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The overall "cosmic weather" affecting everyone

It’s All Good Astrology 
 

July 2008
by Benjamin Bernstein
 

Whatever your sun sign, this forecast will help you choose how to best use each month’s astrological energies! Events are most powerful on the dates listed. However, their influence will be active for at least several days before and after. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone.

While everyone is affected by these global transits, you will be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate natal planets and other sensitive points in your birth chart. 

VOID-OF-COURSE MOONS

Try to avoid starting important new things during these times. 

7/2, 3:09 – 3:54 am  (Cancer)

7/3, 4:14 pm – 7/4, 4:17 am (Leo)

7/6, 6:05 – 7:05 am (Virgo)

7/8, 12:22 – 1:32 pm (Libra)

7/10, 10:14 – 11:36 pm (Scorpio)

7/12, 11:06 pm – 7/13, 11:51 am (Sagittarius)

7/15, 10:45 pm – 7/16, 12:21 am (Capricorn)

7/18, 4 – 11:41 am (Aquarius)

7/20, 7:26 – 9:09 pm (Pisces)

7/23, 2:29 – 4:24 am (Aries)

7/25, 7:31 – 9:15 am (Taurus)

7/27, 12:52 – 11:56 am (Gemini)

7/29, 11:26 am – 1:13 pm (Cancer)

7/31, 1:31 am – 2:23 pm (Leo)

7/1 (Tue). Mars enters Virgo today through 8/19. This is a great time to take whatever gets you excited and apply the craftsman’s finishing touches. Channeling energy and enthusiasm into service to others is also a positive use of this energy.

7/2 (Wed). July’s NEW MOON occurs at 10:18 p.m. at 11°32' Cancer, a great time for new beginnings in the areas of nurturing and healing. The New Moon is also conjunct Venus and opposing Pluto, suggesting that this is a good time to help others transform (or be transformed yourself) through your interactions. This New Moon also supports new creative projects, especially if they have a transformative vibe or if the artist is hoping to make a lot of money from them. Finally, this New Moon is great for starting new financial ventures, as long as everybody benefits.

            The Sabian Symbol for this New Moon is, “A Chinese woman nursing a baby whose aura reveals him to be the reincarnation of a great teacher.” So conscientiously nurture whatever you start in this New Moon’s waxing light, and great things may come from them as they grow to maturity!

7/3 (Thu). Both of today's aspects -- Capricornian Jupiter opposing Venus and Mercury trine Chiron -- can actually be interpreted the same way: a good time to meet with mentors.

            Beyond that similarity, their interpretations diverge. The Venus-Jupiter opposition can indicate an important relationship beginning, reaching a new level of commitment, or coming to a conclusion. With Jupiter in Capricorn, ask yourself if the relationship is moving your goals forward or serving a practical purpose. With Venus in Cancer, ask if there is enough nurturing and healing between the two of you.

            The Mercury-Chiron trine is great for mental detail work: dotting the i’s, crossing the t’s and final polishing before the final product goes out into the world.

7/4 (Fri). The fine-tuning vibe continues, but today's Venus-Chiron quincunx gives it a new focus on relationships and creativity.

7/5 (Sat). There may have been fireworks in the sky last night, but the inner explosions peak today as Mercury squares Uranus. Make space for intuitive flashes of inspiration, and don't write them off just because you may resist them at first! Your ability to take these thought forms and creatively manifest them into concrete reality is aided by today's Mercury-Saturn quintile.

7/6 (Sun). The mental focus shifts from flash to flow today as Mercury trines Neptune. Divinely inspired creativity flows more easily under this aspect, as does entry into the bliss of divine union.

            It's nice when a paradigm shift comes along that isn't so hard to integrate! That's the opportunity today as Venus trines Uranus, encouraging you to open to intuitive flashes that will assist you in your relationships and creative expression.

7/7 (Mon). While today's Venus-Neptune quincunx can be great for creative expression and entering into relationship with the divine, it can also manifest less positively as deception or secretive behavior. The stronger your connection to your own divine source, the less likely it is that you'll be bamboozled by Neptune's dark side!

7/9 (Wed). Feeling inexplicably perky today? You can thank today's Sun-Jupiter opposition, one of astrology's great vitality boosters!

7/10 (Thu). Today's Mars-Saturn conjunction is one of those "use it or be used by it" aspects. Left to its own devices, it can constrict your energy and leave you feeling unmotivated. But, if you can force yourself past inertia into action, it can make you feel like the Energizer Bunny!

