Weekly July 26th

Monday
Today might feel a little wacky with Mercury opposite Neptune and Saturn opposite Uranus. It might be hard to determine which end is up! The Aquarius Moon was Full last night and lots of changes and news continue to develop!  Have vision and try to ride the waves!  Leo and Aquarius, Mercury opposite Neptune energizes your relationships and sparks romance and other chemistry!  However make sure you're saying what you really mean and avoid misunderstandings!  Aries and Libra, you might feel more chaotic and rattled. The pressure is on and you may want to get out of a "hot kitchen". The Sun in Leo and Jupiter in Aries are very optimistic for new endeavors and favor the fire signs most! Sagittarius, you may like this as much as your Leo and Aries friends and collaborators!  Gemini is in an expressive mood today and while Mercury and the Sun are in Leo!  We might not believe what we hear come out of some people's mouths today, but it could be entertaining! Try to act with honesty and integrity! Tonight, act on an impulse if you're feeling lucky!  Wear turquoise today.

Tuesday
Mercury moves to Virgo today, and the Moon meets Neptune in Aquarius.  All of this can confuse communication and create a "foggy" atmosphere. That's nice if romance is involved, but it's not great if you're trying to make a practical, informed decision or do business.  The more you can keep today relaxed and free of long term implications, the better!  When Mercury changes signs, it's best not to make a big decision.Information and perspective changes in the days ahead! Neptune and the Moon combine for  creativity, vision, and a dreamy atmosphere.  Friendship and the dynamic between us is enhanced, but don't ask for commitments or expect the whole truth and nothing but!  The air and fire signs like this for social plans, dates, and love lives in general. That's Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Aquarius and Sagittarius.  Tonight is a great night for music, film or some other kind of escape from the usual!  Wear blue.

Wednesday
The Moon is void of course from 11:47 pm Tuesday to 4 am EST. The overnight, or those hours in your time zone, are spacey and may seem strange or confusing. Keep your wits about you. The Pisces Moon is opposite Mercury in Virgo today, and the tendency is to be critical or overstep boundaries. In truth, a laid back approach is called for, but do have clear limits and boundaries in situations where you need them!  The Moon works with Pluto and we draw upon our reserves of emotional or creative energy. It might be hard to harness energy and motivate, but it can be done, step by step. Try not to be overwhelmed before you begin!  The Pisces Moon helps us empathize with others and helping out is favored but doing things FOR other people is not as good as showing, collaborating or pitching in!  Taurus, you may realize your limits with a friend!  Scorpio, it's a good day for you to be on vacation or have a "field trip"!  Tonight is more about close friends than bigger gatherings. Wear green.

Thursday
Mars moves to Libra, an interesting spot for the warrior planet! Libra is about peace and balance. Mars will meet Saturn on Saturday and oppose planets in Aries in the next few days.  Justice is the goal and me first versus we, together, is one of the issues or challenges.  In the wake of a Sunday Full Moon, partnership challenges and reevaluations are ongoing and further fueled by this Libra activity!  The Moon is in Pisces. Keep very good boundaries.  Show compassion.  The danger is getting sucked into drama that is not your own.  Know your limits and stick to them!  The Moon is opposite Venus in Virgo and there are lots of conflicting pulls and energies in the air today and tonight too!  Flexibility helps. Take a fair, reasonable approach.  Arts and musical events are favored and the creative energy is flowing. Wear pink.

Friday
The Moon is in Pisces void of course until 4:42 pm EST, and the heavens are full of oppositions! This does increase the chance we find ourselves in conflict and the need for compromise is strong. It's equally strong to just go your own way and not engage in situations that seem futile or negative. Try to put off decisions and lay low today until at least 4:42 pm.  The Moon moves to Aries then.  Let's focus on the good stuff!  Mercury aligns with Pluto in the earth signs favoring practical problem solving.  Virgo and Capricorn, you host this action.  Tonight the Moon meets Jupiter in Aries for new starts, high energy and potentially good fortune! Sagittarius, Gemini and Leo enjoy this along with Aries! Wear red.

Saturday
Mars meets Saturn in Libra. This is an intense conjunction between the warrior planet and the planet of structure and challenge.  In Libra, the big ideas are justice, fairness and balance especially between partners, and legal matters.  It's time to take a look at what's unjust or one sided and try to make things right.  This meeting is not your usual, everyday astrological action and it may seem serious or just plain difficult. The effects last far beyond today.  On the upside, the Moon and Sun energize us in Aries and Leo, lending some optimism and encouraging fun and good times for those of us not in the midst of the upheaval.  Those of us who can support and give good advice may need to be available and give out some positivity!  Wear yellow.

