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The ease and abundance theme continues with the Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Leo, but the unity between the two benefics in the Sun’s sign is sharply contrasted by as many as four cardinal t-squares forming this week. Sun, Mars, Mercury, and Moon in Cancer will all square Uranus and oppose Pluto. Of interest, two of the four t-squares involve planetary pairs (Mercury-Uranus and Mars-Pluto). Themes of thought leading to innovation, and energy used to increase power, given the effort, are part of the tense patterns in the cardinal signs. Uranus steals the show, as the focal point of the t-squares. Expending effort in a thoughtful manner might pay off well this week, given Uranus’ reservoir of endless knowledge. While any one person can only tap a sliver of Uranus’ potential, taking the initiative, focusing on ideas, and paying attention to “spontaneous innovation” and “original thought” can increase productivity and actualize moving closer towards goals this week, particularly with Uranus making harmonious aspects to the Venus-Jupiter duo.
Pluto is certainly relevant in the transits this week. He is one of the corners of the multiple t-squares, and the Saturn-Pluto mutual reception (“powerful authority”, “disciplined transformation”) continues. Pluto also starts to form a trine to Juno in Virgo by the end of the week, suggesting that power in close relationships is becoming a theme as the week progresses. Remaking one’s self through close relationships, and realizing how to increase personal power as the result of closely bonding with another person, becomes prominent.
What might this week portend for you? Consider your Sun sign and rising sign/ascendant as well.
Aries
Change and transformation is a salient theme for Aries Sun this week. Your Sun’s ruler, Mars, is in his fall, Cancer, at this time. Yet, a theme of developing your power and using perspectives to initiate useful changes is also of influence. The cardinal t-squares in Cancer directly affect Aries all week. This week is about initiating change in order to increase your power, with a peak day on July 15. You also have the opportunity to use the mind to your benefit. Using logic and flashes of insight to solve problems also peaks around July 15 for you. Consider how the renewed theme of using organization, focused energy, leadership qualities, and acting in the immediate moment might be of benefit starting on July 16. A rather watery week for your fiery Sun. However, consider how creativity and inspiration can help move you forward this week. Final thought for Aries: being of service or giving with no expectation of return might feel rewarding this week.
Taurus
Taurus Sun is somewhat removed from the cardinal t-square fray this week, but it’s still an active week for you. A feeling of being dragged down by authority might be countered by considering career opportunities and how to use structure to your benefit. Inclinations toward spontaneity and adventure remain as a theme for you this week, although it is starting to fade. Jupiter’s abundance and optimism is still front and center for you, generally suggesting another uplifting week. July 11 starts a theme of using endurance, energy, and mighty force to work towards what you passionately want in life, and this theme lasts until the end of the week. As the week progresses, Taurus also has useful themes of persistence combined with heightened personal charm and “dressing for success” that might be used to draw closer to personal and professional goals, starting in midweek and lasting until the end of the week. Overall chances are good for a productive week. Final thought for Taurus: the stellium of planets in Cancer relates well to Taurus this week. You might find that operating from a home base is very productive.
Gemini
This is a heavier week for Gemini Sun. Your Sun’s ruler and Pluto’s prominent position in the heavens exemplifies the phrase “knowledge is power”. Adept use of perspectives and stretching your limits might result in a satisfying week. Watch for a slight impediment on July 10 – unpleasant issues from the past have more potential for surfacing on the first day of the week. Gemini can quickly move on to a different focus after the week begins. July 12 and 13 contain a useful theme of exerting leadership and showing authority based on your area of specialization. July 13 also brings a potent theme of using the mind, intuition, and making leaps to solve problems, which lasts until the week’s end. Ambition, will, and drive are reasonably strong for Gemini all week with the strongest days occurring from July 14 to 16. Heightened creativity and imagination melds well with the problem-solving theme for you and lasts all week, with the strongest days occurring on July 12 and 13. A potentially productive week for Gemini, especially after navigating July 10. Final thought for Gemini: speaking, writing, and debating are effective ways for you to convey logical concepts this week.
Cancer
Cancer Sun is in the middle of the tense t-square energies, in the middle of the week. However, Cancer can enjoy the ease and abundance of Venus and Jupiter on July 10 and 11. A nice start to the week leads to a more cerebral couple of days leading up to the t-squares‘ influence. July 12 might feel a bit foggy, but consider your capacity for creativity given the effort on that day. July 13 repeats the Venus/Jupiter theme to a lesser extent than at the beginning of the week. Cancer’s week quickly becomes heavier on July 14! Still, the tense t-squares are reasonably familiar with Sun in your Sun’s sign. Cancer is naturally adept at taking the initiative, so it’s more a matter of flexing to the changes the second half of the week might bring. Use of the mind is a strong point for you on July 14, and asserting yourself and taking action to satiate your desires has strong potential on July 15. A varied week for Cancer during your solar return month. Final thought for Cancer: on guard! This week can bring unexpected, entangling situations.
Leo
Leo Sun is rather enmeshed in the cardinal t-squares, which calls on your creativity and determination this week. If the week feels tense, you might rely on Venus and Jupiter in your Sun’s sign. Looking at the big picture with other people can help you focus your efforts and stay on the right track this week. Authority and structure become a greater factor for Leo as the week progresses, but with a sense of using discipline in order to move forward. Change can also be an influential factor this week, with a peak day on July 12. However, how might you use perspectives and the power of the mind to work through the difficulties and create more opportunities? Also, look forward to July 15 and 16 for enjoying marriage, family, and togetherness. Teamwork might also be used effectively at the end of the week. Final thought for Leo: consider alternative approaches to familiar and repetitive difficulties.