            Mercury enters Cancer today through July 26. Focus on letting your words carry the energy of nurturing and healing.

7/12 (Sat). Venus makes a run for the border today, ready to transition from the domestic tranquility of Cancer to the more exciting and creative realm of Leo (where she’ll stay through 8/5). She reaches her destination, but not without a parting shot from Pluto. Be open to adjustments which can help your relationships and creativity under the energy of their quincunx.

7/14 (Mon). Turn thought into action. Go sell something. Get those thoughts out of your head and onto the paper. Have a productive and nurturing conversation. These are just a few ways to use today's Mercury-Saturn sextile!

            "It's Easy to Be Weird!" Okay, so it's not the world's catchiest song title, but it's truer than usual under today's Sun-Uranus trine. Let your freak flag fly -- or at least allow a little more of your unique self to show.

7/15 (Tue). Here's another of those "use or be used" aspects: Sun quincunx Neptune. Passivity may leave you feeling as if you're stumbling around, directionless, in an impenetrable fog. Set your intention on tuning into your intuition, seeking oneness with Spirit or receiving creative inspiration, however, and the outcome will be far more pleasant!

            Thought and action are energetically joined by today's Mercury-Mars sextile. Don't just think -- do!

7/18 (Fri). July’s FULL MOON occurs at 3:59 a.m. at 26°04' Capricorn -- time to evaluate how well you're doing in the realm of your business, career, worldly achievement and recognition. if you need to make some adjustments so that you'll achieve your goals on schedule, then by all means do so!

            The Sabian Symbol for this Full Moon is, "Pilgrims climbing the steep steps leading to a mountain shrine.” Whether or not you resonate with the symbol’s spiritual flavor, it definitely speaks to the expenditure of significant effort to achieve a lofty goal. So gird yourself with the courage to persevere past all difficulties and achieve your aspirations!

7/20 (Sun). What a great day for communication! Mercury and Jupiter, teachers both, are in opposition today. Whether you're on the giving or receiving end of information, it should flow abundantly. And if there's something you’ve been needing to say to a family member, these planets’ placement in the family-focused signs of Capricorn and Cancer should help you get across whatever you need to say.

7/21 (Mon). With two quincunxes dominating the sky today -- Sun-Pluto and Mercury-Chiron -- perhaps we should just call this Adjustment Day. Maybe you should go see your chiropractor!

7/22 (Tue). The Sun enters Leo today through 8/22. Helios is at the height of his power in the sign that he rules, radiating the energy of creativity, leadership, childlike playfulness, wise risk-taking and plain old fun!

            Think fast! Actually, you can with the mental acceleration made possible by today's Mercury-Uranus trine. It's also a great day to catch intuitive flashes.

7/23 (Wed). If yesterday's mental acuity seems to be giving way to a pile-up of lethargic brain fuzz, it may be today's Mercury-Neptune quincunx at work. Asking for answers from Spirit, rather than trying to come up with them yourself, may serve you better.

7/25 (Fri). Welcome to Adjustment Day II! Today's quincunx pairings are Venus-Jupiter and Mercury-Pluto, suggesting that workarounds and “Plan B's” may feature prominently. Fortunately, were also blessed with the Venus-Uranus biquintile, flowing magical inspiration into relationships and creativity.

7/26 (Sat). Mercury enters Leo today through 8/10, giving support to activities such as creative writing and dramatic oratory. Mercury’s sign change also creates a STELLIUM in Leo, where it joins the Sun and Venus to make Leo the strongest sign in the sky thru 8/6.

            There are two planets in astrology that are the great initiators: Mars and Jupiter. They trine today, making it easier than usual to kick off something new or re-energize something already underway. They're also both in earth signs, making it easier to take the whole thing to the finish line!

7/28 (Mon). Got childhood wounds? With Venus opposing Chiron, it's a good day to work toward healing them through cathartic creative expression or deep dialoguing. If that sounds too heavy, you could always just put the finishing touches on some creative projects.

7/29 (Tue). The Sun conjoins Mercury today, bringing to mind Danny Boyle’s extraordinary science fiction film Sunshine (in which both planets feature prominently). Your day should be significantly less stressful than the events of that film, however, with lots of energy available for learning, sharing information, and creative expression. Creativity also gets a boost from today's Venus-Jupiter biquintile.

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