Tag: Leo

August 29th, 2018: Mercury Inconjunct Pluto

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  • Mercury in Leo inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn (18 deg)

Words have more power than you may realize. A subconscious push for domination, along with Leo’s drive for attention, can result in bold statements that end up triggering others. There may also be an undefined fear that your words will be ignored, but all you’re aware of is what’s being said on the surface, which you may interpret as bright, courageous and creative. 

This is the disconnect between conscious expression versus subconscious impulses. 

Pause before you speak and tune into your deeper motivations. If you’re on the receiving end of a difficult statement, pay attention to what’s not being said and consider the gap between power and how that power is communicated. 

Overall, this is not the day to expect smooth communication, although much of the tension will be behind the shine.  

This is a repeat aspect (not a new issue):

  • July 16th: Mercury direct inconjunct Pluto Rx (19 deg Capricorn)
  • August 5th: Mercury Rx inconjunct Pluto Rx (19 deg Capricorn)

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August 18th, 2018: First Quarter Square

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  • First Quarter Square between the Scorpio Moon and Leo Sun (25 deg)
  • Mercury Rx in Leo sextile Venus in Libra (11 deg)

The First Quarter Square asks you to step into the light. There’s something to be proud of – something you can go public with. It may feel safer to keep it secret, because you think you can control what happens if you hold something back. But the time for that is past. You may need to expose what’s in the shadows, or put the spotlight on your hidden source of power. The idea of being in the spotlight may frighten you, but you know that hanging back feels inauthentic. 

Mercury Rx/Venus indicate a favourable response to the review, question or examination. Asking again, or reconnecting, can result in some pleasantly sparkly interactions. Creatively, this aspect suggests that introspection or reviews can open up something fruitful.

This is the last aspect Mercury makes before it stations direct (on August 19th) and it repeats on September 3rd (at 25 deg). So you’re on the verge of a little breakthrough – progress is just around the corner and you’ll be having this conversation again. While the aspect itself is not a powerful one, what comes out of it (the social or creative reward) will be significant, even if it doesn’t seem that way in the moment.

If you’re feeling trapped by the tension of the First Quarter Square, consider reaching out to someone in a one-on-one capacity. The vibe may be feel light and inconsequential, but there’s more going on. 

 

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