Lots of Planetary Action as the Sun Opposes Pluto, Venus and Chiron Station Retrograde, and the Sun Enters Leo

 

The beat goes on.  The Nodes of the Moon changed signs on July 17, the day of the New Moon in Cancer, inspiring me to tweet:

The Nodes of the Moon move into Aries & Libra today for the next 18 months. We will be working towards developing more courage and independence while releasing our codependent, people pleasing traits. And Pluto is squaring the Nodes through October so it’s a rebirth. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 17, 2023

On July 21, the Sun in Cancer is opposing Pluto in 29 degrees of Capricorn.  When the Sun opposes Pluto, power struggles, manipulation and control issues can rear their ugly heads.  It can definitely be a crisis time in relationships as change can be forced upon us.  Try to look at it as a time to confront and release the inner compulsions that have been holding us back.  

We have a double header happening on July 22, 2023.  Venus is stationing retrograde in 28 degrees of Leo and will remain retrograde until September 3, when it stations direct in 12 degrees of Leo. Venus retrogrades approximately every 18 months, but it has not been retrograde in Leo since the summer of 2015.  I am taking this event quite personally because I have a natal Venus retrograde in Scorpio.  I fared quite well during the last Venus retrograde in Leo in 2015, but the one in 2007 was not as kind to me.  I ask all of you to reflect back on what issues you were dealing with in relationships, finances and values back then, because they just might crop up again.

With Venus retrograde in Leo, self-love is bound to be reassessed as well.  I was watching Anne Ortelee's Weekly Weather on YouTube and noted that she referred to the Summer of 2023 as the Summer of Love because Venus has been in Leo since June 5 and won't leave Leo until October 8, 2023.  Our values, finances, and relationships will come under scrutiny when Venus is retrograde in Leo.  Our creativity can also soar, as well as a desire to play.  Ex-lovers could return during Venus retrograde too.  It's possible to meet a new lover during Venus retrograde, but try not to make any major decisions about relationships or make any drastic changes in your appearance until Venus clears its retrograde shadow in early October 2023.  Have fun, which Leo loves to do, but don't make any major commitments.  Jennifer Aniston married Justin Theroux in August 2015 when Venus was retrograde in Leo and that marriage didn't work out. Venus also rules money, so be aware that you might want to spend more now.  If you have planets in the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo or Scorpio, you will feel the effects of this Venus retrograde the most intensely.  

If you are curious as to how this Venus retrograde will play out for you, I encourage you to purchase a Venus Retrograde reading for $30.  Just email me at lindasim54@gmail.com or DM me on Twitter to book a reading. 

The second act on July 22 is the Sun entering the fixed fire sign of Leo.  The Sun rules Leo, so it is very comfortable and strong in the sign of Leo.  When the Sun is in Leo, we want to have fun, enjoy life and are feeling the urge to be romantic and creative.  We can also be more generous and playful.  We want to shine and be noticed.  Just be mindful that the shadow side of Leo is a tendency towards self-centered behavior and let our ego run rampant.  But it should be a welcome relief after all of the emotional angst that the Sun in Cancer brought us.

On July 23, Chiron joins the retrograde party when it stations retrograde in 19 degrees of Aries.  Chiron will be retrograde until December 26, 2023, when it stations direct in 15 degrees of Aries.  Chiron is frequently referred to as the Wounded Healer.  When Chiron is retrograde, there is a stronger focus on inner healing.  I won't sugarcoat this one, it can be painful to confront those inner child wounds but it can ultimately bring great joy.  Chiron retrograde in Aries can force us to deal with whatever blockages we have pertaining to courage and self-assertion.  If you have any planets or points around 19 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, you will be feeling this one.  Personally, it exactly squares my Cancer Midheaven and opposes my natal Ascendant in Libra.

I'd like to leave you with one really sweet aspect to anticipate.  On July 27, Mercury and Venus are conjunct in 28 degrees of Leo.  It will be easier to share our feelings of love.  It is a very cooperative and diplomatic vibe, so it can be an opportune time to smooth out any misunderstandings.  It can also be a boon for creativity and finances.

If you are curious about how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you personally, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much-needed clarity and guidance.  An astrology reading makes a very thoughtful gift. As an astrologer and a healer, I am delighted to be able to include a Health and Wellbeing Report that provides a focus on health-related matters in the natal chart and offers nutritional advice and stress management tips.  Who couldn’t use that these days?

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— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022