Daily Astrological Forecast, July 2024: Daykeeper’s Daily Success Guide

Daily Astrological Forecast, July 1–31, 2024

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Unless otherwise noted, all interpretations in this astrological forecast are based on a natural chart, using the beginning of Aries as the ascendant.

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Monday, July 1

With today’s assertive numerology of 1 fueling our nerve, Moon exalted in Taurus, and transits that support several life areas, we can make tangible progress.

Neptune is stationary retrograde, increasing intuition and creative inclinations as it spotlights our soul powers.

We can best harvest these benefits after 11:42 am (2:42 am ET), when Moon sextiles ruler Venus, facilitating positive connections for personal or financial affairs and neutralizing the tension of Moon’s earlier conjunction to pushy Mars.

With Moon now in stable Taurus approaching a sextile with Saturn, father of time, we can reach out to those whose presence is of lasting value to us. Such connections are underscored by a trine from Venus to Saturn that will be exact tomorrow.

Neptune in Pisces accentuates spirituality. Today’s Moon-Venus-Saturn connections give staying power to our personal, financial, spiritual connections (with Saturn in Pisces), and work. Moon in Taurus supports lasting results.

Affirmation:
I give thanks that my path is made of divine substance that supports my progress, now and always.

Tuesday, July 2

Mystical Neptune turns retrograde and receives harmonies from Mercury and Moon, precipitating messages from Spirit. Venus, lady of love and values perfects her trine to Saturn, supporting important connections and work, with a touch of caution.

Neptune perfects her station today, great for beginning a new journal for dreams or intuition, and reviewing and renewing our visualization materials and applications.

Early morning is today’s most practical time, as Moon in abundant Taurus makes the most of the Venus-Saturn trine and helps ground our Neptunian vision. At 8:50 am (11:50 ET), Luna enters restless Gemini, supporting light socializing and short-distance travel.

However, the trine Moon makes to Pluto a couple of hours later isn’t light at all. It urges us to take a deeper look at our history or family by attending therapy, using affirmations, journaling, and mantras to heal, and doing deep research. Avoid superficial connections and negative gossip which, with Pluto involved, could be especially toxic.

Pluto also takes a hit from Mercury the messenger. This deepens our thoughts and healing powers, but can also precipitate obsessive and overwhelming communications. The activities that go best are therapeutic, spiritual, or independent mental endeavors requiring concentration.

Keep a low profile, avoid hallucinogens, and save negotiation, confrontation, and channeling those on the other side for another day.

Affirmation:
Angels and spirit guides, when I’m alone and with others, please hold me in my divine vibration, now and always.

Wednesday, July 3

Moon in Gemini gets a wart on her silver tongue, put there by an opposition from ruler Mercury to intense Pluto. Avoid socializing, arguing, and negotiating, and focus on independent activities that combine purging with communication.

Today, we’re empowered to:

• Declutter our inbox, documents, bookshelves or a similar collection.
• Do deep journaling, prayer, affirmations and self-dialogue.
• Clear the decks of worn-out journals, paper clutter, and beliefs in preparation for Friday’s New Moon in Cancer.

Moon’s evening square to strict Saturn doesn’t support connections, but it can favor independent activities to put things in order.

Affirmation:
I give thanks that my words are filled with miracle-working power, now and always.

Thursday, July 4

Happy Independence Day! The transits aren’t exactly festive—they favor work, study, and emotional healing. In fact, we may wish to make this a semi-retreat day and bring order to our inner and outer worlds.

Although Moon in Gemini favors communications, today’s numerology of 4 is ruled by dry Saturn, spotlighting business, organization of documents and information, and practical connections.

At 1:44 pm (4:44 pm ET), Moon goes VOC, entering Cancer at 1:51 pm (4:51 ET). This usually relaxed placement triggers the recent Solstice point and is charged with the energy of tomorrow’s New Moon, revving us up to make something grow. However, Luna also makes a quincunx with intense Pluto, triggering us to release emotions and old family codes so we can put our hearts into our path of freedom. We can apply both of these impulses—building, and release—in activities like journaling, practicing forgiveness, and researching our options for life changes.

