Mercury Conjunct Saturn

Mercury and Saturn are conjoined in the sign Virgo at present.  This is an excellent position for any type of serious research - both planets are adept at digging under the surface and Saturn will provide a serious, authoritative tone - Virgo will enjoy the details.  This could also be a period where our thoughts might be deep, possibly erring on the negative which we might need to watch for - however, if we're looking to communicate with any serious intent now might be the time to do it!  As this aspect became exact I attended a training session on how to deal with people who have mental health issues.  The session was very interesting - in particular there was a range of leaflets available from MIND (National Association for Mental Health).  One caught my eye - 'The Mind Guide to Spiritual Practices'.  Here is a rather uplifting and inspiring quote from it:

“There are certain activities, such as astrology, telling tea leaves, tarot, i-ching and throwing runes which give rise to suspicion because they appear to involve magic or non-human forces.  If such activities encourage passivity, helplessness or a sense of being under someone or something’s control there should be cause for concern.  But they can also be used as means not ends, and can encourage listening, self-reflection and sensitivity.  They certainly have a very long and honourable history.”