This first episode of The Mercury Papers explores the intense smithery of Mars retrograde square Saturn through poetry, current events, pop culture, Sabian symbols, decan lore and mythos. Jupiter's station direct is considered as well -  an invitation to consider chthonic processes of growth, even as we struggle to breathe through smoke and social media burn out. Also featured: the VMAs uncanny valley hellscape, zombie ants, Odysseus and Penelope, the west coast fires, and my own personal reflections on this moment in cosmos.

The Mercury Papers Ep. 1: Through the Particulate Haze of Mars Retrograde

The Mercury Papers is an open field for fractaling inquiry, ciphering of the zeitgeist, starry prognostics, and hymns of praise to the gods.