Author: Nadia Gilchrist

July 4th, 2019: Saturn Conjunct the South Node

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Giovanni Segantini

Giovanni Segantini

  • Saturn Rx conjunct the Capricorn South Node (17 deg)

Here we have the second of three conjunctions. Saturn (rules, limits, responsibility, authority) over the South Node (the past) is about old Saturn issues coming home to roost. Daddy issues. Obligations. Fears. Traditions.

There’s a culmination – a confrontation that cannot be avoided. You may be reaping the results of responsibilities you’ve avoided. Of, if you’ve been diligently doing the work, perhaps you’re wrapping up a long-standing obligation that will soon be over. Maybe you’re reconnecting with your father, or your fears, or your limits. In some cases, you may even be rewarded with increased authority or an official commitment (yes, Saturn can deliver rewards).

But it’s not over – this is a long process that began around April 30th (the first conjunction) and will conclude around September 28th (the final conjunction). The first and second conjunctions feature Saturn Rx (reversed) so there’s an even greater emphasis on going back to the past and taking yet another look at that line. The final conjunction will be Saturn direct – progress. It may even feel a touch less heavy. Why is it dragging on for so long? Well, it would appear that something requires your undivided attention and commitment. It’s not a quick thing (Saturn is never quick).

If you’re feeling weighed down, take heart – you’re halfway through your thing. If you’ve been avoiding this, it will be much easier on you if you just take a deep breath and deal with it. You do not want to shrug Saturn off.

In some way, there’s a weight from the past that you still need to carry.

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Venus’ Transit of Cancer: Mommy

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Charles West Cope

Charles West Cope

Venus enters Cancer at 11:17 am EDT on July 3rd.

Cancer is ruled by the Moon, which is about needs. Venus is about what you want. The two are very different, but when Venus enters this sign they are united. So think about what you want and need, and how they can come together in the next month. Consider the differences and how they might unite.

Venus in Cancer adds a very personal cast to all relationship, financial and self- esteem issues. It matters because it matters to you, end of story. Venus in Cancer is emotional, empathetic, moody. Love/affection is displayed via nurturing and there is no way to detach. Yes, it’s personal and if they don’t get it they don’t get you. Literally.

You want to feel safe and cuddled. Love is expressed with hugs. If there’s no emotional connection- f**k them.

Food.

We can’t forget about Cancer’s association with comfort food – chocolate, soup, mashed potatoes. Whatever you want and whatever makes you feel good. This is a potent blend of want and security. Mother, nourishment. Milk. How does this play out in your life?

Regardless of what your relationship is with your mother, this transit can take you to a place where you are aware of what you want and need, and it’s all about her. It’s potent because it’s based on the past.

How does what you want connect to your relationship with your mother? Do you need to change it or strengthen it?

Here are the aspects Venus in Cancer will make:

  • Jul 4th: inconjunct Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (1 deg)

  • Jul 8th: square Chiron in Aries (5 deg)

  • Jul 8th: sextile Uranus in Taurus (5 deg)

  • Jul 9th: trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces ( 7 deg)

  • Jul 14th: sextile Vesta in Taurus (14 deg)

  • Jul 16th: inconjunct Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (15 deg)

  • Jul 17th: opposite Saturn Rx in Capricorn (16 deg)

  • Jul 17th: square pallas in Libra (17 deg)

  • Jul 17th: conjunct North Node (17 deg)

  • Jul 18th: trine Neptune Rx in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Jul 21st: opposite Pluto Rx in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Jul 24th: conjunct Mercury Rx (26 deg)

  • Jul 27th: Leo ingress

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Venus’ Transit of Cancer: Mommy

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Charles West Cope

Charles West Cope

Venus enters Cancer at 11:17 am EDT on July 3rd.

Cancer is ruled by the Moon, which is about needs. Venus is about what you want. The two are very different, but when Venus enters this sign they are united. So think about what you want and need, and how they can come together in the next month. Consider the differences and how they might unite.

Venus in Cancer adds a very personal cast to all relationship, financial and self- esteem issues. It matters because it matters to you, end of story. Venus in Cancer is emotional, empathetic, moody. Love/affection is displayed via nurturing and there is no way to detach. Yes, it’s personal and if they don’t get it they don’t get you. Literally.

You want to feel safe and cuddled. Love is expressed with hugs. If there’s no emotional connection- f**k them.

Food.

We can’t forget about Cancer’s association with comfort food – chocolate, soup, mashed potatoes. Whatever you want and whatever makes you feel good. This is a potent blend of want and security. Mother, nourishment. Milk. How does this play out in your life?

Regardless of what your relationship is with your mother, this transit can take you to a place where you are aware of what you want and need, and it’s all about her. It’s potent because it’s based on the past.

How does what you want connect to your relationship with your mother? Do you need to change it or strengthen it?

Here are the aspects Venus in Cancer will make:

  • Jul 4th: inconjunct Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (1 deg)

  • Jul 8th: square Chiron in Aries (5 deg)

  • Jul 8th: sextile Uranus in Taurus (5 deg)

  • Jul 9th: trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces ( 7 deg)

  • Jul 14th: sextile Vesta in Taurus (14 deg)

  • Jul 16th: inconjunct Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (15 deg)

  • Jul 17th: opposite Saturn Rx in Capricorn (16 deg)

  • Jul 17th: square pallas in Libra (17 deg)

  • Jul 17th: conjunct North Node (17 deg)

  • Jul 18th: trine Neptune Rx in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Jul 21st: opposite Pluto Rx in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Jul 24th: conjunct Mercury Rx (26 deg)

  • Jul 27th: Leo ingress

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July 2nd, 2019: Private Moments Before the Eclipse

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Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels

Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels

  • Moon in Cancer square Chiron in Aries (5 deg)

  • Moon in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (5 deg)

  • Moon in Cancer trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (6 deg)

  • New Moon eclipse at 3:16 pm EDT (10 deg)

Leading up to the eclipse this afternoon, we have a Moon/Chiron square. Here is an “ouch” that may be quite private, since it’s occurring during the dark Moon (the time just before the New Moon). This may be a moment for deeply personal contemplations of family wounds, or you may simply be feeling extra vulnerable.

