Mid Mercury Rx Check in- You Good?

Mercury Rx is a time to slow down, reflect and re-do what wasn't working before and make it better. This often comes with frustration because the ole 'ugh I have to do this again!' 😡, but there is always wisdom in the second time around. 

What is interesting about this Mercury Rx (Aug 4- Aug 28) is that it started in the sign of Virgo 💚 and now has moved into Leo 💥. Because Virgo is the goddess of purification 💦💦 and perfection, you may have felt called to clean up house 🧹, literally these past few weeks. This may have been a clearing out cabinets, organizing your schedule, going on a particular diet cleanse... you name it! Letting go, simplifying and clearing isn't exactly glamorous in our culture or more is better, but damn it feels good after a lil purge 🤮.

I, myself, have been feeling this desire to purge quite a bit! It always comes with a bit of grunting and stomping like a little kid 😫, initially. This is your old ego identity 🤡 wanting to cling to the comfort of what is. But deep down there is an undercurrent desire for a more expanded version of yourself ✨ that requires you to let go of what is right here in order for you to step into it. In that breakdown process, it can feel literally painful. Self doubt rises to the surface and you question your capabilities- 'Can I do this? Am I strong enough? Do I actually have the power to actualize my dreams?'

These are some of the doubts that will come along with Mercury now retrograding into Leo. If you are feeling this now, don't let it deter you, you are right on time. Mercury in retrogrades are a time of transformation and to get another opportunity to do something better than the last. So you may have noticed that what you are doubting right now in your life isn't something new. But what is new this time is how you approach it. ✌🏼 You are not the same person you were. You have shaken off your old identity and habits and are ready to build from a stronger 💪🏻, better, brighter version ⭐️. Here are three steps to achieve it!

face your self doubt 🫣

Retrogrades bring up old patterns, so where you are feeling self doubt in sharing your voice and gifts is nothing new. What IS new is who you are. You are not the same person you were, so stop making decisions from that place. Instead, visualize your future version and making choices from the seat of her throne.

own your power + voice 🤩

Leo is ruled by the Sun and is relevant to our personal power and hearing our roar. Especially with Mercury being in Leo, this emphasizes our needs to communicate with others from a place of power, not ego. Triggered by someone else? Process your emotions and reflect before responding. Have a strong opinion? Let go of external validation before sharing.

shine like the divine 🌞

Leo’s love the limelight, which some may roll their eyes at. But it isn’t easy having all the attention be on you. This is why the fear of being seen runs deep through a lot of us. It takes courage to share from your heart and let all parts of yourself be visible and Leo’s do it unapologetically. So find your favorite Leo muse and express what’s on your heart like there is no tomorrow.