Mercury
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Mercury Stations Direct: August 28, 2024
Mercury is said to be in retrograde when it appears to go “backward” for observers from the Earth. In reality, the planet doesn’t change its direction — this is only an optical illusion in the sky.
The speedy little planet goes retrograde three or four times in a calendar year for about three weeks. In 2024, Mercury will be in retrograde from April 4 to April 24, from August 4 to August 27, and from November 25 to December 15.
Mercury will be visible in the morning sky from August 30 to September 19, 2024. (See “All You Need to Know About Mercury on StarWalk.)
Astrological Significance: Mercury Retrograde is an Opportunity to tie up loose ends in the past. The retrograde cycle is known for disruptions in communication. The benefit is increased awareness of our faculties of discernment. We can resolve issues from the past when we repeat the process to see the Truth from a Higher Perspective, and Forgive what no longer serves. Mercury Retrograde is not a good time to sign contracts or start something new. When Mercury stations direct, we’re prepared to move forward in a good way.
August 27 to September 1, 2024: What Planet is Next to the Moon Tonight?
August 27: Jupiter near the Moon
- Close approach time: 11:50 GMT (7:50 a.m. EDT)
- Close approach distance: 5°38′
- Conjunction time: 12:45 GMT (8:45 a.m. EDT)
- Conjunction distance: 5°40′
On August 27, the 40%-illuminated Moon and Jupiter (mag -2.3) will meet in the constellation Taurus. The planet will rise at midnight and will be visible to the naked eye.
August 28: Mars near the Moon
- Close approach time: 00:00 GMT (August 27, 8:00 p.m. EDT)
- Close approach distance: 5°16′
- Conjunction time: 00:23 GMT (August 27, 8:23 p.m. EDT)
- Conjunction distance: 5°16′
On August 28, the 30%-illuminated Moon and Mars (mag 0.8) will meet in the constellation Taurus. The planet will rise at around midnight and will be visible to the naked eye.
September 1: Mercury near the Moon
- Conjunction time: 09:17 GMT (5:17 a.m. EDT)
- Conjunction distance: 5°01′
- Close approach time: 12:36 GMT (8:36 a.m. EDT)
- Close approach distance: 4°36′
On September 1, the 2%-illuminated Moon and Mercury (mag -0.6) will meet in the constellation Leo. The planet will be visible before sunrise without any optical aid. As the event will occur two days before the New Moon, the lunar disc will be barely visible.
*The percentage of Moon illumination is for London. To find out the Moon illumination percentage for your location, check the lunar calendar.
(See StarWalk for the extended schedule.)
Astrological Significance: The Moon is a reflection of our emotions. Jupiter is the planet of “good fortune” which could extend a bright outlook on the future. Mars fuels our Passions and can offer a “driving force” behind Mercury’s forward movement. Mercury is the planet of news and communication. We could receive a Light of Truth that opens the way.
Planetary Parade: 6 planets in the planetary alignment on August 28, 2024
The next planetary alignment will take place on August 28, 2024. In the early morning, six planets — Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn — will align in the sky. You will be able to see Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn with the naked eye, however Mercury will be closer to the horizon and harder to spot. To see Neptune and Uranus, you’ll need a telescope or high-powered binoculars. Let’s take a closer look at the conditions for observing the planets.
Yellowish Saturn (mag 0.6) will be in the sky from late evening on. It will be visible with the naked eye in the constellation Aquarius. Neptune (mag 7.8) will be located in the nearby constellation Pisces, but you’ll need high-powered binoculars to spot it. In the morning, when the other planets rise, Saturn and Neptune will move down to the western horizon.
Later at night, Uranus (mag 5.7) will rise. It will be located in the constellation Taurus, visible with high-powered binoculars.
Jupiter (mag -2.3) and Mars (mag 0.8) will rise next. The planets will be visible to the naked eye in the constellation Taurus. The waning crescent Moon will also shine nearby, providing an even more spectacular view.
At dawn, Mercury (mag 1.7) will rise. The planet will be located in the constellation Leo. It will be visible to the naked eye, however don’t wait too long to see it, as the Sun will soon rise next to it.
(See StarWalk for more viewing information with Dates and Times for International Locations.)
