July 15-22, 2024

This week is active and it’s the beginning of what I would consider the 2nd half of the year. The 2nd half of the year has a marked quality of change and maybe even instability, so this week is giving us a taste of that. 

July 15

*Please read last week’s post for more insight for today’s transits

Sun in Cancer square Chiron in Aries at 23 degrees- Our egos could feel an ouch on this day.

Mars in taurus conjunct Uranus in Taurus at 26 degrees- Everyone has a breaking point. What’s yours?

July 18

Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus at 26 degrees- With Uranus making its way through Taurus, we are certainly learning all the ways we can get stuck or held up. Taurus is fixed earth, so we are learning, in one area of our chart, how we like things to stay the same. The Sun offering a sextile brings a sense of warmth and consciousness to this area. We may feel the oomph we need to get out of any staid way of being. Cancer is a cardinal water sign, so there’s a beginning energy here. Think of how a little water to some sun-baked earth softens and soothes. 

Mercury in Leo trine Chiron in Aries at 23 degrees- As the planets come into Leo, they immediately hit an opposition to Pluto, which can feel abrupt and harsh. Chiron in Aries by offering a trine energy is saying, “come this way, let’s look at this wound.” It feels like when you were younger and you fell and scraped your knee, and a loved one supported you while you looked at the cut and helped you clean and bandage it. Remember that first squirt of Bactine? Not pleasant, but then there was this cooling effect. This is what is on offer. 

July 19

Venus in Leo trine North Node in Aries at 9 degrees- Fire energy abound. A spark is being offered by the Aries energy and a stability is being offered by the Leo. Where do you want to take a risk? What do you find beautiful and worthy? Where are you feeling pushed out of your comfort zone by acknowledging your hunger for it?

July 20

Mars in Taurus sextile Neptune RX in Pisces at 29 degrees- Mars just interacted with Uranus and may have felt like it got its ass handed to it. Neptune is offering a chance to step out of the fray. Neptune is still at a degree that isn’t exactly stable, but it is offering a mini-place of retreat, so take it while you can. Meditate, breath, take a nap, regroup before jumping back into the mix. This aspect is happening around 11 a.m EST, so maybe linger over a late breakfast/brunch, do the crossword in bed, sleep late…do what feels restorative.

Mars moves into Gemini- Did you take advantage of any slow-down? Mars moves into Gemini around 5pm EST, so you may feel that energy as the day unravels. You may feel pulled in a lot of different directions. Variety is the spice of life they say. For the next six weeks we may feel our energies are scattered and overactive. Notice where you feel activated or triggered. We may want to do ALL the things, but, if you can, protect your energy, so you don’t feel burnt out by the end of Mars stay in Gemini. The desire to socialize and get out and around is high. 

July 21

Venus in Leo sextile Jupiter in Gemini at 12 degrees- Spend time with those you love and who gives you a sense of meaning. Whether it’s a person or an activity, seek out those things that feel easy and expansive. We may want to meet others on a whim and find it easily organized, go with it. 

Full Moon in Capricorn at 29 degrees-  This is a powerful Full Moon. Last month we had the Full Moon at 1 degree of Capricorn–so a beginning, now we have a Full Moon at the final degree of Capricorn which is signaling an ending. Further, its conjunct Pluto Rx which is still in Aquarius but only a degree a way, so there feels like a bridging of some kind. Where have we worked for a long time and now ready to step into some new innovative space? Have you noticed any insights as Mercury and Venus moved into Leo and opposed that Pluto RX in Aquarius? The Sun is about to do the same thing, so we may be getting a lot of intense, powerful, dynamic messages this week. Further, as you can see, there are many aspects happening on this day, some a little more positive than others. So there could be a mixed-bag of experiences, emotions, and thoughts happening at this time. The Full Moon is here to highlight and expose all of the different ways we may be feeling. It could also make you aware of places you weren’t seeing before, so if you feel blind-sided by something, it may be that you’ve been so distracted by other influences. Be gentle with yourself as you sort through all that is being revealed. 

Mercury in Leo squares Uranus in Taurus at 26 degrees- Our minds could be on fire right now. We may have different thoughts and emotions swirling around and it’s hard to pin them down. Insights, aha moments, and nervous energy could abound. We could be noticing patterns that we want to change, as in, right this damn minute, but need to remember to breathe. Some way of thinking has gone on long enough, but we may need some support as we break free. Uranus is considered the higher octave of Mercury, so we may get some insight and support from a mentor, friend, or therapist–someone who may have a little more clarity or wisdom that we need in order to proceed. 

Sun in Cancer trine Neptune RX in Pisces at 29 degrees- We know this energy by now..each planet as it leaves Cancer gets a foggy hug from Neptune. We may be called to take a nap, meditate, or retreat. Take the opportunity when given. All that is occurring this week could be hard to digest, so we need time to sit, contemplate, integrate, and consider. What is your spirit asking for, needing to retreat from, needing comfort or nourishment?

Mars in Gemini trines Pluto in Aquarius at 1 degree-Can you be curious about any of these new insights? Do you need to take some action? Do you need the energy to get moving? This feels like what happens when your phone is dying and you get home and plug it in its power cord. Where do you feel connected? Where is your power source? If you find you are lacking energy, but need to get something done, locate where you can get an energy boost. 

July 22

Sun moves into Leo- Welcome home to the Sun! The Sun rules one sign and it’s Leo, so today represents a homecoming. Look to your Leo house for insights on the experiences that may feel a little extra pizazz and vitality. Leo is a fixed fire sign. Like a good bonfire, we want to warm ourselves by the fire. Notice your energy levels, where do you need to stoke the fire where low? Where do you need to temper the fire, where too high? Leo can often be called dramatic and self-centered. But, how do we know what we need unless we are centered on ourselves? Take some time as the Sun moves through Leo these next 4 weeks to consider yourself in a greater equation. Where do you need some consistent fire? A steady, determined effort. Be loyal unto oneself.  Shore up your resources, energy, and strength as you would a good fire. If your energy is burning too brightly, you could burn out or burn those around you. If the fire is too low, you may not feel the strength to keep going and the people around you won’t feel your flair/flare. 

**My intention with these weekly astrology reports is something like looking at a weather app. If you know it will rain, you’ll bring an umbrella. Awareness can help us navigate the Astro “weather” too. I  hope to share this information in an easily digestible way (not too much jargon).  Please read this information knowing that these energies can appear in higher or lower forms.