and spirituality Pluto rules the sign ♏ Scorpio and is associated with transformation and control

- Cancer suns love to organise activities with their friends as they just love to LOVE and are actually super social. This is bc their circle of friends become like a family to them. Share the love team

- Taurus, Pisces, and Sagittarius moons love a bit of hedonism and escapism, and can actually need it sometimes to soothe themselves emotionally (how else does a Taurus moon stay ‘stable’ lol)

- Air moons are not superficial y’all, especially if it’s in a water house. This is bc their energy is expressed in a ~watery~ way, resulting in them thinking deeply about their airy emotions

- Leo and Virgo midheavens are really good at event management! They know how to make ppl shine and super good organisers, their natural leadership and attention to detail makes all parties or events banging

- Scorpio midheavens are SUPER ambitious, and are actually really good at managing power and their internal control. They’re great managers because of their uncanny ability of perception and to, well basically cut through the bullshit

- Look to your Uranus to see what innovates you, what you’re here to change, what you like to change, what you rebel against

- Capricorn risings are SUPER funny and could probs do stand up with their wit and cynicism. They’re super quick on their feet and can come up with a savage comeback within a blink of an eye

☘️ Watches are a Capricorns favorite accessory

☘️ Scorpio Mars aren’t scary when they’re mad, they’re scary what they do after the fact

☘️ Taurus and Pisces Mercury’s are bad at texting. Taurus Mercurys take forever to respond back and Pisces probably just forgot

☘️ Moon/Mercury in the 9th get nervous when traveling 

☘️ Leo in the 6th house can be dramatic and over the top when stressed out

☘️ Libra Moons can have a hard time accepting that they’re upset 

☘️ Scorpio moons can sense when spirits and other entities are around them 

☘️ Aquarius mars have a harder time connecting on an emotional level with people, which is why they like adding/doing different tricks during sex

☘️ Pisces in Jupiter can understand every point of view in the most complex ways

☘️ Gemini Risings have very pouty lips

☘️ People with Uranus in the 11th have a fascination with people who express the eccentric sides of themselves, that those with this placement are not acknowledging in themselves

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☀️Taurus Suns will keep you at a distance for as long as they want, but once they let you in they will be in your life forever 

☀️Mars in Leo tend to have high blood pressure 

☀️If the ruler of your 8th is in your 12th house, then you may have a high tolerance to pain, drugs, alcohol, or even adrenaline depending on the planet

☀️Venus in the 5th love playing with their hair when drunk

☀️Scorpio and Pluto in the 3rd women can develop sexually early on in their life and can be picked on for it by their peers

☀️Capricorn risings have a hard time identifying with the mother

☀️Pisces rising like to keep academic life simple so they gravitate toward subjects that are easy for them

☀️Neptune and Saturn in the 8th house may result in health problems that may be hidden, or take longer to find in the reproductive system

☀️Transiting Uranus the 5th, Moon conjunct Uranus, and moon in cancer can cause pregnancies especially unexpected 

☀️ Moon in 10th/Capricorn moon, mother may have been a working mom and she may have spent a lot of her time at the office or it always seemed like she was working

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- Your lilith is often who your past lives are from (e.g. Lilith in 11th house you will probs be attracting other ppl from your past lives, lilith in 4th house means you could have had a family member in your previous family too)

- Look to your Jupiter sign to see how you act when you’re drunk too as it’s all about expression! The house is a really good example on how you express yourself too

- Your Jupiter astro sign or house is also a good place to see what your child may be… e.g. if you have Jupiter in Sagittarius it’s likely you would want/have a Sagittarius child!

- Saturn in Pisces in the 8th house may have a father who is deeply money oriented and often battles with escapism

- Moon in Cancer can sometimes indicate issues surrounding the mother, Moon in Capricorn can sometimes indicate issues surrounding the Father

- The descendant (7th house) can sometimes be common Moon signs of the ppl you surround yourself with (Leo ascendant may attract Aquarius moons, aries ascendant may attract Libra or sometimes Taurus moons)

- Mars in the first house can come across really fiery at first (like Aries), even if our action planet is in a sign that isn’t too fiery (like Pisces or Libra)

- Pluto in the 4th house can be power hungry or machiavellian in nature, if underdeveloped they will do things for their own personal gain for power above all else, and will take down someone else with them 

- Venus opposite Neptune or Venus in the 12th can delude an individual that romance is like a fairytale, and can create a relationship out of nothing, or fall in love with the idea of love itself… rather than the person (soz if you have both of these placements - I have both of these placements)

