On August 14, 2024, Mercury will return to Leo to complete its retrograde journey, impacting each zodiac sign’s daily horoscope in a unique way. Creativity and self-confidence are the core themes you may explore for the next few weeks.
At the center of it all, Mercury in Leo is about diving deeper into the journey of self-acceptance without thinking that you need to be perfect to be loved or seen. Another soulful lesson you could master is getting to the root of where your insecurities come from when showing your talents to the outside world.
Your zodiac sign’s daily horoscope for August 14, 2024.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Today, you might consider how you can infuse more of your creativity into your passions. Somewhere along the way to adulthood, we get lost in all of life’s busyness and lose touch with our creative senses.
Think back to the last time you truly blocked out the world and put your heart into your creative passions. Make an intention today to make it a priority.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
What does it look like to romanticize your day? It’s those little creative touches that can elevate an entire experience.
Your focus is more on your home, so that could look like decorating your dining room with a new tablescape or putting in extra effort with the meals you cook. A little effort goes a long way.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
This is the time to find more confidence in your voice. Sometimes, we don’t realize how much we don’t share our opinions or truths with others out of fear of judgment. But what we think is inherently what makes us ‘us.’
As an air sign, it’s particularly important that you allow your intellectual abilities to be seen by those you spend the most time with, as this can help deepen your level of trust with them.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
How do you want to be recognized for your gifts? For some, it looks like being well-resourced financially; for others, it looks like collaborating with people you admire.
Visualize how you want this to show up in your life, as you can begin to make decisions that align with this and call in what feels right for you. Visualize a scenario where you are recognized for your gifts in the way you desire. What does this look like? How do you feel at this moment?
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Your work, your shine, and your talents are more visible, and yet when you draw an audience, something inside of you might doubt that you deserve it. We’re all born with natural talents, and you’re no different.
Perhaps you could carve out some space to journal around what it means to celebrate your natural talents. Or, perhaps you could take some time out of your usual routine to explore what those talents could be.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Today, you may think about the past and how it has shaped your identity, particularly around your self-acceptance. This is a great time to heal any wounds around you, feeling like you have never truly been seen by people, so you can allow yourself to be just as you are.
It could be a great time to journal and write about what particular past experiences have significantly influenced your sense of identity and self-acceptance. Are there particular moments that stand out?
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Your long-term visions might just get a bit bigger, so have fun in your imagination. Don’t place any limits on what you can achieve, and the world could just show you how far you can reach.
Gather the people that inspire you so that they can be motivators to help you remember the course of what is possible. What are your most ambitious dreams and goals?
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
You might think about how you can show more of your creativity at work. If there’s been anything trying to micromanage your creativity, you’ll be a lot more vocal than you’ve been in the past.
At the same time, it’s a great time to think about whether your workplace has space for your creative gifts to thrive. What aspects of your workplace culture support or hinder your creative thinking?
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
If you’ve been thinking about traveling or studying recently to dive deeper into your interests, you may be more motivated to do that. So, if you’ve been thinking about taking a creative course for a long time, then this could be a cosmically aligned moment to go for it.
Think back to a time when you followed a similar impulse. What did you learn from it, and how can those lessons apply to your current aspirations?
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
It’s good to check in with yourself regarding your main motivation for why you want to put your creations out into the world. You’re on the right track as long as your intention comes from a pure place of self-expression.
However, if it’s coming from a place of seeking validation from outside of yourself, this could be a chance to work on finding confidence from within.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
The need for transparency in your relationships is a priority, and the first step is, to be honest in how you communicate and be direct without feeling as though you need to hold back your truths.
Reflect on who in your life you feel safest being transparent with. What about your relationship with them makes you feel comfortable sharing your truths?
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
This is a time of deeper connection with your inner child, which can also help you take work a lot less seriously. The inner child is attuned to our creative impulses and guides us to break out of old ways of thinking and being that simply keep us boxed into roles that don’t feel aligned to who we are at our core.
When we identify these roles, particularly at work, we can have sudden bursts of insights about how to navigate our careers more creatively and with intention.
Sade Jackson is a psychological astrologer, writer and energy healer. She writes about Jungian lore, creativity, feminine mysticism and astrology on Substack.