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About juliesimmons

I am an astrologer. I love Mercury Retrograde. Especially when I am aligned for it.

Mercury retrograde – Another chance to slow down and reflect

Posted on March 22, 2017 by juliesimmons

Mercury retrograde is always a reminder to listen, learn, clean up and sort. In the practical, earthy sign of Taurus this is even more so. Much of the retrograde will, however be in Aries, a more confrontive sign than Taurus. … Continue reading →

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Mercury is Retrograde August 30th – September 22, 2016

Posted on August 10, 2016 by juliesimmons

It’s been a hot summer and this Mercury retrograde period is asking us to reflect on what, exactly that means to us in the way that we live: Things like the amount of water we use, the preparation of food, … Continue reading →

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Mercury is Retrograde April 28th

Posted on April 22, 2016 by juliesimmons

This Mercury Retrograde comes on the heels of Mars’ retrograde which began on April 17th. Although they don’t exactly aspect each other Mercury is making its station on the 28th exactly opposite the degree of the Mars station at the … Continue reading →

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Flavor of Mercury Retro January 2016

Posted on December 29, 2015 by juliesimmons

This Mercury Retrograde period starts in Aquarius but will retrograde back to Capricorn, issuing in a year of Mercury retrograde in earth signs.  Each one will be a time to slow down and look at what we are trying to … Continue reading →

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