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Sun continues his transit through his own sign, Leo, this week. Venus goes retrograde early in the week, but she remains at 0 Virgo all week, conjunct the important fixed star Regulus. Sun certainly shines brightly in his home sign, but Neptune, for example, also is very commanding in his home sign, Pisces. Sun and Neptune will form a subtle, but difficult, aspect this week. Amalgamating the better qualities of the two, with effort, result in themes such as “inspired creativity” and “expression via imagination”. The long-standing mutual reception between Saturn and Pluto also contributes to the home signs theme. Those adept enough to use structure in consolidating power are using the Saturn-Pluto theme (“disciplined transformation”, “authoritative perspectives”) productively, indeed.
Mars and his overlord, Pluto, continue to oppose one another until the end of the week (powerful ambition, drive based on keen perspectives). Both are part of a cardinal t-square pointing to Uranus, and the t-square pattern dominates the transits this week. Using ambition and perspectives in order to develop innovative ideas is a strong potential this week. Uranus is also amplified by a nice trine aspect to Jupiter (“expanding knowledge”). Being spontaneous, brainstorming, and disrupting the status quo have influence this week, clashing with the stern Saturn-Pluto (“powerful structures”) duo. Without a doubt, Uranus going retrograde this week is most appropriate and well-timed! As the roller coaster ride in the transits, courtesy of Uranus, continues, Uranus decides to shake things up further and turn everything upside down.
What might this week portend for you? Consider your Sun sign and rising sign/ascendant as well.
Aries
The beginning of the week might feel topsy-turvy for Aries Sun. Sharp perspectives and “amped up” ambition helps Aries catch the nicer shocks and surprises Uranus is tossing about this week. Still, dealing with revolution takes determination and effort. If you are able to go with the flow and act quickly when necessary during the first few days of the week, Uranus’ effects can be dealt with successfully and his influence subsides a bit by the end of the week. Another odd effect for Aries in this Uranian week is the opportunity to benefit from structure and authority, as well as forging your own path. This week is favorable for Aries to reassess or “audit” current situations, at work or in personal life, in order to move forward productively. Emotional life also becomes more pronounced as a theme for Aries this week. Your strong sense of self has greater potential for reaching other people in a touching way. Final thought for Aries: Chances of success are improved this week when your heart and mind are dedicated to what you want to achieve!
Taurus
Venus retrograding in an earth sign is most interesting for Taurus Sun. Relationships have a feel of being more “on or off” with Venus retrograde. Close relationships are prominent at the beginning of the week for Taurus. This week has a more structured feel as well. Taurus is good at working with structure, but be aware of possible clashes with authority or too much restriction at work or elsewhere. The second half of the week has more potential for productivity. Determined, persistent efforts, combined with working to expand your influence by looking sharp and showing willingness to learn, help contribute to a successful week. This week also has a rather spiritual flavor for you. The structure that feels overbearing at times can help you access a greater collective, if you so choose. Jupiter is also looking over your shoulder this week, contributing a sense of optimism despite any difficulties. Final thought for Taurus: finding the good in various situations and people might be of benefit this week.
Gemini
The first day of the week is more focused on relating to family and close friends for Gemini Sun, which is also entwined with your past and future destiny. This is definitely a week of variety for Gemini, which suits your Sun sign well. July 27 works well for excelling in your area of specialization and gathering more knowledge in your field of interest. July 28 contains potential for experiencing insight and true understanding of theory and concepts, a useful follow-up to the previous day’s theme. Gemini also starts to feel that strong thinking function on ‘overdrive’ from July 28 until the end of the week. July 28 is also the start of another theme, gathering perspectives in order to change what you want or need to, or consolidating your power base. Mid-week is very pivotal for you! Also watch for opportunities to be creative with your mind, through accessing what you are committed to and feel idealistic towards. Close relationships also enter the picture on July 28. Mark July 28 on your calendar! Final thought for Gemini: a steady direction and moving in a straight line can be of benefit this week.
Cancer
The Saturn-Pluto theme is strong and intense for Cancer Sun this week. Obeying authority can be tough, but if the reward is an increase in your power, the tradeoff can be worthwhile. The week does not have to be entirely about work and intuiting what powerful figures are demanding. The waves in the transits are less intense for you on July 26 and 27, an opportunity for rest and enjoyment during the week. July 29 is a day of focusing on the nicer aspects of close relationships, and also an opportunity to use perspectives and enact change when something different is more beneficial. Cancer experiences the intense effects of the Mars-Uranus-Pluto t-square on July 29 and 30. With Mars still in your Sun’s sign, will, ambition, and personal drive are useful in meeting the demands of the powerful outer planets. If you can manage to generate and implement useful ideas, you will likely feel successful at the end of the week. The week is definitely about work for Cancer Sun, with a nice break at mid-week. Final thought for Cancer: if you want to connect with someone, look for common interests.
Leo
Happy solar return to Leo Suns this month! This week holds opportunities for networking, benefiting from logical problem solving, and using communication to express ideas and sell them. This theme for Leo is strongest on July 24, but lasts until the end of the week. Past issues have potential for surfacing on July 27. The question is something to the effect, can you make lemonade from lemons on that day? Also don’t underestimate the power of the mind to deal with the past effectively in the present. On the brighter side, Jupiter is still in your Sun’s sign this week (he will soon move into Virgo) and Leo is largely outside of the effects of the Mars-Uranus-Pluto t-square. Therefore, this week is largely about a relaxed opportunity to affect other people and express the qualities of your strong core personality. Neptune in his home sign enters the picture for Leo at the end of the week; perhaps you will find a way to use “inspired creativity” to enhance your week. Final thought for Leo: July 30 is a particularly good day to show passion and courage.
