Venus enters Cancer. The week begins to sway in what holds most importance as Venus exits from friendly Gemini on Monday July 31, to enter domestic Cancer. The taste for fresh air and outside connections will slowly become less desirable, as home and inner security begin to hold much more weight over the next four weeks. […]
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July 28th, 2017: Don’t Burn It Down
July 26th, 2017: Sun Conjunct Mars in Leo
Mars’ Transit of Leo
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
Mars in Leo
One I prepared much earlier… Mars is a hot and dry planet, so likes to create energy and activity. In Cancer (a cold and
Just a Little AstroEssence 20 July 2017 Imprint
Mars enters Leo, and we may be hard pressed to control ourselves; we’re either reacting out of fear, anger, or …
July 18th, 2017: Easing Forward
July 17th, 2017: Play It Smart, Not Crazy
- 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?
June 26, 2017: Gentle Action (Or No Action)
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
With an easy flow between Mercury/Mars/Neptune, creativity and harmony are injected into the first half of the week. These soft vibrations will offer an opportunity for us to move along ‘with’ the waves; so that we may know what is safe to grasp onto, and what remains slippery as Mars transits nurturing Cancer. Through all of […]