Mercury goes direct - Week of August 6, 2025
Mercury goes direct
This week features 2 major planetary shifts and a retrograde change. Notable shifts include Mars enters Libra. Notable planetary movements include Mercury stations direct and Mars enters Libra. The week offers opportunities for action and courage, harmony and flow, challenges and growth.
Major Planetary Highlights
Mercury goes direct
Significance: high
Mars enters Libra
Significance: medium
This transition from Virgo to Libra brings transformative energy.
Retrograde Activity
Mercury Stations Retrograde
Monday, August 11
Moon Phases
Sturgeon Moon (Full Moon)
Saturday, August 9 at 12:00 AM
The Sturgeon Moon (Full Moon) in Aquarius brings energy for culmination and release
Release what no longer serves you. Celebrate achievements and let go with Aquarius grace.
Weekly Crystal Companions
Clear Quartz
Wednesday, August 6
The Mercury ruler with Moon in Capricorn resonates with Clear Quartz
Hold to amplify meditation and receive clear guidance from higher realms
Amethyst
Thursday, August 7
The Jupiter ruler with Moon in Capricorn resonates with Amethyst
Hold during meditation to enhance spiritual connection and receive divine guidance
Hematite
Friday, August 8
Moon in Capricorn aligns with Hematite
Hold during meditation to ground energy and enhance focus
Labradorite
Saturday, August 9
Moon in Aquarius aligns with Labradorite
Hold during meditation to enhance intuition and connect with higher realms
Lapis Lazuli
Sunday, August 10
Moon in Aquarius aligns with Lapis Lazuli
Place on third eye or throat chakra during meditation for wisdom and clarity
Rose Quartz
Monday, August 11
Moon in Pisces aligns with Rose Quartz
Hold over heart chakra to open to love and heal emotional wounds
Moonstone
Tuesday, August 12
Moon in Pisces aligns with Moonstone
Hold during new moon or full moon meditation to enhance intuition
Major Aspects
Mercury trine Saturn
Wednesday, August 6
The trine between Mercury and Saturn creates harmonious and flowing energy
The harmonious flow between Mercury and Saturn supports your goals. Trust the process.
Mercury trine Neptune
Wednesday, August 6
The trine between Mercury and Neptune creates harmonious and flowing energy
The harmonious flow between Mercury and Neptune supports your goals. Trust the process.
Mercury opposition Pluto
Wednesday, August 6
The opposition between Mercury and Pluto creates polarized and dynamic energy
Balance the energies of Mercury and Pluto. Find harmony between opposing forces.
Best Days For
love
Friday, August 8
Venus energy and favorable aspects support romantic connections on 1 day
prosperity
Thursday, August 7, Monday, August 11, Tuesday, August 12
Jupiter energy supports abundance work on 3 dayss
healing
Saturday, August 9, Monday, August 11, Tuesday, August 12
Moon phases support healing rituals on 3 dayss