Virgo
Sun and your ruling planet, Mercury, are conjunct in Leo – the sign preceding Virgo Sun’s. Virgo has already learned the “lesson” of Leo Sun, and with the Sun/Mercury placements this month, it might be used very much to your advantage and enjoyment. Thus the overall week might feel more relaxed and enjoyable for Virgo. July 28 and 29 likely will feel like heavier days, however. Creating an image of where you want to be, and using perspectives in order to move forward, have advantages in the middle of the week for you. Dedication and creative use of thought also help Virgo compete and take decisive action to move closer to objectives with the Sun in the fiery Leo sign. The end of the week starts to broach a theme of innovation and zounds of ideas to be sorted through and used as you see fit. Final thought for Virgo: dealing with obstinate people or difficult situations may not be as challenging if you focus on dividing the issue into manageable parts.
Libra
This week starts a time of evaluating current relationships, or even returning to old ones! Of course all of this is by choice, but Libra Sun is perhaps most affected by another Venus retrograde. The relationships theme takes place under the umbrella of a “controlled expansion” theme. Therefore, a steady determination to move forward, particularly in the second half of the week, is of benefit to Libra as you take time to evaluate the current state of various relationships. Close relationships have prominence at the beginning of the week, and can be a source of support for you this week, although even at the beginning of the week the theme is starting to fade. Spirituality is a strong theme for Libra all week. Sun in Leo is a useful exercise and experience for Libra…how might you strengthen and express your core self in order to function in relationships better? Based on that type of question, the Venus retrograde has great potential and meaning for Libra. Final thought for Libra: Taking a step backward this week might be productive, paradoxically. How might doing so allow you to take two steps forward?
Scorpio
This is another week of implementing will, drive, and ambition for Scorpio Sun. The “roller coaster” theme is definitely present for Scorpio Sun, affected by the strong cardinal t-square. However, your intense Scorpio Sun is not unused to the kind of productive tension that can result in obtaining your desires, and Saturn’s structure, although restrictive, is also looking over your shoulder and distracting the revolutionary Uranus. The initiating activity of the t-square and the fiery Leo Sun have potential for assisting Scorpio with both starting projects of interest, and using vigor and brilliant ideas to help finish them. July 24 and 25 are days of unity for Scorpio. Relationships and paying attention to your emotional base are pronounced priorities on those days. In this time of Venus retrograde, Scorpio Sun has a nice theme of close relationships tending to flow smoothly. Final thought for Scorpio: Scorpio Sun is about transformation. This week it might happen abruptly!
Sagittarius
Sun entering a fire sign works well for Sagittarius Sun. The adaptable qualities of Sagittarius are useful in tandem with finishing projects and focusing energy on what is important. Definitely, a sense of heightened competition and activity might be enjoyable for you. Relationships are a strong theme for Sagittarius throughout the week. Old friends and contacts might enter your life again, but you also might start evaluating current relationships more often. Revolution is easier than retaining structure for Sagittarius this week, but both have their uses. You have a unique opportunity among the Sun signs to focus on clearing out the old to make way for the new, in relationships and in other areas of your life (and this doesn’t necessarily entail ending relationships!). July 26 and 27 repeat the relationships theme for you, and also contains a theme of paying attention to filling emotional needs. Final thought for Sagittarius: fiery creativity meets cognitive functioning this week, potentially very useful.
Capricorn
Mighty efforts, use of powerful force, and persuasive actions continue as a theme for Capricorn Sun this week. A certain sense of optimism and expansion works well with this first theme, however, it also requires a lot of work (something your Sun is used to and perhaps even enjoys!). Your natural ambition and drive are also augmented this week, and can be useful in connecting emotionally with other people. Relationships are also an area of focus for Capricorn Sun, and Venus retrograding in an earth sign resonates with your earthy Sun. How might focusing on the details and effort required in relationships help you to clear out what doesn’t work and implement more of what does? Some tension is inherent in such a task, but it also might be very productive both in career and personal life. Final thought for Capricorn: making efforts to carefully listen can pay dividends this week.
Aquarius
This is a week of achieving objectives for Aquarius Sun. The initiating energy of the cardinal t-square complements your penchant for focusing on and finishing projects. Combining your sharp intuition with logical problem-solving is a strong theme by the end of the week. Aquarius is also just within reach of a lingering ‘ease and abundance’ theme that was very strong in past weeks, and will be more prominent next week. With transiting Sun opposite of your natal Sun by sign, a refreshing sense of creativity and being social enters the picture. Taking action and being competitive is also a renewed theme for you this week. Being spontaneous and generating ideas, one of Aquarius Sun’s natural strengths, is useful for pushing your ambitions forward and consolidating your power base. Relationships might feel more challenging, but that is not different for any of the other signs this week! Aquarius can have a good week this week. Final thought for Aquarius: no additional thoughts for Aquarius this week.
Pisces
The first day of the week might feel emotionally intense, but the week quickly settles down for Pisces Sun. Close relationships are a strong plus for Pisces this week, given the effort to maintain them. Relationships in general, and Venus starting to retrograde, affects Pisces rather strongly. Balancing and creating harmony in relationships feels different after July 24, but also gives an opportunity to assess your personal role in various relationships. The strong ‘specialization’ theme also continues through the week for Pisces. Authority, particularly through your area of specialty and depth of knowledge, can be used productively and to your advantage this week. Also watch for the “creative expression” theme to take hold by the end of the week. If you’ve always wanted to be “on stage”, your opportunity is this week! Final thought for Pisces: seeking solitude at the right times this week can be refreshing.
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