The Moon’s sextile to Uranus (liberation) and trine to BML (taboo female energy) can provide some gentle encouragement that it’s ok to be different – to be an outsider. Not only is it ok, it’s high time that you embraced your differences, even if this means breaking away from family (or redefining your position within the family). New values and definitions of self-esteem will support you. But you can do this in a non-threatening way; you can blend it with your needs and comfort level so the transition is painless.

Keep in mind that everything that occurs during the dark Moon is for your eyes only, and the flow of energy (waning until the moment of the New Moon) means you’re releasing. This time could feel quietly liberating as you exhale and proceed forward, despite the wound. Chiron in Aries is about having the courage to confront the wound and make it part of your identity as you move forward. You’re imperfect and vulnerable but strong.

The eclipse is your fresh start.

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July 2nd, 2019: Private Moments Before the Eclipse

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Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels

Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels

  • Moon in Cancer square Chiron in Aries (5 deg)

  • Moon in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (5 deg)

  • Moon in Cancer trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (6 deg)

  • New Moon eclipse at 3:16 pm EDT (10 deg)

Leading up to the eclipse this afternoon, we have a Moon/Chiron square. Here is an “ouch” that may be quite private, since it’s occurring during the dark Moon (the time just before the New Moon). This may be a moment for deeply personal contemplations of family wounds, or you may simply be feeling extra vulnerable.

The Moon’s sextile to Uranus (liberation) and trine to BML (taboo female energy) can provide some gentle encouragement that it’s ok to be different – to be an outsider. Not only is it ok, it’s high time that you embraced your differences, even if this means breaking away from family (or redefining your position within the family). New values and definitions of self-esteem will support you. But you can do this in a non-threatening way; you can blend it with your needs and comfort level so the transition is painless.

Keep in mind that everything that occurs during the dark Moon is for your eyes only, and the flow of energy (waning until the moment of the New Moon) means you’re releasing. This time could feel quietly liberating as you exhale and proceed forward, despite the wound. Chiron in Aries is about having the courage to confront the wound and make it part of your identity as you move forward. You’re imperfect and vulnerable but strong.

The eclipse is your fresh start.

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Mars’ Transit of Leo: Proud or Childish?

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Mars (actions, sexual energy, anger) enters Leo on July 1st. Leo is a Fixed (stubborn) sign that is concerned with pride, attention, self-expression and creativity. Mars can be bold and insistent in this sign, pushing for what seems essential (including romance and risk) because it’s a matter of pride. Ego drives actions. This can indicate confident actions or childish actions, depending on how aware the person is.

Confident actions come from a place of heat and calmness – you just know this is it and the heat of your assurance keeps you centered. Childish actions are a reaction to feeling ignored or insecure – you feel like you have to prove something.

Overall, this is a good transit for doing things that grab attention. But remember that Mercury will station Rx in this sign on July 7th (and will conjunct Mars) so there will be delays and questions.

Here are the aspects Mars in Leo in will make:

  • Jul 3rd: trine Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (1 deg)

  • Jul 8th: conjunct Mercury Rx (4 deg)

  • Jul 11th: trine Chiron Rx in Aries (5 deg)

  • Jul 11th: square Uranus in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Jul 14th: inconjunct Black moon Lilith in Pisces (7 deg)

  • Jul 25th: trine Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (14 deg)

  • Jul 26th: inocnjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (15 deg)

  • Jul 30th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Jul 31st: square Vesta in Taurus (18 deg)

  • Aug 3rd; conjunct Juno (20 deg)

  • Aug 4th: inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Aug 8th: sextile Pallas in Libra (23 deg)

  • Aug 18th; Virgo ingress

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Mars’ Transit of Leo: Proud or Childish?

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pexels

pexels

Mars (actions, sexual energy, anger) enters Leo on July 1st. Leo is a Fixed (stubborn) sign that is concerned with pride, attention, self-expression and creativity. Mars can be bold and insistent in this sign, pushing for what seems essential (including romance and risk) because it’s a matter of pride. Ego drives actions. This can indicate confident actions or childish actions, depending on how aware the person is.

Confident actions come from a place of heat and calmness – you just know this is it and the heat of your assurance keeps you centered. Childish actions are a reaction to feeling ignored or insecure – you feel like you have to prove something.

Overall, this is a good transit for doing things that grab attention. But remember that Mercury will station Rx in this sign on July 7th (and will conjunct Mars) so there will be delays and questions.

Here are the aspects Mars in Leo in will make:

  • Jul 3rd: trine Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (1 deg)

  • Jul 8th: conjunct Mercury Rx (4 deg)

  • Jul 11th: trine Chiron Rx in Aries (5 deg)

  • Jul 11th: square Uranus in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Jul 14th: inconjunct Black moon Lilith in Pisces (7 deg)

  • Jul 25th: trine Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (14 deg)

  • Jul 26th: inocnjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (15 deg)

  • Jul 30th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Jul 31st: square Vesta in Taurus (18 deg)

  • Aug 3rd; conjunct Juno (20 deg)

  • Aug 4th: inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Aug 8th: sextile Pallas in Libra (23 deg)

  • Aug 18th; Virgo ingress

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