Astrological replace for the week of July 17-24, 2024
Most cancers New Moon. I wrote about this in final week’s forecast in order that we might be prepared for the New Moon on Monday the seventeenth, however it’s possible you’ll wish to catch up right here for those who missed it. The lunar energies peak within the early afternoon EDT and can fade over the following few days. This a time to reassess the threads of our connections to others and the energy of these connections.
Most cancers represents the household of origin but it surely’s greater than that – it’s the tribe wherein we discover ourselves, the communities that we construct for ourselves, and the households which we create. Dominated by the Moon, Most cancers teaches that communities and interpersonal bonds nourish the center and provides us a protected area from which we are able to emerge as more true variations of ourselves.
New Moons are all the time occasions of latest beginnings, and below this New Moon we are able to create new connections to raised serve our ever-evolving selves. It’s a time to nurture and be nurtured, however extra importantly to delve into the depth of our emotions and feelings and acknowledge the truths that lie inside. On this chart there’s a enhance from each Neptune, symbolizing impressed creativity, and Uranus, representing liberation and emancipation. These forces will help us in severing any ties which can be hindering our progress in direction of forming new connections which improve our lives.
The nodal grand cross. The lunar nodes are the factors the place the orbital path of the Solar crosses the trail of the Moon, and signify the evolutionary journey of the soul. The North Node symbolizes issues which can be being developed or discovered and is related to development, growth, and evolution in direction of the longer term. The South Node represents our consolation zone of expertise we already possess, and areas of stagnation or which maintain us again. The nodes signify the trail from previous to future, and the trail of future.
Final week a difficult sq. from Pluto, planet of deep transformation, to the lunar nodes of destiny, started to have an effect. Maybe this caused a change in your state of affairs. Maybe it took the type of a deep realization or inner wrestle. In any occasion, this week that cycle continues and is additional amplified by the Solar. There’s a sense of foreboding, but additionally anticipation. One thing might be damaged as a way to create one thing new.
Venus retrograde. Venus turns retrograde each 18 months, making a rose-like picture which is among the most stunning and chic patterns in nature. Venus itself symbolizes magnificence and class so this isn’t stunning! Throughout its retrograde part Venus compels us to pay shut consideration to our connections with others, and our strategy to relationships. When Venus is retrograde it prompts us to revisit the previous and retrace earlier steps so ideas of previous loves or reconnections with outdated pals might come up. This may increasingly carry the peace and luxury that love and connection carry, or we might understand that our relationship patterns are now not serving us and really feel compelled to make adjustments. We may additionally reassess funding methods or change our look.
We’ll in all probability not discover any massive adjustments on the day Venus turns retrograde, however we are able to put together for this 40 day interval by re-evaluating our positions in {our relationships}, our monetary conditions, and the way we really feel about ourselves. If we dislike one thing about ourselves we’re much less prone to really feel cherished by others. Venus is in Leo in spite of everything, and Leo is all about self-love and that sense of delight that we really feel after we know we’re our greatest selves.
Chiron retrograde. Chiron turning retrograde this month signifies that Chiron will likely be nearly stationary within the sky all through July. Chiron’s affect tends to set off undigested psycho-emotional wounds in order that they are going to be launched, and if Chiron is affecting a delicate level in your chart don’t be shocked for those who really feel extra emotional than regular. Chiron will stay stationary all through July and August, providing loads of time for these outdated wounds to emerge and be let out.
Right here’s what else it’s essential to know this week (Dates and occasions are for the Jap time zone, here’s a time zone converter to regulate to your locality.)
Monday, July 17. Most cancers New Moon! The entire particulars are above. This can be a day to dive into our emotions and see the place they take us. All wishes and desires start with a sense, and the kernel of the longer term lies in as we speak’s feelings. There could also be a bent in direction of pondering just a little TOO massive, so perhaps it’s finest as we speak to give attention to emotions and save the desires for a much less expansive time. (Mercury sq. Jupiter 8:48 am, Moon sextile Uranus 9:21 am, New Moon 2:31 pm, Moon trine Neptune 7:52 pm, reverse Pluto 11:05 pm.)
Tuesday, July 18. The Moon leaves Most cancers for exuberant Leo simply after midnight Tuesday, washing away any remnants from the emotional Most cancers New Moon. Over the following couple of days we’ll wish to give attention to methods wherein we could be our greatest selves. (Moon enters Leo 12:39 am, sextile Ceres 4:35 pm.)
Wednesday, July 19. On Wednesday we might really feel pissed off by any limitations or restrictions and this might trigger some difficulties for a day or so. The Solar is approaching its tense facet to Pluto and gentle discomforts might really feel like a lot larger points. Emotions of dissatisfaction provide clues to adjustments which can be wanted. Beneath the Leo Moon our want to search out nuggets of pleasure is of main significance.
Fortuitously, a harmonious photo voltaic facet to Neptune is constructing to peak on Thursday, enhancing emotions of well-being and amplifies creativity to assist us get away of any self-imposed prisons. (Moon sq. Jupiter 1:02 am, conjunct Mercury 7:22 am, trine Chiron 4:51 pm, sq. Uranus 9:51 pm.)
Thursday, July 20. This can be a good day to give attention to the issues which should be accomplished. The inventive inspiration of Neptune peaks within the morning, and relationships and interpersonal interactions are favored however Mars challenges Saturn and that typically places a kibosh on our actions and wishes. As soon as the Moon enters Virgo within the early afternoon EDT it can grow to be simpler to place our fancies away for just a few days and use our planning expertise to create our ultimate days. (Solar trine Neptune 9:06 am, Moon conjunct Venus 10:08 am, Moon enters Virgo 1:12 pm, Mars reverse Saturn 4:39 pm.)
Friday, July 21. That is the height of the Plutonic energies, with potential for challenges. We might really feel that we’re being confronted from all sides, and but the aim is evident. If we hold our eye on that aim, and let any tough waters subside, we’ll quickly get to the opposite aspect. (Moon reverse Saturn 2:02 am, conjunct Mars 2:36 am, trine Jupiter 2:30 pm, Solar reverse Pluto 11:52 pm.)
Saturday, July 22. Venus turns retrograde as we speak! We’ll in all probability not discover any massive adjustments on the day, however the planetary energies are typically harmonious on Saturday. The Solar leaves Most cancers for Leo Saturday night, clearing out the mists of emotion and firing up the engines for just a few weeks of awakening. (Mercury trine Chiron 2:57 am, Moon trine Uranus 10:48 am, reverse Neptune 8:59 pm, Venus turns retrograde 9:32 pm, Solar enters Leo 9:50 pm.)
Sunday, July 23. The Moon enters Venus-ruled Libra simply after midnight, and with Venus having simply turned retrograde and nearly standing nonetheless within the sky this can be a very Venutian day! We might wrestle a bit to search out that steadiness and equanimity for which Libra longs, since a troublesome Mercury facet might hold our minds very busy and maybe a bit erratic. As well as, Chiron turns retrograde on Sunday and calls for our consideration by stripping off any veneer over outdated wounds that are primed for launch. Although this launch of outdated wounded energies could be quickly difficult, the top result’s liberating and one thing to stay up for. (Moon trine Pluto 12:06 am, Moon enters Libra 1:54 am, Moon sextile Solar 2:15 am, Chiron turns retrograde 8:41 am, Mercury sq. Uranus 5:39 pm, Moon conjunct Ceres 9:12 pm.)
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