Assertive Mars is closing in on a sextile to builder Saturn. We can focus on what we’ll set in motion at tomorrow’s lunation, and make a plan for action.

Affirmation:
I trust my vision and I trust the guidance I receive to act on it, here and now.

Friday, July 5

New Moon in Cancer moves us on a goal related to the first water sign. Brave Mars perfects a sextile to stalwart Saturn: strategic actions lead to lasting results.

The Mars-Saturn sextile imbues this lunation with exceptional power. Not only can we seed our intention, but our focused actions also bring strong support.

Restless Mars likes to move, to compete, and to promote, while Saturn gives staying power. Now in Pisces, the builder planet favors projects and intentions for spirituality, creativity, compassion, and intuition. Saturn can also signify a boss, a teacher, a bureaucrat, an elder or a business person who opens doors of opportunity as we reach out to him or her. As Saturn currently retrogrades, we get another chance to structure these areas of our lives, and the concrete endeavors related to them.

Cancer’s areas of specialty include family, home, nation, real-estate, and any concern that is close to our hearts. At 14-15 Cancer, the Sabian symbol for this lunation says:

IN A SUMPTUOUS DINING HALL GUESTS RELAX AFTER PARTAKING OF A HUGE BANQUET… The need that exists at an early stage of human growth to materialize the concept of fulfillment… MATERIALIZATION OF THE SPIRITUAL.

Affirmation:
I enjoy the energy of growth that flows through my projects, now and always.

Saturday, July 6

Opportunities abound! We can make strides in something related to the intentions we sent or the project we started at yesterday’s New Moon, as well as in our personal relationships.

Today’s numerology of 6 favors connection and abundance. It surrounds us with a special layer of protection. On the portal of yesterday’s lunation, Moon in fertile Cancer makes harmonious aspects to the Mars-Saturn sextile, adding heart to our actions and precipitating opportunities in the goals that we move forward on.

At 9:27 am (12:27 pm ET), Moon sextiles sweet Venus, supporting personal and business connections. Four hours later Luna makes another sextile, this time to exciting Uranus in Taurus, precipitating opportunities in business, finance, and creative projects—opportunities that grow when acted on.

At 9:56 pm (11:56 ET), Moon enters dramatic Leo. Enjoy a table game or romantic film. Ask for support. Share positive recognition.

Affirmation:
I am open to my best and highest good, so I dare to ask for what I want, here and now.

Sunday, July 7

Today’s numerology of 7 sharpens our cognition. This morning it supports Moon in creative Leo to develop of our talents, and this afternoon, to express our feelings, socialize, and interact with others.

This morning, Moon has a hangover from last night’s opposition to godfather Pluto. Our thoughts are deep and with today’s smart numerology of 7, our creativity can be fantastic. Independent activities are enriching.

At 1:23 pm (4:23 ET), the energy shifts. Moon joins expressive Mercury, favoring sharing our thoughts and feelings. Two hours later, she sextiles upbeat Jupiter. This aspect helps us touch others’ hearts and favors publishing, campaigning for, or promoting something. We have good feelings and can expand our meaningful reach.

This is not the afternoon to stay inside, to keep to ourselves or to crouch inside our shell. With sweet Venus in sextile to electric Uranus, connections are exciting and new doors can spring open in relationships, finance, and our life mission.

A focus on self-expression, having fun, and expressing our feelings in style is favored. it’s a great day to go to a party, meet new people, socialize, take in an art show, or exhibit our own. We might send someone flowers, share positive recognition, or hold or attend an event.

Affirmation:
I release the opinions of others and I shine my full light, here and now.

Monday, July 8

A stellar day for communication, particularly through early afternoon, with two sextiles involving benefics Venus and Jupiter, and today’s numerology of 8 supporting tangible results.

