by Susan Pomeroy

Mercury heads direct on August 7, so as the month progresses, we can expect a gradual increase in ease, speed and flow of communications of all kinds. All times are PDT (UTC -7:00).

Wednesday, August 1. So-so. Full moon and mixed planetary signals.

Thursday, August 2. Good.

Friday-Saturday, August 3-4. OK.

Sunday, August 5. OK.

Monday, August 6. Good.

Tuesday-Thursday, August 7-9. OK.

Friday-Sunday, August 10-12. Good.

Monday, August 13. Poor.

Tuesday, August 14. Good.

Wednesday, August 15. Difficult.

Thursday-Friday, August 16-17. Good.

Saturday, August 18. OK until 4:00 pm (PT).

Sunday, August 19. Great if you're already at your destination; not so good for embarking.

Monday, August 20. Not the best; eases up as the day wears on.

Tuesday, August 21. OK.

Wednesday-Thursday, August 22-23. Good.

Friday-Saturday, August 24-25. OK.

Sunday, August 26. Good until 7:00 pm PT.

Monday-Tuesday, August 27-28. So-so.

Wednesday, August 29. Good.

Thursday-Friday, August 30-31. Void of course, then a blue Full Moon—not the best.