The Sky Now - An Astrology Blog (May 29)

Mercury turns retrograde in the sign of Gemini today.  It will be retrograde until June 22.  Middle planet Saturn is already retrograde in an Air element sign (Aquarius).  Saturn will be retrograde until October 10.  Mercury's retrograde begins as the planet forms a jarring quincunx with Pluto. For added punch, the Moon is conjunct Pluto Saturday afternoon and evening.  And of course Mercury is conjunct Venus in Gemini.  Say hello to the past!  Whether it manifests strictly in your mind or whether it pops by to say hi in a text or DM it is coming by to say hi.  However it cannot cross the threshold unless you invite it in.  Avoid impulse here.  Allow for a cooling period before deciding whether to respond.  If it wasn't a good idea for this person to be in your life in the past what makes it a good idea now?  Sure people do change and having history does count for something, but there is also a lot to be said for moving forward in life and for leaving the past in our wake.  The energies of the weekend are best suited for reflection and communing with nature.  Easy interactions with uncomplicated present-day friends could also work too, but be sure to keep it light and avoid commitments regarding future plans or projects.  Over the duration of the retrograde the usual cautions around communications and technology apply.  As the retrograde is in Gemini caution also around misadventure due to distraction or due to snap judgement.  Meditation and journaling can be usual tools for inner-work now.  If we work our Mercury retrograde right we can come out of it with new awareness and a sense of relief as a result of the reconciling and letting go of feelings attached to difficult past situations and relationships. 

Duncan de la Montagne.