July 22-29, 2024

The Sun moves into Leo this week and immediately meets up with Pluto. Like the lion in this picture, there’s some kind of issue at hand where we may need some help. We could hear the roar of the Lion this week. Is it in pain? Or as a warning? Leaders in the world could be shifting. Our egos could be taking a hit. (See my recent post of how the Sun is following the footsteps of Mercury and Venus).

Chiron stations RX in Aries, which makes me think of something Mary Oliver said,“It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in the broken world.”

And finally, we have the Mercury/Uranus square that is an evolving story. 7/21, 8/18, and 9/6 are the dates to note. One story from the collective is Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race.

July 22

Sun moves into Leo (Please read more on last week’s blog about this energy). Tend to your fire–is it too low? Too high? Or just right?

July 23

Sun in Leo opposes Pluto RX in Aquarius at 0’52 min- Mercury and Venus have already had these oppositions, so we may be able to reflect back to July 3rd and July 12th when Mercury and Venus had those meetups for a bit of insight. We may have gotten the message as it were. The Sun speaks to our ego, so we could be noticing certain areas where we have been blind to something. Have we been using our power wisely? Have we been manipulating a power source in ways we need to change? An opposition usually shows up in our relationships. It often mirrors back something we need to be aware of. Are we owning our power or projecting onto someone else? Do we need to take back our power? Or own up to using our power in unconscious ways. Do we feel powerful or powered over? Pluto points out where something is rotten and has expired. Think of an expiration date on a carton of milk. Something is rancid and needs to be thrown out. Consider this day a “clean out your fridge” day. Don’t try to avoid anything that shows up on or around this day. Take note. Something may have to die and be rebirthed. Think of a snake shedding its skin. Where has something become too restrictive? What area of life needs a renewal?

July 25

Mercury moves into Virgo- Mercury is coming into a sign it rules–Virgo, and that’s exciting. However, this is where we need Virgo’s superpower–discernment, because as every planet comes into Virgo they will find a square with Mars and then eventually Jupiter. A square aspect, even with Jupiter, speaks to stress and a need for change. So, get organized and analyze what messages come your way in the next few days. Some may feel like some kind of upgrade and helps you move amongst the world in a more efficient manner, but some may also be somewhat aggravating or chafing to your sensibilities. We could find we are a little sharper with our words or feeling monkey-mind taking over. 

Sun in Leo sextile Mars in Gemini at 3 degrees- Both the Sun and Mars represent the ego archetypally so we may notice an uptick in our need to get something done or to be achieved. We may feel an urge to push our agenda forward. A stepping up to the plate and taking the swing.  

July 26

Chiron stations retrograde at 23 degrees of Aries- Chiron has spent a long time in Aries. It started its journey on April 16, 2018 and will stay until June 19, 2026. What have we learned about the wound of having a corporeal experience? When we are young, we believe that nothing can ever happen to us. We are strong, fit, and capable. Even when we fall down and get scraped up, our bodies heal incredibly quickly. We could take a lot of that for granted. With Chiron stationing retrograde, we may want to review the trials and tribulations, scraped knees, hurts, and woundings along the way. Like doing a body scan and noticing all the faint and vivid scars that line our bodies. What have we learned? What intel have we gathered along the way? How does that inform us on our journey so far? What do we need to reassess for greater clarity as we continue this journey called life? It makes me think of something Mary Oliver, the poet said, “It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in the broken world.”

**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.