Mercury in retrograde is bringing chaos this month – is your sign one of the 4 most vulnerable?

Bad summer my babies – Mercury retrograde will continue to dominate the month of August.

Mercury, the devious planet of the mind and mouth, technology and travel, hot gossip and sexting, began its retrograde in the difficult, tweed-scented sign of Virgo before slipping into the lions’ den of Leo on August 14.

In the sign of the big cat, Mercury retrograde takes on a different tone, bringing a heady dose of hairspray, hot temper and soliloquy into the spotlight for this season of introspection and review.

As the brilliant astrologer Danny Santos tells The Post, “Mercury Retrograde in Leo will reveal deep truths about our sense of self and themes of worth.”

When does mercury retrograde end?

Mercury ends its retrograde on August 27th, but we’ll still be feeling the vibes of this transit until the planet clears its post-retrograde shadow, AKA retrograde shadow, on September 11th.

While we’re still at it, we’re all going through it, but remember that every bad is the foundation for good to come.

Leo is fixed fire and as such, Leos and other fixed signs Taurus, Scorpio and Aquarius will feel the burn of this back more acutely than others.

Santos, who is also an Ayahuasca Shaman and the Integrative Healer behind Santos & The Crystal Visions, is on hand to share his wisdom about what the stars have in store for these signs.

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Good luck there.

Santos explains, “Mercury’s move into Leo highlights your fourth house of home and family, Taurus. Expect internal drama or unresolved family issues to surface, but know that addressing them head-on will pave the way for harmony.”

“As the Nodes move into Pisces and Virgo on January 12, 2025, your 11th house of friendships and long-term goals will be activated, bringing significant healing and new beginnings to your social circles. Imagine a phoenix rising from the ashes, renewed and ready to fly,” he said.

“From August 14, Mercury moves into Leo, highlighting your first house of self and identity,” Santos said.

“Miscommunications and delays can challenge your self-expression and personal plans, but these are opportunities to improve your approach.

“This retrograde sets the stage for healing and renewal when the Nodes move into Pisces and Virgo on January 12, 2025, activating your 8th house of shared resources and transformation.

“This cosmic shift promises profound insights and significant growth in your intimate relationships and financial partnerships, paving the way for a powerful new chapter.”

“Miscommunications and delays are possible, but they serve as lessons in patience and clarity, Scorpio. As Mercury moves into Leo, your 10th house of career and public image comes into focus. Here’s the twist: expect possible misunderstandings or delays in your professional life, but see them as opportunities to improve your career strategies,” Santos assured.

“This retrograde serves as a precursor to the healing that will occur when the Nodes move into Pisces and Virgo on January 12, 2025, activating your 5th house of creativity and romance. This cosmic shift will lead to significant breakthroughs and clarity in your creative endeavors and love life, setting the stage for a new chapter of joy and self-expression.”

Santos tells The Post: “Mercury’s move into Leo puts the spotlight on your 7th house of partnership, Aquarius. Miscommunications and delays can challenge your one-on-one relationships, but these are opportunities to refine your connections.

“This retrograde sets the stage for the healing and renewal that will occur when the Nodes move into Pisces and Virgo on January 12, 2025, activating your second house of values ​​and personal finances. This cosmic shift promises profound insights and significant growth in your material stability and self-esteem, paving the way for a safer and more secure future.”

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Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and reports irreverently on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture and personal experience. To book a reading, visit her website.