This Mercury retrograde period is kind of low key, taking a back seat to Venus retrograde. Venus has been asking us to take stock of the fun we love to have, the good life we all want to live in light of the planetary realities taking place all around us. It’s not as much of a no-brainer as it sounds. There is a lot to deconstruct in our way of life to make us sustainable on this planet. Mercury in the practical sign of Virgo seems to be in support of any and all initiatives aimed at living more realistically on our planet which includes living with each other as well as other species and life forms.

The only aspect it makes other than the conjunction with the Sun (which always happens) is a trine to Jupiter. (Before the retrograde: August 9^th. During the retrograde: September 4. After Mercury goes direct:  September 25^th. Third time is the charm…) This seems to encourage all efforts in aid of a more integrated life. The strongest hit is on September 4^th which is also when Jupiter is stationing. When planets appear to stand still (station) from the perspective of earth, astrologers say they are extra strong.

Maybe it’s time to consider a heat pump or an induction stove, a bit less travel or even simply how to preserve foods for the winter. A bit of canning or drying might be in order!

Warm regards, 

Julie Simmons

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