The cosmic hits keep on coming in July. Mercury is FINALLY direct as of July 23 after an excruciatingly brutal and emotional Mercury retrograde that began on June 29, but Saturn is stationing retrograde in 14 degrees of Aries on July 26. Saturn will remain retrograde until December 10, when it goes direct in 7 degrees of Aries.
What can we expect with Saturn retrograde? This is a time of major reality checks. Responsibilities are a key theme and if we have been slacking off, we will have to face them now, no two ways about it. There could be more responsibilities added to our plate too. Delays in progress are another component of Saturn retrograde. This is a period when we need to slow down and review our goals. Do not launch new projects now and expect them to succeed right off the bat. Old problems could resurface now. Saturn retrograde in Aries asks us to rebuild our courage while dealing with fear so that we can grow into greater self-responsibility. For me, it's happening in my 6th house and I have no doubt that it will affect my health and daily routines.
The Nodes of the Moon are also changing signs on July 26. The North Node moves into Aquarius on that day while the South Node moves into Leo after having been in Pisces and Virgo since January 12, 2025. The North Node represents what our soul is trying to achieve and it can definitely require some effort while the South Node is all about what comes naturally to us, the path of least resistance.
The North Node of the Moon will be in Aquarius until March 26, 2028. When the North Node is in Aquarius, we are striving to take actions that serve the greater good and humanity. Power to the people is a major theme. It is a time to strengthen social support networks and engage in some teamwork. Technology can be prominently featured. The South Node in Leo is asking us to release excessive focus on ego, self-centered behaviors and the need for constant attention. In other words, we need to ditch the drama and find more responsible forms of leadership.
The last time the Nodes of the Moon were in Aquarius was from December 19, 2007 through August 21, 2009. You might find it helpful to reflect on what issues you faced in your life back then.
We have a great deal of planetary activity on July 27. The Sun in Leo is opposing Pluto in 4 degrees of Aquarius. The Sun opposing Pluto can bring power struggles as deep-seated emotions like jealousy, obsession, manipulation and control surface. We could find ourselves experiencing a compulsive urge to assert power and take control of our lives. We might need to accept that situations are out of our control while surrendering the need for total domination. Obviously this can be easier said than done,
The Sun in Leo is also trining Neptune in 4 degrees of Aries on July 27. This increases our sensitivity to the environment and sense of empathy for others. It's also a boon for creative projects. Intuition is strong and our dreams could be quite vivid.
The Sun in Leo forms a supportive sextile to Uranus in 4 degrees of Gemini on the same day. Pleasant surprises could be on the horizon and stimulating encounters. We want to try new and exciting things as we crave freedom. Once again, the theme of creativity soars.
On July 29 we have a Full Moon in 6 degrees of Aquarius that promises to deliver quite a punch and rock our world. A Full Moon in Aquarius emphasizes bigger thoughts and visions with a focus on group dynamics. Spoiler alert, we are not done with the Barbault Basket yet because this Full Moon is still in orb of all those outer planets in 4 degrees. The Full Moon is conjunct Pluto in 4 degrees of Aquarius, which can be life changing. Don't discount the power of Pluto in this Full Moon. This will give us more insight into the motivations people have and trigger some fears. Relationships are bound to change significantly and emotional patterns could be breaking down. A Full Moon conjunct Pluto can deliver deep intense feelings that are overwhelming and/or overpowering as we encounter subconscious fears. Obsession and turbulence are possible. Emotional challenges related to power and vulnerability are likely. Paranoia and jealousy could rear their ugly heads as well. Watch out for manipulation by others or yourself.
Venus in Virgo is also squaring Mars in 21 degrees of Gemini on the Full Moon. Venus squaring Mars can bring impulsiveness, anger, passion, lack of self-control and feelings of irritation. Conflict with partners is possible. We could also wind up engaging in some spending sprees.
The Sun and Jupiter are also conjunct in 6 degrees of Leo on the Full Moon. Our confidence will be super-charged but it can also add to the drama level. But there is a protective influence present with the Sun and Jupiter conjunct.
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