Week of August 12, 2024
Mercury retrogrades back into Leo and much more.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE: Blissful moments punctuated with chaos, breakthroughs, some irritability, and validations!
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Week of August 12
Mars and Jupiter meet in Gemini at 11:21 AM on August 14 — Booked and busy!
Lots of chatter is taking place. There are periods in our lives when people are all-talk, and then there are periods where the talk is the real deal, and some fantastic situation comes together. This could be one of those times!
This could be an incredible period for networking, expanding our influence, and simply winning. People’s competitive side could be fully displayed, but the camaraderie and helping hands could also abound. People could be very eager to pair up and make things happen.
The mood is fierce and courageous. If you have a talent to offer the world, many opportunities to do your work could arise.
Mercury retrograde reenters Leo at 12:16 AM on August 15 — It’s time to roar!… Again!
Mercury in Leo expresses itself loud and proud, but there may have been something you didn’t get a chance to get off your chest, and Mercury’s reentry into Leo could find you doing just that. Mercury in Leo is all about speaking with integrity, from the heart, and with courage. Conversations that took place in July might be revisited.
The sun in Leo trines Chiron in Aries at 1:12 PM on August 15 — Tranquility and restoration!
Like a cozy cup of tea, this alignment in fire signs Aries and Leo inspires a healing, calming, cuddly warmth! This harmonious connection could bode well for our love lives: hearts are open, and bonds could strengthen. Friendships could deepen, too, and beautiful, healing art could be created. Being in the present could feel so effortless, perhaps because finding closure could come easily during this time.
Mars in Gemini squares off with Saturn in Pisces at 1:29 AM on August 16 — Grumpy but focused?
Mars wants to hurry up and get things done, but Saturn says to slow down. This square could spell frustration; however, with patience and focus, fantastic works could be accomplished at this time.
This alignment highlights themes like maturity and responsibility, and the immature and impatient could feel incredibly frustrated now.
Mercury retrograde squares off with Uranus in Taurus at 5:46 PM on August 18 — Communication rollercoaster
Plans are on, then plans are off, then someone says something super annoying, and then someone else makes a confusing decision, and then… boom! Communication breakthrough! A eureka moment! A totally wacky idea turns out to be incredibly fun! You never know what you are going to get when Mercury retrograde and Uranus, the planet of unpredictability, come together. Keep an open mind, experiment, and stay present!
The sun meets Mercury retrograde in Leo at 9:57 PM on August 18 — Say it from the heart! Big realizations!
At this time, a powerful epiphany, a meaningful, heartfelt discussion, and a new communication cycle could occur. Things might be in flux, but people could feel quite confident about what their hearts desire.
Weekly Insights for Each Zodiac Sign
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