July 15, 2025: Mercury Retrograde Prep

Welcome back to Cosmic Self-Care! I'm Dana Solara, and today we're talking about everyone's favorite cosmic scapegoat—Mercury retrograde.Cue collective groaning 😅Mercury stations retrograde in Leo this Thursday. Instead of dreading it, let's use it as a tool for inner work.Key insight: Retrogrades aren't cosmic punishment—they're cosmic invitations to revisit, revise, and slow down.What This Mercury Retrograde in Leo WantsRevisit your creative expression and the way you shine your unique brilliance:* How are you showing up in the world?* What creative projects have you abandoned?* What part of your authentic self needs attention?Today's Cosmic Prompts* What creative projects am I feeling pulled to (that I might have abandoned)?* What part of my authentic self needs attention?* How can I express myself more truthfully?Your Magic MomentWrite down three things you want to review, revisit, or reflect on during this retrograde. Consider approaching this review from the lens of creativity, self-expression, and shining your light.ResourcesFree Astrology Cheat Sheet - Learn where Leo sits in your chart and get keywords for all house topics[Get your free Astrology Cheat Sheet here →]Tomorrow we're diving into chart dynamics—specifically your Sun sign and how it relates to the rest of your chart.Until then, have a beautiful day and move through this Mercury retrograde with intention!✨ DanaConnect with Danawebsiteinstagram-@selfhelpwitch This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit selfhelpwitch.substack.com