Weekly July 19

Monday
The Scorpio Moon aligns with Venus in Virgo.  Attention to the fine points and details and a creative edge is in the forecast. Get creative with things that could otherwise be mundane.  Doing skilled work, making things more beautiful, or even getting creative with finances is favored!  The Scorpio Moon is buoyed by Venus, feeling lighter than some other Scorpio Moon times. Dealing with relationships can be easier. If you're in love, especially new love, the connection is very strong especially for Taurus and anyone with strong Scorpio or Virgo influence in their chart.  In our work lives, the Scorpio Moon provides focus. It's looking like a pretty good Monday.  The Moon is square to Mercury in Leo tonight. This can make it hard to make decisions, particularly with strong personalities involved.  However, the creative tension can produce great things if you put lots of effort in and have patience with each other.  If you have social plans tonight, you may notice people are a little bit moody. Sagittarius might need happy, fun friends to pull him or her out of a mood.  Scorpio and Cancer are likely to want company.  Leo, there could be a bit of tension at home, but it's nothing you can't manage.  Wear maroon.

Tuesday
The Moon is in Scorpio until 7:48 pm EST. If you need to focus and finish up something, close the door and shut out distractions! The Moon is energized by both Mars and the Sun for taking action and making solid moves.  It's a good day to work on either personal or business interests.  Neptune is the only planet that could mix things up a bit, with half truths or secrets.  It might be hard to tell if someone is being honest. Don't blindly follow.  Tonight the Moon in Sagittarius and Uranus in Aries fire things up with surprises, adventures, and new experiences!  Fire signs and air signs are all systems go!  Leo and Gemini won't be able to resist a night out, and Aries and Sag make perfect companions if you're in an adventurous mood.  Wear purple.

Wednesday
Today is about movement! No slouching or procrastinating! Saturn moves back into Libra after months of retrograde and then more Virgo time.  Saturn in Libra is discerning, has good and balanced judgment, and urges us to do the fair thing. This may impact Libra most, along with those near or in Saturn return time (age 28/9 to 30 in particular).  It's an outer planet so the influence is more long acting and not just about now.  You may find yourself revisiting some things from last fall or winter now.  Consider this a chance to make different decisions or move on. Virgo, you may be relieved to see Saturn leave your sign!  This planet can be quite a challenge!  Sagittarius Moon pushes for action and fun today, but there's also a philosophical influence in the air with the Moon trine to Jupiter in Aries.  We're still urged toward the new over anything old or past its time.  Try something on for size! No commitments are necessary, just play with ideas and go with the flow.  Tonight the Moon is a little bit out of sorts with Venus, and what's most likely is one friend or partner wanting to venture into new territory or desiring more freedom while the other wants to hold back.  Try not to be too critical and give each other space.  Wear red.

Thursday
The Moon is in Sagittarius  in harmony with Venus in Leo.  Both are fire signs, craving excitement and activity.  Networking, travel and social plans are favored. Take a field trip or do something fun. Plan good times with friends and meet new people too. It's also a good day to learn and try something new. The Full Moon warm up is on by tonight, and the Sun moves to Leo at 6:21 pm EST.  Mars is in a confrontational spot in Virgo. If you don't have work done you'll be hearing about it. Though we are also likely to battle with ourselves over imperfections.  Try to take it easy. Cancer, gifts or other good things are likely to come your way! Aries, Gemini, Sagittarius, Libra and Leo, you're totally in your element.  It's the beginning of Leo birthdays. Wear gold.

Friday
The Moon moves to Capricorn at 4:38 am EST, and it's a very busy day in the zodiac.  The Sun, newly in Leo, connects with Uranus in Aries which is nothing less than combustible! We're close to the Full Moon so reverberation (feedback possibly!) from last month's lunar eclipse is in the air! This means change, upheaval, and also progress if you can let it happen! Go forward not back now before Mercury retrograde starts its' impact in mid August!  The Moon meets Pluto for potential resolution of emotional issues, and since this is in Capricorn, take an orderly approach.  Scorpio, this implies communication in both (or either) your personal and professional life.  Capricorn, you are right if it seems like one thing after another in your world.  Ease into things, but don't fight the current.  Cancer, relationship things are up for discussion again.  Tonight it might be hard to get in exactly that right mood to party or even relax! If you do go out take it easy with the Full Moon making some of us edgy or anxious.  Saturday may be the better night if you are choosing one or the other for plans.  Wear black.

Saturday
The Moon is in Capricorn, nearly Full.  Jupiter is square to Pluto in Capricorn, and power struggles can be the result!  The whole idea is to make progress, but traditional versus new and improved points of view square off!  Business will be difficult but not impossible to negotiate.  In personal relationships, Venus is more easygoing in harmony with the Capricorn Moon.  Couples making practical plans and decisions are favored. It's also nice for social plans especially for Pisces, Virgo, and Taurus.  Tonight we're in the Full Moon zone for sure. It's exact at 9:37 pm EST Sunday night.  Keep a clear head. The effects of last month's late June eclipse vibrate again, and can range widely! Capricorn and Cancer this affects you  most directly, however with a Full Moon in Aquarius coming, Leo and Aquarius are also feeling the tide come in! Wear green.

