Prepare for August’s planetary twists and turns

Although it’s the solar eclipse on August 21 that is making all the headlines, a more important planetary dynamic is the fact that three planets change direction in August: Uranus, Mercury and Saturn. Planets of course don’t really change the direction of their orbit, but from our perspective here on earth sometimes the planets appear to move […]

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August 2nd, 2017: Mercury Conjunct Vesta In Virgo

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  • Mercury conjunct Vesta in Virgo: 7 degrees

Vesta’s ultra-focus combines with Mercury’s communication/information. One topic of conversation/piece of information will be the sacred flame. Maybe you obsess over the little thing they said. Maybe you drill into a research paper/article/book as you dedicate yourself to finding a solution. Perhaps you become obsessed with proving your point.

This energy can be used for good or ill, depending on the focus. The big picture will be impossible to see. The critique may be the only thing you hear. Sometimes this is necessary. Sometimes it’s limiting. Consider what fact you’re devoting yourself to.