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Inside Mercury Direct in Leo: What’s in Store for Your Zodiac Sign From August 28 to September 9
By Maressa Brown,
12 hours ago
Whether this most recent Mercury retrograde in Leo and Virgo has proven to be restful and restorative for you, riddled with frustrating challenges — or perhaps a mix of both — prepare yourself for the tide to turn once again. As of Wednesday, August 28 at 5:14 p.m. ET/2:14 p.m. PT, Mercury will go direct — or, in other words, end its second full retrograde of 2024 and move forward through the zodiac once more. And slowly but steadily, you’ll find yourself less likely to encounter crossed wires in communication, technological glitches and transportation delays. You’ll be able to hit the gas more readily on projects that have been stuck in limbo since Mercury went retrograde on August 4-5 (depending on your time zone). And as an astrologer and the author of Mercury Magic: How to Thrive During Retrogrades and Tap Into the Power of the Messenger Planet All Year Long , I can reassure you that the lessons you learned over the course of Mercury’s three-week backspin will come in handy — if not soon, then certainly at some point down the road.
Read on for more details on how to make the most of Mercury moving direct through fixed fire sign Leo following its retrograde.
When will Mercury be direct in Leo?
Beginning Wednesday, August 28 at 5:14 p.m. ET/2:14 p.m. PT, Mercury will be direct (also known as moving ahead or not retrograde) in Leo. It will then retrace its path through the later degrees of the fire sign up until it moves into earth sign Virgo on Monday, September 9 at 2:50 a.m. ET/Sunday, September 8 at 11:50 p.m. PT.
It bears noting that Mercury moved forward through these very same degrees of Leo back in July — specifically, July 16 to 25. That said, you’ll do well to think about what was going on for you around that time, as it could offer clues about the themes of this upcoming Mercury direct in Leo period.
What Mercury direct in Leo means for you, based on your sign
Here, how Mercury’s trip through Leo from August 28 to September 8-9 will affect you, based on your sign. (Be sure to read your rising sign, if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator .)
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As Mercury traced back through your wellness sector and romance zone, you may have had the chance to rethink, revise or perfect your day-to-day routine and approach to infusing your life with more joy and playfulness. Now, as Mercury moves forward in your self-expression zone, you can apply retrograde lessons to your pursuit of enjoying more lighthearted, spontaneous moments, especially alongside loved ones or a significant other. You could find that you can more easily share feelings that were tough to articulate over the last few weeks, and in turn, you’ll connect with your nearest and dearest in a wonderful new way.
Mercury moves forward in your home zone, allowing you to build momentum again on domestic pursuits that might’ve been gridlocked over the retrograde. You can get the ball moving by planning a family get-together or addressing an ongoing emotional issue. Whatever your key focus is, you’ll be relieved that you can more readily chat through the details with your loved ones. You’ll also do well to consider any emotional wounds that you’ve been reflecting on and working on healing as of late. That self-work can serve to offer you more inner peace and harmony within your bonds.
Mercury’s retrograde hit you harder than most, given that Gemini is ruled by the messenger planet, and this particular Mercury backspin happened to fall in your communication zone, which involves learning, short-distance travel and technology — all areas of life in which you likely felt the retrograde’s delays and glitchiness. Now, as Mercury moves forward there, you won’t have to work as actively on being more patient and finding the beauty in slowing down. Your ruling planet’s energy will soon match your own zippy, lively vibe, and you can make plans with friends, enjoy more vibrant brainstorms with colleagues and satiate your curiosity by diving into opportunities to pick up new skills. This could also be a fantastic time for an exciting staycation or short-distance trip.
Over the course of the retrograde, you’ve been meditating on whether your current income stream is synced with your values and self-worth. In turn, you might’ve dreamed up a game plan or two to assert your needs in this area of your life. And now, as Mercury moves forward, you can start to have conversations with higher-ups or colleagues that go hand-in-hand with those plans. Feel free to assert your goals and make it clear that you deserve to be rewarded for everything you bring to the table. Even by simply saying your piece, you’ll feel more empowered and confident that you’re right on track.
