Horoscope for the week August 5—11, 2024

As we embark on the third week of 2024, it's time to be extra vigilant because Mercury is about to enter its retrograde phase. Here’s your heads-up: make sure you back up all your important data, resolve any lingering disputes with friends or loved ones, and wrap up any pending paperwork. This retrograde period, which commences at the start of the week, will last until August 28, 2024, and will transit through two zodiac signs—Virgo and Leo.

From August 5 to August 14, Mercury will retrograde through Virgo, and then it will transition back into the passionate sign of Leo until August 28. This phase often brings communication issues to the forefront. Expect your conversations to potentially spiral into endless debates and even shouting matches or scandals. Much of this chaos will stem from misunderstandings of each other’s motives and desires. You may feel as though you’re defending some “higher values” that you just can’t compromise on. During this three-week period, it’s wise to adopt an "agree to disagree" stance to preserve your relationships and your “unshakable” positions.

When Mercury is retrograde in Virgo during the first ten days, it's an excellent time to review and reassess all matters, especially contentious and difficult situations, at the deepest and most detailed levels. Bring in additional resources to double-check documents and contract terms before signing. Conduct more research and investigations; this is one of the few positive aspects of retrograde Mercury. Essentially, Mercury’s retrograde transit through Virgo is ideal for deep dives into information seeking.

Horoscope for the week August 5—11, 2024

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However, when Mercury shifts from Virgo to Leo on August 14, 2024, our passion in various pursuits may wane. For example, if you’ve recently started a new romantic relationship or embarked on a creative project, you might find these endeavors stalling for a variety of reasons.

Mark your calendars for August 8, as it promises to be a particularly turbulent day. On this day, Venus, the planet of love, will clash with retrograde Mercury, leading to chaos in our romantic lives. This conjunction aspect—where Venus and Mercury move towards each other in the same direction—can be quite critical, likely exacerbating drama in close relationships and bringing questions of love and fidelity to the surface once again.

Stay prepared and strive for patience during this time. Communicate clearly, compromise when possible, and use this period to reassess and refine—not to react impulsively.