Our Second Mercury Retrograde: Are you feeling it yet?

From August 7 to August 28, 2024, Mercury will be in retrograde, first in the earthy and practical Virgo for nine days, then in the bold and vibrant Leo for the following two weeks.

As the retrograde begins on August 7, Mercury joins Venus in Virgo. This celestial meeting will have us feeling much more critical of ourself and others, making us more judgmental or prone to misinterpret constructive feedback as harsh criticism. It’s a time for really looking at our own behaviour, our own ways of being especially when it comes to how we show love and care. 

Has your path lately become more about passifying the ego state than your soul? These are the questions to be journaling around right now especially as we rapidly approach the big re-set in November. 

Pay attention to how you treat others, how you show them that you love them but equally this is a time to see if it is your own inner dialogue that is truly holding you back in life. Are you willing to treat yourself with more kindness? More love?

Mercury rules Virgo, so its retrograde in this sign can feel particularly intense. Virgo’s love for order and critical thinking might be disrupted, leading to plans falling apart and a struggle to find simple solutions. 

With the usual technology hiccups ad cockups that accompany any Mercury retrograde season, you may feel like you are working hard and getting nowhere over the next few weeks especially if you like to see the results of your efforts fast. 

Again watch for that negative self-talk creeping in. Use these energies to really see where the inner work is needed when it comes to loving and supporting yourself.

On a practical level double-check communications and have backup plans ready.

As Mercury retrogrades into Leo, stirring our egos and potentially leading to fiery conflicts. Watch for that Leo pride being at play, not just in your own actions but in the actions and language of others. 

Creativity might seem blocked, leaving you feeling uninspired. Watch for writers block around this time. 

Whatever you experience remember it’s temporary and you will get your flow back around the 28th August if you are feeling this. Use this time to revisit old creative projects or learn to accept and grow from constructive criticism. 

Leo, the lioness of the zodiac, governs the heart. During this retrograde, you might find opportunities to revive past relationships or reignite the spark in current ones. It’s a chance to deepen your connections and bring more warmth and passion into your interactions.

This Mercury retrograde is all about self-reflection, growth, and for some getting that spark back or rekindling old flames. Perhaps you will be re-igniting the projects of the past that you felt passionate about. 

Whatever it is that lights you up, whether the opportunity for personal growth or to go back to things you have had to put no hold over recent months, know that this is a time to trust your intuition as your guiding light when making choices about which new path to take when all of this is over.

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You are loved and you are blessed
Samantha Jayne
www.samantha-jayne.co.uk