In looking over the major aspects this week, it appears that both personal sense of confidence and relationships are highlighted, as well as some Uranian surprises, and the awkward adjustments of quincunxes. July as a whole appears to be full of adjustments, because there are quite a few ingresses (when a planet moves into a new sign) happening this month. There are 9 total ingresses in July (counting asteroids)! When a planet moves into a sign, the enthusiasm and energy of that sign and planet are heightened. It’s almost like the enthusiasm of Aries...ready to get in there and get er done! (As a side note, the anaretic degree, or 29 degrees of a sign, is somewhat like Aquarius and Piscean energy; Aquarius is somewhat detached and ready to move on at any given time, and Pisces is ready to merge with the other. There will be a few anaretic hits this month as well, because a planet must hit the end of a sign before it hits the beginning of another. They will also be brief, for the most part. The anaretic hits are more significant when a slower planet is lingering at 29 degrees for days and weeks.) Most of these ingresses are mid to late July, so for now we are just chuggin along.
Juno is pretty active this week, making her partnering needs known. And as mentioned above, Uranus is adding some excitement to the mix. “Excitement” is a loaded word - it could be good, it could be uncomfortable, it could be a euphemism. It is said that excitement and nervousness are essentially the same energy, with slightly different expectations. How you navigate that really depends on your perspective and current circumstances. Your best bet is to try to not have expectations at all, which can be tough. One of my favorite manifesting tools is the question: “How can the Universe surprise and delight me today?” This has been really helpful to me because I generally dislike surprises. But if you mix it with some delight, sure...sign me up!
Mars and Chiron both make more than one appearance this week as well...some of them as a duet. Mars is your drive, and Chiron is your wounds….so imagine Mars as a sports car, rarin’ to go, and Chiron is a speedbump. If you don’t slow down, something is going to hurt or get hurt.
Currently there are 4 planets retrograding: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto. Of these, Jupiter is probably the most noticeable, perhaps with Neptune running a close second, in my opinion. Neptune retrograde can increase psychic sensitivity and intuition, but also pulls the curtain back and reveals what may previously have been illusionary. (Illusionary? Illusory? Gemini does not know!)
A little detour into Astrology 201: The planets are classified based on how they affect us: personal, transpersonal, and transcendental. There is some debate about how the outer planets are classified, because the middle planets used to be the outer planets. The personal planets are the Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars, and Mercury, and they all move relatively quickly through the signs. The outer planets, also called the Transcendental planets, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, are working on humanity and society as a whole, and move quite slowly, sometimes not changing signs during a person’s lifetime at all. Some astrologers include the middle planets in the “transcendental” category, or call all of the non personal planets “transpersonal”. Other astrologers, and yours truly, call the “middle” planets, Jupiter and Saturn, the transpersonal planets. They move slower than the personal planets but faster than the outer ones, and are deemed to therefore affect generations and smaller collectives.
Aaaaaanyway...Jupiter retrograde isn’t about “bad luck”. When the planet of expansion retrogrades, we tend to expand our experience on the inside. Jupiter and Sagittarius rule religion, belief and philosophy, so we may start to have some deep thoughts about those things. This happens every year. In fact, all the planets except Venus and Mars retrograde every single year. Those 2 are usually doozies. But we don’t have to worry about that for a while!
Control your impulses and enthusiasm, and possibly your demands to have your own way this week. Tend to your partner. And if you don’t have a partner, tend to your business, or your inner child.
June 28
- Venus quincunx Jupiter Rx - relationship tension or financial stress
June 30
- Mars trine Juno - affection and sexy vibes in committed relationships
July 1
- Mars opposite Saturn Rx - frustration, possibly repressed anger, but also perseverance and willingness to do hard work
July 2
- Mars trine Chiron - overcoming insecurity and fears; more ease in working around obstacles; renewed confidence
- Neptune Rx opposite Vesta - disillusionment and/or hard truths at work or around career
- Sun quincunx Juno - Possible tension and need for adjustment around your partner’s needs
July 3
- Sun quincunx Uranus - anxiousness, unexpected changes can cause nervousness
- Mars square Uranus - impulsiveness, acting rashly (Drive Carefully!)
