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The Sun Enters Leo

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Leo season begins on July 22nd, as the Sun enters the sign it rules and joins Mercury, Mars and the North Node. 

We’ve got a Leo New Moon and two eclipses coming up. The Leo-occupied house(s) of your chart is where the action will be for July and August. 

For some, this can be a time of attention, romance and fun. A wonderful new creation can emerge – something you’ve poured your passion and purpose into. Celebrate, because it’s not every day that such a bright, powerful sign has so much celestial weight behind it.

But this season can also be an unpleasant reminder of what’s missing and where you feel ignored, powerless or bored. This energy urges you to turn your face towards the light and invite warmth, creativity and pride into your life. Is someone treating you like a slave/second thought? That relationship needs a hard look. Leo is the sign of royalty, and you deserve to feel special. Are you proud of where you’re at/what you’ve accomplished? No? This is the time to make changes. 

Leo season is not a quiet season – everyone is not comfortable with the spotlight. Because the vibe will be amplified this year (due to the eclipses) some of you may be very uncomfortable with the buildup of heat. Consider what’s being illuminated in your chart. Watch for any areas of your life that clamour for attention. The more uncomfortable you feel, the more you need to pay attention. 

Here are the aspects the Sun in Leo will make:

  • Jul 23rd: New Moon (0 deg)
  • Jul 26th: conjunct Mars (4 deg)
  • Jul 28th: inconjunct Juno Rx (5 deg Capricorn)
  • Aug 1st: square Pallas (9 deg Taurus)
  • Aug 5th: inconjunct Neptune Rx (13 deg Pisces)
  • Aug 7th: Full Moon eclipse (15 deg Aquarius)
  • Aug 9th: inconjunct Pluto Rx (17 deg Capricorn)
  • Aug 10th: sextile Jupiter (18 deg Libra)
  • Aug 12th: trine Black Moon Lilith (20 deg Sagittarius)
  • Aug 13th: trine Saturn Rx (21 deg Sagittarius)
  • Aug 16th: conjunct the North Node (24 deg)
  • Aug 20th: inconjunct Chiron Rx (27 deg Pisces)
  • Aug 21st: trine Uranus Rx (28 deg Aries)
  • Aug 21st: New Moon eclipse (28 deg)
  • Aug 22nd: Virgo ingress

 

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Mars’ Transit of Leo

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Mars enters Leo on July 20th, giving us a double shot of fire. Passion and initiative will be triggered by the pursuit of recognition, or the urge to create. Actions will be grandiose, or at least quite obvious – this is not a subtle transit. 

Are you proud of your actions? Are you starting something that favours fun, romance or creative self-expression? This is what Mars in Leo is about. You’re igniting something in the Leo-occupied house(s) of your chart.  Of course, you have to note the difference between actively working for something that increases your pride versus stamping your feet if you’re being ignored. If you’re not being appreciated, consider what needs to change, then make it happen (Mars transits are not about waiting). 

Leo’s pride and fixed qualities are mixed with Mars’ raw energy -if you need to dig in with confidence and perseverance, this is the transit for you. You can take courageous action and stick with what you started. 

The July 26th Sun/Mars conjunction will mark the end of something that began around June 14th, 2015 (the last Sun/Mars conjunction). Every ending is a new beginning, so this will be a significant turning point in how you take action, or express your anger/passion/intentions. Mars will also be featured on the July 23rd New Moon and the August 7th Full Moon eclipse in Aquarius. So you see that this is no ordinary Mars transit.

Here are the aspects Mars in Leo will make:

  • July 26th: conjunct the Sun (4 deg)
  • Jul 28th: inconjunct Juno Rx (5 deg Capricorn)
  • Aug 4th: square Pallas (10 deg Taurus)
  • Aug 10th: inconjunct Neptune Rx (13 deg Pisces)
  • Aug 16th: inconjunct Pluto Rx (17 deg Capricorn)
  • Aug 20th: sextile Jupiter (20 deg Libra)
  • Aug 22nd: trine Saturn Rx (21 deg Sagittarius)
  • Aug 22nd: trine Black Moon Lilith (21 deg Sagittarius)
  • Aug 27th: conjunct the North Node (24 deg)
  • Sep 1st: inconjunct Chiron Rx (27 deg Pisces)
  • Sep 2nd: trine Uranus Rx (28 deg Aries)
  • Sep 3rd: conjunct Mercury Rx (28 deg)
  • Sep 5th: Virgo ingress

 

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July 17th, 2017: Play It Smart, Not Crazy

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  • Venus in Gemini square Neptune Rx in Pisces: 14 degrees
  • Mars in Cancer square Uranus in Aries: 28 degrees

When the planets of love (Venus) and sex (Mars) both make hard aspects to the outer planets, you know today has the potential to go off the rails. There could be an emotional pursuit of someone who doesn’t exist – you’re “in love” with their Instagram account. Or, the drunken text that seems edgy-sexy at the time. But you regret it the next morning.

