Another intense month. We are still in orb of the Uranus/Pluto square of last month – the war between the spirit of revolution and the obstacle to change. For more on this square see my blog article.
At the beginning of June, until the 13th, all the planets are moving direct except Neptune. Last week, both Venus and Saturn turned direct. So this is a good time to move ahead in your profession and relationships. It is also a good time to find a new home. But after the 13th Mercury is retrograde until August 8. It’s not like everything stops, it is just a time-out to think about where you are and go over your plans.
On July 17 and 18 Mars in Libra squares the dreaded Uranus/Pluto Square. The three planets together can mean violent interventions, sudden disasters, fanaticism or a mania for destruction. Because Mars is in Libra, the peacemaker, and is trining Jupiter God of wisdom and optimism, I am hoping for this aspect to be a breakthrough event regarding violence and destruction. Hopefully it is a wake up aspect to how we are contributing to the mess we are in, ecologically and politically.
Dates to Watch:
July 3 – Mars enters Libra until August 23, 2012 – Mars is a real wimp in Libra. Instead of fighting for his rights and standing up for himself, he does the passive aggressive thing and whines a lot. But if we are looking to form a peace treaty either on the world stage or in our personal lives. This placement can help.
Full Moon at 12 Capricorn. This brings to our awareness our duties and responsibilities, if you have been slacking, This full moon may not help you jump up and do something about it. The Moon in Capricorn is sluggish. Try to do just one task at a time.
July 4 – Mercury Trine Uranus. A very good day to let your mind bring in some expansive ideas. You don’t want to be confined today. A very good day for fireworks of all kinds, physical and mental
July 13 – Uranus turns Retrograde at 8 Aries and will stay retrograde until Dec 13, 2012. If you have any personal planets or the ascendant at 8 Aries or Libra except to be very nervous, agitated or irritated but also inspired with a new vision of the future. See Lynn Koiner’s blog on Uranus retrograde.
July 14 – Mercury Retrograde. Mercury is in Leo during this retrograde period and with Uranus in Aries, both fire signs, you may not want to sit back and daydream until this one has past. Do get busy, but make no long range plans especially if it involves traveling or buying mechanical or electronic equipment
July 15 – Sun Square Saturn. Keep you head down and just work, that is all Saturn wants to see, no glitter, no glamour, no fun.
July 17 – Mars Trine Jupiter. You can put your energy and time to good use on this one. Your work is enjoyable. Progress is made. Good for financial dealings.
Mars Square Pluto at 7 Libra. This square makes a t-square (3 sided square) out of the difficult Uranus square Pluto that was exact last month. So forget what I said above. The Jupiter may help smooth this one out a bit. But this aspect warns against forging ahead with any actions. I look at Jupiter at a benefic God, sprinkling angel dust on you when you have these tough squares.
July 18 – Mars Opposite Uranus at 8 Aries. This is also part of the T-square above. This one brings in abrupt impulses, opposition to progressive ideas. An out of the blue act of violence or disruption.
The above Mars squares will affect you personally if you have Personal Planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the Ascendant at 5 to10 degrees of Aries, Libra, Capricorn or Cancer.
July 19 – New Moon at 26 Cancer at 12:24 AM. This new moon squares Saturn at 23 Libra. The next month will be about home and family, but Saturn means there could be some responsibilities in these areas.
July 22 – Sun in Leo until August 22, 2012 This is all about fun, romance and recognitions. It is a time of ambition, independence and leadership. It is a time to show generosity toward others.
July 25 – Mercury Trine Uranus. This is a repeat of July 4th because Mercury is moving retrograde and is repeating the aspects it made when it was going direct this month.
Jul 28 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 5 Leo. You have a bunch of bright ideas today especially if your have personal planets or the ascendant at 5 Leo.
July 31 – Sun Trine Uranus. Entertainment and fun today. It may be a spontaneous party.
Venus Trine Saturn. You may meet up with a friend you haven’t seen for a long time. Your relationships feel solid and secure to you.
OUTER PLANET TRANSITS
JUPITER is in Gemini until Aug 27, 2013 This month Jupiter will move from 4 Gemini to 10 Gemini. Now is the time to move ahead with your optimistic plans for the future, especially if you have the ascendant, Sun or Moon between 4 and 10 degrees of Gemini or Sagittarius. Also, look to see what house in your natal chart holds 4 to 10 degrees of Gemini. The affairs of this house will be abundant or excessive. to 4 degrees of Gemini/Sagittarius.
SATURN is in Libra (structure, foundation, and responsibility) until Oct 2012. This month Saturn moves from 22 to 23 degrees of Libra. If you have the Ascendant or any personal planets at 22 t0 23 degrees of Libra in your natal chart, you may be in store for some hard lessons around the issues ruled by the planet and the house the planet is in or rules. Libra rules relationships of all kinds and Saturn may ask you to take on more responsibility for how your relationships work.
URANUS is in Aries until 2018. This month Uranus stays at 8 degrees of Aries. He turns retrograde on Jul 13. We all feel a need to rebel, we want more freedom and want to make some radical changes in our life. I believe in “cooperating with the inevitable”. If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, go on a long vacation, move, or make some major changes in your life.
NEPTUNE (creativity, sensitivity, escapism, dreams) is in Pisces until 2026. This month is retrograde and moves and stays at 2 degrees of Pisces. A lack of focus, a sense of drifting or an inability to see a betrayal or disappointment until it's too late can be experienced by those of you with the Sun or Personal Planets at 2 degrees of Pisces. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams and spiritual insights.
PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023. This month Pluto is moving retrograde and is moving from 8 to 7 degrees of Capricorn. Everyone is feeling the urge to purge and to find his or her truth. Profound changes will be felt especially by those with Sun, Ascendant or personal planets at 8 to 9 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer.
Have a good month,
Janet Kane