Sweet, charming Venus perfects her sextile to exciting Uranus; doors continue to burst open for love, connections, and finance. Additionally, Mercury the messenger sextiles expansive Jupiter, and communications flow, with special benefits in teaching, spirituality, negotiation, persuasion, sales, promotion, and finance. The combined effects of these sextiles can bring breakthroughs, although they require action to harvest their promise.

Moon in Leo adds warmth and panache, heart energies that we can apply to enrich our connections.

The best time to reach out, promote, and act on our opportunities is before 2:17 pm (5:17 ET), when Moon squares pushy Mars, ticking off the lion and increasing the probabilities of hurt feelings.

After this, our willpower is strong, and we can best apply it in independent activities.

At 11:04 pm (2:04 am ET), Moon goes VOC.

Affirmation:
Guardian Angel, please guide me to see my opportunities and move me to act on them, here and now.

Tuesday, July 9

Moon in analytic Virgo connects with mystical Neptune and deep Pluto, combining with today’s numerology of 9, ruled by Pluto, to favor spiritual and physical cleansing.

Moon is VOC in Leo until 6:48 am (9:48 ET), when she enters diligent Virgo. Today’s deep, transformative numerology of 9 works well with the Virgin’s gift of discernment, helping us look at our habits, feelings, and situations, and notice what needs to go.

Maybe it’s time to forgive, detox, make a donation, or to transmit or deepen our knowledge. Physical and spiritual healing go well, as do efforts involving recycling, weeding, and decluttering.

Moon’s transits to angelic Neptune and intense Pluto support these tendencies.

Invocation:
Angel of the Dark Rose, please draw close and pull from me low-vibrational energies and tendencies, here and now. (For hundreds of tips and invocations of flower angels, see my book Angels and Goddesses, from Llewellyn on amazon.com.)

Wednesday, July 10

Start or work for something! Moon in Virgo is great for concentrated effort, today’s numerology of 1 lends nerve, and a trine from Sun to constructive Saturn supports follow-through.

Moon in Virgo grounds us in focused effort, while her morning contact to Jupiter expands our vision and reach. Today’s dynamic numerology of 1 lends dynamism, while Sun in trine to Saturn, planet of practical mastery, strengthens our will and focus in constructive efforts. In all, today is highly favorable for moving on something we wish to build.

A nighttime opposition from Moon to strict Saturn puts a damper on socializing from 9:19 pm onward (12:19 am ET).

Affirmation:
No person or situation can keep Spirit from implementing Its plan for my protection, wellness, and success, here and now.

Thursday, July 11

Virgo Moon makes a nicely grounded backdrop for two powerful transits from Venus to cosmic Neptune and intense Pluto.

Moon in grounded Virgo favors practical progress, especially after 11:20 am (2:20 pm ET), when she trines exciting Uranus, escaping the influence of an earlier contact with aggressive Mars.

Venus, goddess of love and values, kisses the tender sign of Cancer goodbye on a midmorning trine to compassionate Neptune. Neptune and Pluto are cosmic planets that upgrade Venus’ personal love nature, broadening the spectrum of our heart radiation to increase compassion and empowerment. Sweetness, romance, and kindness overflow, favoring personal and spiritual connection for a humanitarian cause, with a high-vibrational group, or in our love life. This transit blends beautifully with today’s master number 11, which opens portals for angels to access our love vibration and with it lift the planetary frequency.

Despite today’s trine to romantic Neptune, Venus is not exactly the coquette as she moves to exactly oppose badass Pluto tomorrow. Over the next two days, we may feel put to the test in a power struggle, a situation involving jealousy, or an obsessive relationship dynamic. It’s not a good weekend to go on a blind date, to enter a competition, or to visit an isolated place with a stranger or someone dubious. Follow your instincts to take care of yourself and your dear ones, particularly women.

The positive potential of this aspect is that it shines a light on any shadows that may lurk in our love dynamics, bringing our deepest values into relief. Do those dynamics align with the power and freedom symbolized by Pluto in Aquarius? We may need to: set a limit… renew our love nature… heal our self-esteem… leave an oppressive situation… work on our ability to receive abundance… evolve our creative work in keeping with our personal growth, ideals, and direction… or release obsolete, disempowering roles around femininity.