Astrological Significance: The astrology signs ruled by the 6 planets could share a collective experience of a new beginning in each sign’s aspect of influence. Below are all the planets, their associated Signs, and Aspects. The 6 planets aligned are in bold text that reflect which Signs will be influenced and the particular aspect of being that may be highlighted by the event. Together, they shine a light on communication and a positive perspective that and an expression of our individuality. The Moon following behind could reflect that the effected Signs share a discernment of reason beyond the rule of our emotions. Special things can happen when “the planets are aligned” and in collective agreement of the Truth. The alignment begins in the darkness and brought to Light as Mercury rises before the Sun that currently resides in Virgo.
Moon (Cancer) = Emotion / Moods
Mercury (Gemini and Virgo) = Communication / Thinking
Venus (Libra and Taurus) = Harmony / Affections
Mars (Aries and Scorpio) = Confidence / Energy
Jupiter (Sagittarius and Pisces) = Prosperity / Good Fortune
Saturn (Capricorn and Aquarius) = Limitations / Practicality
Uranus (Aquarius) = Individuality / Inventiveness
Neptune (Pisces) = Idealism / Compassion
Pluto (Scorpio) = Transformation / Power
Mayan Time…
The trecena of IMIX is the Dawn of a New Awakening, a new beginning from which to claim the Highest Consciousness of the Truth in the end. August 28, 2024, 8 Star/LAMAT, begins the Transformation Phase of the 1st 13-day cycle of creation in a new Tzolk’in round. The 1st trecena and the 1st uinal represent the “legend” for the journey from the beginning to the end.
THE TRECENA OF CROCODILE/IMIX: DAWN OF A NEW AWAKENING
MAYAN CALENDAR DAYKEEPER’S JOURNAL
7 Deer/MANIK (man ‘eek), Cherokee, Deer/Ahwu’sdi, Destiny Kin 7, Position 7
August 26, 2024, 06/26/2024; Last Two Rounds: 12/11/2023, 03/26/2023
7 Deer/MANIK (Cherokee, Deer/Ahwu’sdi) – Day 7 of 13, 1 Crocodile/IMIX trecena
Descriptions by Ian Xel Lungold (12 Sun/AHAU), wisdom and Tzolk’in calculator preserved on MayanMajix.com
Galactic Tone 7: Reflective. Seven stands as a mirror to divide light and dark and to reflect all that is and is not. Seven is associated with the source of creation and the flow of Divine Will. With a keen sense of ethics, Seven establishes purpose to current and future goals.
Deer/MANIK (Hand): Deer are spirit tools. Silence itself is a spiritual experience for Deer. For Deer life is a pilgrimage. Deer are dominant persons who defend the people and will make sacrifices for others. The spirit of Deer upholds the pillars of the four directions. With the power inherent in the number four, Deer pushes away bad influences or negative energies. Skill and quality of work are very important to Deer. They are presented with tools for every task in life and it is with these that they are able to rise above limitations. Deer has a habit of keeping every tool it has ever used. This leads to clutter and indecision, loss and procrastination. When confronted with promises not kept, Deer becomes stubborn, manipulative and evasive.
A GOOD DAY TO: Be of Service to Others
Cherokee, Deer/Ahwu’sdi: Symbolized by Constellation Galagina, the Stag, known as Taurus, the Bull. It does not include the Pleiades and Hyades clusters which in Cherokee are viewed as separate. To feed, gatherers of food and supplies, they enjoy rituals, ceremonials, feasts, the souls of hospitality, sociability. Freedom versus security issues often inspire leadership and unique solutions. Combined with artistic and inspiring energies in harmony with lunar cycles, they nourish the clans. Totem-Deer: A priest or shaman, a powerful person in general, to overwhelm an individual with one’s personal power, divination; inclined to become a teacher, healer, guru, civic leader, or politician. Ability to create harmonic resonance.
[Text in italics was the primary source of inspiration for my journal. These are the sources that started my journey and they are the reference for interpretation each day. By providing the original text, I hope to offer a way to see what inspired my thoughts and by including all the aspects – allow for something more to inspire you. Mayan descriptions are those written by Ian Lungold. Cherokee descriptions came from multiple sources. Links to sources and other resources of study are offered on the Daykeeper Resources Page. ~Debra]
