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Mercury goes Retrograde in Virgo, Aug 23rd: About two weeks before retrogrades there is a Shadow Period. About two weeks before Mercury retrogrades it slows down. So we can expect to have already had some Retrograde-esque experiences. In this case, Mercury in Virgo brings extra focus on manual dexterity; the mind body connection, and detail-orientation. This Retrograde occurs in these Virgoan associations. It may persist a lack in coordination, it may diminish the ability to discern or critique. Like when your eyes adjust to darkness, let your mind lean a bit more on intuition rather than form and daily expectations. Mercury ends the Retrograde on September 15th, followed by the post-Shadow Period. Mars opposition Neptune: Directionally, decisiveness, and independence are blurred. This is experienced as some counterpart. Be particularly wary of having a victim mentality or those with one. This transit may try to shake you off your path for better or worse, and regardless there is likely something to be learned. This transit could likely bring up a side of the psychology that is difficult for most people to see in themselves: The way your outer environment is a manifestation of your inner environment. Traumas and insecurities lead to compensatory behaviors, but they also guide us toward a method of service we will find appealing. The method of service, like a chosen profession or romantic dynamic, will be indicative of hidden traumas and insecurities. So when you find yourself displeased with the world, check-in(ward). This is a good chance to figure out how you get in your own way. Mars moves into Libra: This will hopefully diminish some of the inflammation that Mars in Virgo could have stirred up. However, If you have Cardinal placements (Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn) it may still be inflammatory in the physiology, emotions, or relationships. Sun opposition Saturn: Indicative of the archetypal struggle between Governments/Authority (Saturn) and those who have influence like the Wealthy and/or Famous (Sun). There is compromise needed between freedom of expression and laws/rules from a given organization. Is it work, parents, landlords, even literal structures like our real estate? Feeling victim to dogma or the pushing of certain boundaries. How do the authority figures we are committed to impacting on our Sunny expressive figure? We may see some extra audaciousness or attempts to express control in some theoretical or literal contract. The Moon in Libra - Aug 21: An emotional release associated with relating today. Lean into harmonizing with the things around you. The Moon in Scorpio - Aug 22-23: Extra support in having the hard conversations. The Moon in Sagittarius - Aug 24-25: Greater ease is felt when you take time to understand where others are coming from. What context can be brought in to support this exchange? The Moon in Capricorn - Aug 26-27: These days will not be so soft. The Earthy nature is strong here demanding form, results, or evidence. The body communicates with us promptly and the Sun Opposition Saturn item is easier to trigger.
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