Mars Enters Gemini, a Second Full Moon in Capricorn and Mercury Enters Virgo

 

Well, we have had quite a wild ride this past week and it doesn't look like it is ending any time soon.  On July 15, we had the Mars-Uranus in conjunction in Taurus, when I posted:

Today is the big conjunction between Mars and Uranus in 26 degrees of Taurus. We can expect even more disruptive events as the motivation for change increases. And we can’t ignore the conjunction to Algol which raises the potential for violence. Exercise caution. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 15, 2024

Mars is on the move again.  On July 20, it moves into the mutable air sign of Gemini, where it resides until September 4.  When Mars is in Gemini, we are dealing with mentally stimulating energy and a desire for variety and intellectual conversations.  We are more inclined to act on ideas.  It is prime time for networking, but we are also prone to speaking abruptly with a quick wit and temper.  Independent thinking rules.  Mars in Gemini will be conjunct Jupiter in 16 degrees of Gemini on August 14, which is extremely favorable for starting projects that require initiative and courage.   But Mars in Gemini will be squaring Saturn in 17 degrees of Pisces on August 16, which can add to the frustration level and cause problems with authority figures.

But we also have a second Full Moon in 29 degrees of Capricorn on July 21 that prominently features Mars in Gemini.  Mars in Gemini will be trining Pluto in 0 degrees of Aquarius.  This is bound to provide a surge of energy for pursuing our goals and passions. The first Full Moon in Capricorn occurred on June 21 and that was in 1 degree of Capricorn.  Whatever issues we were facing back then could see some resolution or closure.  But this Full Moon in 29 degrees of Capricorn is conjunct retrograde Pluto in 0 degrees of Aquarius and this is big.  It could expose some uncomfortable truths as unprocessed pain surfaces.  A Full Moon in 29 degrees is the anaretic degree and it could quite literally be the breaking point. All I can tell you is that anyone who has planets in the late degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn will experience an intense time, as will anyone who has planets in the early degrees of the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.  Once again, I am right in the line of fire on this one with my Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer and Neptune in Libra.  And I have Mercury in 0 degrees of Scorpio, which will undoubtedly take some hits from Mars and Pluto.  This should be interesting...

What else is happening on this Full Moon?  Mercury in Libra is squaring Uranus in 26 degrees of Taurus.  This will add more anxiety, sudden changes and the potential for upsetting news.  The Sun in Cancer is trining Neptune in 29 degrees of Pisces on the Full Moon as well, which can enhance our spirituality, compassion and sense of idealism.  This means that the Moon in Capricorn is forming a supportive sextile to Neptune in Pisces, which will heighten our sensitivity, emotions and creative abilities.  Meditation can be very helpful and illuminating on this Full Moon. Finally, we have Venus in Leo forming a supportive sextile to Jupiter in 12 degrees of Gemini.  This can bring growth and good fortune.  I am pretty happy about this particular aspect because Jupiter is two degrees away from my Moon.  It's always nice when the Benefics (as Venus and Jupiter are frequently called) are getting along nicely. Just be careful not to overdo it, as this tends to be a very social aspect and we could be inclined to indulge in excessive behavior.

There are more changes in store for us on July 22 when the Sun moves into the fixed fire sign of Leo.  The Sun rules Leo, so it is in its happy place. When the Sun is in Leo, we are more optimistic, energetic and enthusiastic.  Our focus shifts to playing and strutting our stuff, as we want to shine brightly.  Just be mindful not to get too self-centered or vain because that is the shadow side of Leo. But the Sun in Leo will be opposing Pluto in Aquarius on July 23, which could play out as some form of crisis involving control issues, manipulation, jealousy or stubbornness in relationships. There is an inherent danger of a bruised ego occurring while this aspect is in play.

Mercury is changing signs too.  On July 25 it enters Virgo for a rather extended stay because we have another Mercury retrograde coming up on August. This Mercury retrograde starts in 4 degrees of Virgo on August 5 but winds up back in Leo on August 15.  It will station direct in 21 degrees of Leo on August 28, but won't get back into Virgo until September 9, where it stays until September 26.  Mercury rules Virgo, so it is pretty comfortable there. When Mercury is in Virgo,  we have more resources at our disposal for analyzing, focusing on details and problem-solving.  It's also a great time to get to the root of the matters with health problems because Virgo is associated with healing.  The shadow side of Mercury in Virgo is a tendency to be too critical, so be mindful of that and we should all survive.  

 

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— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022