- On the Venus note, Venus in Cancer, Pisces, Libra, 12th house, and maybe Leo depending on aspects, should deffs watch Fairytale movies or Romance movies to soothe their inner child when they’re feeling a bit lonely or down and out!!! SUPER uplifting, get on that Disney buzz

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Ruler of Aquarius Exalted in Scorpio Detriment in Leo Fall in Taurus

Time Spent in a Sign: 7 years

Mythology behind Uranus Uranus, in Greek mythology, was the primordial God of the Sky. Creator of all is he; Uranus. He would kiss and mate with the Earth, Gaia, every night. But Uranus loathed the children they made, yet they made plenty. Cronus, asked by his mother Gaia, castrated his father Uranus and the severed testicles plunged to the sea; eventually giving life to Aphrodite who emerged from the sea.

Uranus in Astrology Uranus: most well known for its rather unusual and unexpected turn of events in our lives. Wherever Uranus is placed in the chart, expect to rebel in that area. Unlike Saturn, Uranus knows no boundaries and no limits. It is freedom and constant ups and downs. You really never know what to expect with this planet. Uranus is innovative and creative and it’s no wonder that this can usually lead to madness, but where do we draw the line between madness and genius?

Uranus in Aries Revolution is key here with Uranus in Aries. But it all begins with the self. Uranus in Aries wants what it wants now and what it wants is change.

Uranus in Taurus Uranus is in fall in Taurus. People with Uranus in Taurus want to be free to do anything, but the only thing holding them back is themselves. Money and their personal possessions can fluctuate a lot in their lives.

Uranus in Gemini Uranus in Gemini gives people a super quick wit and can often find themselves coming up with creative, maybe crazy ideas. They can find that their mouth gets them in trouble.

Uranus in Cancer Uranus in Cancer natives can find themselves seeming somewhat unpredictable to their friends and their loved ones, in general. Events can greatly impact them more than others.

Uranus in Leo Uranus is detriment in Leo. People with Uranus in Leo may struggle between wanting to express themselves in an enthusiastic way because of their internal desire to remain “cool” and “detached” as well.

Uranus in Virgo Uranus in Virgo people may struggle between wanting to stick to what’s “natural” and breaking free from the old and into the new and modern. They can easily organize their ideas if they allow themselves to.

Uranus in Libra Uranus in Libra people have unconventional ideas and they can draw people in with their unique way of thinking and approaching situations. They may have the “shocking” factor when it comes to partnerships.

Uranus in Scorpio Uranus is exalted in Scorpio. There are no limits with Uranus in Scorpio and the goal is to explore the deepest part human can go; the unexplored. These people are usually highly intuitive and aren’t afraid of digging extra deep to unearth hidden knowledge. They go where others are afraid to.

Uranus in Sagittarius Uranus in Sagittarius people aren’t afraid of questioning anything and everything and fighting for it as well. They challenge many beliefs and might shift more towards spirituality. They hate to be tied down and have a label slapped on them.

Uranus in Capricorn Uranus in Capricorn people can be ambitious, strong-minded and grounded… or at least may strive to be. But because this is Uranus, people with Uranus in Capricorn can be scattered and impulsive, but not afraid of a challenge.

Uranus in Aquarius Uranus is domicile in Aquarius. Uranus in Aquarius people challenge, question and go against traditional beliefs. They are humanitarians concerned for the rights of everyone and don’t mind revolting against society.

A pop-culture spell based on Star vs the forces of evil ♥

You can use it for scrying, to make things seem clearer~ 

First of all, clean up your working space if you can, make sure nothing will distract you, and that nothing will bother you while scrying. I personally love scrying during nighttime, since everything is more calm.

Place everything you’ll need for this scrying session: a bowl of clean water to use as your scrying surface, glitter of your choice (the thinner, the better! you’ll understand later lol) and your wand or something to stir things up with. 

Put some glitter on the bowl, enough to see it flowing through the water. 

Sit down with the bowl in front of you. Try to focus your mind on your question or in what you want to know about.

Once you’re done say the following words while stirring the glittery water:

“I summon the all seeing eye

to tear a hole into the sky,

reveal to me that which is hidden,

unveil for me what is forbidden.“

After that, concentrate on the figures the glitter makes on the water and interpret them~

Witchy tip: If you like scrying and you do it often, having a journal to write all your sessions may be a good idea, that way you can keep track of your findings, your methods, ideas, and more~. Remember to have fun with it!

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