Dear Friend and Reader:

Our astrology this week is dominated by a potentially slippery, challenging aspect pattern: retrograde Mercury conjunct Mars in Gemini, square Neptune in Pisces. We have two different blog posts for you that offer a sense of what to look for and how to handle what might be cropping up for you as these energies peak.

Telephoning the Moon; photo by Amanda.

Eric has written a Tuesday Diary (yesterday was the Memorial Day holiday here in the U.S.) explaining how the Moon moving through Virgo is interacting with the Mercury-Mars-Neptune square. Taking things step by step is the name of the game.

Amy Elliott and I have also tag-teamed on a piece emphasizing the need to channel any angry or reactive energy in constructive ways, should Mercury-Mars-Neptune bring deceptive or frustratingly unclear situations to a head for you. Compassion — including toward yourself — may be key.

Since the Sagittarius Full Moon is one week from today (June 2), we have your Moonshine horoscopes here for you. These are written by Len Wallick for your Moon sign, and include instructions for how to find out your Moon sign — but you can read them for your Sun and risings signs, too.

Last Thursday night Eric hosted a live call-in discussion about the current Mercury retrograde, as part of the Ultimate Mercury Retrograde Reading. If you were not able to join live, you may listen to a recording of the high-energy, lively community discussion, which focused on problem solving, contained some surprises, and featured Eric’s friend and adviser Andrew McLuhan (grandson to Marshall).

Also on Planet Waves FM, we’ve posted a special un-edited conversation (in two parts) between Eric and venerated astrologer Robert Hand. The original topic of the interview was the real position of the Catholic Church on astrology. Eric and Rob also cover the nature of Chiron and the minor planets, the age of minor planet discovery, how asteroids work, and then end up in a long conversation on the history of astrology.

Lastly, if you are a purchaser of the Generation: Millennials reading and were planning to attend the live discussion with Eric this Thursday, please note that it has been rescheduled for June 18. We will email you with updated call-in information closer to that date.

Yours & truly,

Amanda Painter

P.S. It’s not too late to reap the benefits of the Ultimate Mercury Retrograde Reading. In fact, you can still get it for the discounted pre-order price.