In addition to the delays and adjustments involved in this transit, we tend to become more reflective about our anxieties and paths.
This is a guide to help you understand what it means to go through the transit of Mercury retrograde in Aries. The next one will happen in 1 and 25 April 2024.
During this period, in addition to all the delays and adjustments that this transit entails, the tendency is to review our actions and be more reflective about our anxieties and our paths.
Mercury retrograde is an astrological phenomenon that occurs when the planet it seems move backwards relative to the Earth. As a result, Mercury matters, such as the mind, communication, expression, information, public transportation, short trips, routine, and technology, may become slower or more confusing.
When the retrograde motion is in Aries…
Aries is the first sign of the zodiaclinked to initiative and courage, but The energies can manifest themselves in a more impulsive, aggressive or authoritarian way.
This is reinforced by the fact that when retrograde began, Mercury was heading towards a square with Pluto. We will therefore feel as if the handbrake is being pulled: when the movement happens and “explodes”, we must take a step back, stop and think a little more before acting.
Aries can also signal situations coming to light involving leaders and military issues, especially at a time when wars are in focus. It is possible that agreements and decisions will be revised.
What is Mercury retrograde in Aries?
OR sign of Aries adds some specific characteristics to the Mercury retrograde period. After all, Aries is a sign of fire element ruled by Mars, a planet linked to our way of acting, our assertiveness and how and where we manifest energy and initiative.
So, during Mercury retrograde in Aries, communication can become more unlimited and sincericide. Let’s talk, then we’ll think about it and we’ve crossed the line.
Therefore, the initial impulses need that pause before coming to fruition. The famous “think twice” is highly recommended.
Especially because the ruler of Mercury is Mars, ruler of Aries, who is there, arm in arm with Saturn. This asks more determination and a lot of patience in the face of difficulties. In addition to being committed, having responsibility and tenacity in our actions.
The journey that Mercury retrograde in Aries will take us
This Mercury retrograde in Aries from April 2024 It has several interesting points that are worth looking at. Therefore, below, we will mark the journey of Mercury, so that you can understand it and associate it with situations in your life:
- 19 and 20/03 – Mercury has found and activated the North Node and Chiron in Aries, a time when we evaluate our plans, but if, and only if, these plans speak to our essence.
- 25/03 – Lunar eclipse in Libra it has activated the Aries-Libra axis, interfering in our Self X Other relationship and bringing solutions, resolutions and pushes to your consciousness.
- 26/03 – The Moon in Libra activates Mercury by opposition and continues to remind us of the eclipse.
- 31/03 – The Moon in Sagittarius activates Mercury in trine, facilitating understanding.
- 01/04 – Mercury begins its retrograde path.
- 08/04 – Mercury retrograde participates in the transit of the New Moon. In addition to being the inaugural lunation of Astrological New Yearit’s a Solar eclipse in Aries. Now we will come to conclusions that will allow us to adjust our path.
- 11/04 – Mercury in conjunction with the Sun reaffirms the definitions of eclipse.
- 15/04 – Mercury conjunct Chiron invites us to think about how our pain has forged us into unique beings.
- 18/04 – Mercury and Venus are in conjunction, a balm for many questions. The expression becomes simpler and more harmonious.
- 22/04 – The Moon activates Mercury in opposition, bringing attention to this area of ​​our lives.
- 25/04 – Almost conjunct the North Node, Mercury resumes direct motion. Now, with all this review, we can resume our journey.
Mercury retrograde in Aries can be positive
While they have a bad reputation, Mercury retrograde, like all astrological transits, can be experienced positively, as long as you know how. Below are some tips to take advantage of this Aries retrograde:
- Review our choices and definitions, mainly in the House where Mercury passes (Below you will find the step by step guide to find out).
- Quickly define stagnant situationswithout resolution or need for an answer.
- Analyze and validate the characteristics that make you unique and this can point you to a path of leadership in an area of ​​your life.
Challenges with Mercury retrograde in Aries
Some challenges tend to happen Mercury retrograde in Aries. Know what they are and prepare to experience them lightly – and perhaps not even feel them:
- Loose tongue and very impulsive You can say what you shouldn’t say up front. Wait and think before speaking.
- Beware of aggression and authoritarianism in your speech. Remember that this can have long-term consequences.
- It can hurt to revisit our weaknesses and what makes us vulnerable or helpless. But it might be a great time to recalculate your route and heal these old pains.
Forecast for Mercury retrograde in Aries
Mercury retrograde has a different importance for each person depending on the birth chart. This means you need to go beyond your sun sign. You need to know which area of ​​your map the planet is activating at this time.
To do this, you can log in to your Personal horoscopewhich shows the astrological House (i.e. the area of ​​life) that Mercury retrograde is activating and also indicates predictions and points of attention for you during this period.
Just follow this step by step:
- Login to Personalized horoscope Personare – It’s free!
- If you are not registered, enter your details. If yes, log in to the website.
- Then you will see all the transits that are happening in your life right now.
- And when Mercury retrograde occurs, you will have a highlight that will demand your attention (See the image below for an example of what this might look like for you.).

- In the example above, note that the person has 16 active transits (in the menu on the right, at the top), and is experiencing a transit of Mercury in the seventh house.
- By clicking on the transit of Mercury (in the list on the right), you will be able to see personalized analyzes on this period of your life (Left).
- During the retrograde period, there will be a highlight that will require your attention. Just click on the arrow to read what could happen in your life with Mercury retrograde in Aries.
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Bela Medeiros (isabela.medeiros@gmail.com)
– Tarot reader, astrologer, Reikian, inner healing therapist (energy alignment) and other holistic techniques. She has been a Ho’oponopono facilitator for groups for six years. She believes that, with this and other techniques, it is possible to improve life in all aspects and, thus, leave a better world for future generations.
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