Week Ahead Transits 21 - 27 July
Week ahead transits 21 - 27 July
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Sun = Cancer 28°47’ – Leo 5°28’
Moon = Gemini – Virgo
A new astrological season is upon us with the solar rays shining through the royal lion. The Sun enters Leo on the 22nd at 6:29 am PDT then immediately sextiles Uranus, which is still sitting at 0° Gemini. The Sun’s instantaneous contact with Uranus right as it enters a new sign creates a dramatic energetic shift, causing a clear distinction of a ‘before’ and ‘after’ moment. Like a grand coming out, a new form of self is reclaiming it’s right to exist; it’s saying, “I’m here and I don’t care who sees me!”. The theme of this new iteration of self continues with the powerful New Moon in Leo at 2°08’ on the 24th at 12:11pm PDT — powerful because of its exact opposition with Pluto, trine to Saturn and Neptune. This New Moon is awakening something deep within the collective, it is hitting all of the trans-personal planets along with the Saturn/Neptune conjunction. There is a definite power shift happening within the governing bodies and with the individual; the ego’s will and its ability to withstand intensity to transform lays at the base of this New Moon.
Finding strength from within stems, at times, from having ultimate faith in oneself and the greater benevolence of the Universe. Perhaps this New Moon tests this faith and emboldens us to have the courage that is required to stand strong in one’s sovereignty. The Pluto opposition can also bring up deep-seated insecurities that we tend to avoid, shedding light on wounded parts of the ego that want to evolve. These reflections may come in the form of another person, situation or instance that draws our attention to behaviors and ways in which we ask for attention and validation.
Many truths will come to light this week, Mercury is retrograde in Leo and the Moon will deepen its message. Aside from the intensity of Pluto, nostalgic remembrances come to surface helping to remind us of who we are. No matter how much you’ve changed since you were a child, that little person inside that wants to be seen and recognized for its unique reflection of the cosmos still resides.
Venus will square the nodes just before entering into a square with Mars, whatever karmic limbo you have found yourself in lately with regards to relationships, artistic pursuits or work will come to a head. In order to move forward in any of these areas, there needs to be adjustments to how the energy is put out. Mars and Venus square each other shortly after, putting pressure on an area of life where we may be overcompensating with perfectionist tendencies. It can be liberating to let go of past mistakes, opting for forgiveness rather than continual retribution for a not-so-ideal outcome.
Monday 21st
Important information from the Mercury retrograde comes through which helps to clarify past behaviors and actions today. It can also inspire the resurgence of a past artistic endeavor, romance or platonic friendship — depending on your birth chart. Venus is square the nodes, triggering a balancing act between romance/relationships and one’s personal values, offering a moment for healing but also causing a bit of emotional limbo. A karmic reconciliation with a past relationship affords clarity. This might just signify a brief moment where you quietly forgive someone even if there is no contact involved.
Moon sextile Mercury rx, conjunct Venus, square NN, square Mars, Venus square NN.
Tuesday 22nd
Sun enters Leo! The mood lightens in the skies and this jolt of excitement can trigger unexpected new connections and friendship. The Moon is slowly shedding her light in Cancer, with the New Moon just a couple of days away, we may be reflecting on the past, feeling a bit nostalgic, and surfacing big emotions that we thought we had left behind. Generally, though, an air of optimism colors fond memories as the Moon conjoins with Jupiter, overcoming doubt and fear.
Moon sextile Chiron, Moon > Cancer 5:26 am PDT, square Saturn rx, square Neptune rx, conjunct Jupiter, Sun > Leo, Sun sextile Uranus.
Wednesday 23rd
Venus and Mars are square, pitting stringent attention to detail against a lover girl’s curiosity. When the two square one another, the urgency for passion and love bubbles up through the pores, but what you end up doing with that energy is up to you. This can be a motivating time to start a project that has been left on the back burner, push you to reach out to someone and take initiative in a relationship, or get bogged down with the intensity. Moon is trine the nodes which clears up emotional weight through a necessary purge, letting out excess feelings through communicating and taking action.
Moon trine NN, sextile Mars, Venus square Mars.
Thursday 24th
This powerful New Moon in Leo in opposition with Pluto is transforming something in your life completely! This is the moment when we don’t back down or hold on to humble solitude. There is a very palpable pressure to make big changes in how we express our authority. This can come with opposition from the outside world in some way, which forces you to stick up for your authenticity or sovereignty, it could also come from within, feeling the rumblings of a new version cracking out of a cocoon. New Moon is also trine Neptune and Saturn, the scales of karma seem to be tipping for the side of the innocent and for the children.
Moon square Chiron, Moon > Leo at 8:28 am PDT, sextile Uranus, trine Saturn rx, trine Neptune rx, New Moon Leo at 12:11 pm PDT, opposite Pluto rx, Sun trine Saturn rx, trine Neptune rx, opposite Pluto rx.
Friday 25th
Moon meets with Mercury retrograde today after that powerful New Moon in Leo, bringing with her deep messages from the recesses of the subconscious. We may become aware of patterns within our thinking, old stories and ways of talking that don’t feel completely aligned with the new version of who we are. This is an opportunity to remain curious and identify what stories we are telling ourselves that are no longer relevant. Because Mercury is retrograde, there could be some misunderstandings to work through, try not to take things too personally today as the Moon is heightening every word that is spoken.
Moon conjunct Mercury rx.
Saturday 26th
A lovely uplifting energy perks us up with the Moon sextile Jupiter. Coordinated plans with small acts of service feeds the Moon in Virgo's need to feel well taken care of. Accessing wisdom and higher understanding for intricate emotions, parsing through the details with Jupiter's greater awareness and emotional intelligence creates a calming environment throughout the day. Work relations, chores, and tasks don't feel like drudgery at all.
Moon sextile Jupiter.
Sunday 27th
A lovely uplifting energy perks us up with the Moon sextile Jupiter. Coordinated plans with small acts of service feeds the Moon in Virgo's need to feel well taken care of. Accessing wisdom and higher understanding for intricate emotions, parsing through the details with Jupiter's greater awareness and emotional intelligence creates a calming environment throughout the day. Work relations, chores and tasks don't feel like drudgery at all.
Moon sextile Jupiter.
*Keywords: Voc = Void of Course Moon, NN = North Node, SN = South Node, rx = retrograde
Written by Evelyn Zuel