This cosmic Venus is good for armchair or cyber activism in support of a humanitarian cause, of women or of rights of a vulnerable population. It’s also great for spiritual work, emotional healing, forgiveness, and lifting our love vibration.

Today’s master number 11 opens a door through which angels can more easily access our love vibration and use it to lift the planetary frequency.

At 6:55 pm (9:55 ET), Moon goes VOC, entering Libra 7:06 pm (10:06 ET), and a bit over an hour later, sextiling Venus. This harmony is great for connection, and with Venus’ opposition to Pluto, may fuel passion. It’s still good to heed the above warnings.

Affirmation:
My growing light of love attracts new people, new energies and new situations into my life, here and now.

Friday, July 12

A deep and passionate day, with Moon in romantic Libra and ruler Venus in fiery Leo in opposition to strong Pluto. Today’s numerology of 3, also ruled by Venus, helps direct this intensity in a creative or humanistic activity.

As explained yesterday, Venus-Pluto brings intensity to relationships. It can also bring hidden vampires out of the attic, so this is not a good party night. We can get in touch with our hidden love traumas or tendencies, and potentially heal them. We can also take a stand or make an intervention on behalf of justice or of women (or both). As far as possible, it’s best to avoid direct confrontation or a challenging interaction, as feelings are passionate, stances are stubborn and there’s a potential for power struggles or even danger. Nobody will back down, not that it’s good to.

This strong transit can shake us out of codependence, and give us the nerve to give voice to our feelings, values, and needs. Thing is, we don’t want to lash out or get in a tussle with a mob boss. Instead, we can focus on journaling, attend therapy, work on self-love, review what really matters, and prepare to ditch situations that don’t resonate with our path of power. We can purge love mementos and old letters, photos, and messages. We could attend a codependents’ support group, or provoke a pause to review the ways we might be defaulting on ourselves to please others or get their approval. For those who enjoy creative activities, a great outlet for this energy would be to start, redo, or edit something in resonance with our evolving values and unique message.

Later in the day is best for connections with others. Moon trines easygoing Jupiter at 4:58 pm (7:58 ET). However, leave encounters that might get confrontational for another day, preferably until after the Full Moon of Sunday, July 21, since feisty transits continue from now ‘til then.

Affirmation:
I cannot be trapped by negative codes and patterns. The Divine Mother works to birth me into a new existence, and She does this through everything in my world, here and now.

Saturday, July 13

Sandwiched in the midst of several strong transits, today’s practical numerology of 4 gives Moon in Libra an ambitious bent, favoring negotiation and strategizing for original approaches.

Libra Moon favors connection, yet this is not a laid-back weekend. We’re still within earshot of yesterday’s intense opposition from Venus to Pluto and at the doorstep of a conjunction from restless Mars to rebellious Uranus. We can connect, but in ways that are dynamic and constructive, in support of goals for business, art, or an ideal of some kind.

Morning is especially good for reaching out to others, thanks to a sextile from Moon to Mercury the messenger.

At 3:49 pm (6:49 ET), Moon reaches her Second Quarter. We can take a pause to review the intentions we set at last week’s New Moon, and regroup for progress.

At 22-23 Libra, the Sabian symbol for this lunation says:

CHANTICLEER’S VOICE HERALDS SUNRISE… A creative and joyous response to life processes.The cock that crows as the first coloring of dawn appears at the eastern horizon is a beautiful symbol of the ability, demonstrated by all pioneers and cosmically attuned individuals, to give voice to what is as yet unmanifested, but is on the way to manifestation. At the ego level, chanticleer may feel that he makes the sun rise; but someday he will learn through painful experiences that to create is only to reveal what essentially is. It is the vivid recognition of the as-yet-unknown in the known… the individual’s capacity of RESPONSE TO LIFE’S RENEWALS — renewals which are cyclic, predictable, yet always new, always creative.

