Mercury Retrograde: Time to Reflect (Oct 19-25)
Mercury-Mars square shapes the week
Moon PhaseThis week features 3 major planetary shifts and a retrograde change. Notable shifts include Sun enters Scorpio and Venus enters Libra. Mercury stations retrograde, inviting you to slow down and review plans and communications. A Mercury-Mars square adds dynamic tension to navigate.
“I embrace this period of reflection and trust that revisiting the past leads to wiser choices ahead.”
Tarot Card of the Week
The Lovers
Selected for Mercury's influence this week
This Week's Message
The Lovers card symbolizes deep emotional connections, harmony, and the choices that shape our relationships. It highlights the importance of aligning values and making decisions that honor your true feelings and commitments.
"I choose love and align my decisions with my deepest values."
How to Work With The Lovers This Week
In love readings, The Lovers is highly positive, indicating soulmate connections, deepening romance, or choosing a partner. It emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, open communication, and shared values. For singles, significant romantic connections are indicated.
In career readings, The Lovers suggests important professional decisions, partnerships, or aligning your work with your values. It can indicate choosing between career paths or the need to collaborate effectively with others.
Explore the Symbolism
A man and woman stand naked (vulnerability) beneath the angel Raphael, who blesses their union. Behind the woman is the Tree of Knowledge with the serpent, representing temptation and choice. Behind the man is the Tree of Life with flames, representing passion and desire. The mountain between them represents the challenges love must overcome.
Weekly Numerology
The Creator
Expression & Joy
Creative energy flows freely this week. The number 3 brings optimism, self-expression, and social connection. Art, communication, and joy are highlighted.
Express yourself freely through art, words, or action. Connect with others and let your natural charm shine.
Best For This Week
- +Creative projects
- +Social events
- +Public speaking
- +Writing
Watch Out For
- -Suppressing feelings
- -Isolation
- -Negative self-talk
Major Planetary Highlights
Mercury goes retrograde
Significance: high
Sun enters Scorpio
Significance: medium
This transition from Libra to Scorpio brings transformative energy.
Venus enters Libra
Significance: medium
Retrograde Activity
Mercury Stations Retrograde
Saturday, October 24
Moon Phases
First Quarter
Monday, October 19 at 12:00 AM
The First Quarter in Capricorn brings energy for action and decision-making
Make decisions and take bold action. Overcome obstacles with Capricorn determination.
Weekly Crystal Companions
Amethyst
Monday, Oct 19
On this Moon day with Moon in Capricorn, Amethyst enhances intuition and emotions and helps you trust your feelings.
Hold during meditation to enhance spiritual connection and receive divine guidance
Affirmation: "I welcome spiritual awakening into my life with ease and grace."
Clear Quartz
Tuesday, Oct 20
On this Mars day with Moon in Aquarius, Clear Quartz enhances courage and motivation and helps you take bold action.
Hold to amplify meditation and receive clear guidance from higher realms
Affirmation: "I welcome amplification into my life with ease and grace."
Labradorite
Wednesday, Oct 21
On this Mercury day with Moon in Aquarius, Labradorite enhances communication and clarity and helps you speak your truth.
Hold during meditation to enhance intuition and connect with higher realms
Affirmation: "I welcome transformation into my life with ease and grace."
Rose Quartz
Thursday, Oct 22
On this Jupiter day with Moon in Pisces, Rose Quartz enhances abundance and growth and helps you expand your horizons.
Hold over heart chakra to open to love and heal emotional wounds
Affirmation: "I welcome self-love into my life with ease and grace."
Moonstone
Friday, Oct 23
With Sun enters Scorpio, Moonstone supports smooth transitions and helps you embrace new energy.
Hold during new moon or full moon meditation to enhance intuition
Affirmation: "I welcome intuition into my life with ease and grace."
Citrine
Saturday, Oct 24
On this Saturn day with Moon in Aries, Citrine enhances discipline and mastery and helps you build solid foundations.
Hold during visualization to amplify manifestation intentions
Affirmation: "I welcome manifestation into my life with ease and grace."
Carnelian
Sunday, Oct 25
With Venus enters Libra, Carnelian supports smooth transitions and helps you embrace new energy.
Hold during meditation to boost confidence and ignite creative fire
Affirmation: "I welcome courage into my life with ease and grace."
Void of Course Moon Schedule
What is Void of Course Moon? When the Moon makes no more major aspects before entering a new sign, it is considered "void of course." During these periods, new initiatives may not turn out as expected. It is an excellent time for completion and reflection.
This Week's VOC Periods
Moon void of course - avoid starting new projects, focus on completion and reflection instead.
Moon void of course - avoid starting new projects, focus on completion and reflection instead.
Moon void of course - avoid starting new projects, focus on completion and reflection instead.
Moon void of course - avoid starting new projects, focus on completion and reflection instead.
Embrace During VOC
- •Complete existing projects
- •Routine tasks and maintenance
- •Meditation and reflection
- •Rest and self-care
- •Reviewing and editing work
- •Cleaning and organizing
Avoid During VOC
- •Starting new projects
- •Important meetings or negotiations
- •Signing contracts
- •Making major purchases
- •First dates or job interviews
- •Launching products or websites
Major Aspects
☿ Mercury □ ♂ Mars
Monday, October 19
Mental frustration seeking outlet
Expect: Arguments, impatience, rushing through details, sharp tongues. How to work with this: Channel energy into exercise before important talks, edit before sending. Avoid: Sending that angry email, making hasty decisions.
☿ Mercury □ ♃ Jupiter
Monday, October 19
Mind overwhelmed by possibilities or opinions
Expect: Information overload, scattered thinking, foot-in-mouth moments. How to work with this: Focus on one thing, fact-check before sharing, edit ruthlessly. Avoid: Spreading yourself thin, believing everything you hear.
Best Days For
love
Friday, October 23
1 favorable days for love this week.
prosperity
Thursday, October 22
1 favorable days for prosperity this week.
healing
Monday, October 19, Thursday, October 22, Friday, October 23
Monday is your power day for healing. Moon rules this day - emotional healing supported.