By compiling a birth chart, an astrologer can say that one of the planets is burning. Do not be afraid of such a statement. This is a special position of the planet in the horoscope. It defines some personality traits. It is interesting to consider such an aspect as burnt Mercury. This is a special position of the planet relative to the sun. Next, the characteristics of this aspect will be examined in detail, as well as such a concept as the retrograde motion of the planet.
General concept
Burned planets are considered ambiguously by astrologers. Some believe that this situation should be interpreted according to the principle of conventional connection. However, when decoding natal charts of people with a similar position of the planets, completely different character traits are determined.
As experience suggests, a simple combination of the qualities of two planets does not provide a clear description of the personality. Therefore, this type of connection must be approached somewhat differently. When the planet comes close to the Sun, it becomes almost invisible without special equipment. They kind of “burn out” in the rays of our heavenly luminary. This makes the interpretation of the horoscope special.
Mercury in the natal chart is responsible for certain abilities of a person. If he becomes burned, his energy cannot disappear. According to the law of conservation of energy, it is transformed into another entity. Therefore, the influence of the planet becomes special.
The power of a planet that has disappeared in the rays of the luminary completely passes into the power of the sun. By its aspects and position in the birth chart, one can determine the nature of such an interaction. The sun with an inharmonious horoscope will not allow a person to express himself in the sphere controlled by the planet. This, for example, will be the boss despot or other obstacles will meet on the way. With a harmonious horoscope, the Sun will leave the power of the planet aside. She will not be visible behind the sparkle of a star. The planet will always remain in the shadows.
If the burned planet forms an aspect with other planets, no effect from such an interaction may follow. The sun decides whether Mercury will interact with other planets or not.
Aspect Features
The burnt Mercury in the natal chart, as it were, completely transfers its authority to the Sun, which rules it completely. Moreover, it stimulates the internal growth of a person. A burned planet sacrifices its energy. She trusts the Sun with all the most valuable that she has.
The planet manifests itself very ambiguously. It depends on the aspects and position of the sun. The energy of such a planet is awakening slowly, it is difficult to realize. External activity in the area subject to the planet becomes hidden, internal. Often this brings uncertainty to the character.
A burned planet becomes unawakened. Its functions are poorly developed. It’s hard for a person to prove himself in this area. There is no way out of his energy. As a result, a person can form a complex that he needs to overcome. This stimulates the person to development. Energy is looking for a way out, accumulating inside.
Internal imprisonment of the will of the planet stimulates hidden development. Moreover, it is much more active than in the usual position. Human creativity has a deep motive. He feels dissatisfaction in a certain area. He wants to express himself. This gives rise to action. Moreover, it can be so powerful that a person becomes great. For example, Mercury and Saturn were burned in the birth chart of Mozart. Mercury and the Sun entered into an unequal interaction. At the same time, Saturn could not prove itself in the birth chart. Their functions were delegated to Venus. She became the cause of such a delicate musical taste and ingenious creativity.
Mercury in Astrology
There is a certain characteristic of planets in astrology. Each of them is responsible for certain personality traits and events in life. Mercury is a planet that helps conceptualize being. This is the planet that is responsible for intelligence. Also, these are communication skills. It is easy for some people to enter into a conversation with a stranger. Others may feel open only in the company of friends.
Mercury is also responsible for the craving for travel. Some people cannot sit in one place. They are constantly in motion. This is also the influence of Mercury. Moreover, it gives a person the ability to do several things at once. The sphere of activity of the planet includes communication, trade, information exchange, as well as any mental abilities. This is the consciousness, perception of man, his mind and memory.
It gives a person the ability to see, hear, understand, perceive and remember information around, and then transmit it further in the form of communication with other people. It controls the nervous system, hands, fingers of a person.
Strong Mercury gives man eloquence. This is a wonderful storyteller, whose stories everyone listens with bated breath. Moreover, a person can also be a cunning trader. This is a fast person who likes to discuss. He also has a good voice. They like to perform in public (talking, dancing or singing). This is a planet of travelers, scientists, researchers.
Person's character
A person in whose birth chart Mercury is burned cannot correctly express his thoughts. In speech, certain difficulties may be observed. Many interesting ideas can be born in a person’s head. However, they cannot go outside. A person does not consider it appropriate to talk about his thoughts.
The human mind, in the presence of such an aspect, constantly feels pressure from its ego. They love flattery. Such people do not distinguish the true motives of the words of others. They take them literally. At the same time, intelligence and self-expression stand out in the field of the subconscious.
The burnt Mercury in different signs of the zodiac manifests itself ambiguously. It is important to consider the position of the sun. His abode is the sign of Leo. Here the Sun can manifest itself as much as possible. The character of a person will be silent and proud. He does not say anything superfluous. Moreover, problems with the expression of thoughts skillfully hide behind arrogance, a demonstration of their strength and originality.
In Libra, the Sun is in the fall. Here he is less comfortable expressing himself. Therefore, in Libra, the influence of Mercury may be greater. A person can express his feelings in collaboration with other people. Alone, he is not ready to express his thoughts to the world. In Aquarius, the Sun is in exile. In this sign, it also feels uncomfortable. A person can prove himself in collective ideas by becoming part of a single collective. For example, a person cannot sing beautifully solo due to excitement. But in the choir, his voice is fully manifested.
The burnt Mercury in Pisces imposes a seal of silence on the expression of feelings and emotions. A person cannot tell about them. It is the difficulties with the expression of thoughts in one sphere or another that determine this aspect.
Types of burning
There are different types of burning of Mercury. There are three of them. They differ in the location of the planet relative to the sun. Mercury can be burned before the heavenly luminary. In the natal chart, the planet will have more degrees than the sun. However, it is worth considering one point. The burnt Mercury acquires such a status if it is no more than 5º from the Sun.
