Mercury is now home, and, in Virgo, thought and communication tend to take on more serious tones, much less playful and fun-loving than when in Leo. It is time to get down to business, decluttering, organizing, and finding practical solutions to any issues you have at this time. Thought processes are more efficient in this sign, and you will not be willing to entertain frivolous ideas. Type-A people will thrive under this transit, and the rest will still feel the need to keep things streamlined and be able to maintain the focus to get the job done. However, Mercury will retrograde here, beginning on August 5 at 4° Virgo. The pre-shadow for this retrograde began back on July 16 at 21° Leo. Mercury will re-enter Leo on August 14, then station direct on August 28, with the post-shadow phase being complete on September 11. While retrograde in Virgo, themes around organization could need review, or even completely fall apart and need to be redone. Routine will be difficult to maintain at times, so anything you can do ahead will be in your best interest.