Greetings,
The themes this week are…
1. Heart
2. Mind
3. Nurture
The week begins with a big shift as both Mercury and Mars transit into new Signs.
Mercury, the planet of the conscious Mind transits into Leo, the Sign that rules the Heart. Mars transits into Virgo, the Sign that represents the conscious Mind.
The Sun continues its transit through Cancer, the Sign that represents nurturing, while the Moon joins the Sun later in the week in the Sign it rules.
We are closing out the Moon Cycle this week, and will be beginning a new Lunar Cycle early next week. If you are interested in learning how the next Moon Cycle will be affecting you directly, enroll in the Moon Cycle Classes.
If you are curious to know how any of the transits are affecting you directly, I encourage you to reach out to me for a reading.
Wishing you all the best through the week, as you ride the planetary waves!
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MONDAY, July 10
Mercury in Cancer Opposite Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn
Mercury in Cancer makes one final Opposition with Pluto in Capricorn.
The next time these two planets will meet in these two Signs will be June 12, 2255.
Take a stance now.
Transform your past.
Transform your relationship to the past.
Transform your relationship to authority.
Transform your relationship to yourself as an authority in how you communicate.
However you have felt in the past with regards to your ability to speak up as an authority, now is the time to step further into your power.
When: July 9 - 10
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Aries and Libra.
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Mercury in Leo Square the North Node Retrograde in Taurus
Just as Mercury completes its Opposition to Pluto, it transits into Leo and forms a Square with the North Node in Taurus.
Your mind may be feeling more bold and therefore your words may come across louder than usual, like the roar of the Lion. This powerful frequency may find yourself at odds with your reality.
Perhaps you are pushing yourself beyond your limits materially. The tension here is meant to help you find the balance between what you value, the status of the self-worth, and the deepest desires of your heart.
The three keys to navigating this transit of Mercury in Leo are…
1. Connect your mind to your heart.
2. Speak from your heart.
3. Open your heart while you are listening.
What can you do to communicate with an open heart?
What can you do to listen with an open heart?
What can you do to refrain from being overly dramatic in the way that you communicate?
What creative ideas would you like to share with the world?
How can you be more playful in the way you share your ideas?
How can you be more commanding or bold in communicating from your heart?
Mercury in Leo: July 10 – 29, 2023
Last time Mercury was in Leo: July 19 – August 3, 2022
The time before the last time that Mercury was in Leo: July 27 – August 11, 2021
Think back to these dates for clues on what could be in store for you this time around as Mercury transits through Leo.
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Taurus and Scorpio.
Mercury will be Square with the North Node, most strongly between July 9 – 11.
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Mars in Virgo Trine the North Node Retrograde in Taurus
Mars joins Mercury in forming an aspect with the North Node, except this aspect is more of a gift than the challenge that is presented with Mercury in Leo.
Mars in Virgo is giving you the precision you need to drive towards creating the desires of your heart in your present reality.
There is really so much synastry between this alignment of Mars and Mercury both forming aspects with the North Node, since Mars is in Virgo, which is ruled by Mercury.
Think about it like this. Mercury is connecting your heart to your mind, and pushing you towards bringing your desires into reality, with its aspect to the North Node. Meanwhile, Mars is pushing you to push yourself by honing in on the details necessary for you to shine from your heart center so brightly that it appears in the material realm.
The three keys to navigate the transit of Mars through Virgo are…
1. Motivate yourself to clean up the details.
2. Push yourself to get organized.
3. Drive towards creating efficiency in your daily life.
How can you channel your energy and drive into meticulous attention to detail and efficient organization?
What practical steps can you take to improve your physical health and daily routines?
How can you develop your problem-solving skills and enhance your analytical thinking?
What areas of your life require a more disciplined and methodical approach, and how can you tackle them effectively?
In what ways can you pursue personal and professional growth, focusing on refining your skills and striving for excellence in your chosen pursuits?
With Mars transiting through Virgo, you may be pushed to fine tune your actions. There may also be conflicts with regards to daily routine, health, diet, or job, for the purpose driving you to create an efficiency in your everyday life.