On reaching her Second Quarter, Moon goes VOC. The rest of the afternoon and evening we can have light, Libran fun: make love, enjoy friends, new music, a concert, ice-cream, coffee, or a romance novel or movie. Or we can go for a walk just to enjoy the beauty.

Affirmation:
I give thanks for all the supply I have received and all the supply that’s coming to me, here and now.

Sunday, July 14

After her early VOC in Libra, Moon in intense Scorpio favors deep independent activities like research and emotional healing until her connection with sociable Venus this afternoon.

Moon enters Scorpio at precisely 7:53 am (10:53 ET). With today’s adventuresome numerology of 5, we may feel like trying something new. However, Moon’s square to ruler Pluto accentuates the dark courage of her placement in Scorpio, so it’s best to keep a low profile. We might do research, journal, interpret our dreams, and heal emotionally and spiritually. We may also deep-clean the toilets or recycle. Save risky situations, extreme sports, and key conversations for another time.

At 3:55 pm, Moon squares sweet Venus. Connections will be smoother but we’re still in the wake of the recent Venus-Pluto square, so we want to focus on encounters that are pleasant or sweet. Or we could watch a passionate film, do something creative, or work for justice and/or women. Still, be a little more cautious than usual for yourself and for dear ones.

Affirmation:
We are not alone or without protection. The Divine Guardian is with us, watching over us and shielding us, now and always.

Monday, July 15

On this intense day, our courageous action we can lead to a breakthrough—thanks to Moon in Scorpio and the conjunction between brave Mars and nervy Uranus. Think before moving.

The Mars-Uranus conjunction can make for brilliant headway. It can also be headstrong, and will work best if we tread lightly, and take special care to be diplomatic. Fortunately, today’s numerology of 6 brings a measure of success and protection to whatever we do.

Moon in Scorpio is courageous and passionate, increasing the intensity of the conjunction from warrior Mars to rebel Uranus. This isn’t necessarily a bad contact, but it is given to act boldly, suddenly, with brilliance, and sometimes rashly. With both bold planets in fixed Taurus, this impulsive energy can be part of a rage, and come off as dictatorial even if it’s not our intent.

Take note of your ideas, write down your potential strategies, and yes, take action, but avoid doing it out of spite or trying to force people to your ways. Remember, others will feel restless, rebellious, and brilliant too, increasing the likelihood of confrontation. Scorpio Moon is very good at research, and we can definitely use it to scope out the lake before jumping in, and wait a day or two to see how others divers have fared, so we don’t end up running over the cliff with the lemmings.

It’s not about repressing our desire to act. Mars-Uranus can be a way-opener, great for coming up with alternative approaches. It’s just that today’s strong influences merit mindfulness, balance, wisdom, and tact.

Thankfully, a nighttime trine from Moon to structured, grounded Saturn, brings a calming, orderly influence, good for organization and strategy.

Affirmation:
I give thanks that I am guided in light and wisdom, now and always.

Tuesday, July 16

We get a space this morning for connecting, that is before Moon triggers the Mars-Uranus conjunction that perfected yesterday. Things cool down this evening, as Moon switches from dark Scorpio to relaxed Sag.

This morning’s easiest time is from 8:04 am (11:04 ET), when Moon trines Sun, to 11:31 (2:31 ET), when Moon opposes Uranus.

From then on it’s best to keep a low profile, as Moon also opposes tough Mars, making for a potentially volatile afternoon. Today’s numerology of 7 fuels intelligence, and we can direct our drive in research, study, writing a hundred positive affirmations, writing postcards to voters, or writing letters to Congress. (We probably want to review these later, after 6:25 pm (9:25 ET), when Moon enters Sagittarius after a 15-minute retrograde.)

At 8:20 pm (11:20 ET), we can use Moon’s sextile to powerful Pluto to act on an opportunity for transformation, such as taking a course or reading a book on healing, contacting a rich relative to ask for a loan, entering a contest, sending out our CV or resume, applying for credit, connecting with a coach or therapist, finishing online bureaucracy or a presentation, or doing follow-up for a promotion, sales or cause.

