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Mercury: the six sky phases

Every 116 days or so Mercury goes from morning star to evening star and back, and about three times a year it turns retrograde — three in one element at a time, stepping backwards from fire to water to air to earth over roughly seven years. In his new book, astrologer Gary P. Caton divides the cycle into six sky phases, each with a mythic face. We computed every date in this 71-minute interview to check it, and found the research behind its advice: rest in rhythm, protect your attention, and anchor in purpose.

≈ 116 days one Mercury cycle, morning star to morning star

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