Virgo
Sorting through issues that have built up might start Virgo Sun’s week, but after July 10 more present-focused issues can be addressed. July 12 and 13 can be a fascinating exercise for using your analytical mind to learn and apply theory to your area of specialization. Also watch for opportunities to experience insight and reach large numbers of people, if applicable, on July 13. Pluto is an influential planet for you this week, and your Sun’s ruler Mercury in the watery Cancer sign contains interesting potential. Looking forward and using intuition in addition to your penchant for sorting through details and analysis can help generate keen perspectives this week. Although an emphasis on career is due for you next week, this week Virgo can take advantage of increased will, drive, and ambition to move your interests forward in career and other areas of life. Final thought for Virgo: taking on a supportive role in close relationships can feel rewarding this week.
Libra
Perhaps most relevant for Libra Sun this week is a “controlled expansion” theme. The Venus-Jupiter conjunction is uplifting for you and probably most direct for Libra in the transits this week; yet, a lingering sense of duty and overarching authority is in contrast to the nicest of conjunctions. This can be the best of both worlds, with a sense of abundance combined with structure. The cardinal nature of the multiple t-squares has a familiar ring for your initiating Sun. None of the six planets in the cardinal signs this week are in Libra, giving you a unique perspective on how to use the powerful energies. The t-squares can feel particularly tense to your airy Sun, but the t-squares hold the greatest potential for you. This theme can be very effective combined with North Node in your Sun’s sign at this time. What can Libra initiate this week in order to move closer to your destiny and future direction in life? A sense of persistence and expansion pertaining to your efforts becomes a strong theme for Libra from July 14 to 16, obviously of potential benefit in riding the waves of the transits this week. Final thought for Libra: occasions for celebration (birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, etc.) are particularly enjoyable this week.
Scorpio
Saturn in your Sun’s sign…watery energies of influence…your Sun’s ruler, Pluto, in prominence this week…all of this adds up to a heavy week, needless to say. Yet Scorpio tends to revel in intensity. This can be a very active week for you. Manifesting what you want in life has nice potential this week and the opportunity to do so peaks around July 15. Use of the mind, logic, and intuition in problem solving and reaching towards your aspirations is also an active theme this week and peaks on the same day, July 15. While no promises can be made that the week will be easy, it can be very productive. Part of Scorpio Sun’s advantage this week is finishing what is more easily initiated. If you feel like you’re missing out on the Venus-Jupiter theme of “expanding harmony” and other lighter themes, bear in mind that the opportunity to be productive, initiate projects, and use your rugged determination to finish what you started may not be this strong for quite a while. This week definitely has its opportunities for you to take. Final thought for Scorpio: reaching new heights can be exhilarating, but having a plan ‘B’ (and arranging for a soft landing) would be wise.
Sagittarius
The “ease and abundance” theme remains strong for Sagittarius Sun this week. Perhaps more intriguing, a another particularly nice influence permeates your week. An emphasis on marriage, togetherness, groups, “clan”, and being social is a prominent theme for Sagittarius this week. Perhaps you will find teaching concepts to be productive and enjoyable this week, as well as learning in a relaxed environment. A week for seeing the sunshine despite any clouds or rain…good cheer and fellowship rule the day (or rather, week). Still, the grinding energies of the t-squares are available to your Sun sign. The week can still have its ups and downs, although with more of a feeling of spontaneity and excitement than shocks and surprises. July 16 is a day for subtly initiating projects and working closer towards your goals. Enjoy the week. Final thought for Sagittarius: is changing your lot in life possible, even slightly?
Capricorn
Despite the initiating type theme in the heavens, Capricorn Sun is also well-attuned to the Venus-Jupiter “collaborative expansion” theme this week. Capricorn, therefore, can have a very productive week, especially if a balance between tension and ease can be managed. Controls also can work well for you this week, if not used excessively. Persistence and force, combined with the potential to be popular at work or in other areas of life, might serve to make you very influential this week. Relationships tend to be focused more around work; relationships might feel tense this week, especially around July 14…but using your Capricorn affinity for structure can pay dividends when it’s combined with the efforts of other people. This is a rather watery week, but has promise if you can give form to it. Final thought for Capricorn: keeping your ear to the ground can be of benefit this week.
Aquarius
Aquarius Sun has an enviable spot in the zodiac this week. You have the Venus-Jupiter ease and abundance theme directly available, and at the same time, the initiating t-squares are of direct influence to be used by your resolute Sun. Use of the intellect, logic, and communication become stronger as the week progresses. Mercury in a watery sign gives your airy Sun an opportunity to anticipate the future (or an additional opportunity, as that is one of your natural talents). Ambition, will, and drive also becomes a stronger influence as the week progresses. Ambition links with power, with a peak day on July 15 – an appropriate day to attempt to meet short-term goals or expand your interests. This is definitely an active week for Aquarius, with ample opportunities to enjoy it as well. Final thought for Aquarius: if you find yourself at a crossroads this week, seek a nurturing type person to show you the light.
Pisces
Pisces Sun has the perspective this week of being outside of the major direct influences in the transits this week. This tends to work well for Pisces. You can take a mini-retreat this week! Conversely, you might “pick and choose” among the smorgasbord of energies in the transits. Ambition, drive, and will are more prominent during the first half of the week. Thought and communication is a heightened theme throughout the week. This is opportune, perhaps, for networking and generating interest in your talents, with the nice Venus-Jupiter conjunction drawing to a close. Another lasting theme this week for Pisces is one of leadership and developing your potential and authority via your specialty. This might be in regards to your formal work, or likewise to your avocation. It gives a sense of just the right amount of structure, for your Neptune-ruled Sun. A relatively relaxed week for Pisces, among some mighty tension in the transits. Final thought for Pisces: despite the more relaxed feel to the week, identifying matters that require urgent attention would be prudent.
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