Affirmation:
The same power that brings me opportunities guides me and directs me to move on them, now and always.

Wednesday, July 17

A great day for constructive action and positive connection with individuals, groups or the public at large. Today’s numerology of 8 helps consolidate tangible results, and Moon makes beautiful transits.

We get the best of both worlds. Still on the portal of the Mars-Uranus conjunction (see Wednesday, July 15), we can take brilliant action. Today’s transits make for an easier landing, with Moon in gregarious Sag contacting the two benefics, Venus and Jupiter. Moon’s trine to sweet Venus makes morning great for reaching out to others. We’re feeling more harmonious and can have fun, be spontaneous, and socialize. The chemistry with others is good, facilitating business, sales efforts, lending and borrowing money and efforts to promote something, as well as simply connecting with no agenda.

At 4:20 pm (7:20 ET), Moon opposes ruler Jupiter. We feel optimistic, can connect with angels, work on forgiveness, take or give a class, spend time outdoors, retrieve data, apply diplomacy, advertise or share a media production.

Actions that connect us with others on any scale will tend to go well and lead to satisfying results.

Affirmation:
I give thanks for the opportunity to participate with my talents and love, here and now,

Thursday, July 18

A afternoon for business, as Moon in smooth Sag accompanies a sextile from Sun in fertile Cancer to Uranus in abundant Taurus. Our focused outreach can open doors.

Morning may feel a bit stark, thanks to a wee-hour square from Moon to cold Saturn that can generate stuck feelings. This imposing sort of energy can be directed in decluttering our home, personal space, kitchen, or fridge.

Interactions with others go better after 1:24 pm (4:24 ET), when Moon trines Mercury the messenger in warm Leo, blending beautifully with the Sun-Uranus sextile to boost our confidence and expand our connections. Mercury has entered pre-retrograde shadow, so our best connections are those for something we set in motion previously.

That said, try something different. Reach out to people, teach, work on trade, share ideas, work on correspondence, do follow-up to obtain an overdue answer or close a deal already set in motion, present your ideas, go back to school, do innovative promotion. Today’s numerology of 9 relates to service, and this is the attitude that will get us farthest in our dealings today.

Affirmation:
I try new things and invite new energy into my life, here and now.

Friday, July 19

Today’s numerology of 1 combines with Moon in ambitious Capricorn and a strong, assertive Mars to support confident action and lasting results. Mysterious Neptune is also strong, so keep your feet on the ground.

Moon enters Capricorn at 1:14 am (4:14 ET), connecting with pushy Mars and slippery Neptune in the wee hours. This morning, don’t try to force things, but do use Capricorn’s executive strength to get organized, make plans, and take a creative action step in relation to something you want to consolidate.

We’re on the portal of Sunday’s Full Moon, which helps us build a structure for our self-care and soul growth.

Evening is the best time for people connections.

Affirmation:
The Power behind all creation is with me, backing me up and sustaining me, now and always.

Saturday, July 20

Moon in practical Capricorn facilitates good use of a sextile from assertive Mars to imaginative Neptune, a sextile that increases passion and romance and empowers our spiritual gifts.

In fact, in combination with the Capricorn Moon, the Mars-Neptune sextile is great for promoting something related to intuition or spirituality. Neptune rules Moon’s ruler, Saturn, in Pisces, and thus disposits the Moon, so our actions can support a project that’s close to the soul. Mars-Neptune is also the combination of the spiritual warrior, motivated by compassion and fighting for truth.

A midday sextile from Moon to ruler Saturn reinforces this opportunity. Also, a door can open related to business, studies, work, or a teacher, boss, elder or another authority figure of some kind.

Affirmation:
I am the force that opens my way with success and victory, now and always.

Sunday, July 21

Today’s Full Moon in Capricorn is so powerful that it can be a new point of departure. An exceptional concentration of major transits supports our path of mastery and can put us back in the driver’s seat of our direction.

