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Art: Kimberlee Kessler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Getting ahead on all those lofty new moon goals will be easier said than done this week. Instead, we\u2019re slipping into reverse, and heading back to the future, with Mercury retrograde kicking things off on Monday. With all the good intentions in the world still fresh in our mind from Sunday\u2019s juicy new moon, progress could be a little slower than you\u2019d hoped.<\/p>\n

You could fight it, or you could lean into the ambiguity and realign your priorities so you\u2019re working with the relaxed pace, rather than raging against the inertia. Expect conversations from last week to resurface, even if they seemed well and truly resolved when you had them.<\/p>\n

Venus is also slipping into Virgo on Monday which brings the overall vibe a little more down to earth. A little less showboating and a little more \u201chow can I help?\u201d will take the edge off frustrations caused by retrograde hijinks. Lean on your \u201ccool in a crisis\u201d friends for advice and support. Steady practicality will get you everywhere this week.<\/p>\n

Remember to always read for your rising sign, rather than your sun sign to get the most accurate read. Cast your chart at\u00a0theastrologyofyou.com<\/a>\u00a0to learn your sign.<\/p>\n

Want to learn more? Check out my book\u00a0The Astrology Of You: Finding Love, Creativity and Soul Purpose In Your Birth Chart<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/em>($24.95, Hardie Grant) or find me on Instagram at\u00a0@emma_vee.<\/a><\/p>\n

ARIES AND ARIES RISING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your mission for this week: be more meticulous. Confirm appointments, double check your calendar and don\u2019t make the mistake of assuming anything at work is \u201cso obvious it doesn\u2019t need explaining\u201d. With Mercury retrograde signalling confusion, especially in the realm of scheduling and your 9 to 5, this week more than most, it pays to be pedantic. If you find yourself in a bind, don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help. With Venus now in Virgo, the key to rolling with the ever changing state of play \u2013 especially at work \u2013 will be working with your allies.<\/p>\n

TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING<\/strong><\/p>\n

For single Taureans, it could be a week of rebound flings. With Mercury going backwards in the realm of hook-ups, there\u2019s every chance you could hear from someone who had a special guest star role in the tale that is, your Romantic Histories. For coupled up folk, it\u2019s a week for doubling down on good communication and actually a really nice moment for reconnecting. When the Moon, Venus and Mercury team up mid-week (Tuesday \u2013 Thursday AEST), a walk down memory lane could lead to a saucy finale.<\/p>\n

GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buckle up and hold onto your seats because things are about to get interesting. Now your ruling planet is scooting retracing its steps, chance are you\u2019ll feel extra activated. Expect to revisit recent histories this week. Meaningful conversations with parental figures, or even housemates, could deliver some unexpectedly sweet moments between Tuesday and Thursday. If you\u2019ve been feeling overwhelmed by something, the middle of the week is a great time to seek a second opinion or just ask for help. Remember if you don\u2019t ask, you won\u2019t get.<\/p>\n

CANCER AND CANCER RISING<\/strong><\/p>\n

When did you last update your OS? Are you sure you sent off for that extended warranty? Yes, you guessed it, Mercury retrograde is hitting the realm of \u201cthings you plug in\u201d and\/or \u201cswitch on\u201d for crabs which means now is the time to err on the side of caution. Back things up, check emails one extra time before you hit send, don\u2019t leave your laptop sleeve at home. This week is probably the least spicy for comms gone wrong, so lean into the soft landing and get your devices sorted while the skies are more forgiving.<\/p>\n

LEO AND LEO RISING<\/strong><\/p>\n

With Venus now out of your home sign, the impetus to smooth, buff and blowout will subside \u2013 at a least a little bit. Now the attention turns to cash as Mercury goes retrograde in your financial sphere. If you\u2019ve not thought about your tax yet, now\u2019s the time to get started. This week looks especially supportive to help you dig up all those old receipts you were certain you\u2019d put somewhere safe but just can\u2019t seem to find. The Virgo influence on Mercury and Venus will make monotonous admin almost, kinda fun.<\/p>\n

VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s all happening this week, as your ruling planet hits the brakes and starts a long rewind back towards issues, conversations and thoughts from the past few weeks. First stop: last week\u2019s happenings. Whatever you were discussing, pondering or organising will likely resurface this week, no matter how well you thought you\u2019d wrapped it up. Retracing your steps can be frustrating, but with Venus also in your court, there\u2019s the chance to refine what you said\/did\/planned with the advice or support of someone you trust. Ask for help. Take the offer. Use your sounding boards. Two heads are better than one in this case.<\/p>\n

LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prepare to enter the twilight zone. With Mercury retrograde in the shadiest part of your chart, the skies are saying \u201ctime to go within\u201d. Turning back the clock or dreaming about the chance to rewrite your past are all potential incarnations of this week\u2019s astrology. It\u2019s big stuff, but potentially cathartic if you\u2019re willing to \u201cdo the work\u201d. Your secret weapon will be finding a guide to help you navigate shadows \u2013 a good therapist, counsellor or somatic healer could help make this retrograde a really profound experience.<\/p>\n

SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now you see me, now you don\u2019t! The skies are slow, with a touch of flakiness this week \u2013 especially where friends are concerned. As Mercury retrograde shakes up your social life, expect things to get mixed up in the wash. If you\u2019re organising a catch up, make sure everyone is sure of where and when you\u2019re meeting. It\u2019s the sort of weather where someone turns up for dinner on the wrong night \u2013 or to the wrong restaurant. On the flipside, a friend or acquaintance from your past could resurface out of the blue offering quite the unexpected delight. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Waiting to hear about a new job? Just asked for more money? Desperately trying to negotiate more WFH? Whatever you\u2019ve been cooking up, expect to hear an update this week. As the messenger planet retraces its steps, you\u2019re likely to get some good news this week. With Venus also entering your office space, you\u2019ll have a little more sway and sweetness to influence outcomes. Make the most of the fortuitous reconnections, it\u2019s the best window you\u2019ll have for work progress for a couple of weeks.<\/p>\n

CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Going somewhere? In a hurry? This week, try as you might to get moving and get yourself from A to B, it seems everyone and everything around you just doesn\u2019t share the same sense of urgency. You could get frustrated, or you could anticipate the glacial pace and allow yourself at least an extra half an hour to get across town. Traffic will be tricky. Flights will be delayed. It\u2019s just one of those weeks. At least you know ahead of time so you can plan in advance.<\/p>\n

AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reconnecting with a confidante \u2013 be it a counsellor, therapist or a wise and trusted friend \u2013 could bring a sense of great healing this week. As Mercury shuffles back over some heavy territory dredging up emotional baggage or big financial stuff, you\u2019re invited to consider how you could adapt and change to navigate the road that meets you. Life is not always a smooth, straight ride but having the tools to handle unexpected bumps and hairy corners can make the overall experience a whole lot better. Ditto people you trust to truly <\/em>listen. Find those people \u2013 and those skills \u2013 and double down.<\/p>\n

PISCES AND PISCES RISING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your nearest and dearest could give you emotional whiplash this week as Mercury shakes things up and has them questioning everything. <\/em>\u201cHave I made the right decision? Should I stay or should I go? Where is this all headed?\u201d You\u2019ll be fielding, or at least listening to all the questions by someone close to you. It\u2019s a lot. Dig deep and meet them with a sense of empathy and patience; as much as the flip flopping might be exhausting, remind yourself that this is their way of processing what\u2019s going on. Just hold steady, and be still \u2013 that\u2019s all they need from you right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29212,"featured_media":94043,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[38,16],"yoast_head":"\nHoroscopes August 5-11: Mercury Retrograde Incoming!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When things go pear-shaped, phone a friend and ask for help. 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