Confrontations won’t start until Mercury retrograde backtracks into Leo, from August 14 to 28, when we can expect to see peak messiness and drama — the last two weeks of Mercury retrograde shift the planet in back gear to Leo. Mercury in Leo is traditionally very bold, loud and unapologetic. When retrograde, the planet of communication is fired up and ready to roar. Not only will we express ourselves with intensity but we won’t hold back on anything we feel, which could be a problem in situations where that behavior is unacceptable, like at work or in group dynamics. Tempering our emotions will be challenging, especially if we aren’t getting what we want when we ask for it. Think Elle Woods before law school.
