Think of yourself as being on a trajectory that will open up new portals of light. Especially as the Lion’s Gate peaks on August 8th in the most life-giving zone of your solar chart. Mercury may be moving retrograde from the 5th which crashes the system temporarily but emotional warmth is pouring through – your encounters and convos will activate your inner smile.
When Mercury begins back-flipping through the heavens on Monday 5th, think of this change of direction as a celestial opportunity. One that guides you to appreciate all that generates joy. Moving you towards these places, people and activities, those thoughts and creative musings which stimulate elevation and happiness. It’s a choice, after all.
Your ruler Mercury has a big message for you whilst it retrogrades through the most personal zone of your chart over the coming weeks. Thursday’s meeting with Venus prompts at look at exchanges that are deep and meaningful rather than surface and superficial. Those that really make you think….. you’re being primed for a dynamic move later in the month.
As new celestial codes have just been activated with Sunday’s New Moon you get the feeling that something is in the offing that could take you in a new direction. Mercury is starting its retrograde phase on Monday prompting a review of all things going on in your life – thoughts, plans and projects all up for review. It’s quite possible you’ll experience a re-connection with something or someone which feels like a missing piece of the jigsaw.
Sunday’s New Moon in Leo revitalises those parts of you that were in the shade so over the coming weeks you’ll be shining your best light – expecially during Wednesday’s uplifting alliance between the Leo Sun and abundant Jupiter. Details may be sketchy with Mercury retrograde but the overall feel opens up the feel-good-factor. Take note of the peak Lion’s Gate Portal on August 8th when supercharges you and your heart’s desires.
Mercury’s reverse motion through your sign from Monday causes you to re-think plans. Which is no bad thing as you need extra time to process all that’s going on and look towards September for activation. Meanwhile enjoy Venus’s sashay through your sign from Monday – she produces all that makes your heart sing!
The Leo New Moon opens your net to a new kind of mixing and mingling. Allow your reach to expand by actively seeking to do things outside of your usual sphere of interest. Mercury is turning retrograde pointing out the hiccups encountered in being on auto-pilot rather than making conscious choices. Delightful exchanges can be made as Mercury joins your ruler Venus on Thursday.
The New Moon suggests you should be reaching for the stars and elevating your range of goals, aims and ambitions over the coming weeks. Don’t let opportunities slip by, especially mid-week when encounters are especially uplifting. Mercury is in retro from Monday 5th so take your time exploring different versions before you look for the end result.
You hardly need reminding that it’s a big world out there with so much potential for you to explore and the first half of August offers so many opportunities for you to get curious and explore what piques your interest whether it’s a particular location or interest. Wednesday brilliant alliance between the Sun and Jupiter lights your fire.
You are a naturally cautious Capricorn so Mercury’s retrograde is unlikely to trip you up. Rather use it to discover what works and what doesn’t, allowing extra time for your journey! Meanwhile the Sun shines brightly in Leo in cahoots with exuberant Jupiter bringing delights that can be savoured in slow-mo.
A New Moon in the relationship angle of your chart opens up a range of possibilities for a new cycle to start in the way you connect with others, be it professionally or personally. Jupiter’s effervescent presence adds sparkle and generosity to your exchanges. Allow Mercury’s retrograde to help you think differently about a number of situations.
What the Aha! Venus arrives in Virgo on the same days as Mercury flips the script there. So you can expect August to be a voyage of discovery one way or another. As one of the most adaptable people on the planet you’re going to be able to dance on shifting sands and make the most of every minute.
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