JULY ASTROLOGICAL OUTLOOK;
On July 11, we experience a New Moon and a Solar Eclipse at the same time. This is a positive time to begin new endeavors with enthusiasm, particularly if you have planets in Cancer, Capricorn, Libra or Aries. Much of the month of July the majority of planets are in fire and earth signs, which is like a steamroller in action if we get on the steamroller and not stay on the sidelines.
On July 21 Saturn returns to visit Libra after its preview from October 2009-April 2010. This will be a two year period of change for those with planets in Libra. Review your life 30 years ago and you will get some clues as to the issues and conditions that might present themselves to your life. We are all being asked to review our relationships to determine how much balance and harmony exist, and decide what we want to do about it. The first three weeks of July find Saturn finishing up its remodeling of those with Virgo planets, and it will be 28 years before these types of challenges return.
On July 23, Jupiter begins its backward motion in Aries, returning to Pisces for the remainder of the year on September 9. This is an expansive, fortunate energy pattern, so those with planets in Aries and Sagittarius should take advantage of the next two months and plan to take some calculated risk. Jupiter favors education, spiritual development, international focus and opportunity in general.
On July 25 we have the Full Moon, which always intensifies our experience of life and moves us to join with others to celebrate life, especially with the Sun in Leo, the representation of social contacts and creative, heartfelt activities. Plan not to be alone on this day. On 7/26 we begin a week fraught with challenges of the highest order. This is not the time to travel, try to resolve conflicts, take risk or begin new endeavors. First, on July 26 Saturn, which symbolizes order (left brain and rules) is directly opposite Uranus, which symbolizes change, rebellion (right brain chaos which leads to creativity). This was the pattern during the election in 2008 and in February 2009. It always makes us clear about our choices, but never makes it easy. This is particularly true for those with planets in Capricorn, Aquarius, Libra and Aries. Mars, the decisive planet of action moves into Libra on July 29, 8 days after Saturn arrives. This is definitely a time of decision for those with planets in Libra. On July 30 Mars and Uranus oppose each other. This is combined with Pluto, Jupiter and the Moon, so we will all be affected by unforeseen events. As many of you know, I am not a predictive astrologer generally, but this is not a time to be in a hurry, be around situations and people who are difficult for us to deal with. Be very careful this day. On July 31 Mars and Saturn join together, which is a headache from Hell for many people. Do not decide anything on this day and take it easy if you can. These hot long days make everything seem more intense, and actually in July they will be.
The day before the Full Moon (7/25), Jupiter and Pluto pull each other apart from the signs Aries and Capricorn, the two goats, so stubbornness rules in the extreme for a few days. Do your best to avoid struggle with others and with yourself, even though it might be tempting, particularly for those with planets in Sagittarius, Scorpio, Aries and Capricorn. We are moving through a period astrologically, which is as turbulent as the 1960's was . For those born after the 1960's, this period may be confusing and frightening, but for those who remember moving through those challenges, we can be confidant that everything changes with certainty.
July begins with Mercury in water sign Cancer, which influences the mind to feel easily. On July 9 Mercury moves into Leo, where it is fired up and becomes more extraverted. On that day Uranus gives a flash of genius to all who are prepared to receive it. On July 11 Jupiter adds optimism and self expression to the mix. If you need to resolve difficulties with others or make presentations to others, this is the time to do so. It is also a great time to have a vacation. On 7/26 Neptune opens the door to fantasy, especially for those with planets in Leo and Pisces. On 7/27 Mercury enters problem solving sign Virgo where it is strengthened by Pluto on 7/30 in the middle of the challenging planetary patterns. That bodes will for understanding our challenges on a deeper level, particularly for those earth signs Virgo and Capricorn, and to a lesser degree those with planets in Gemini and Scorpio.
The first week of July Venus remains in celebrating opulence Leo, with a splash of dramatic imagination on 7/8 and a move into practical Virgo for the remainder of the month. On 7/13 Pluto stabilizes Venus, so this is a good time to prepare a new budget or resolve financial matters successfully.
I had an interesting experience last week. I was watching the TV show "The View". To my surprise one of the co-hosts said she had heard about a therapist who advised her clients to use certain questions when going out on dates. To my surprise they were my questions exactly, but my name was not used, probably because they didn't know it. I sent the following letter to them on Monday of this week. If you want to view the program where I presented this material where I presented these questions and the explanation for why they are important, the program is referenced in the letter. If you feel like corresponding with "The View" about this, please feel free to do so in my behalf.
NAN HALL LINKE
