Mercury Stations Retrograde in "bold & brash" Leo (15 degrees) report:

Special Report: Mercury Retrograde blues in Leo (15 degrees) report:

This week we have Mercury (the planet of communication) will Station Retrograde in Leo 15 degrees, officially starting on Friday, July 18^th until August 11^th (4 degrees). Keep in mind we are already in (pre shadow phase, and there will be a (post shadow phase that will last until August 25th). The (dispositor) of Mercury Retrograde in Leo is the (Sun). When the Sun moves into team Leo, on July 22nd, we will have both the (Sun & Mercury conjunct Leo).

Mercury Retrograde in dramatic Leo will trigger some intense conversations, where one party feels the need to dominate the discussion with their point of view. Leo the (Lion), demands that you pay attention to them, for they can be self-centered, arrogant/cocky, conceited, vain, bold & brash energies, direct, and concrete. The (opposition) to Pluto in Aquarius can create a power struggle, that needs to transform in one way or another. There will be levels of miscommunication, snafus, misunderstanding, confusion, delays, sending & receiving mixed messages, and not receiving the full story. You want to be cognizant and aware of the terms & conditions are regarding the details. Not the best time to start a new endeavor, however, if you do you can count on changes. Being flexible, and understanding will be your best move. Note, not everyone in the collective knows that we are experiencing Mercury Retrograde in Leo, but you do. So, leverage gravity to your advantage, especially when someone attempts to throw you under the bus. 

Key dates to circle with Mercury Retrograde in Leo:

• Mercury Retrograde in Leo will (oppose) Pluto in Aquarius Rx.
• Mercury Retrograde in Leo will (Sextile) Venus & Uranus in Gemini.
• Mercury Retrograde in Leo will (Trine) Saturn, Neptune, & Chiron in Aries, creating a (Fire Trine).
  

Mercury rules the reasoning power. Mercury is the power to record and bear witness, to observe and compare, to analyze and relate. Its placement in the horoscopes shows how and what you think, and the quality of your practical mind. Mercury is that power which binds people to the Universe and the Universe to others. It is the power of sensitivity through which we become aware of the entire world which extends about us. When Mercury stations Retrograde, it does not have its full strength, for there is a gravitational pull that slows the progression of the planet. It appears to be going in the reverse direction, which impacts the flow & consistency within our own communications, travel, and everything in between. 

• Mercury is the natural ruler to Gemini & the 3rd House of—communications, news, rumors, letters, speech, memory, dexterity, short-distance travel, your siblings, and neighbors. Mercury also is the natural ruler to Virgo & the 6th House of—work, service to others, co-workers, colleagues, recovery, illness, fitness, exercise, diet goals, any medical procedures, surgeries, any routine visits with your doctor & dentist, this includes your pets. 

• Leo is ruled by the Sun & the 5th House of--heart & love, romance, sex, affairs, test of purity, dating, flirty energy, fun & frolic, entertainment, games, theatre & drama, kids, children, invention, expressive, proud, courtship, pleasures, leadership, courage, creativity, artistry, vanity, bold & brash, type A personality, things that cause thrills, hobbies, pregnancy, gambling & speculation.

• Leo is a (Fire sign) and is considered (Fixed) in the modality. 

• Fire Signs include--Aries, Leo, & Sagittarius. 

• Fixed Signs include--Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, & Aquarius. 

• Team Leo characteristics include being--proud, loyal, high-minded, strong will, leader, the child of the Sun, pretentious, conceited, magnanimous, likes being in the limelight, faithful, rich in emotional life, affectionate, idealistic, sympathetic, merciful, chivalrous, excitable, foreseeing, vain, subject to illusions, sometime cruel, can be obnoxious, pretentious, a showoff, commanding, generous, ambitious, self-sacrificing, optimistic, fixed in their opinions, opposed to secrecy, oblivious to enmity, challenging, bold, brash, domineering, autocratic, and enjoys being the Alpha in the pack, craves the spotlight, needs to be the center of attention. Leo is always at the top of the pecking order in their minds. 

Cosmic Tip & Coping mechanisms with Mercury the Retrograde blues:

Mercury Retrograde in (Leo) will force you to review, revise, rethink, rebuild, remind, editing, restructure, release, and retreat into passed matters. This does impact all the of the zodiac depending on the astrological houses. Essentially, the past becomes the present. 

Not the best time to start a new career, marriage (unless you're getting married to the past spouse), buying a home, condo, car, or any big-ticket item. If you have to start a new endeavor during the Mercury Retrograde phase, you can expect the terms & conditions to change. Take with a grain of salt any news that you receive. The information will be cloudy, confusing and unreliable. You will notice miscommunications on steroids in the news, media, podcasts, cable/network television. There will be a high number of retractions, mistakes in reporting taking place. 

