February 6/7: Mercury retrograde, the Vela Supernova and stellar cluster M50 indicate a moment of inspiration and heightened perception that needs to be materialized

 February 6/7: Mercury retrograde in opposition to the Vela supernova, in parallel to stellar cluster M50. When Mercury station is aligned with the Vela supernova, we can expect lots of brainstorming, mental penetration, a heightened perception, a burst of creativity... The mental qualities represented by Mercury are reflected in the X-ray and Gamma-ray environment of the supernova explosion, which symbolizes higher, supra-conscious levels of experience.  What makes this Mercury station particularly interesting is that it is the mental qualities of Mercury that can rationalize to some point this sudden exposure to the unconscious. It's like dreaming consciously! Take advantage of this blend of rational and transpersonal qualities in psychotherapy, artistic inspiration, research and  using your intuition. On the other hand, the explosive, chaotic characteristics of the Vela supernova can distort the normal sense of time, and can lead to distractions, mistakes, disruptions. However, if chaos appears into your reality, use it creatively. Inspire yourself and select the best ideas to put into practice...

     This last is suggested by Mercury retrograde in parallel to stellar cluster M50, a group of stars in the constellation Monoceros. Most of the stars in M50 are type B, which emphasize the mind. However, it also has a lonely red giant star of type M related to the material plane. Therefore, M50 symbolizes ideas that are in the process of being materialized. This means that, after being inspired by our research or heightened perception, it is important to give a concrete shape to our inner visions, as well as finding the correct value and place for our ideas. Unless we try to give them a definite form, they will remain concepts, abstractions. The fact that the Mercury retrograde period starts in parallel to M50 is of great help to those who need to apply theory into practice and take the first steps for materializing plans.

     During the next three weeks, we will have plenty of opportunities to revise our theories and test them against reality. If we find some difficulties, perhaps we'll need to make some adjustments. But the power of inspiration will be strong, just as a supernova wind compresses the hydrogen clouds, stimulating the creation of new stars. Let's then use Mercury retrograde´s impulse to foster the projects which will shine as the stars of our own life in 2014!

    I wish you an inspiring, creative and enriching end of the week...

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Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer