Sometimes when I'm trying to write about the current astrology, it suddenly hits me that I'm basically living the dynamics at play. Writing about this Full Moon was one of those times -- annoyingly -- marked by the irritation and continual adjustment described by the chart's overarching aspect pattern.
Somehow for the last couple weeks my brain has been envisioning Aug. 28, when Mercury stations direct, as being on the weekend. No idea why, but this mental slip is all too appropriate! Whatever your personal experience of the current Mercury retrograde, here are some themes to consider to help you reap the most from its lessons.
For this total solar eclipse the Sun and Moon will be *precisely* aligned with Chiron: known for raising our awareness for the purposes of healing. Chiron acts like a lens, focusing our attention, and I wrote these horoscopes to assist in that.