First things first: What is a Mercury cazimi?
A Mercury cazimi occurs when Mercury and the Sun meet up in the same sign and form a conjunction. (The word “cazimi” comes from the Arabic term for “in the heart of the Sun.”) When the planet of communication is within 1 degree of the Sun (or 16 arc minutes, depending on your tradition), it gets purified in the solar rays, and truths are revealed. Because these astrological signatures bring fresh insights and much-needed downloads, they’re potent dates to work with.
Different types of Mercury cazimis
Mercury cazimis can occur when the planet is retrograde or direct.
When retrograde Mercury links up with the Sun, the messenger planet sits between the Sun and the Earth. Astronomers call this an “inferior conjunction” (though there’s nothing inferior about it). This is the closest Mercury ever gets to our planet, so the intel we receive tends to be up close and personal.
When direct Mercury connects with the Sun, it sits on the other side of the Sun from our point of view. That means that the info it gathers comes from the widest lens possible, so these cazimis tell us something about the bigger picture.
Either way, Mercury cazimis offer opportunities to share messages and clarify both your thoughts and your conversations with others. If there’s a mic to drop, a creation to debut, or an announcement to spread far and wide — a Mercury cazimi is an ideal time.
When is the next Mercury cazimi?
Great question. You can check the dates of this year’s Mercury cazimis here.
How to make Mercury cazimi magic:
- Keep your Notes app or Voice Memos handy to catch any ideas that trickle in. (“Diane…”)
- Experiment with free or automatic writing. Put your thoughts on paper, and don’t censor yourself. You might be surprised by what comes out.
- Say the thing. If there’s an important conversation you’ve been avoiding… now’s the time to have it. No more excuses.
- Pull tarot cards or experiment with other modes of divination. You have direct access to your inner wisdom and intuition during cazimis. These tools can help you tap into it.
- Make an altar for Mercury and set your intentions for the next Mercury cycle, especially if there’s something you want to read, write, communicate, or learn more about. You can also ask for the messenger’s blessing for upcoming travel or help in keeping your tech running smoothly.
- Re-read the description of your Mercury placement on the CHANI app and listen to your readings for the week of each upcoming cazimi.