Mercury’s trip forward and then backward through your sign and self-zone has been dizzying, to say the least, but it’s all been for the greater purpose of reflecting on how you’re presenting yourself in the world as well as how you experience confidence and sense of self. As Mercury moves forward there, you can start to more actively apply what you’ve been reflecting on and learning about. It’s possible you’ve been inspired to streamline endeavors you’re saying “yes” to, which could ultimately open even more doors down the road or, at least, allow you to pour more energy into the projects that are truly fulfilling. Plus, caring for yourself in this way serves to boost your self-image, centeredness and inner strength.
Anytime your ruling planet, information-gathering Mercury, goes retrograde, you feel it more acutely than most signs (other than, say, Gemini, which is also ruled by Mercury), but this particular backspin was probably a doozy, because it kicked off in your sign and self-sector. However, now, as it moves forward in your spirituality zone, you’ll feel like you can get your bearings by prioritizing rest and mindfulness. You’ve spent some time going inward and learning about what you need to feel more at peace psychologically and emotionally, and now, you can more readily put those lessons into practice. Pouring your feelings into an artistic endeavor could also feel grounding.
Mercury’s retrograde activated your spirituality zone and networking and friendships zone, where it now moves forward, urging you to take stock of platonic bonds, community projects and collaborative efforts you’ve been supplying with your mental energy. It’s possible that some of these endeavors and relationships aren’t absolutely aligned with your long-term wishes, and change could be called for. That said, hold onto any realizations that have come up for you over the course of the last couple of weeks and, as Mercury begins to move forward, be sure to stay true to what you’ve concluded. Striking a balance between showing up for others and caring for your own needs and big picture vision is a must.
Over the last few weeks, Mercury’s backspin has activated your networking and friendships sector and, more recently, your career zone, potentially bringing up old wounds related to authority figures and your pursuit of public recognition. Or you may have been simply reflecting on how you want to rework or reframe your big picture, professional aspirations and action plans for achieving your goals. Now, as the messenger planet moves forward there, apply what you’ve learned to making your mark. You’ll do well to assert yourself with higher-ups and draw attention to your accomplishments and all the skills and leadership abilities you bring to the table. Your confidence soars, and you could be invited to step into the spotlight in a way that you didn’t even necessarily see coming.
Over the course of the retrograde, the messenger planet moved back through your career zone and your adventure sector, which likely encouraged you to go back to the drawing board or hit the books once more on a pastime or skill set that had been back burnered. In a way, you might’ve felt like your efforts to broaden your horizons were stifled, or you could have felt relieved to have more time to rest and recharge. Either way, as Mercury moves forward in this zone, you can apply these recently learned lessons to feel even more grounded and satisfied in your studies. You could be inspired to build in more downtime or time-outs or opportunities to engage in eye-opening experiences that are more spontaneous versus concretely planned.
Mercury moved back first, through your adventure sector and then, your intimacy and joint resources zone, encouraging you to reflect on what makes you feel most comfortable within your closest relationships. You might’ve also felt nudged to rethink and revise financial goals you share with loved ones. Now, as the messenger planet resumes its forward movement, you can begin to apply strategies that you’ve researched or dreamed up during the retrograde. You could find that your priorities have shifted or tending to old emotional wounds with a loved one or expressing your sexual needs to a significant other has laid the foundation for healthy new dynamics within your bonds. Be sure to give yourself credit for doing the work and being up for whatever the future holds.
Mercury’s backspin activated your joint resources and intimacy sector as well as your partnership zone, presenting you with the chance to get even more in sync with a dear friend, loved one or colleague. It’s possible your wires have gotten crossed at least once or twice over this retrograde, but those challenges might’ve been opportunities to boost mutual understanding. Now, as Mercury moves forward, you’ll find negotiations, mediations and one-on-one collaborations can truly take flight. Having navigated some recent rockiness sets you up for smoother sailing ahead.
Thanks to Mercury moving back through, first, your partnership zone and then, your daily routine and wellness sector, you’ve been revisiting everyday practices that benefit your well-being and perhaps rethinking what you want your typical hustle to look like. As Mercury goes direct in this part of your chart, you’ll do well to hold onto any key epiphanies that have come up over the last few weeks. You could find that caring for your mind, body and spirit looks a little different now, but it’s even more fulfilling because you’ve begun to tailor your schedule to your ever-evolving needs and preferences.
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