{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Immersive Spirit's Astrological Insights","title":"Venus & Mercury Retrograde 2026: What History Reveals","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/eeb86b71\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2027,"description":"🌟 Want to understand where this cycle falls in your own birth chart? Explore astrology readings with Stephanie at Immersive Spirit https://www.immersivespirit.com/our-services\nWhat happens when Venus and Mercury are retrograde together, and then both turn direct just hours apart? The history brings up fascinating questions about secrets, trust, relationships, money, and the agreements we make.\nJoin me for this Astrological Insights Extra as we explore Venus retrograde in Scorpio and Libra, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, and their November 13, 2026 turning point.\nThis conversation sent me down quite a research rabbit hole! I wanted to understand what was happening during earlier overlapping retrogrades, which cycles actually shared Scorpio, and what we can learn from those historical comparisons today.\nWe’ll explore:\n✨ Venus’s eight-year rhythm and what autumn 2018 might help you recognize \n✨ Historical examples involving diplomacy, hidden arrangements, power, culture, and belonging \n✨ Why 1986 offers an especially interesting comparison \n✨ The difference between both planets being retrograde and both being retrograde in Scorpio \n✨ Earlier cycles with closely timed direct stations \n✨ How these themes can show up in relationships, work, shared finances, boundaries, and self-worth \n✨ A practical exercise to help you separate what happened from what you assumed it meant \nOn November 13th, both planets station direct here in Mountain Standard Time: Mercury at approximately 8:54 a.m. and Venus at approximately 5:28 p.m....about eight and a half hours apart.\nThroughout the episode, we’ll distinguish documented history from astrological interpretation and explore how to use these cycles with curiosity and discernment.\nHave you been revisiting an old conversation, questioning an agreement, or realizing that something you once accepted needs to change? Share what you’re noticing in the comments.\nSubscribe for more Astrological Insights and practical conversations about...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/IgSO1bSycU4jgiimyqWetvv-9TspffFbnLrKB3ImSPA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZmY4/MWZhODBhOGMxYjlh/ZDQzZmZlZjdmZDY2/OWY3Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}