PlanIt by the Planets


Seasons and the Sun

Winter
Solstice
Spring
Equinox
Summer
Solstice
Autumn
Equinox
Dec 20-22

Here the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator gifting to us the the longest night of the year.

Mar 20-22

The sun crosses the plane of the celestial equator resulting in an equal length of day and night.

Jun 20-22

Here the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator gifting to us the the longest day of the year.

Sep 20-22

The sun crosses the plane of the celestial equator resulting in an equal length of day and night

Seasons - 2004 Solstice and Equinox
www.sacredsax.com/seasons.shtml

The Solar Year
Celtic Festivals
SUN SHINE

SunRise and SunSet
Jan 2004 through Dec 2004
www.floridastars.org/moonphase.html

2004 Solar Eclipse
SUN SHINE
sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/solar.html

2004 Pagan Holidays
www.waningmoon.com/guide/reminders.shtml

Sabbats
www.waningmoon.com/guide/wheel.shtml



The Moon and Her Magic

MoonMagic

8 Lunar Phases
Daily Moon:
Moon through
the Zodiac Signs
Moon Rise
Moon Set
Moon Void
of Course

Current Moon Influences


Moon Cycles
2001 - 2010
2003 New and
Full Moon Table
2004 New and
Full Moon Table
Lunar Eclipse
Gardening with the Moon
2003 MoonMagic
2004 MoonMagic

Mercury
Messenger of the Gods
Mercury is associated with duality and all facets of communication. It is a planet of relatedness and acts as a harbinger of harmony.

The Planet Mercury represents the mind and acts as the illuminating principle of human life. The mind allows humanity to be a conscious conduit for the downpouring of energies coming from higher realms. The ability to channel information from these higher realms creates a faculty of awareness which separates mankind from the animal kingdom. As such Mercury has come to be known as the "Messenger of the Gods."

Mercury takes 88 days to complete its rotation around the sun. It remains stationary for anywhere between a few hours to a few days. This planet goes into retrograde (backward motion) three times a year for approximately three weeks each time.

Mercury Retrograde 2003

Retrograde begin time Direct end
JAN 2 2003 13:21 EST JAN 22 2003 20:08 EST
APR 26 2003 06:59 EST MAY 20 2003 02:32 EST
AUG 28 2003 08:41 EST SEPT 20 2003 03:51 EST
DEC 17 2003 11:02 EST JAN 06 2004 08:45 EST

Mercury Retrograde 2004

Retrograde begin time Direct end
DEC 17 2003 11:02 EST JAN 06 2004 08:45 EST
APR 06 2004 16:28 EST APR 30 2004 09:05 EST
AUG 09 2004 20:32 EST SEPT 02 2004 09:09 EST
NOV 30 2004 07:17 EST DEC 20 2004 01:28 EST

Mercury Retrograde: Communication Breakdown
All forms of communication can be problematic at the time Mercury is retrograde. You may experience unexplained glitches with phones, faxes, emails, computers and answering machines.

As Mercury is connected to relatedness and communication, while retrograde it can put additional strain on relationships. This is a time to retreat and reflect, review, reassess or reevaluate your position within relationships. It provides excellent energy to release unwanted patterns or relationships in your life.

If you intend to travel or book travel plans during a Mercury Retrograde ensure that you double check dates, times and details on itineraries.

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