Of course, this can be about other things. Venus is what you want and Mars is what you do to get it. Venus covers money, self-esteem, beauty and all social interactions. Mars is anger, violence, action.

Neptune’s blurry square can enhance a craving for something impossible, so you end up making the wrong choice (Gemini). Uranus’ push can trigger impulsive actions as you snap or take a risk. The root cause will probably involve a need (Cancer) that must be met ASAP. 

As I wrote in this week’s horoscopes, Venus and Mars will calm down on the 18th with some beneficial aspects (post to follow on the 18th). So there is good potential here – Venus/Neptune can lead to something beautiful, compassionate and creative. Mars/Uranus can set you free as you give suffocating traditions/family the boot. The net result is expansion and opening. Exhale. 

But you have to be careful today. Really careful. Think before you act. Consider your options. If you’re tempted to dive headfirst into something, ask yourself if it’s in your best interests. If you’re trying to open something up or pursue, control your impatience and move carefully. Do you really want X, or is something else at play? 

 

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Ceres’ Transit of Cancer

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Ceres enters Cancer today, and she’s right at home in this sign. 

She’s the Great Mother and goddess of the crops. The loss of her daughter (Persephone) to the King of the Underworld (Pluto) resulted in the crops withering until Persephone was allowed to return for part of the year.

Cancer is about sustenance, emotional protection and mother/child.

Ceres’ transit of Cancer could stir up the perfect storm for these issues – your relationship with food, your relationship with Mom, codependence, fear of being abandoned, etc. However, this transit can also favour the birth of a child or your own self-nurturing. Much depends on what’s churned up from the past, and your current experience of getting your needs met. 

Ceres is as much about loss as she is about nurturing and feeding. On the same day as she enters Cancer, the Cancer Sun will make an exact opposition to Pluto Rx in Capricorn (18 degrees). Not only does this recall the the recent Capricorn Full Moon, it weaves Pluto’s undercurrent of death into her transit. Don’t be scared – Pluto’s “death” is often metaphorical and necessary. The absolute ending. And Ceres into Cancer is a brand new beginning, which can only happen after an absolute ending/transformation. 

Of particular note will be Ceres’ opposition to Pluto (17 degrees) on August 21st, 2017. 

This transit could confront you with a loss, in the present or from the deep past. But there’s also potential to build a powerful bond between yourself and another. The relationship between you and your Mom or child could be permanently transformed. Or, you could decide that it’s time to get serious about looking after yourself.

Ceres will exit Cancer on September 24th, 2017. 

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Mercury’s Transit of Cancer

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Mercury’s Cancer ingress (June 21st)  coincides with the Solstice. Although this transit will be brief, it will be more significant than usual due to the powerful Solstice kickoff.  

Communication and ideas will be highly subjective. Conversations will feel personal, even if they’re not (Cancer’s sensitive filter makes it very difficult to step back). You may not be able to separate thoughts from gut responses, and maybe you don’t have to. Today’s Sun/Mercury superior conjunction (a culmination aspect) suggests a peak moment – a buildup of feelings, released through words. It has to come out.

Obviously, this is excellent for having that discussion about feelings. Empathetic communication is favoured. Issues from the past may demand a voice, and Cancer can be quite demanding. This “shy” sign is Cardinal, which means initial withdrawal and self-protectiveness is easily overcome when something stirs the emotions (or threatens security). As you’ll see from the list below, Mercury receives some volatile aspects. So this won’t be a quiet transit. 

Words that come from the gut can be powerful, soothing or hurtful. Consider if you’re really prepared to get personal – do you want that inner script out in public? If the answer is yes, and it needs to be said, just say it. 

Here are the aspects Mercury in Cancer will make:

  • Jun 21st: conjunct the Sun (0 deg)
  • Jun 26th: opposite Juno Rx (12 deg Capricorn)
  • Jun 27th: square Jupiter (13 deg Libra)
  • Jun 27th: trine Neptune Rx (14 deg Pisces)
  • Jun 28th: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith (15 deg Sagittarius)
  • Jun 28th: conjunct Mars (15 deg)
  • Jun 29th: opposite Pluto Rx (18 deg Capricorn)
  • Jul 2nd: inconjunct Saturn Rx (23 deg Sagittarius)
  • Jul 3rd: inconjunct South Node (25 deg Aquarius)
  • Jul 4th: square Uranus (28 deg Aries)
  • Jul 5th: trine Chiron Rx (28 deg Pisces)
  • Jul 5th: Leo ingress

 

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