Mercury, which is in front of the luminary, reveals in man the conscious suppression of the mind. He himself resists his speech. Communication with others is broken. Man himself seeks to distance himself from society. He consciously does not want to communicate.
The center of Mercury and the Sun in the natal birth chart may coincide. In this case, the planet returns to its previous strength. The sun has no positive or negative effect on it. Mercury in its center gains former confidence and stability. This is one of the rarest types of burning.
Mercury may be behind the sun. Its burning occurs in the range up to 5º from the Sun. Moreover, the degree of the planet will be less than that of a star. A person suppresses his desire to communicate with people unknowingly. He does not understand why this is happening. However, he is kept away from people.
Karmic reasons
The burnt Mercury appears in the birth chart of people who in a past life have overused the energy of this planet. And she was involved in bad goals. In the current incarnation, karma does not allow a person to speak more, to prove himself. He just watches silently.
This allows you to rethink everything, to understand the importance of such a gift as communication. Having accumulated the correct energy, a person will be able to express it over time, albeit somewhat differently. People who have burned Mercury in their birth chart are advised to read a lot. They should avoid swear words, slander about others and gossip.
Over time, the positive energy of this planet will accumulate, allowing a person to prove himself from the best side. Up to this point you need to work on yourself. It is necessary to increase the level of one’s education, broaden one’s horizons. The debt of past karma will need to be worked out.
Vedic astrology
In Vedic teaching, burning is called dagdha-graha. If several planets accumulate in one part of the horoscope, this shows, according to ancient doctrine, the psychological instability of a person. If the Sun is near the planet, its power “burns out”. She loses all her positive qualities.
The sun suppresses the will of the planet. It cannot positively affect a person’s life. However, Vedic astrology distinguishes Mercury from the entire list of planets. According to this teaching, Mercury behaves differently when burned. Proximity to the Sun activates it.
The Vedas say that the planet in burning does not rise above the horizon. She moves in the opposite direction. She goes beyond the horizon.
Mercury in Vedic astrology is a special planet. He reacts very differently to getting into an area close to the star. Eastern astrology sees the conjunction of Mercury and the Sun as a good sign in the horoscope. Moreover, the effect of this aspect can be harmonized if you wear certain gems, read mantras.
Retrograde motion
The orbit of Mercury is shorter than that of our planet. It is closer to the sun. Therefore, several times a year (3-4 times) Mercury enters into retrograde motion. This time can be described with the words "turbulence in everyday affairs."
Retrograde Mercury in such periods tests us for strength. Moreover, such shocks are manifested precisely in the sphere of competence of the planet. It can be negotiations, networking, business or trade relations. Also, such changes may affect the field of education, science, advanced training.
Also, Mercury is responsible for the preparation of important documents, travel, transport. Retrograde Mercury all of these spheres either acquire unprecedented relevance, or do not obey any rules. They cannot be controlled.
No serious decisions can be made at this time. Do not demand something from others. If we draw conclusions about a person at this time, when the movement of the planet returns to normal, this opinion will also change.
If you plan to start some kind of responsible business, conclude an agreement, start an advertising campaign or other similar actions, with the retrograde movement of Mercury, these plans need to be postponed. It is impossible to predict how circumstances will develop in the future. There may be problems that no one could have predicted. For example, the conditions that were agreed earlier will change, important documents will be lost on the road, etc.
If the operation is planned, it is better to postpone it if possible. The exception is surgery, on which a person’s life depends. At this time, people tend to make mistakes, to be inattentive.
Also, electronics, automotive equipment can break. It is recommended that you back up your data so that important information is not lost. Shopping, especially large ones, is also worth putting aside. Also, do not plan trips. On the road, breakdowns, unforeseen deviations from the planned plans can occur.
Retrograde periods in 2018
In 2018, the retrograde Mercury has already demonstrated its character to humanity. There will be three such periods in total this year. The first time a retrograde movement was observed from March 23 to April 14. There are two more similar periods ahead. The first of them will last from July 26 to August 19. This is a time of mass travel, so you need to reconsider your plans for a summer vacation. Perhaps it can be moved.
The last time in 2018, the retrograde Mercury will throw us its surprises and situations from November 11 to December 6. Therefore, you should not plan serious purchases at this time, prepare serious documents, conclude contracts. It is better to transfer such activities to mid-December or early November.
How to behave with the retrograde motion of Mercury?
During the retrograde motion of the planet, one cannot panic. Even if unforeseen situations unsettle and spoil plans, you need to look for a way out in this situation. After some time, such an impact on human existence will cease, everything will fall into place.
It is best to spend this time with benefit. You need to postpone work and go to parents, children. It is best to remember your past, pay attention to the family hearth. If in the period of the retrograde movement of Mercury to return to past affairs, they will be successful. For example, if a person is looking for work, he can turn to his past boss, with whom a good relationship has developed. During this period, he will certainly help to get a position.
You can also go to the city where a person spent his childhood. Such a trip will be successful and enjoyable. Spending time with parents would also be a great idea. New cases will most likely not be successful. But resuming work on old projects can make a profit. If once a business could not be completed, now is the most successful period for its successful completion.
To some, it may seem that Mercury spoils all plans in retrograde motion. This is far from the case. With proper use of this time, you can get good results. It will just be necessary to redirect their efforts into the constructive during this period. At this time, it is worth revising your plans. This is a period of legibility and discretion. We need to stop and think that we really need where we want to go.
Having considered the features of such an aspect as the burnt Mercury, we can draw conclusions about some interesting personality traits of a person. Making predictions for the future, take into account the movement of this planet in the horoscope. With the retrograde movement of Mercury, you need to choose the right direction of activity.