The key is to get in the pattern of redoing & re-editing multiple times, if need be, to make sure your message is coming across in a clear, cogent manner. There will be certain obstacles put in your path. That is why it is a paramount of importance to know this transit, and how you can leverage this to your advantage. While the general public is clueless about Mercury Retrograde effect, having tacit knowledge ahead of time can put you in the pole-position, while others will be lost-in-the-sauce with confusion and a lack of clarity. 

What to expect during Mercury Retrograde: 

The biggest take away is to deconstruct any incoming news you receive that impacts you. First, Double check the source, before committing to any conclusions. Second, ask a lot of questions and keep drilling for answers until it is based on the truth. Once you realize that the story is changing multiple times, facts getting mixed up with layers of deception. You will have confirmation with the person or persons are withholding tacit information by design. It never surprises me how many people respond to this narrative during a Mercury Retrograde phase. Now you have specific tools to guide in reacting/counteracting with precision. Let others figure out their own disjointed story, as you catch them in the act with layers of inconsistencies. The key is to take observe and take notice of what is happening both on the micro & macro level. There will be plenty of authority figures, bosses, employers who will be attempting to cover their tracks by aggressively throwing someone under the bus. This includes co-workers, your neighbors, friends, or anyone in your life-path. Maintain detailed notes, file, and stay organized with your paper-trail in the way of team Virgo.

Expect malfunctions with your phone, computer, car, electric vehicle, any home appliance, iPad, laptop, your smart tv, dealing with delays with customer service with both your internet & phone carrier, travel will be a nightmare, there will be delays, cancellations, increased traffic, stalemates, protests, confusion with what others are communicating, emails, texts, calls, meetings/discussions will contain mixed messages, you will have to face issues from the past, dealing with past-life issues coming back to surface, expect to hear from a past relationship/spouse/ex-employer/friend or anyone connected to your past. They will appear requesting going down-memory-lane. 

Great time to have reunions with groups/organizations that you were once part of hearing from people from the past will be the norm. Do not be surprised if there are dramas that make an appearance, especially if there is any unfinished business. You have an opportunity to get things right and then move on from it. Being stuck with past issues is not the goal, rather attacking the source and untangle the webs of deception and clear out any karma is where you will find the leverage. This applies to all other matters that are germane to you in some manner. 

Check in with your Sun, Rising sign, Moon sign, or where you have Mercury, Leo, for it can help deconstruct this narrative in a more direct manner. If you actually have (Mercury in Leo), you're experiencing your Mercury Return. If you have (Fixed signs—Taurus, Scorpio, Leo & Aquarius will play a specific role). 

Mercury Retrograde in Leo (15 degrees) horoscopes: 

• Aries—For the (RAM), this impacts your 5th House of—heart & love, romance, sex, affairs, dating, flirty energies, fun & frolic, games, pleasures, the orgasm, pregnancy, your hobbies, creative expression, your kids/children, entertainment, drama, theatre, vanity, leadership, courage, bold & brash energies, being competitive, this includes gambling, & speculations. Look for improved romance, exciting attractions in dating, while starting a highly creative project that is brilliant with connecting the masses. Expect past romantic twists, coming back for seconds. At the same time, expect a creative endeavor that needs to be completed. Hold off on any new creative projects until you finish the old ones. 
  

• Taurus—For the (Bull), this will impact you in the 4th House of—home & family, family traditions, family legacies, your living space, your living foundation, rentals, land, property, real-estate transactions, your moods, emotions, feelings, your emotional IQ, the past, your mother, early childhood memories, and your domestic sector. Watch for pleasant upgrades in the home, moving to another residence that is more attractive, spending more time with the family. That remodeling project never looked so optimistic with decorating that reflects your artistic tastes. Expect dealing with past family issues, or family dynamics in your domestic sector. You could hear from that annoying family member who you haven't talked with in years. 

• Gemini—For the (Twins), 3rd House of—communications, speech, memory, links to people on social media, articles, an op-ed, dexterity, news, rumors, short-distance travel, dealing with your siblings, community, and neighborhood. There can be pleasant exchanges with-- texts, phone calls, emails, letters, conversations, discussions, interactions, meetings, or anyone in your network. You have tacit knowledge that others want to know! Note for the (Twins) you're ruled by the 3rd House of communications, you will have plenty of power at your disposal to gossip. Also, do not believe everything you hear, for news, and rumors will be on steroids. The (Twins) will be lost in the sauce of miscommunications, sending mixed messages, and plenty of confusion. Good grief Charlie Brown. 

