This is the part of your chart connected to your subconscious: the part of your mind that remains hidden and no one else sees. This is where you keep your fears and your spirituality so expect to rethink and reconsider one of these subjects. Perhaps an old fear will come back so you can deal with it this time. Or an old secret becomes current again.
There could also be confusion regarding something you don’t really want to talk about. Now is the time to do what you can to release past sorrows. Where you know you have a fear that’s holding you back, do all you can to see where that fear comes from and use that information to help you banish it. If you know how to meditate, now is the time to get (back) into it. You’re on the verge of closing an old chapter in your life, so do what you can to tidy your mind. Consider who and what you want to leave in the past.
This is a time to go inwards. The more meditation and contemplation you can do now, the better. It’s a good time to bear in mind the maxim ‘good thoughts create good deeds.’ Keep your mind focused on good thoughts now, if you can. Try not to dwell on the past. If a secret comes to light, spending time alone will give you a chance to reflect. Once this cycle ends, Mercury’s next move will be into your 1st House and you’ll find it easier to express yourself.
Your spiritual life gets a boost when Mercury is retrograde in your 12th House, so make the most of it. You can expect to be more psychically aware and more sensitive to subtle vibrations around you, too. This is a good time to meditate or pray.
Your dreams and imagination may be stronger now, so take a retreat or some time out if you need it. Your dreams may provide information you need to be aware of.
If you have a fear that plagues you, it can come up at this time. This is all the better for you because you’ll be able to deal with it once and for all.
You might feel alone and want to do nothing but sleep. Perhaps regret and guilt will plague you. Be kind to yourself. We all make mistakes, but you’ll be able to make the right decisions if you let yourself move forward.
Things you thought had finished may come back into your life. Perhaps you’d never truly let go of them and now you’re being pushed to do so. It’s time to achieve closure on whatever still bugs you.
Note that although this cycle can make you more sensitive, it can also throw your intuition out of whack. However, you’ll know if your hunches are off because they will feel scary. You might be reading too much into situations. It’s a good idea to keep an eye out for deceit in others.
Top three affirmations: These affirmations are designed to help you make the most of Mercury retrograde in your 12th House. Choose one and repeat it all day, then choose another and repeat that, then choose the third and go with that. Repeat often.
It’s OK to say no.
Inner peace is my focus.
I now release my fears.
Essential oil: Lavender
Goddess: Kuan Yin, goddess of compassion
Archangel: Sandalphon, the intercessor
Mercury going forwards again in this part of your chart suggests life is about to become more straightforward. As Mercury has been retrograde in your 12th House of secrets and spirituality, there’s a good chance that you’ve experienced a mystery, or that a mystery has been uncovered. If you’ve been having second thoughts about someone, if you’ve been driven by fear lately, if you’ve felt confused when left alone with your thoughts, if you’ve been toying with the idea of being less than honest with someone – the game’s up! As Mercury changes direction, expect one last blast of pandemonium – take care and think twice before you try to deceive anyone or before you give yourself too hard a time. This also marks the start of a period when you’ll do well to withdraw a little and contemplate life, if that’s what you feel like.
