As the weekend approaches, the final eclipse of 2018 will occur. This Solar Eclipse occurs at 11 degrees Leo. I am loving this Solar Eclipse’s energy despite being immersed in the Mercury Retrograde cycle and having an additional five planets in retrograde mode! Prior to the eclipse, the energies can be felt 4-6 weeks out. You will begin to notice a shift in your life and hear about events, changes, and transitions in your family, friends, and acquaintance’s lives. As a Solar Eclipse, it will bring change. Yet, how the change will manifest in each individual’s life is circumstantial.

Any eclipse is considered a game-changer in an individual’s life. No matter how I spin it, this cosmic event brings change, chaos, and transitions. Not every eclipse will be a year of change or events you remember. It is determined by the symbolism in your astrology chart, planetary aspects, and zodiac placement. The Sun sign is not always the best gauge of all the possibilities that await. Despite the challenges an eclipse can bring, it can also manifest as the best of times, good fortune, and new beginnings for some. All of this combined planetary symbolism is gearing us up for the next six months.

Self-Confidence, Leadership, & What You Want in Your Life

As the most regal and royal zodiac sign, the eclipse’s energies are asking you to re-access your leadership skills, self-confidence, creativity, and self-value. Ask yourself, are you living up to your full potential? The shadow side of the Leo energies is a lack of self-confidence, not receiving recognition for your ideas, work, or individuality. It is bringing to your attention that you will have an opportunity to move forward during the eclipse and the next six months.

Your Time to Shine!

Since 2017, there has been a total of four eclipses in Leo. This cycle of eclipses has a similar Leo theme; while the cosmic alignments and aspects have all brought different symbolism to your life. It is important to note that these Leo/ Aquarius eclipses are now phasing out and a new eclipse cycle is beginning. Think back to each eclipse in Leo and the ideas, events, and circumstances it brought your way. They are still in your life either consciously or not, and need a constructive outlet. With Mercury and five additional planets in retrograde, this is highlighting that you are being given an opportunity to look back and re-evaluate anything you may have missed. It is a time of reflection to see things from a different perspective.

Self-Expression, Attention & fulfillment

Mercury Retrograde in Leo is making a conjunction aspect to the Solar Eclipse in Leo. During the eclipse, there will be some time to review what is emerging in your life. The eclipse is going to bring change and it will have a dramatic flair. The retrogrades purpose is to help you re-do things, and it will come full circle when Mercury goes direct and connects with the eclipse point August 24th – 30th. Until then, Mercury is bringing attention to your voice. Your style of communication is going to be heightened now. This includes singing, sign language, braille, writing, speaking, body language, etc. With such a fiery aspect, it is going to give you the courage to move forward, pursue your heart’s desires, defend yourself, and put yourself front and center. You are not meant to be on the sidelines or behind the scenes right now. Somehow the universe is encouraging you to take action.

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