Mercury Cazimi – 4/11/2024

Today at 6:03pm CDT, Mercury the messenger (still retrograde) will be in the heart of the Sun. This cazimi asks us to trust our inner guidance, nurture the possibilities that are brewing (even if exact outcomes are still unclear) and hold gratitude for the treasures in our lives at this time.

This conjunction is occurring in a fertile degree (Aries 23 – A woman carrying a heavy and valuable but veiled load) and decan – Aries Decan 3 is ruled by Venus, the also fertile Empress and associated with the 4 wands (Structures/stability/family) and Knight of Pentacles (his shadow decan – he’ll bring us slow and steady into Taurus season).

So while the Aries (Emperor/Tower) energies are still very strong and present, there’s also something abundant, beautiful, stable and fruitful being developed and nurtured at this time.

The I Ching Hexagram for this degree is 42 (Increase) – Wind over Thunder – a symbol of growth, expansion and opportunities. @devapadma.art in the Tao Oracle deck offers this summary for Line 2: “All kinds of projects can flourish in leaps and bounds now, but be sure not to neglect the everyday simplicities of life as you embrace the opportunities that open to you now.” This line alternates to Hexagram 61 (Inner Truth) which reminds us to listen to the silent voice of our heart. Line 2 of Hexagram 61 in the Tao Oracle holds this advice: “To live a life of truth is to live in trust, intuitively knowing that the path is made apparent for each step when the time is right. Trusting in the miracle of love can free you from fear, and in turn liberate those around you as well. Your life is truly blessed right now. Treasure the moment and allow the treasure to spread to others by way of your open hand.”