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Artwork by Rita Lloyd
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Please note: All times given are PST
Note: Very beginning, and end of July carry intense influences
July 1 - 3 We may feel emotionally on edge, because of things not falling into place without some effort and perhaps struggle on our part. Stirs up unrest on global issues. (Cancer Sun opposes Pluto (5 pm) on the 1st, squares Uranus on the 3rd (11:15 pm) and in between we have a Moon-Saturn opposition in the wee hours of the 2nd. July 4 - Things lighten up nicely, just in time for celebrating the 4th. July 6 - 8 We may notice subtle mood swings, or perhaps a little difficulty in identifying our emotional needs as the energies builds toward the New Moon in Cancer, which takes place Monday, 8th, a few minutes after midnight on the 7th. July 6 - an energetic start to the day (Moon conjuncts Mars at 5:30 am), followed by a desire for a warm, cozy evening with good food and friends (Moon conjunct Jupiter). July 7th - a possible interruption in flow in the middle part of the day (Moon opposes Pluto at Noon and squares Uranus at 4:30 pm). However, the early evening brings forth focus and creative expression (Venus in Leo trines Uranus in Aries). July 9 - The morning is good for communication, especially writing, but you may need to take a break in early afternoon, if you find your energy flagging. (Sun-Mercury conjuncts in Cancer at 11:45 am, followed by Moon in Leo squaring Saturn at 1:30 pm) July 10 - All systems go, with lots of creativity at our fingertips this morning. (Leo Moon trines Uranus at 4:45 am and conjuncts Venus at 11:15 am) July 12- You may need a little extra time this morning to remember your dreams, and of course, get your feet firmly on the ground. Mid morning brings along a very productive and focused aspect. (Virgo Moon opposes Neptune at 1:00 am; Moon trines Pluto at 10:45 am). July 13 - Mars enters the family oriented sign of Cancer, where it will remain through August 26. Between sprucing up the home front and attending family gatherings, the summer will fly by. On another note, this influence can bring up emotional 'territorial' situations. July 14 - It's about figuring out what you want to do today and then standing steady in that choice. Self-indulgent tendencies about today. If you're burning the midnight oil and doing things on your computer or the internet, pay close attention to the details of what you're involved in. Remember, Mercury is in retrograde. (Libra Moon squares Mars at 1:45 am and then Jupiter at 8:32 am. In the evening the Moon comes into a T-square configuration, squaring Pluto at 7:15 pm and opposing Uranus at 11:55 pm). July 16: Scorpio Moon makes many aspects today...we may prefer time by ourselves to focus intently on what we're doing, which allows us time to do some emotional processing. (Moon trines Mars at 11:15 am. Moon trines Jupiter at 3:45 pm, conjuncts Saturn at 4 pm and trines Neptune at 4:00 pm) July 17 - Powerful day for setting intentions, opening oneself to Divine guidance, and spending time in nature. (Jupiter creates a Grand Trine with Saturn and Neptune). July 19: With the energies of the Grand Trine as a backdrop, there are further influences today to support philosophical insights. (Saturn trine Neptune at 6:30 am and Sagittarius Moon trine Uranus as 7:30 am) July 20: MERCURY GOES DIRECT AT 11:22 AM. Mindful influences today give us a high, when we offer our time and energy to that which we feel a connection with, and which will support others). (Mars in Cancer trines Neptune at 12:45 pm and trines Saturn at 2:30 pm). July 21: We may feel tired and out of sorts during the morning hours as we tackle difficult astrology influences, and experience the energies building toward the Full Moon in Aquarius, tomorrow. Best to ease up on strenuous exercise routines until this T-square configuration has passed. As we come into the evening hours, we should feel very rejuvenated. (Capricorn Moon conjuncts Pluto at 3:30 am, squares Uranus at 7:30 am and opposes Mercury at 8:55 am; Mars and Jupiter come into a conjunction just after midnight) July 22: Full Moon in Aquarius at 11:15 am. See Lunar Activity. We should wake up feeling very expanded and energized, making it easy to go into overdrive. Best to keep activities in balance, so we don't hit exhaustion in the evening hours. (Mars/Jupiter conjunction in Cancer just after midnight of the 21st. Aquarious Moon squares Saturn at 7:00 pm). July 24 - Lots of philosophically oriented influences in the evening makes it the perfect time for singing, chanting, listening to music and being involved in those things which create a sense of connectedness and oneness. (Pisces moon conjuncts Neptune, and trines Saturn at 7:15 - 7:45 pm, and goes on to trine Jupiter at 10:15 pm) July 26: Earlier in the morning, we may feel physically and emotionally vulnerable, but late morning brings in a much more grounded influence. (Venus in Virgo opposes Neptune in Pisces at 5:00 am; Venus goes on to sextile Saturn at 11:30 am) July 27: There are a combination of challenging influences today which can trigger anger issues, confrontations and violence. The best way forward is in choosing not to push the river, exert your will upon situations and/or others. It is not a good day in which to do strenuous exercise, work with power tools, confront others, or enter into any legal action. Tempers can flare today and situations can get emotionally out of hand, very quickly. These aspects may trigger challenging weather patterns, and global confrontations. (Aries Moon conjuncts Uranus, squares Pluto and squares Mars 7:15 am - 1:30 pm; Cancer Mars opposes Pluto at 3:35 pm; Sun in Leo squares Saturn in Scorpio at 6: pm and Moon squares Mercury at 7:15 pm). July 28: Reconciliatory influence today brings some calm after the storm. (Venus in Virgo sextiles Jupiter in Cancer at 6:45 am) July 29: A difficult emotional connection takes place in the morning but as the day unfolds, positive lunar influences come into place, allowing for harmony and ease. (Moon opposes Saturn at 7:45 am; Taurus Moon sextiles Jupiter at 12:15 pm and goes onto create a Grand Trine with Venus (Virgo) and Pluto (Capricorn), 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm; Moon sextiles Mars in Cancer at 7:00 pm). July 30: Productive morning influence helps us organize our time well and are especially favorable for strategic planning. (Venus in Virgo trines Pluto in Capricorn at 5:45 am) July 31: The 'other' challenging Mars aspect takes place today, which is a left over from the aspects on place on the 27th. While it is not exact until the evening hours, it can be felt all day and into the next day. This aspect can trigger a tremendous show of anger and force, spike domestic violence, send volatile global situations over the edge, create challenging weather patterns and interfere with sophisticated technological equipment and systems, and, by the very nature of these two planets coming into a square, they are very accident prone. (Mars in Cancer squares Uranus in Aries at 8:00 pm) Lunar Activity July 8: New Moon 16 deg. Cancer 12:14 am
'Lunar' types - those individuals who feel emotionally vulnerable during lunar activity, tend to be especially sensitive when the Moon is in Cancer, since Cancer rules the Moon. If you need to be out of the house early, to go to work, or take the kids to school, best to get everything laid out the night before, to create less stress for yourself this morning. This New Moon brings our attention to the importance of taking care of ourselves. How do we release day to day stress? How do solicit help from other family members to participate in preparing dinner or cleaning the house and feeding the pets? An even better idea, may be to set up a family meeting to plan summer activities, along with a sign up list of who is going to do what. This aspect can be a great reminder to the woman of the house that they don't need to be Super Mom. Accepting and expecting help, is key!
JULY 22: Full Moon 0 deg. Aquarius 11:15 am There are influences either side of this Full Moon, which can stretch us emotionally, however, the Aquarius Full Moon seeks to rise above this through participating in stimulating conversations.
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