July 4
- Sun square Chiron - your sense of confidence is challenged by wounds/obstacles
- Venus sextile North Node - your talents are on track to move you toward your goals
July 5
- Venus trine Juno - ease and joy in committed relationships
- Sun sextile Uranus - new experiences and pleasant surprises
ARIES - Listen to your gut this week. If you encounter a situation where you feel left out of the group, (family, work family, close friend), try to keep your cool. Acting out or squashing someone else will only prolong the issue. Rejection issues are always the biggest triggers and karma traps. Sometimes silence is the loudest response.
TAURUS - You desire the greener grass that’s “over there”, and you’re ready to walk away from the group in order to have it. There is freedom and forgiveness in disconnecting from a situation where you feel you are constantly defending yourself or your rights or your stuff in general.
GEMINI - Despite your skillful planning, the plan isn’t quite coming together as you’d hoped. There’s a leak in the system, and it might be money. Take stock of how your money is being spent, and where it might be better spent. The loudest advice about how to handle your money is the one you should avoid - it's only going to confuse you.
CANCER - Sometimes freedom can feel a bit overwhelming. If you are confused by all your choices, then don’t make one right now. Slow your roll. What may be causing further confusion is that the previous choice you’ve made isn’t showing any outcome yet, so you assume you’ve made the wrong choice. It is too soon to tell. Don’t let other people’s opinions add more chaos to the mix. Be patient.
LEO - Help help, you’re bein’ repressed! A dictator type may be hogging the glory and shafting you in the process. If you stand up straight, the burden piled on to your shoulders will fall off. Freedom from this situation will come when you confront the false authority/loudest ego in the room.Simply stand up, Tiger!
VIRGO - There are no rules in the grieving process, but there are also no shortcuts. You can’t outrun it. You can’t rush it. You can’t bulldoze through it. The more you resist feeling the pain of whatever was lost, the stickier and heavier it gets. To choose a new beginning and take action toward something fresh, you must recognize the ending of something else.
LIBRA - The feeling of isolation you are experiencing may be more self inflicted than you really want to admit. Don’t let gossip and rumors inform and affect you as though they are accurate information. It is entirely possible that someone you really like or trust will or has let you down. This darkness will persist until you allow yourself to connect more deeply to the people who love you unconditionally.
SCORPIO - A personal relationship may be experiencing change or shift that’s making you feel pretty bajiggity. It is possible you are too dependent on the relationships’ stability and constancy, and need to allow for growth...which always involves change. You may be tempted to withdraw dramatically or completely, but this would be a slippery slope to depression. Reach out instead of caving in.
SAGITTARIUS - You’re happy? Is that possible for the ever idealistic Sadge? Is this everything you’ve hoped for? It might be! But you may find that you feel overwhelmed by this possibility, or doubt that you can really feel good. It will take work, for sure. But the outcome really could be everything you have wanted!
CAPRICORN - Old business will be resolved soon, so don’t spend too much time and energy thinking about all the crap that is in the rearview mirror, or will be soon. This situation, as stressful as it seems, will offer you a new beginning. Take a deep breath. In this next phase, don’t be afraid to be a little more stingy and take care of yourself in a way you’ve not allowed in the past.
AQUARIUS - You may feel blocked because someone around you (likely work) will not address an important issue. Do not let this person fill yoru head with fantasies about possibilities that are not realistic. It may be time to take a step back from this association so you can clear your head. Bottom line: if it seems too good to be true...it probably is.
PISCES - Are you kidding yourself about something regarding money? Have you over extended yourself, or has your partner screwed things up a bit? Take off the rose colored glasses and look at the situation realistically. Stay grounded during this process. There is no need to berate yourself or someone else. No negativity or panic is needed. It is simply time to assess the situation honestly. Ask yourself: are you getting what you need from being where you are?