Cancer Season
This is Cancer season when the Sun remains in the water sign linked to home and family until the 23rd. Plus, talk planet Mercury is in Cancer up until the 11th.
Cancer is the star sign which rules your work and routine, your health and your lifestyle. You may be seeking balance and ease in your everyday life. Or, perhaps you’re putting extra energy into finding work or keeping well and healthy.
There may be more negotiations, meetings or interviews that take place. You might be on a health drive, be boosting your fitness levels or be finding out more information about a health issue.
You can use the Full and New Moons this month to guide you and signpost your way forward. The Full Moon on July 3rd cuts across the Cancer/Capricorn axis of the zodiac highlighting your work and health, also self-care and a need for solitude. The Full Moon is an ideal time to trust your intuition. Tap into your inner knowingness during the Full Moon and allow the light and clarity of the Moon to light your way.
Plus, on July 1st, lucky Jupiter is pulled into this planetary picture. Jupiter’s in Taurus and your home and family sector while your ruling planet Saturn is in Pisces and your money sector. Put all this together and you may be taking steps to secure your future and put down roots. This is about feeling grounded and secure, both financially and emotionally.
The New Moon on July 17th falls in Cancer and would be a positive date to set your intentions and start over. It’s a strong New Moon phase to apply for a job or put a new healthy habit in place. New Moons are a symbol of new beginnings.
Not everything may go according to plan in these areas of your life, however, because of some powerful oppositions. On the 10th, Mercury opposes Pluto in Capricorn and, on the 20th, it’s the Sun’s turn to face up to Pluto.
Pluto can negate what it touches and is sometimes linked to loss or endings. What’s coming to an end and what’s not working out? It’s as important to consider where change be needed as it is to start something new. In fact, you may only truly be able to start over when you’re ready to put the past behind you, close a door and move on.
Pluto’s return to Capricorn could point to unfinished business, something that didn’t get completed last time around. Don’t avoid what’s in front of you and deal with any outstanding work or health issues.
Also, consider when you allow the past to hold you back. Do you fall back into past patterns or mistakes? If this is true for you, find your teachers, the people in your life who act as your mirror and show you where change and deep inner transformation may be required.
Pluto’s the excavator, a reminder to dig deep and go into the dark places so you can let go of what’s no longer needed.
Leo Season
People are important in your life now for different reasons. There’s a peak of activity taking place in your opposite star sign Leo and this is about relationships, partnerships and your one-to-ones. The planet of love and relationships Venus is in Leo all month. And, up until the 10th, Venus is joined by passion planet Mars.
In fact, the lovers of the heavens are side-by-side and this could prove exciting. You might be witness at a wedding. Or, perhaps you experience your year’s highlight regarding love and relationships. Be open to love and celebrate love in all its guises.
Venus and Mars in Leo not only bless love but all partnerships in general. And, talk planet Mercury’s in Leo from the 11th to the 28th and is joined by the Sun in Leo from the 23rd onwards.
Therefore, this is not the time to hold back. Instead, declare your affections, show your appreciation for and be grateful for the people in your life. Gift someone, give a hug, be supportive, wear your heart on your sleeve.
What you give, you receive in return is the law of attraction and it’s strong in your life with so much activity in your opposite star Leo. Being an Aquarius, you’re one of the air signs, logical and rational, yet this may be the time to trust your emotions and let your feelings guide you.
Notice when you get scared too and when your desire for freedom and space kicks in. Your co-ruler Uranus reacts against the planets in Leo on the 2nd and 23rd. If you want to break free or you’re being rebellious, stop and notice what’s going on underneath.
Whatever’s happening might be linked to what’s going on at home or within your family. Or, perhaps you’re pulled back to the past and can see clearly how the past impacts your future. Be in charge of your emotions, your life and do what’s right for you.
Yes, other people hold sway when there’s a lot of activity in Leo. However, you can still choose how you respond and, more importantly, learn how to accept help and to receive.
Venus Retrograde
The other major planetary activity this month is the planet of love Venus turning retrograde on July 23rd. Venus will remain on go slow until September 4th. Traditionally, this is not the time to marry, invest or have expensive beauty treatments.
When Venus is retrograde, her energy turns inward. It’s a time to reflect and take the pace of life and love slow. This is important for your relationships, a time when you can’t hurry love.
Perhaps, this gives you an opportunity to take your foot off the accelerator, slow things down and give yourself time to ponder. Venus retrograde in Leo is a perfect symbol for self-love and learning to love and accept yourself fully.
There’s no rush. Savour and indulge in all that’s wonderful in your world without having to commit or make a key decision. This might just suit your nature down to the ground. And, if someone goes quiet on you, give them space and aim to be alongside them with no added pressure. Sometimes, this is easier said than done, but aim to be in flow with cosmic timing.
Shift Your Mindset
Action planet Mars enters earth sign Virgo on July 10th where it remains until August 27th. Virgo rules one of the complex sectors of your horoscope. On the one hand, this is about financial transactions and shared resources. On the other hand, it represents all that’s hidden, including fear and taboo issues.
Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planet of the mind, so take care that you don’t allow your mind to dominate. If you’re going through a challenging time, take charge and do what you can to restore order.
Writing things down or journalling could be helpful. Alternatively, make a list of the things that need to be done, if you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Do whatever’s needed to move away from a fearful attitude towards hope and faith and a belief that things will turn out well in the end. It might help to be diligent about taking on healthy practices or rituals, including prayer, gratitude or exercises that can help to shift your mindset. Anything that works for you personally.
Yet, Mars in Virgo could coincide with a positive money move. You might be selling a property and this helps to create cash flow. Or, you join forces with your family to make your money and resources go further.
As Virgo is one of the earth signs, this could include harvesting food from an allotment. Certainly, it’s a good time to be resourceful and look at what you can create or produce that benefits you or that you can sell on.
Sometimes, money comes your way unexpectedly when you have key planets in this sector of your horoscope. You could decide to move in with a partner, set up a joint bank account, sign a contract or start a joint venture that’s lasting. Focus on your financial future to create a more secure way of life.
Take note, however, that Mars in Virgo clashes with your ruling planet Saturn in Pisces on the 20th. When Saturn dominates, this can flag up a lack of cash or having to put firm boundaries in place around money.
If this true for you, be patient, bide your time and give reassurance where needed. For example, you’re wise to help someone out emotionally, but be wary of getting overly-involved financially.
If you’re looking for financial support, this could be a frustrating time for you. You may have to dig deep and be determined not to give up. Use the timing of your astrology to know when to pull back and when to initiate action.
Venus Retrograde Do’s & Don’ts
- Venus is retrograde from July 23rd to September 4th.
- Traditionally, it’s not the best time to marry, invest or have cosmetic surgery when Venus the planet that rules love, money and beauty switches direction.
- Put off major love and money decisions until Venus turns direct on September 4th. Yet, note that Mercury will be retrograde until September 15th – the true turning point.
- Use this Venus retrograde phase to reflect and gather strength, to review your situation, to consider your love and money options, to learn more about yourself and what you want when it comes to love. Start by learning to love yourself fully.
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