And You Are? : Mercury Retrograde in Leo
On on July 17 at 9:34 pm PDT/ 6:34 EDT pm.Mercury began its transit into the sign of Leo (15 35). It will will remain in Leo for the entirety of the Transit, going Direct on on August 11 at 3:30 am EDT/ 12:30 am PDT.
The planet Mercury, in astrology, governs thought, communications, ideas, short term travel and concepts. It represents the way we think, communicate and share our ideas.
Leo, in astrology, represents authority and rulership. Natural leaders of the zodiac, this fixed sign values order and knowledge of position, Leo, at its best, can be generous, loyal and honorable. At its worst, it can be over-confident, egotistical and inflexible.
Mercury in Leo Retrograde may require a second look or rehabilitation of some role or position in your life. Where are you in charge of and where must you cede control? Is it time to prepare major transition or to commit yourself to your current position? The next three weeks may ask you to affirm such considerations.
Remember, the time to make any changes of matters that come up during the retrograde is after the Retrograde is over. The transit’s job is to highlight the concerns in anticipation of a resolution, not to affect that resolution.
Mercury Retrogrades is a time of reflection and review, where one is encouraged to reexamine important past issues. During the transit, your daily routines may be shaken up; you may encounter mental challenges, or be required to make some alternate plans regarding some daily matters. Expect to be distracted and made to improvise a great deal into the coming weeks. You may find unpredictability and randomness to be the order of the day.
Leo, it's a time good time to review personal progress you’ve made this year. What has been successful, what has not and what adjustments, if any, need to be made. Review past decision with an eye towards the future.
Aquarius, this may be a time where some overlooked issue or matter will reassert itself, calling for corrective measures or repairs. You may only be required to acknowledge the matter, but as with all matters during a Retrograde, address it in a committed way after August 11.
Scorpio and Taurus, this retrograde may place you in very trying circumstance about who you are and where you belong. Your resolution may lie in rising to the challenge and manage the concern until a path to breakthrough occurs in the coming weeks
In the next two weeks get in touch with your humanity, both acknowledging your frailties and allowing for a new perspectives. Spend time in spiritual practices and creative endeavors during this period. Any creative projects should prove helpful and instructive at this time. You should dwell upon things that predate the retrograde and be mindful of starting any new works during this period.
Mercury Retrograde in Leo may provide solutions to question and role you'll play in it. Listening to your inner truth could set you upon a course that honors it.
Aeion is a professional astrologer and tarot card reader with 35+ years of experience. His approach is based in the belief that divination should be in employed to enhance ones' life experiences, not to predetermine them. Let Astrology and Tarot be your tools for better living.
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