Mercury trines to Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune with opposition to Uranus before entering Sagittarius. By the 17th of December, Mercury is out of post shadow and things are feeling very different.
Mercury is still investigating our relationship to the unseen. Pandoras box has been opened over the last six weeks. There has been an upswell of emotion from those once closed-off spaces. Things are stirring and we are using the energy to DO STUFF. Instead of blockages, it can feel more like a weight, or being stuck in a well. Something about Mercury in Scorpio, however, is so damn resilient. Despite the hard times, we focus on where we can be effective.
As Mercury makes these final trines in this long standing transit, we want to put things into their places. In a way, we are closing some of the burial chambers. You can only exhume so many beings before the death energy overtakes the living. We must live in the now and in the conscious. Too much time spent exploring the unconscious will inevitably make us nuts. The key is to allow things to rise to the surface and watch them unfold. For each unconscious pattern shows us keys into how we function.
Grand Water Trine is coming to an end… Things have been pent up. Just kinda too deep. The Grand Water Trine has been supporting us in believing that things are okay. They are, but what we believe isn’t often aligned with reality. Belief is how we build reality. It informs all of the decisions we make. The period since mid October has brought us deep within ourselves without the usual alarm bells. The body is processing a lot. We may find ourselves resetting regularly. This is especially important for our nervous systems. Whether you pay attention to sports, the media or the drama in your family and friend group… there is a lot of energy flying around. Much of it is generating from the deep psyche. December 10th-12th should bring a bit of awakening to where we are. That which we were able to ‘hold in a positive light’ or be ‘hopeful about’ requires a new approach. Sobering is one way to say it. Overall, it is a shift towards more realism. Perhaps we don’t also lose whatever optimism we have. Instead we use this time to adjust our expectations to reality. This isn’t negative, but there is some ego discomfort in disillusionment. While it’s not a fairy tale, our lives have improved immensely in the last few months. There can be a feeling of being ‘raw’ or vulnerable. This is the new platform on which we can grow. Even if you don’t have time to stop and reflect, you are still growing quickly. Ensure that you take breaks now and then and bring pleasure into your life.
Finding Truth
Personally, the awareness of ‘why I am the way I am’ helps me to forgive past mistakes. In truth, this knowledge has me accepting the world for what it is on a grand scale. There are still things I wish would change about myself, the world and my past. However I can see that these wishes are a beautiful gesture to myself and the universe. Somewhere inside, I seek to remedy the ills of the world as I recognize them. Its an ego driven attempt to control destiny, certainly not my job. When I learn about my deeper motivations, it shines light on the fact that the world will never be a better place if we don’t work on ourselves first.
For all of this, I have felt very grateful for this time. It is as if a sickness has been living within me my entire life. For the last month plus, I have been able to feel the root and eliminate some of the toxicity. As I have done this, the biggest pressures and stresses in my life have felt more manageable.
The Grand Water Trine has kept everything moving, where once it was stagnant. When emotions are flowing and we hold space for them to do so, we move forward. It can take some discipline and wisdom to not project it out on other people. It also requires bravery to speak out when someone has been manipulative or shitty.
Truth is the key. In any situation, when you don’t know what to say, just tell the truth. This involves telling ourselves the truth. Much confusion ensues when we lie to ourselves. We are messing with the intuitive functioning of all of our systems. If you don’t want to be somewhere or do something, if you don’t want to witness something or help… then do not do it. If you do have to do something that you do not want to do, do your best to align with the energy. There will always be things that we have to do regardless of our preference. That is not what I am referring to. Decisions that are made out of fear, allegiance, obligation or confusion require some fortitude and honesty.
It may be a utopian dream, but I believe in a reality where ‘doing what feels right’ ends up creating a tapestry of joy and teamwork. Sometimes you have to break someones heart so you can both be free. Sometimes you have to quit a job with nothing lined up so that you can start a new more fulfilling career. Sometimes we have to speak up for ourselves in order to create peace.
Fear of our own truth is complicated. We have these fears based on real life experiences. As a child we were punished for sharing. In a relationship we were blamed for being ‘too much’. Whatever the case, it is our job to not let the past control the present and determine the future.
The bottom line of this Mercury Rx in Scorpio has been, for me….
trust yourself, especially the part you doubt. Not everything is perfect, but in time, with trust and faith, it will only improve.
How will the rest of the world handle this newly uncovered energy? Who the hell knows? Each individual will choose how to navigate their Soul’s mission. Some individuals are in positions of influence in the world. Thus, their choices about how they approach their growth will impact all of us. To me, that part is mostly out of my control. For this reason, I stay out of it as much as possible.
Honesty is only a problem when the environment is not safe. If you can’t be honest… and you have tried, you may need to reconsider your situation. The truth of an unsafe environment is that you don’t belong there, and there is a better place for you.
Better Times Through Tough Realities
An investigation may still be ongoing but the reality is becoming more and more clear. The deeper stuck emotions have been moving and refreshing the space. As we move through December there are opportunities to take action upon the new findings. From a place of clarity and empowerment. Some undertakings are simply too imposing, and that is okay, they will find their time. Don’t beat yourself up if you can’t get it done right now. Know that some of this awareness will sink back into the underworld but never be fully forgotten. Some ways of being just won’t work anymore.
There is a new you that wants to be born, and it starts with a fresh perspective on yourself and your life. The piece of us that wants to come out has been subjugated or scorned in some way. Otherwise, it would already be sharing its gifts. Maybe your inner child wasn’t safe because you wanted to be their sole protector. Part of this life is learning to take care of oneself. If there were not dangers, how would we learn?
Some people just kinda suck. If they bring you down, I am sure you can learn from them… but why? Move on and find a new teacher. It is okay to just block them and forget about them.
Feel the Pain
Sometimes we just have to recognize that things hurt. They don’t need to change or shift, they just hurt. Physically, emotionally, mentally, even spiritually. The pain is a signal, a message. Whatever you are being alerted to, pay attention. Maybe its a simple as changing your diet. Or maybe it is about the way you view yourself. One thing you can change in a week, and the other can take a lifetime. Whatever the case, feel the pain before it becomes so bad that it debilitates you. The body is hyper intelligent, trust it.