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Mars in Leo conjunct Juno (20 deg)
Passion and motivation fuel a relationship agreement. Commitment is based on pride in the partnership; there may be an agreement to act as one in order to succeed, gain attention or celebrate. A commitment can be based on the courage to stand at the centre of things and boldly declare yourselves.
This energy is about actively creating a union, or stepping out publicly and with loyalty. You’re more powerful as a united front.
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Mercury stations direct (23 deg Cancer)
Mars in Leo square Vesta in Taurus (18 deg)
Pluto Rx in Capricorn square Pallas in Libra (21 deg)
Mercury
Mercury stationed Rx on July 7th, but on July 31st its retrograde ends at 11:57 PM EDT. Watch for clarity, progress and direct communication of all emotional (Cancer) matters. It should be easier to talk about what you need or make decisions, even if they’re saturated in subjective feelings.
Mars/Vesta
Actions (Mars) based on pride or attention will conflict with the focus (Vesta) on security. You may feel blocked from fully putting yourself out there due to rigid devotion to what’s safe and predictable. Then again, bold (or pushy) actions may conflict with saving money and preserving what’s essential. The solution to this crisis is deciding what’s important to hang onto versus what demands expression or a bit of risk.
Pluto/Pallas
Pallas in Libra is balanced strategies (usually involving a one-on-one relationship) but when she is challenged by Pluto there can be attempts to manipulate that throw off the balance. Consider where there’s pressure find a solution or if you’re obsessing about making it work/winning to the point where you shut things down. The enforced solution doesn’t benefit anyone.
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Mercury stations direct (23 deg Cancer)
Mars in Leo square Vesta in Taurus (18 deg)
Pluto Rx in Capricorn square Pallas in Libra (21 deg)
Mercury
Mercury stationed Rx on July 7th, but on July 31st its retrograde ends at 11:57 PM EDT. Watch for clarity, progress and direct communication of all emotional (Cancer) matters. It should be easier to talk about what you need or make decisions, even if they’re saturated in subjective feelings.
Mars/Vesta
Actions (Mars) based on pride or attention will conflict with the focus (Vesta) on security. You may feel blocked from fully putting yourself out there due to rigid devotion to what’s safe and predictable. Then again, bold (or pushy) actions may conflict with saving money and preserving what’s essential. The solution to this crisis is deciding what’s important to hang onto versus what demands expression or a bit of risk.
Pluto/Pallas
Pallas in Libra is balanced strategies (usually involving a one-on-one relationship) but when she is challenged by Pluto there can be attempts to manipulate that throw off the balance. Consider where there’s pressure find a solution or if you’re obsessing about making it work/winning to the point where you shut things down. The enforced solution doesn’t benefit anyone.
Mars in Leo inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (18 deg)
Neptune Rx in Pisces sextile Vesta in Taurus (18 deg)
Mars/Neptune shows the incompatibility between actions motivated by pride versus selfless impulses. You may be torn between wanting to push for attention when there’s a niggling suspicion that this isn’t quite enough. This can result in actions that are weakened or based in fantasy (you achieve recognition in your dreams but do nothing in the real world).
As with all inconjuncts, adjustment is key – act in the real world (in a passionate, public way) but don’t ignore the whisper of spirituality/belief. Channeled correctly, this energy is extremely creative, leading to some beautiful efforts that can trigger admiration for you, but also resonate on a purely artistic or spiritual level.
Vesta’s sextile to Neptune can help with the above, as Neptune’s impossible dream is grounded by focus (Vesta) on immediate realities: money, security, preservation. This is about reaching towards the fantasy and integrating it into your life. Vesta is the sacred flame, and Neptune elevates this – basic, physical issues (the body, your money) can become matters of divine focus (your temple) if you sanctify them with your devotion. This will require a willingness to believe that you are not trapped, that you can have more, that your dream can be made real. But also, that your security (and comfort) is pure and non-negotiable. Taurus reminds us that physical pleasure is essential, and there’s no reason why this can’t be sacred.
