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July Overview:
The Astro news for July is:
July is a relatively quiet month as far as the planets are concerned. Mercury is now in forward motion and picks up speed so quickly that it has 2 ingresses this month. Jupiter, uranus, Neptune and Pluto continue their retrograde movement, and there is no change of direction through July. All moon phases are relatively benign, perhaps in preparation for August's eclipses.
Mercury
begins the month still in Gemini continuing positive communication for the air signs
of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. Following its retrograde period Mercury is now picking up speed, moving into Cancer on the 11th.This brings positive communication for the water signs, Pisces,
Cancer and Scorpio. It then moves into Leo on the 26th bringing the same positive action to the fire signs, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
When
mercury is resident in your sign, or even your element, it opens
up opportunities for you to be more open with your communication,
as thoughts and words seem to flow more easily during this time.
Venus,
planet of relationships, continues moving through Cancer until
July 13 when moving into Leo.This means she brings her bounty to water signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces for the first half of July and the Fire signs, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius from the 13th. (AEST)
Venus is the planet
associated with relationships but is also known as the 'lesser benefic'.
This means she can provide a small amount of luck while in a positive
aspect to your sign, especially in your sign or the same element.
You may not win first prize in the lottery but should find
things flow more easily your way.
Mars
ends its movement through the fire sign of Leo on the 2nd, When it moves into the earth sign Virgo. Like Mercury and Venus, Mars brings it's bounty and energy to the associated sign and element, in this case all
three earth signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are set to be energised and will receive a renewed boost of energy from the 2nd. When Mars is travelling through an earth sign it is much more grounded and this can be positive for getting the job done. The down side is not being comfortable in earth, it can make for slow and laborious working.
The
Sun moves into Leo on the 22nd July, heralding
a time of renewal and new beginnings for the Fire Signs. This heralds
a positive and active period for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius after this date. Until then it is the Water Signs. Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces who continue to receive the benefits.
The
major lunations in July are fairly positive.
The New Moon of the 3rd is in a positive alignment with the planet of love and minor fortune, Venus. This can bring an increase in good fortune for the water signs Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio. A positive time for romance!! The Full Moon of the 18th forms a positive aspect to Uranus, planet of the unexpected.
This can be a period that heralds exciting change in relationships, generally but especially for the water signs mentioned above.
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