The Full Moon is exact at 3:17 am (6:17 ET), goes VOC at 4:26 am (7:26 ET), and enters Aquarius at 4:43 am (7:43 ET). The Capricorn Full Moon remains active for 2 ½ days, but the sign of Aquarius increases our independent spirit.

The following harmonies perfect today, indicating success, empowered action, publication or promotion, important connections and spirituality:

• Leader Mars, still in sextile to imaginative Neptune, trines godfather Pluto, exalting our confidence, determination and follow-through on our independent pathway. In a surge of assertiveness, we want to shape our own destiny, and with Moon in conjunction to Pluto, our heart is in it.
• On a sweeter note, Venus, planet of love and values, sextiles abundant Jupiter. Our charm quotient surges, and doors open in relationships at all levels: love and romance, socializing, networking, education, justice, altruism, promotions, advertisement, publication, sales and campaigns. This same sextile brings financial opportunities. They require action.
• Two more key aspects are the trine from Sun to mystical Neptune, the dispositor of today’s Full Moon in Capricorn (ruled by Saturn in Pisces), and Sun’s opposition to powerhouse Pluto. The dark planet gets triggered by this Full Moon, like a gift that’s helping us to finish whatever work we may have pending from when Pluto was transiting Capricorn (2008-2023). Luna supports us take a definitive stance about these areas and direction: self-mastery, our spiritual practice, organization, discipline, and worldly goals and life structure that support our freedom and soul growth.

So this is great portal to take up the reins of our own life and chosen direction, to promote our project, to make key connections, and to dig our heels in for stronger, deeper success. This lunation has an aura of “Sorry but not sorry,” an element of detachment from the approval of others and a readiness to release situations of the past that have become obsolete.

This tendency is reinforced by a square from Mercury to rebellious Uranus, which may bring tension to interactions. Don’t let yourself be discouraged. Use the charm of Venus-Jupiter to disengage with style. Rather than fight, hold to your own guiding vision. The presence of Jupiter and Neptune in the aspects points to assistance from angels and spirit guides, who are there to be called on for protection, strength and social intelligence.

The Sabian symbol for 30 Capricorn says:

A SECRET MEETING OF MEN RESPONSIBLE FOR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS IN WORLD AFFAIRS… The power to assume responsibility for crucial choices arrived at after mature discussions with those who share this power… We are all aware now of the work of secret committees in the White House and at all levels of the government. The student of esoteric philosophy believes in the existence of what has been called an “inner Government” which has the power to direct or guide the evolution of our planet and of mankind. Some people speak of “occult Hierarchy,” or of the “White Lodge.” Here again what is at stake is a “seeing through” the facts of telluric processes and human history — assuming that these facts are at least in part the outcome of the decisions of a supreme Council of quasi-divine Beings. Obviously the symbol can also refer to what occurs at the more ordinary level of business and politics. At any level, it refers to the highest form of social interaction… the culmination of social responsibility and a reference to EXECUTIVE POWER.

Invocation:
Angels and Spirit Guides, please gather round and direct me to retrieve my mastery now.

Monday, July 22

Today’s influences enrich the strong Full Moon portal. Master Number 22 amplifies the reach of our service-centered actions, and Sun enters strong Leo. However, the transits make connections easier.

Moon in Aquarius fuels our spirit of independence and the friendships that resonate with this spirit.

Sun enters brave, expressive Leo in the wee hours, putting us in a more extroverted, expressive mode for the solar month. We seek to reaffirm ourselves, to share fun, and to bring forth tangible, creative works. This influence combines well with Moon’s early connection to Venus, making for a happy, sociable day.

Yesterday’s portal is still in effect, with its charm and, thanks to an opposition from Sun to tough Pluto, its intensity. However, communications should be easier today, as long as we stay focused on the big picture and avoid taking things personally.

Affirmation:
There is only One Mind, and within it we are connected, now and always.

Tuesday, July 23

Moon in imaginative Pisces combines with strong Mars influences to favor independent activities, especially creative work and making changes in our spiritual practice or approach to self-healing.