Both these aspects ask you to consider how you can combine the mundane with the elevated, and the highly subjective with the transpersonal.
Mars in Leo inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (18 deg)
Neptune Rx in Pisces sextile Vesta in Taurus (18 deg)
Mars/Neptune shows the incompatibility between actions motivated by pride versus selfless impulses. You may be torn between wanting to push for attention when there’s a niggling suspicion that this isn’t quite enough. This can result in actions that are weakened or based in fantasy (you achieve recognition in your dreams but do nothing in the real world).
As with all inconjuncts, adjustment is key – act in the real world (in a passionate, public way) but don’t ignore the whisper of spirituality/belief. Channeled correctly, this energy is extremely creative, leading to some beautiful efforts that can trigger admiration for you, but also resonate on a purely artistic or spiritual level.
Vesta’s sextile to Neptune can help with the above, as Neptune’s impossible dream is grounded by focus (Vesta) on immediate realities: money, security, preservation. This is about reaching towards the fantasy and integrating it into your life. Vesta is the sacred flame, and Neptune elevates this – basic, physical issues (the body, your money) can become matters of divine focus (your temple) if you sanctify them with your devotion. This will require a willingness to believe that you are not trapped, that you can have more, that your dream can be made real. But also, that your security (and comfort) is pure and non-negotiable. Taurus reminds us that physical pleasure is essential, and there’s no reason why this can’t be sacred.
Both these aspects ask you to consider how you can combine the mundane with the elevated, and the highly subjective with the transpersonal.
Mars in Leo inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (15 deg)
Acting as a brake on yesterday’s exuberant Mars/Jupiter trine, this aspect can cause some hesitation. Authority or fears can block actions, and actions can disrupt the rules. You may push too hard or come to a full stop. Adjustment is key – keep moving forward (with confidence) but attend to rules as well. Approach delays and frustrations with patience rather than viewing them as a challenge to your ego.
Mars in Leo inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (15 deg)
Acting as a brake on yesterday’s exuberant Mars/Jupiter trine, this aspect can cause some hesitation. Authority or fears can block actions, and actions can disrupt the rules. You may push too hard or come to a full stop. Adjustment is key – keep moving forward (with confidence) but attend to rules as well. Approach delays and frustrations with patience rather than viewing them as a challenge to your ego.
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Mars in Leo trine Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (14 deg)
Confident actions are enhanced by faith in the future. This is adventurous, optimistic energy that encourages you to reach further while believing that it will work out. Jupiter is Rx, but this doesn’t lessen the impact, it simply means that actions and optimism are concentrated in one area. Or, you have a second shot at an opportunity and it’s time to act on it. Good for showing others what you can do or tackling something a bit risky that requires courage.
Efforts can be “lucky” meaning timing and motivation come together in the best possible way. But taking action is key – if you do nothing, nothing will happen.
One note of caution – Mars is applying to Saturn Rx with an inconjunct (I’ll post on this tomorrow) so you may run into some awkward limits. Be prepared for the occasional stumble and don’t get so carried away that you ignore the rules.
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Mars in Leo trine Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (14 deg)
Confident actions are enhanced by faith in the future. This is adventurous, optimistic energy that encourages you to reach further while believing that it will work out. Jupiter is Rx, but this doesn’t lessen the impact, it simply means that actions and optimism are concentrated in one area. Or, you have a second shot at an opportunity and it’s time to act on it. Good for showing others what you can do or tackling something a bit risky that requires courage.
Efforts can be “lucky” meaning timing and motivation come together in the best possible way. But taking action is key – if you do nothing, nothing will happen.
One note of caution – Mars is applying to Saturn Rx with an inconjunct (I’ll post on this tomorrow) so you may run into some awkward limits. Be prepared for the occasional stumble and don’t get so carried away that you ignore the rules.
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