• Cancer—For the (Crab), 2nd House of—money, resources, earned income, gains in financial matters, assets, your possessions, ownership, investments increasing in value, having a sense of value, this includes your self-worth & self-esteem. Note, Venus rules the 2nd House, so you stand to gain in major ways, plus you may find more avenues of increasing your financial wealth. Take advantage of this transit and look forward to adding critical mass to your bank accounts! Make the money!! You can be motivated to make more money with a sense of urgency.  On the upside, if you are owed money, you could receive it. 

• Leo—For the (Lion), you're the (Bella of the ball), in the center of this transit. For team Aries, this impacts your 1st House of—ego, image, personality, temperament, disposition, your sense of self, opinion of the self, identity, your personal characteristics, idiosyncrasies, your physical appearance, body shape, and how you project yourself to the public. You will come across more attractive, charming, filled with charisma, pouring out of your aura. You look to turn many heads during this time, especially if you actually have Mercury in Leo in your natal chart. Expect to hear from many from the past who want to know what you're up to. 

• Virgo—For the (Virgin),this impacts you in the 12th House of—secrets, behind the scenes activities, clandestine affairs, self-undoing, soul-reaching, replenishment, solitude, exile, confinement, addictions, your dreams, subconscious mind, advanced E.S.P., downloads from your guides, ascended masters, people on the other side, reflection, jails, institutions, and all things that are hidden. You could find that working behind closed doors can be stimulating, erotic, while tapping into all five senses in a creative manner. Expect some secret admirers coming forth letting you how they feel. You could experience pleasures from close door activities, from past lovers. 

• For team Libra--the (Scales of Justice) this impacts your opposite sign 11th House of—groups, organizations, teams, acquaintances, your social endeavors, friends, circle of friendships, this includes your hopes, wishes, & dreams. There can be new attractions within a group dynamic that offers team Libra to showcase their pioneering skills that benefit you in the long run. Expect to hear from people, groups, organizations from the past. There can be multiple reunions taking place. You can also reevaluate a friendships or friends that have not been the most honest or fair. You may decide to pull away, or pull back from dealing with their attitudes and behaviors.
  
  

• Scorpio—For seductive (Scorpion), this impacts 10th House or MC of the—career, the occupation, sphere of influence, your professional reputation, status, credit, business success, your professional accolades, fame & fortune, honors & awards, being illuminated for your career skills, talents, and abilities, having authority figures grant you a career promotion that takes you to higher position.  All eyes will be on you in your career sector, if you make the grade, the rewards will be worth celebrating something special! There can be career accolades that you get lauded from your talents & skills from the past. Better late than never. Good time, to focus on past career projects that were unfinished, during this Mercury in Retrograde in Leo. 

• Sagittarius—this impacts your 9th House of—education, publishing, research, higher learning, advanced studies, exams, the big adventure, the big picture, long-distance travel, history, historical figures, the legal system, the courts, lawyers, justice, the judge & jury, your personal perspectives, philosophy, using your abstract/higher mind. You're motivated to be more focused on subjects that you are passionate about. A legal matter can be challenging with new problems that surface from the past. 

• Capricorn—For the (Goat), 8th House of—transformation, shared resources, other people's money, sex, intimacy, sexuality, taboo subjects, death, dying, rebirth, dowries, inheritances, mortgages, loans, a bonus, expected money, mystery, intensity, the deep underworld, obsession, and regeneration. Expect deeper encounters with intimacy and attracting financial matters to the upside. Expect greater intimacy with new financial aspect coming to the surface. You may be more motivated for attracting interesting individuals, while making more money from people from the past. 

• Aquarius—this impacts your 7th House of—marriages, partnerships (both personal & professional), any legal contractual agreements, your one-on-one-engagements, mutual benefits, reciprocity, lawsuits, divorces, and your open enemies. Watch for attracting unconventional types of relationships either in your personal or professional life. Team Aquarius is going to get a massive boost in your relationship zone.  Expect sparks to fly in your relationship zone. Expect new experiences in your relationship sector to resurface, while relationships that are somewhat deep, and stimulating. You will see past relationships, partnerships, come back to the present. 
  

• Pisces—For the (swimming Fish), 6th House of—work, your daily work routines, labor, chores, dealing with your employers, co-workers, colleagues, your health regimen, fitness, exercise, diet goals, medical treatments, illness, recovery, any medical procedures, routine visits with your doctor, & dentist, your pets, and service to others. There can be a work-related project that just takes off that highly attractive for your skills & talents in your work sector.  You may face that annoying co-worker, employer, or a colleague that is both nonsensical & unrealistic on work related project. It is best to review, revise, and keep good records of your work. There can be unfinished work-related projects that need to be completed. 

Written by Adam M. Lasko

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