Mercury enters Leo at 7:24p PDT on June 25th, and with it comes a procession of dramatic and attention-getting ideas, thoughts, and communications.
Leo is about shining one’s Light brightly for all to see and bringing attention to oneself…in good and/or not-so-good ways. It is the spotlight that shines the Light of Truth on whatever is brought ‘center stage’. However, that spotlight also shines on whatever makes the biggest spectacle of itself while trying to get itself to ‘center stage’…and sometimes even shines on what makes a spectacle of itself while trying hard to avoid becoming the center of attention.
Mercury is about ideas, thoughts, communications, and things happening quickly or at a very fast pace…sometimes maybe too many things at once, and sometimes maybe too fast to keep up. Yet sometimes, the quickened pace is the perfect pace for things that have long been stagnant to finally get moving. For those of you who have felt like things have not been going anywhere for a while, hold on to your hats. This may be just the jump start you’ve been waiting for.
Together, Leo and Mercury can bring rather dramatic methods of making thoughts and ideas known. Not much is hidden during a Mercury in Leo period. Whatever you say or share with others, be aware that it will be shining its Light of Truth for all to see. You will be revealing who you really are and what you are really committed to to others through what you communicate during this period, even if it’s not your intention. There’s a whole lot of info about to come out of the darkness and into the Light.
I don’t often discuss the numerological energies in the blog posts. It’s something I’m striving to do more of, and since I think it’s pretty significant in this Mercury in Leo cycle so I wanted to shed some light upon its probable effects.
- To start, adding to the Leoine theatrics, June 2012 is an 11/2 Universal month, meaning that there is a good chance that whatever is communicated – even if on a whim – will be communicated on a large scale or will be made known on a large scale (a.k.a. – via word of mouth or blatant gossip). Be aware that in the last 5 days of June, 11/2 energy + Mercury in Leo = what you say will likely find legs and travel to ears or eyes well beyond your intended audience. Hopefully, what you say will be thoughtful and intentional, and be inspiring rather than conspiring. Otherwise, others may come to know of plans meant to be kept low-key, or may take your sarcasm or jokes a bit too seriously.
- July 2012 is a 3 Universal month, meaning that communication and the exchange of information (especially the learning or absorbing of information) will be especially important this month. Thoughts and ideas will likely come fast and furious during this time, and will not be low-key. In fact, they will a bit larger-than-life and will probably take on a life of their own. 3 energy + Mercury in Leo = ideas, thoughts and communications that grow and expand. Be attentive to what you are saying and what others around you are saying as well. You may learn something about them and about yourself in the process, especially on a personal and emotional level (with the Sun in Cancer until July 22nd).
- August 2012 is a 4 Universal month. Mercury in Leo can make a lasting impression during this time, and what you say can set your life’s course or direction for a long time to come. 4 is foundation-building energy, creating solid structures to build the future upon. It seeks to secure and stabilize, and the communications now will be spoken to that purpose. 4 energy + Mercury in Leo = intentions and plans that solidify, and with the Sun also in Leo at this time, they may solidify in a big way. Be aware that your communications during this time are likely the cornerstones of the future you are building – be mindful of what goes through your mind and of what comes out of your mouth, especially the latter.
A very special note for July and August: Mercury goes retrograde on July 14th, bringing an opportunity to go back and revisit communications already delivered or shared, to relearn lessons or revisit ideas that may have been missed or disregarded, and to double check steps already taken in order to finalize your plans.
Mercury Retrograde may also indicate second chances to communicate thoughts or ideas that you either did not share or were thwarted in communicating the first time around. If you should have said it or wanted to say it before, the retrograde gives you another opportunity to say what you need to say before Mercury goes direct again on August 7th/8th. Mercury Retrograde is a great time to be introspective, and it is wise to hold back new communications or from making new agreements until you are sure you know exactly what you want to say. With the 4 energy in August, once Mercury goes direct, whatever you communicate or agree in the last 21 days of the month will have some serious staying power.
Mercury exits Leo on August 31st, bringing the dramatic communications period to a close, and setting Mercury on its way to do more practical and purposeful things in the sign of Virgo.
However, don’t underestimate the power and purpose of Mercury in Leo. It is meant to bring the Truth to Light, and it is apt to do so in significant and spectacular fashion.
Enjoy! Until next post…
~ Light, Love, and Blessings,
Grace
