This Week in the Stars 8.5 - 8.11
Reflection, opportunities, exes in our DM's + GLAMOUR MAGICK
One of the big markers of this week is that we are OFFICIALLY in Mercury Retrograde. I have A Guide to Mercury Rx in the works, full of all the beneficial components of this transit and how to use it. It should arrive in inboxes on Mercury Day (Wednesday 8.7). This week provides a breath of reflection, restoration, and reset which is welcome after the Leo New Moon and before some of the heavier hitting astrology of August (Mars-Jupiter conjunction, Mars-Saturn square) arrives next week.
As Mercury retraces its steps from Virgo back into Leo, we're invited to slow down and reassess. This isn't just about dodging communication snafus; it's an opportunity for meaningful reflection and revision. This retrograde encourages us to dust off abandoned projects, reconnect with old friends, or revisit ideas that may have been ahead of their time.
The main pieces of astrology this week both land on Wednesday, August 7th. The Sun in Leo forms a sweet sextile with Jupiter in Gemini, making it an ideal day for some Glamour Magick around visibility, expansion or magnetism. I have a simple ritual for you below! Plus, Venus in Virgo meets up with Mercury Rx in Virgo, perhaps bringing ex-lovers or friends into our DM’s.
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