July 15 - 21

EARLY WEEK

This week is extremely active celestially. On Monday the 15th, the Sun squares Chiron at 7:43 am EST, affecting us throughout the day. This aspect can amplify feelings of insecurity or low confidence, causing some to withdraw while others may overcompensate with bravado. Be mindful and uplift others when possible. Mars and Uranus are conjunct in Taurus at 10:04 am, an intense transit that has been building over the weekend and will be felt into midweek. This can cause fluctuations in mood and temper, making us feel agitated, restless, and impatient. Avoid being reckless or impulsive; strategize before taking action to prevent mistakes or accidents. The moon starts the week in Scorpio, boosting our desire for intimacy and intense connections. It reaches its Waxing Gibbous phase on Tuesday, aiding in higher self-contact and spiritual realms. The moon moves into Sagittarius at 9:24 pm on Tuesday the 16th, adding a free-spirited energy that makes it hard to stick to routine this week.

LATE WEEK

Wednesday and Thursday are quieter, but we still feel the energy of Monday's Mars/Uranus conjunction, making us more impatient, temperamental, and restless. The moon in Sagittarius encourages higher learning, philosophizing, and adventuring. This is a good time to break from strict routines and embrace surprises. On Thursday the 18th, the Sun sextiles Uranus at 10:00 am EST, helping us overcome fears and insecurities, and express ourselves more authentically. We may feel more rebellious or want to showcase our uniqueness. At 7:56 pm on Thursday, Mercury in Leo trines Chiron in Aries. This pleasant transit aids in processing feelings through conversations and creativity, allowing for deep expression and healing.

WEEKEND

This is one of the most active weekends we've experienced in a long time. Let's buckle up and explore it together! On Friday the 19th, the Moon enters Capricorn at 4:13 am EST, ushering in the bright moon period. This extroverted time lasts until early Sunday, bringing change and outward shifts. On Friday, Venus trines the North Node of the Moon at 6:56 am, aligning us with relationships and creative endeavors that offer wonderful opportunities. On Saturday the 20th, Mars sextiles Neptune at 11:17 am, a transit felt all weekend. This promotes intuitive action and compassionate humanitarian efforts. Mars moves into Gemini later at 4:43 pm, where it will stay until September 4th. In this placement, we find it easier to strategize and plan for the future, communicate assertively, and understand multiple viewpoints.
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Sunday is one of the most jam-packed days this year. The Full Moon in Capricorn perfects at 6:17 am, the second Capricorn Full Moon of the year. This highly aspected Full Moon continues to develop the goals and manifestations from the previous Full Moon, bringing significant shifts related to career and long-term goals. We may feel called to take on greater responsibilities. The moon shifts into Aquarius at 7:42 am, marking the end of the bright moon period and sparking a desire for freedom and innovation. At 4:43 pm, Venus sextiles Jupiter, enhancing our appreciation of beauty and social interactions. At 6:20 pm, Mercury squares Uranus, leading to scattered thoughts and a flood of ungraspable ideas. At 11:25 pm, the Sun trines Neptune, ushering in a gentle and compassionate atmosphere that enhances intuitive channels. Finally, at 11:46 pm, Mars trines Pluto, giving us a surge of energy to tackle challenges and transform our lives. This transit, building all weekend, will influence the start of the week, improving our leadership skills and helping reform ineffective areas.