Mercury's In Retrograde (again) ...

Enchantress · 04-18-2010, 02:17 PM

Did you awaken to a wonky world?

Are your words garbled as you try to speak?

Do people look at you as if you have three heads when you try to convey information, emotion or simple thoughts?

Is there an intense urge to beat your head against a hard wall?

Have all electronic devices turned against you (ala the "Why Don't You Get Out Of Here Finchley" episode of The Twilight Zone?)

Does communication of all types elude you?

Well, you're not alone. It seems that our favorite planet, Mercury, has gone and lost itself in retrograde once again.

Here's a spot where you should feel free to communicate (if you can call it that) any and all mishaps, disasters and feelings during this ever so trying (read: hellish) time.

But don't fret my lovelies, it won't last forever. I promise!!

Below is a bit about Mercury when it's retrograde

At 04:06 UT (Universal Time) Sunday, April 18th, 2010, Mercury the wise communicator—and universal trickster—turns retrograde at 12°37' Taurus, in the sign of the Bull, sending communications, travel, appointments, mail and the www into a general snarlup! The retro period begins some days before the actual turning point (as Mercury slows) and lasts for three weeks or so, until May 11, 2010, when the Winged Messenger reaches his direct station. At this time he halts and begins his return to direct motion through the zodiac.

Everything finally straightens out on May 28, as he passes the point where he first turned retrograde. Mercury normally turns retrograde three times a year, but this year he turns tail four times, which is unusual. The effects of each period differ, according to the sign in which it happens (see box for Retrograde Periods in 2010).

A planet is described as retrograde when it appears to be moving backwards through the zodiac. According to modern science, this traditional concept arises in the illusory planetary motion created by the orbital rotation of the earth with relation to other planets in our solar system. It's a bit like travelling on the road watching another car beside you: when the other car slows down, or you speed up, it looks as though the other car is moving backwards. Planets are never actually retrograde or stationary, they just seem that way due to this cosmic shadow-play

Let the outpouring of frustration begin!

MrSunshine · 04-18-2010, 02:20 PM

That sounds more like being abducted by

Enchantress · 04-18-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSunshine

That sounds more like being abducted by

Ah, but it's quite how it feels, no? *blink*

Enchantress · 04-18-2010, 02:25 PM

Oh and I have the perfect example of a wonky world:

My best friend just called ME for technical advice. No joke. Me.

*shaking head in shock*

And so it begins.

May the force be with you!

Miss Scarlett · 04-18-2010, 02:25 PM

Oh man!!!!

Thanks for the warning!

Enchantress · 04-18-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by June

Okay then! Let's close the forum until it's out. All in favor?

I fear that should you do this, June, that you will be haunted by technical issues for the next three weeks or so. Do you really want to bring this upon yourself? Really?

WolfyOne · 04-18-2010, 02:30 PM

I read about it online this morning and I wanted to crawl back in bed and stay there until it was over......but I can't, who would cook, clean, do laundry, wash dishes and keep up after the cats and the other adult in the house.

UofMfan · 04-18-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by June

Okay then! Let's close the forum until it's out. All in favor?

I concur.

Ms. E, thanks for starting this thread for me. As you know, Mercury being retrograde always kicks me in the ass.

Andrew, Jr. · 04-18-2010, 05:03 PM

Oy...that explains it.

Gemme · 04-18-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Enchantress

Did you awaken to a wonky world?

Are your words garbled as you try to speak? Not yet, but give it time.

Do people look at you as if you have three heads when you try to convey information, emotion or simple thoughts? That's not new.

Is there an intense urge to beat your head against a hard wall? Once again, not new.

Have all electronic devices turned against you (ala the "Why Don't You Get Out Of Here Finchley" episode of The Twilight Zone?)

Not exactly, but YES. My purposely non-verbal cell (One of my coworker's has hers set so it says out loud who is calling and leaves it on during her shift. It annoys me, guests and did I mention, me? So, I made sure that I don't even HAVE that option on my cell and yet....) it talked to me yesterday. Color me freaked out.

Does communication of all types elude you? No, just the one I'm trying to use at that moment.

Let the outpouring of frustration begin!

*dump*

Enchantress · 04-18-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

*dump*

Ha Ha Ha!

It seems that Mercury is going to be just like any other day then, eh?

; )

Enchantress · 04-18-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by UofMfan

I concur.

Ms. E, thanks for starting this thread for me. As you know, Mercury being retrograde always kicks me in the ass.

Nope. No shutting down of the thread. We won't let Mercury beat us down into submission. Just say NO!

: )

christie · 04-18-2010, 06:04 PM

That. Explains. The. Whole. Day.

sigh - I suppose I should go count the cash in the "bail money" coffee can.

Mister Bent · 04-18-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by June

Okay then! Let's close the forum until it's out. All in favor?

I'm pulling a fecking teflon tent over my whole house.

Queerasfck · 04-18-2010, 06:11 PM

bring it.....

Rockinonahigh · 04-18-2010, 06:13 PM

I just knew something was outta whack when I got up this mornig~~~I need to

so life will be somewhat normal.

Gemme · 04-18-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Enchantress

Ha Ha Ha!

It seems that Mercury is going to be just like any other day then, eh?

; )

Yep, just days and days of them in row and over and over again....kinda like Groundhog Day but without the fun parts.

Enchantress · 04-18-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Yep, just days and days of them in row and over and over again....kinda like Groundhog Day but without the fun parts.

Then Mercury in retrgrade might possibly hold something a bit different and more exciting, no?

By the way, my (so called) smart phone speaks to me too. Usually in the middle of the night, causing me to shriek in fear. Niiiiiiiice.

Not.

UofMfan · 04-18-2010, 06:29 PM

True story:

Two years ago, while sitting at home with my son, my Internet died, my cell phone died, because of the Internet my Voip phone died, and then my home phone died (regular land line). All this happened in a matter of minutes. After a moment of thought, I turned around and told my son, I bet I am retrograde!

Sure enough, I was! He has been a believer ever since.

Mister Bent · 04-18-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by EzeeTiger

bring it.....

Edgeplayer.

04-18-2010, 02:17 PM	#1
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