Mercury Conjunct Saturn...

starts on August 17 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact in Kilmore on August 18 at 1.14am (at 21 degrees and 12 minutes of Virgo), and leaves on August 18.

Mercury is about our thinking, mentality, and ability to connect with the world around us; whilst Saturn is about 'heavy' subjects and gives me the feeling of isolation and seriousness.

The conjunction is about two energies meeting and something new starting: what this something new is depends on where the conjunction falls in your birth chart and which houses are ruled by the two planets (Mercury = Gemini and Virgo, Saturn = Capricorn and Aquarius). This aspect is one that lacks conscious awareness we are all likely to start something new in our lives or make a serious decision (Mercury/Saturn) without fully understanding the ramifications.

The combination of Mercury and Saturn in Virgo may mean that we have to work much harder than usual in explaining the details to others in a way that is understood and received successfully. We may all need to put painstaking effort in getting the details right and to make sure that others 'get it'!

As the conjunction moves away we will begin to gain clarity on exactly what is going on right now and the importance of decisions made, and actions taken.