I Learned About Being a Water Sign

So lately, I've had this weird spiritual craving to learn more about my astrology. I always hear everyone talk about their sun sign, moon sign, water signs, earth sign, etc, etc, etc, The only thing I knew is that I was born on the first of July and my zodiac sign was a cancer. But to my surprise, my birth date means so much more to my identity and energy that I had ever imagined. Lemme break it down for you:

July 1

Sun: Cancer
Ascending Sign: Virgo

Moon Sign: Capricorn (who would've thought!)

Water Sign

What I learned about this is that I'm a nurturer, a protector, a mother. I am able to empathize and sympathize with anyone who trusts me to open up to me--which I also tend to take on their problems as my own. I am vulnerable. I am gentle. I am romantic and sensual. I am passionate.I just want to love anything and everything with my whole heart.

As I read this on AstrologyZone.com, it just made so much sense. I am still in the state of shock after having mother earth clapback at me about how she truly knows me; and I don't know how to process this information. Plus its 3:48am and I've rested all evening so my brain is still relaxing. 

If you're a Pisces or Scorpio, you're not exempt from this either! Here's what AstrologyZone.com says about you:

Scorpio's domain is to investigate the two most personal of inter-relationships: sexual and financial transactions between individuals. (Social scientists tell us most people would sooner speak about sex than money--both, very private matters!) Scorpio's sexual side represents the sign's control over the perpetuation of the species. Symbolized by the phoenix rising from the ashes, Scorpio governs the 8th house, representing birth, death and regeneration. Scorpios have a shrewd business sense (the 8th house is also a financial one, ruling "other people's money") and therefore Scorpios make superb negotiators. Their mysterious nature inhibits them from giving away information to the other side.

Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and a compilation of all the signs that came before, which is why Pisces blends so well with other signs. Outer-directed, Pisces' deep spirituality leads them to help others on a one-to-one basis (unlike air sign Aquarius' approach: doing good with others). Pisces are moved to relieve any pain they perceive in another, and they stand ready to offer the very shirt off their back. Pisces rules sacrifice, and there is almost nothing Pisces won't do for a relative or friend in need.

Is your mind as blown as mine is? 

Until I come with some conclusions and more insight on what this means for me, I'll just keep swimming!

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Mercury is in Retrograde!

Hide your kids! Hide your Wife! Because Mercury is in retrograde!

Okay, on a serious note. If you're earth sign is a Taurus, this is a big thing for you, because from April 28, 2016- May 22, 2016 you will be the most frustrated and productive as you ever been. According to AstrologyZone.com, "About three or four times a year, Mercury speeds past Earth, and that is when we experience a Mercury retrograde period." 

This is important y'all, because Mercury controls all types of communication, including listening, speaking, learning, reading, editing, researching, negotiating, selling, and buying. Mercury also rules all formal contracts and agreements, as well as important documents such as book manuscripts or term papers, agreements, deeds, contracts, leases, wills, etc. 

I was introduced to this from Tumblr when I saw this post:

And I was wondering why was this important, because I saw on Twitter a post about it. So I finally decided to research into it (I've had this weird spiritual craving to learn about astrology) and my mind was blown with what I learned. I am truly interested to see how my Taurus friends will behave. 

Here's a calendar of the dates Mercury will be retrograde:

2016
January 5 - January 25, 2016 in Aquarius, ends in earth-sign Capricorn
April 28 - May 22, 2016 in earth-sign Taurus
August 30 - September 22, 2016 in earth-sign Virgo
Dec 19 2016 - Jan 8, 2017 in earth-sign Capricorn, ends in fire-sign Sagittarius

2017
Dec 19, 2016 to Jan 8, 2017 earth-sign Capricorn, to fire-sign Sagittarius
April 9 - May 3, 2017 earth-sign Taurus, to fire-sign Aries
August 12 - Sept 5, 2017 in earth-sign Virgo, ends in fire-sign Leo
December 3 - December 22, 2017 in fire-sign Sagittarius

2018
March 22 - April 15, 2018 in fire-sign Aries
July 26 - August 18, 2018 in fire-sign Leo water-sign Scorpio
November 16 - December 6 in fire sign Sagittarius, ends water sign Scorpio

2019
March 5 - 28, 2019 in water-sign Pisces
July 7 - 31, 2019 starts in fire-sign Leo, ends in water-sign Cancer
October 31 - November 20, 2019 in water-sign Scorpio

2020
February 18 - March 9, 2020 in water-sign Pisces, ends in air-sign Aquarius
June 17 - July 12, 2020 in water-sign Cancer
October 13 - November 3, 2020 in water-sign Scorpio, ends in air-sign Libra

2021
January 30 - February 20 in air-sign Aquarius
May 29 - June 22 in air-sign Gemini
September 27 - October 18 in air-sign Libra

2022
January 14 - February 3 starts in air sign Aquarius, ends in earth-sign Capricorn
May 10 - June 2 starts in air sign Gemini, ends in earth-sign Taurus
September 9 - October 2 starts in air-sign Libra, ends in earth-sign Virgo December 29 - January 18 in earth-sign Capricorn

2024
See above, Dec 29, 2022 - Jan 18, 2023- goes direct in earth sign Capricorn
April 21 - May 14 in earth sign Taurus
August 23 - September 15 in earth sign Virgo
December 13, 2023 - January 1, 2024 in fire-sign Sagittarius

2024
See above, January 1, 2024 goes direct in fire-sign Sagittarius
April 1- April 25 in fire-sign Aries
August 4 - August 28 in earth-sign and ends in fire-sign Leo
November 25 - December 15 in fire-sign Sagittarius

[Source: AstrologyZone.com]

Are you ready for Mercury Retrograde season?

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