Mercury retrograde 4 Aug to 27 Aug 2024

Mercury travels retrograde today at 4 degrees Virgo – the details. Did you cross all t’s and dot all ‘s? It is a great time to check yourself when it comes to the details of any contractual matter or deal or conversation. You may need to revisit things that you thought had concluded. 

This Mercury squares Mars in Gemini – another Mercury ruled signed. This indicates that things are tricky not only because of the retrograde but also because of the square aspect and Mars in the dual sign of Gemini. This could indicate that you don’t know which way is best. So use this time to flesh things out and find direction one way or another. Mars is conjunct Jupiter in detriment adding to the picture that there may well be too many options and this is causing complications. 

This retrograde period coincides with a new Moon in Leo conjunct MC emphasising the need to find direction personally and professionally. There seem to be some issues in your relationship – perhaps connected to children. These responsibilities are causing conflict in your relationship and it may seem like hard work. Can you find joy personally and manage the responsibilities of children? Uranus is still conjunct Algo the demon star in the place of work, routine and well-being. What needs to change?

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Louise Kerby

I am an astrologer practising traditional astrology in Cape Town. I specialise in birth chart readings. I am passionate about people’s stories and their life’s journey. It is very empowering for a client to understand and accept their life story. I am also fascinated by world events and the links to the planetary cycles. It is this notion of history repeating itself that fascinates me.