ASTROLOGY FOR THE WEEK OF JUL 22-28 2024

MON JUL 22

The Sun enters Leo, seeing a Sun/Pluto opposition become extra emphasized, which can see things intensified, and dramatized just now. There can be polarization, intense chemistry, strong desires, ego or power battles, new layers or changes to power dynamics, money, resources and relationships emerging. These factors are very apparent today as the Moon is also in Aquarius and opposes Venus, highlighting weird situations, surprises, deviations or changes in relationship dynamics, money, possessions, pleasure, or values. It then opposes Mercury in Leo, highlighting communications, news, tech, information exchange and commercial affairs. This is all highly unusual stuff. Today and this week can keep people on their toes. Mars and Jupiter in Gemini is hyperactive, nimble, impulsive and adaptable, seeing a lot to handle all at once. This can also see a lot of distractions. Much is shifting and changing now, and it can be challenging for people not to lose sight of what’s essential and important, as thoughts, whims, impulses, or ideas, can be so variable, and people or situations can be so changeable. 

TUES JUL 23

The Moon enters Pisces at 6:23 AM PST, to square off with Mars in Gemini and Uranus in Taurus. Things can feel a bit thrown off, and the Moon in Pisces can feel a bit harried or under pressure by the demands of Mars in Gemini. Things can feel a bit tense right now. There can be a lot of challenges to rise to, while at the same time, many things are a bit unpredictable or unstable. With the Sun in Leo opposite Pluto, sextile Mars and trine Neptune, there can be demanding, forceful, high pressure, spicy, confusing or competitive personalities, situations, or dynamics to navigate on the one hand, but there could also be excitement, motivation, passion, adventure, drive, or strong desires and instincts. Some could be dealing with a bit of both of these potentialities. In either case, this math has a bit of a penchant for drama, with a touch of theatrical and cinematic flare. It craves stimulation. Weird power dynamics, personality clashes, interpersonal, financial, or social dynamics can require sensitive handling. 

WED JUL 24

The Moon is conjunct Saturn, quincunx Venus, square Jupiter, and semisquare Pluto today. There can be a need to adjust expectations, refocus energies, or exercise patience, tolerance or endurance. This can involve relationships, pleasure, financial or intimate exchanges, or some other goals, wishes or ideals where strong feelings, complex dynamics or submerged issues are involved. The Moon conjunct Saturn emphasizes a need for realism. Make a conscious effort to endeavor to remain in touch with what is actually important and essential right now. The Moon semisquare the Sun and square Jupiter also see’s a need for patience. With Mercury also square Mars and Uranus, try to relax and avoid conflicts, or over inflating ultimately petty issues and making them out to be bigger and more important than they really are. These aspects can see communications become heated, impassioned, argumentative or even hurtful quite out of the blue.  Avoid taking anything too far or going over the top, With a little self control, the Moon square Jupiter can offer a more positive outlook, open mindedness, and forgiving attitude if you can muster it. 

THURS JUL 25

The Moon enters Aries at 7:31 AM PST, which can see increased courage, confidence, and motivation. The Moon forms a trine to the Sun in Leo, which can bring warmth, positivity, encouragement, and will power, and season things with more spice and bite. With the Sun also sesquisquare Saturn, many people can be dealing with challenges, obstacles, blockages or delays that have weighed things down or dented confidence, but the Sun in Leo and Moon in Aries don’t stay down for long, and are typically spurred on by a challenge. Mercury enters Virgo today at 3:42 PM PST, placing a focus on details, organization, pets, health, routines, work, crisis resolution or prevention, and making improvements. Mercury will backtrack on August 4, the very day that Venus enters Virgo. This can see some interpersonal or contractual renegotiations, misunderstandings, crisis resolution, or even mechanical, physical  or technical issues that can take some time to fully sort out over the next month or so. 

FRI JUL 26

Chiron, the asteroid of both wounds and healing, stations retrograde today in Aries until the very end of this year. This can see issues resurfacing that trigger sensitive feelings. Chiron presides over past traumas, personal struggles, weaknesses, wounds, injuries, insecurities, or baggage we carry. Within Chiron however, also lies our greatest strength, deep healing and intuitive abilities. From now until the end of the year, Chiron Rx is calling for a great deal of conscious awareness around wounds, traumas, triggers, insecurities, or weaknesses that may be holding you back, or setting off patterns that only reopen old injuries. This can see hidden wounds resurface in order to find different avenues for healing. For the remainder of the year, a keen and intentional awareness of your own weaknesses or insecurities will serve you well. It can be a cathartic time. The Moon conjoins Chiron today in the afternoon PST, while trine Venus in Leo and semisquare Mars in Gemini. This can see love, passion, creativity, and magnetism. Things are looking up, but there can also be a lot of tension that requires a great deal of sensitivity and mutual self awareness.

SAT JUL 27

Early morning the Moon in late Aries builds a trine to Mercury in Virgo , is semisquare Jupiter, square Pluto, and conjunct Chiron. This can see some intense, impassioned, or sensitive communications, where a lot can be shared very matter of factly. There can be an excessive energy here, and with Pluto involved, buried things can surface, there is a taboo that is broached, or topics can feel dangerous, profound, addictive, or compelling. This can just be the dawn chorus. The Moon enters Taurus at 10:23 AM PST, to square the Sun and semisquare Saturn. This can see a need to come back down to earth, reign something in, or handle practicalities. There may also be a need to make some adjustments. 

SUN JUL 28

Early AM the Moon in Taurus is semisquare Neptune which can see a bit of an out of sorts, lazy or hungover feeling. As the day wears on, the Moon is sextile Saturn, conjunct Uranus, and square Venus, which can see focus on serious or practical responsibilities and a need to be flexible. There can be tensions, excitement or changeable atmosphere socially or interpersonally. Keeping your feet on the ground and staying in touch with practical matters can help navigate any unpredictable elements.