Sunday
The Moon is void of course in Capricorn from 10:20 am to 3:38 pm EST. It's a good time to lay low, take it easy, do routine work, or goof off completely.  Don't take on major decisions yet!  The Moon is Full in Aquarius tonight.  It's the sign that brings us together, in groups we belong to and in our "communities" whatever type they might be.  Like minded people can really connect strongly around a cause, a commitment, or even for friendship with this Full Moon.  The Moon in harmony with Jupiter and Uranus in Aries shines light on all that is new, and in the wake of last month's lunar eclipse, moving ahead (not back) is the idea!  In some cases we may feel there is no choice and in others, we should make decisions in our best interests and the interests of a lrger group as well.  Trying to hold onto things the way they were is like fighting the current!  Tonight's Full Moon has beautiful aspects compared to June's Capricorn Moon and the harder angles that accompanied it.  Enjoy good things! From the company you keep to the prosperity you've created to the open mindedness and joy of friends!  Wear white.

A Deeper Look at the Progressed Moon and Saturn Cycles

A Deeper Look at the Progressed Moon and Saturn Cycles

This article by astrologer Amy Herring might be of special interest if you have kids between 7 and 21 years old or if you are in your late twenties and getting into Saturn return time.  Thought it was worth reposting.

Robin

Solar Eclipse July 11, 2010

Solar eclipses explode with the energy of New Moons, propelling us forward, drawing upon the fire of the Sun!  Leo properties are activated and may include changes in relationships or circumstances with fathers or other male figures in our lives.  In tarot, the qualities of Sun and Strength characterize solar eclipse activity. Strength manifests if you're wrestling the beast that once again rears it's head. Trying to master or gain control over a recurring pattern, trait, or enemy is the theme of Strength.  The Sun, in contrast, is about good times and self expression.  A well aspected solar eclipse might trigger some child-like joy and get you out of a boring rut.  This solar eclipse is also fed by fiery Mars, so inactivity is not an option! Get ready to move on things. However this eclipse differs as it occurs in the Moon's home sign Cancer.  Yes, this month it's really all about the Moon.

Your Moon sign is your sub-concious, intuition, child like side, dreams and desires.  The Moon can also represent fears, anxieties, confusion, and latent traits.  Sometimes it's the side of yourself you keep hidden.  The things you don't say, the ideas you express through your art, music or poetry, the connections you feel with "the other side" and your ancestors.  Sometimes the Moon represents parts of yourself you're not even really aware of, the themes that surface only in dreams.  This particular solar eclipse in Cancer pushes forth all the the qualities of the Moon!

Feelings, instincts, and our most psychic selves activate! It will become impossible to ignore those deep undercurrents you try to push down, as if to keep them underwater. Eclipses can be very unsettling since they push for change. Let that happen naturally. Don't fight the currents.  Cancer eclipses are connected to our families and homes.  Dealing with family issues will be common this summer, and the pull toward childhood homes and people and places from the past could be undeniable (whether by choice or by circumstantial events).

Be "in" or "with" the Moon in the weeks ahead.  Let yourself sleep and dream, express through art, and expect that you may feel very sensitive to situations and the environment around you. Make your home feel comfortable or search for a new one now!  Fighting changes brought on by eclipses only means revisiting them later. Mars in Virgo favors a practical, pro-active attitude instead!

Some themes by sign include:

Cancer-self and individuality vs. relationship, change in appearance, image and how you feel
Leo-dreams, imagination, slowing down, taking care of your health and well being
Virgo-active participation, friendships, wishes, social life
Libra-how others see you, how you present your self and your strengths, career moves
Scorpio-opportunities, re-examining philosophies of life, reason to travel or entertain new ideas
Sagittarius-financial partnerships, psychic intuitions, passions, privacy
Capricorn-relationships, adversaries, dealing with personal issues
Aquarius-changes in routine, taking care of health, work and productivity
Pisces-romance, luck, wheel of fortune
Aries-family, home, changes of residence, people coming and going
Taurus-communication, short term travel, family visits, time away
Gemini-work, money, financial dealings, acquiring possessions, selling or trading

Weekly July 12

Monday
The Moon is void of course from 7:48 am to 8:53 and then in optimistic, fun seeking Leo for two whole days.  All the Moon's planetary action indicates an easygoing day.  The Leo Moon works with Uranus in Aries for newness and surprises.  Let go of control and expectations to enjoy this most!  The Moon/Jupiter action is adventurous, open minded and favors expansion and good times!  Both of those planets are in Aries, the first sign, and first tries, new experiences and beginner's luck are in the air!  Sagittarius will be in a "go for it" sort of mood, and Gemini will make new friends quickly and easily.  Tonight the Moon and Mercury meet for a very outgoing, expressive attitude.  This happens in Leo, so Leo is the center of attention, but Cancer is favored for new work and in money matters.  Libra, surround yourself with Leos and other fun people tonight!  There are still lots of adjustments and a-ha moments happening as a result of that eclipse. Keeping an optimistic, action oriented attitude is the best plan! Be assertive today. Wear gold.

