Mercury Retrograde in Leo

A few times a year, we are gifted with periods of time to slow down, re-asses, gather ourselves together, and take stock of what the heck we are doing in our daily lives. And this period of time is called....Mercury Retrograde! 

Mercury Retrograde begins this Thursday, July 26 at 23 deg Leo and goes until August 18 at 11 deg Leo. Look for the house or any planets you have at these degrees of Leo for where you are going to be experiencing this energy of re-assessing, re-creating, re-considering, and re-prioritizing what calls to your heart right now.

Leo is a fixed sign that does not change its mind or needs easily. Leo energy has a strong will, determination to be seen, a desire to create, and is inspired by what is in the heart - where is there love, joy, and play to experience in life? Let's have some FUN and take a gamble - Vegas anyone? Leo is the archetypal sign of Las Vegas in many ways: gambling, sex, stage and theater, showgirls and dancers, plays, concerts, adult playland, desires of the heart, playing a persona, and standing out from the crowd. What is all for show just to get attention and be in the limelight, and what is truly an inspiration and expression of Self? There is a huge energetic difference in these areas of self-expression.

Mercury in Leo can be a show-off, but this retrograde is asking us to go within for what truly connects with a strong sense of Self - Who Am I Now? How am I developing more courage in myself and feeling stronger in what I want? Do I allow myself to be seen and recognized for who I truly am? Can I accept praise for my talents and abilities? Can I receive love from others in an authentic way?

It takes confidence to be the True You and put yourself out there in the world. We can mentally hold ourselves back or stay stuck in an Ego-Mind fear. Mercury in Leo retrograde is showing us where the False Ego's dialogue can be released and removed so a stronger heart-based energy is more present. More love, less False Ego. More true light, less bravado. Then you truly SHINE from a new sense of power. When Leo energy comes from that place, it is pure gold and fiery passion.

As you tap into the gifts of this Mercury in Leo retrograde, you may find more creative solutions and ways to express yourself that are authentic, courageous, and inspiring. Stay open to these aspects of yourself.

 

Our energy fields are expanding greatly, and sometimes it takes the mind more time to follow suit. This Mercury retrograde is providing an opportunity to be in higher alignment with your own energy field based on Love For Self. You may hold back love for yourself through unconscious thoughts, and now you will be gifted with ways to see those lower vibe messages you give to yourself. Is that really how you'd talk to someone you love deeply? Watch those messages and voices that dim down your light because the Leo energy will help you turn up the wattage to a new degree of self-love.

Every Mercury retrograde period is a beautiful opportunity to slow down and focus on a project that needs your attention. Re-work, re-consider, and re-create based on what resonates with a deeper truth of who you are - you will feel the courage rising to do so!

When the Sun and Mercury RX conjoin on August 9 at 16 deg Leo, there will be a surge of LIGHT shining on what you did not see before. August in general is a huge month of slowing down and allowing because a number of planets are in retrograde. More about Your Zen Summer in this special podcast here.

I love Mercury Retrograde. I am typically very productive and find what I previously missed. We can make the most of these periods by seeing them as a blessing - not a curse! - and slowing down to honor the cycle of things. Don't fight what needs to go, and don't hold on to what has expired. New downloads are coming into our hearts - and we can miss them if we don't slow down to allow an integration period. <3

I'll be sharing more about the current energies in this week's podcast, too. 

Molly