This is an extended episode which covers the peak or heart of Venus retrograde in Leo having her conjunction with the Sun. This conjunction is exact on Sunday, 8/13/23 at 7:16AM (EDT) at 20 degrees of Leo. You will still be feeling this conjunction as we approach the Leo New Moon on 8/16/23 at 5:38AM which takes place at 23 degrees of Leo.

Venus retrograde means she is closest to the Earth and moving very slowly. This conjunction will be when Venus crosses in front of the Sun between Earth and the Sun. We are unable to see Venus in the sky right now because of how close she is to the Sun's Light. Venus is in shadow at this time, and we will not see her again until September around the 11th in the morning sky. As Venus travels as a morning star, you need to rise before the Sun to see her.

In this episode I give a few suggestions on how to work with Venus and the Sun during this conjunction. If you can it will be beneficial to get outside during the next few days and take a moment facing the Sun with your eyes closed and put your intentions out to Venus.

The New Moon in Leo follows on Wednesday, 8/16 at 23 degrees and this is when the Moon will join the conversation and will want to have us express ourselves from the heart. This will be a good time for a vision board or meditation.

The Moon, Sun, and Venus want us to connect with them through our heart space and use creativity in some form as a way to work with them with our intentions. Uranus in Taurus, planet of surprises, sudden change, and revelation will be part of this conversation during this New Moon. The Sun will square with Uranus on Aug. 15th and the Moon will have its square with Uranus on Aug. 16th. While Venus already had her 2nd square with Uranus on Aug. 9th. What is Uranus trying to shake up or change in your life? How can the Sun, Moon, and/or Venus help you understand what is needed in order to embrace the change Uranus is bringing? The Moon in Leo will also have a square with Jupiter in Taurus on Aug. 15th. Jupiter wants to help us expand our lives and the Moon could add a feeling of being able to do anything, so just be careful that you don't get impractical during this time.

This episode also gives insight on the Sun and Venus in Leo having a trine with Chiron who is retrograde in Aries. What healing can Chiron add to any heartache you may still have pain/wounds from? These trines, which are favorable aspects, take place during the Sun/Venus conjunction.

I wrap up this episode with a discussion on Mercury in it's home sign of Virgo. Mercury is in shadow, since Aug. 3rd as he is getting ready to go retrograde on Aug. 23rd. Mercury, our planet of communication, will have three trines to Jupiter, our planet of growth, who is in Taurus. Mercury is all about the details, especially while in his home sign of Virgo while Jupiter would be wanting to focus on the big picture. We just had the first trine on Aug. 9th. You can find the additional dates for these trines in this episode. How can Mercury help Jupiter? What details can Mercury provide for Jupiter that will assist in the big picture?

I want to send heartfelt healing and love out to the people of Maui. Please keep them in your thoughts as they now begin the healing and rebuilding of their lives and communities.

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