Your Guide to Mercury Retrograde in Virgo and Leo

when: August 4th – 28th, 2024

what: Mercury Retrograde in Virgo and Leo

remove: Technological issues and miscommunications abound as Mercury appears retrograde in the sky. This particular retrograde begins in meticulous Virgo before winding its way back into flamboyant Leo. The transit reminds us that refining the way we share our creative talents with the world can attract an ideal audience.

Reexamine and revise details as Mercury goes retrograde

Mercury Retrograde in Practical Virgo August 4thWhen the messenger planet appears to fly backwards across the sky, on Earth we tend to deal with mixed up messages, forgotten appointments, and hard drive failures. But when it comes to retrogrades, Virgo is a dignified placement for Mercury, so this retrograde starts off smoother than others. In this mutable earth sign, the planet of ideas and communication has powerful access to its analytical powers. While minor disruptions in schedules and misunderstood text messages can’t be ruled out during the retrograde, there’s generally less friction (and fewer dropped calls) when Mercury is supporting your true nature.

Still, Virgo’s sharp eye may cause you to magnify small imperfections during this time. But that magnifying lens can be a gift, if you treat it as such. When imperfections seem more noticeable than usual, it motivates you to spend extra time troubleshooting potential issues, meticulously editing, and honing your ideas until they shine. But ignoring these same details can trip you up. So use this time to focus on the footnotes and fine print in all your endeavors, and to be as precise as possible in your interactions with others.

It’s never a bad idea to double-check information during Mercury retrograde: Making sure your punctuation is in the right place could mean the difference between an email being well-received or becoming gibberish in translation.

Recover lost inspiration from your inner child

Mercury returns to Leo, replacing reading glasses and bullet-point lists with flashy outfits and not-so-humble boasts. August 14th. Take this period as a chance to revisit your vision board, strategize, and rethink how you share your creative talents with the world. This is an ideal time to organize your paint sets, workshop a potential stage name, or rediscover a hidden talent or forgotten childhood hobby. Whatever you do, pay special attention to how you center or not center yourself in conversations with others. Whether you hog the microphone or underestimate your talents, adjust your metaphorical stage lights accordingly.

Kajimi: Lights, camera, revelation

You have the opportunity to challenge any negative beliefs you may have about the value of your artistic talent. August 18On this day, Mercury and the Sun conjunct in a phenomenon called Cazimi. During Cazimi, the Sun’s rays cleanse the Mercury themes in our lives, burning away confusion and illuminating clarity. Because this celestial cleansing occurs in the sign of the performer, be on the lookout for revelations about your relationship with self-expression and anything that gets in the way of your most glorious self-expression.

An important lesson to learn with this transit is one that is highlighted by Mercury in Cazimi: your creative worth is not determined by the praise you receive. Your work doesn’t necessarily have to go viral or win awards for it to matter. When you give yourself permission to boldly pursue inspiration, you can bring back organic vitality, brilliance, and playfulness. That’s a reward in itself. (If you’re not sure where to start, try taping encouraging words to your mirrors or Mercury CandleOr maybe perform shower karaoke to imaginary applause?

Mercury Retrograde Survival Guide

Although showcasing your talents to a receptive audience opens the door to fulfillment, it’s perfectly fine to remain in rehearsal mode during this retrograde period. You’ll know when you’re ready to take the stage. In the meantime, here are some tips to help you get through this period as smoothly as possible.

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• expect Delays. Schedule everything with plenty of time. When things go smoothly, you can afford to relax. When things go wrong, it helps to have a plan B and a plan C.

• backup Protect everything: your files, emails, photos, etc. Stay ahead of potential tech glitches. (Your future self will thank you.)

• reflectediting, organizing, reviewing, and take notes Think about it repeatedly during this time. There is value in thinking about it repeatedly.

• return You might give up on a creative project, hobby, or pastime you loved as a child. Honoring inspiration in whatever form it takes, even if your efforts are slow or incomplete, can help quiet your inner critic.

• Assert The value of your artistic talent and abilities. Imposter syndrome and self-doubt will only grow as strong as you allow it to.

• smile Be sure to blame yourself when you make obvious mistakes, the key to this passage is to remain humble and open to learning.

• smile Be sure to blame yourself when you make obvious mistakes, the key to this passage is to remain humble and open to learning.

• listen To This Week’s Astrology Podcast and Your reading in the “This Week” section CHANI AppYou’ll also find journal prompts and other resources to help you work through the lessons you’re learning from Mercury this retrograde period.

• check Transit Tab CHANI App Find out how the movements of Mercury are affecting your natal placements and get a free Current Horoscope for Mercury in Virgo You will find out how your rising sign will be affected during this period.

please do not…

• fear Mercury retrograde: It may be frustrating, but remember that worrying is simply focusing on what you don’t want. Instead, see this period as an opportunity to reevaluate your strategy.

• Let me The uncertainty of this time may dampen your enthusiasm and dampen your courage, but bold action can still be taken behind the scenes. do not have We are working to change direction, course correct, and drive system upgrades.

• buy Don’t buy tickets, sign contracts, or plan events during this time if you can avoid it, but if you can’t, be flexible and assume that adjustments may be needed after the retrograde cycle is over or even during it.

• plan It’s best to avoid any major launches or big changes to the way you do things during this period, unless you align it with Mercury’s Cazimi. August 18(That said, we recommend working with an astrologer to pinpoint exactly when your most fruitful moments will be.)

• put Your life is on pause. Some things should be postponed if possible, but if not, give yourself the space to be okay with hiccups. Again, don’t fear this moment. Approach it wisely.

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