Tuesday
The Leo Moon sails smoothly with no interruptions or obstacles! Leo is about children, learning, creativity, and fun! Mercury is also in Leo reminding us to show and develop our talents! It's a great time to take up an instrument, sport, or craft.  Mercury in Leo is also expressive and acts and speaks from the heart.  Leo is good at this anyway, but particularly right now.  Gemini, it's a good time for you to write, draw up a contract, or send invitations.  Aquarius, communication in your long term partnerships in both love and business is very important this month.  Venus in Virgo is in harmony with Pluto in Capricorn and there will be lots of negotiating between partners. Taking a practical, realistic stance is favored.  Virgo, as you host Venus, be gracious and fair. You may find yourself needing extra tactfulness in complex situations.  Cancer, remember that this is a time of change as a result of the eclipse. Don't lose sight of what you want or be distracted from your goals.  Tonight is free and clear for fun and games. Wear purple.

Wednesday
The Moon moves from Leo to Virgo at 9:15 am after approximately 3 void of course hours early on.  Between 6 and 9 allow yourself a slow, easy transition time if possible. At least, put off any promises.  The Moon opposite Neptune puts us in a fog and makes the truth elusive this morning.  Don't be overly trusting.  The Moon works with Pluto for a continuation of reality checks in relationships and partnerships. Also double check facts and data before decisions today.  In the evening, the Moon meets Venus which is good for getting along and favors romance and friendship for Scorpio, Virgo, Pisces, and Taurus. This also includes those with those Moon signs since the Moon often draws us to those we connect with most! Wear navy blue.

Thursday
The Virgo Moon met Venus last night and connects with Mars today! This indicates, for one thing, an eventful time in  relationships. With the eclipses propelling us, many will make relationship changes and have important realizations now.  Virgo is a mutable sign so a go with the flow attitude is good, but today is also about being pro-active, not passive.  Virgo should feel energized to take action in relationships that need direction, an ending or beginning.  The Moon also harmonizes with the Sun in Cancer for a caring attitude without being a pushover.  Finding that middle ground between understanding and drawing the line is in the forecast. Pisces, Cancer, Virgo and Capricorn are likely to be feeling this.  Aries, motivation for work and work-outs is likely for you and routine may feel really good.  Today and tonight, aim for decisive moves, practical and productive steps, and a relaxed but focused approach.  It's not a bad night out, but it might make more sense to get work done.  Wear black.

Friday
The Moon meets Saturn in Virgo for a strong reminder about responsibilities this morning.  Put business first along with a health conscious attitude.  The Moon is void of course for only about half an hour from 9:46 to 10:24 am and shifts to Libra then.  Two oppositions and a square indicate plenty to be worked on and figured out.  A fair, balanced approach including equal time and division of labor will be helpful.  Being at odds will not be uncommon, and Libra and Aries are in the midst of that action.  Capricorn, deal with your career and the roles you must play or obligation you must fulfill.  It's a bit serious and potentially stressful for a Friday.  100% effort and willingness to compromise will yield the best outcomes.Wear lavender.

Saturday
The Libra Moon is in harmony with Mercury in Leo. Festivities are well timed! We'll want to relax, meet people, connect with friends and have fun! Both signs enjoy clothing and other adornments so it's a good day to shop, make-up or dress to stand out!  Do something nice for yourself, and do accept invitations!  Best friends, couples and other twos are favored. Don't be a third wheel if you can help it. It's a great date night! Wear pink.

Sunday
The Moon and Neptune start us in a foggy or romantic mood. Forgetting about problems for a while is likely this morning. Take a slow, easygoing approach to the day and avoid big decisions.  The Moon is void of course from 10:26 am to 1:42 pm then moves on to Scorpio. We might obsess more or feel anxious as the day goes on. Old problems resurface and things are likely to weigh heavily on our minds as the Moon and Pluto align. Leaving the past in the past is the best idea right now.  We're meant to be moving forward not backwards as a result of the New Moon last Sunday and the recent eclipses. Scorpio Moon time can pull us down. Try to channel that emotion into friendship, love or creativity. Avoid dwelling on things that haven't worked out, and move ahead with focus.  Wear indigo blue.