Mars in Virgo: July 10 – August 27, 2023
Last time Mars was in Virgo: July 29 – September 14, 2021
The time before the last time that Mars was in Virgo: August 17 – October 3, 2019
Think back to these dates for clues on what could be in store for you this time around as Mars transits through Virgo.
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Gemini and Sagittarius.
Mars will be Trine with the North Node, most strongly between July 9 – 14.
TUESDAY, July 11
The Moon in Aries Square Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn
Supporting you in your push to create an efficiency in your life, is the Moon in Aries as it Squares Pluto in Capricorn.
This is certainly not an easy transit to navigate, but it is a necessary one to face in order to get organized, which is in reference to the transit of Mars in Virgo.
The Moon in Aries brings an aggressiveness to the emotions, which can be helpful in moving the energy that is stuck.
The Square with Pluto in Capricorn, is pushing you to face your insecurities with regards to stepping into your power as an authority.
Do you have the courage to take responsibility for yourself?
Are you holding yourself accountable?
What are you striving to achieve, and in what ways are you holding yourself back?
Face whatever fears are keeping you from reaching your goals.
When: 12pm – 6pm PDT
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn.
WEDNESDAY, July 12
The Sun in Cancer Square Chiron in Aries
The first step to facing your fears or insecurities, is to look at the root of where they stem from.
What is the origin story of your fear?
What past experiences created your insecurities?
Are you willing to revisit unsettling memories in order to nurture yourself to a point of courage?
These are the days to dig deep, pull up the roots of your insecurities, and courageously step into your authenticity.
When: July 10 - 13
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn.
THURSDAY, July 13
The Moon in Gemini Sextile Mercury in Leo
The Moon in Gemini brings a curiosity to your emotional nature. You may find yourself emotionally stimulated by asking questions, listening, and learning a little about a lot.
The aspect of the Moon in Gemini to Mercury in Leo, could help you open your heart as you listen.
What questions can you ask that would satisfy the desires of your heart?
How can you be boldly curious?
In what ways can you be confidently inquisitive?
Generate the fire within that will fill your heart and stimulate your mind.
When: 6am – 12pm PDT
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, and Pisces
FRIDAY, July 14
The Sun in Cancer Sextile Uranus in Taurus
Uranus is your wake-up call.
Taurus is your material security.
The Sun is the light and Cancer is the past.
What are you learning about your past?
What is unique about your values, and where in the past do these values stem from?
What can you learn from your past that has brought a uniqueness to your personal values?
Spending some time reflecting on your past could create some unexpected insight that illuminates your genius. Be open to receiving that insight through honoring your values, and where you come from.
When: July 13 - 16
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Aries, Leo, Libra, and Aquarius.
SATURDAY, July 15
The Moon in Cancer Sextile Mars in Virgo
Mars is your drive.
Virgo is the details.
The Moon is the emotions, and Cancer is the past, also the Sign that is ruled by the Moon.
What about your home life would you like to be more efficient?
How can you analyze your past in order to create greater mental clarity in your present?
How can you be kinder in your critiques to yourself and those you are connected to emotionally?
With Mars transiting through Virgo you may find yourself at war with yourself in your mind. The Moon in Cancer will help soften your mental rigidity and nurture you to a place where you can be more productive rather than punishing.
When: 2pm – 8pm PDT
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Aries, Gemini, Libra, and Sagittarius.
SUNDAY, July 16
The Moon in Cancer Sextile Uranus in Taurus
Think of the Moon in Cancer aligning with Uranus in Taurus as water nurturing the soil of your genius.
What is the origin of your innovative ideas?
What makes your ideas different from the ideas of others?
What are you doing to nurture these ideas into fruition?
Your mind is a garden.
Show yourself kindness and watch your ideas flourish.
When: 3am – 9am PDT
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Aries, Leo, Libra, and Aquarius.
If you are curious about how these planetary alignments are influencing you directly, please contact me for a reading. It is an honor and privilege for me to share this knowledge with you. Until then, and beyond, I wish you all the best as you ride the planetary waves.
Sincerely,
Scott