From the Astrology Desk: Overview of Mercury retrograde in the midst of eclipses.

Note, Mercury is stationing retrograde — not direct — on Friday.

Mercury is passing through town. Photo by the Flat Mercury Society.

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Quick screen shots of Mercury stationing retrograde on April 21 and direct overnight on May 14/15. Eclipse charts are below.

For reference: the eclipse charts are below, and you may visit STARCAST for prior editions.

Charts for the two forthcoming eclipses.