As Mercury takes a step back into Leo, it aligns with the Sun. That is, on Aug. 19, Mercury cazimis Leo at 26 degrees. This could be a significant moment for you, Leo, but also potentially for Gemini and Virgo.
When Mercury enters the heart of the Sun while retrograding, it gives a moment of reprieve for the forward rush of things. It enhances our ability to make bold statements about our lives, goals, and intentions.
Could it be for you an opportunity for you to speak into existence the person you wish to become?
For the rest of the week, there’s plenty to do figuring out what holds you back from becoming all you’d like to be.
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
Beware of people who try to get you to react or act out of character. Watch your words and your emotions carefully and don’t let others get your goat. Not everything deserves a response.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
Living your best life means you have to show up as your best self. This doesn’t mean you always have to give 100 percent, but it does mean you must be more selective about where you put your time and energy.
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
Reaching your goals isn’t always fast, nor is the path linear. Just because you give it your all doesn’t mean you’ll receive something in return, at least not immediately. So, give yourself a break. Success will come with consistency.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
You may be feeling strange and confused this week; lean into it. Get weird. Explore the parts of yourself that you regularly ignore. It’s okay to be cringe.
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
Take this week as an opportunity to find clarity in the confusion. Your recent choices may not be panning out as you would have liked. Use these moments to look at why, then course correct.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Love does not always involve passion. In fact, to let love grow, you might sometimes need to forgo passion in favor of something more important. Make love a part of your routine by recognizing your needs and the needs of your loved ones.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
When you have the resources and the empathy needed to show up for those in need, it would be selfish not to do so. If you’re just keeping your head above water, now is not the time to be offering others a life jacket — but hoarding life jackets isn’t a good look.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
No need to pay attention to where others are at. Don’t slow yourself down or speed yourself up just so you don’t have to be alone. They’ll get there when they get there, and the same goes for you.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Seek out like-minded people this week — those who you can brainstorm and bounce ideas off. But remember, this is a two-way street: be open to collaboration. It will work wonders for everyone involved.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
The situation you find yourself in right now, much like quicksand, can best be overcome with a slow and steady effort. Fighting, thrashing, and panicking will just dig you in deeper.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Don’t let others push you into a frenzy. If you’ve spent most of your life setting yourself apart, why would you succumb to the pressure now? Let other people act the fool. Allow yourself to sit back and watch.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
Struggle builds character, they say, and life would be boring without it. Struggle also happens to be your Olympic sport. Pisces, you’re a gold medalist, or silver at the very least.