At 2:38 am (5:38 ET), Moon goes VOC, entering Pisces at 6:23 am (9:23 ET). This usually sweet, dreamy placement is poked out of its calm by Mars influences. The red planet rules today’s restless, adventuresome numerology of 5 and also receives a square from Moon, a prickly aspect that can make for uncomfortable interactions.

It’s better to leave key interactions for another day (tomorrow morning looks better) and direct this combination of boldness and sensitivity in creative endeavors, modifying our inner work, or moving forward with a project or business related to compassion, intuition, or spirituality.

Affirmation:
I am affiliated to the host of Archangel Michael, a part of the victory of good, now and always.

Wednesday, July 24

Today’s numerology of 6 is protective, joyful and supportive of abundance. It combines with Moon in sensitive Pisces and transits that support connections this morning and later in the day, work.

This morning, we can attend a spiritual group or gathering, contact light beings, settle a personal or family dispute or a struggle within ourselves, write and present a proposal, send out messages and emails, or produce and share music, art. or other creative works.

At 1:31 pm (4:31 ET), the energies shift as Moon joins strict Saturn. Feelings and connections are not so warm or comfortable, although we can focus on business, organization and getting tangible results in creative and spiritual goals.

Pisces is sensitive, so if we feel like partying or using substances, it’s best to wait for another day.

Affirmation:
Infinite love touches me through everything and everyone, so everything and everyone enriches me now.

Thursday, July 25

With a strongly aspected Moon first in Pisces and later in Aries, and Mercury the messenger connecting with mystical Neptune, today is good for pursuing goals related to spirituality or creativity.

At 7:52 am (10:52 ET), Moon leaves sensitive Pisces to enter bold Aries, yet Mercury the messenger still connects with Pisces’ ruler Neptune, holding us in the liminal space between magic and brawn, which continues during afternoon transits that strengthen our nerve and confidence.

Moon sextiles Pluto the mighty, giving us command over our surroundings. Luna then trines Sun, and both Lights make sextiles to Moon’s ruler, assertive Mars.

Listen to intuition, choose a favorite fantastical project or soul intent, and promote or campaign for it in some way.

Affirmation:
I give thanks for the amazing guidance that I receive, now and always.

Friday, July 26

Connections go well and bold Aries Moon supports direct action to use today’s beneficial numerology of 8 to harvest tangible results of our previous efforts.

The day begins with a sextile from Moon to charismatic Jupiter, which accents kindness and facilitates positive connections with dear ones or the public. This transit resonates with today’s confident Moon in Aries, ruled by promoter-planet Mars, and smooths out it’s rougher edges, increasing our diplomacy and charm quotient so that people can accept our bold initiatives and leadership more readily.

What people are we talking about? Love-planet Venus connects with Saturn, spotlighting relationships that are of lasting value. Be selective. Connect with others, show your love, and promote your cause, product, ideas or service before 3:14 pm (6:14 ET), when Moon goes VOC for the rest of the day.

In Aries, the VOC supports watching sports or an action film, going on a brisk walk, or playing table games.

Affirmation:
I bless the valuable relationships I have in my life, here and now.

Saturday, July 27

Moon enters Taurus, sign of her exaltation, giving us an afternoon that’s great for connection. We enjoy relating, advancing our creative work, promoting our business or, with today’s mystical numerology of 9, engaging in service, teaching, or esoteric study.

The day begins with Moon VOC in Aries until 10:23 am (1:23 pm ET), when Luna enters Taurus, sign of her exaltation. We can enjoy music, nature and art. Or we can share empathy, renew an old flame, or add spice and romance to a current one.

That said, through midday we may be more focused on exploring emotions or digging into secrets, thanks to a square from Moon to dark and powerful Pluto, an aspect that’s never won a Colgate smile contest. Do something to cast off old energy—journal, interpret dreams, do spiritual healing, soak and exfoliate in the tub, conduct research, or make a generous donation of material or intellectual resources.

Connections, communications and practical efforts go better after 12:36 pm (3:36 ET), when Moon trines Mercury the messenger, and we can get fully into the flow of those good Taurus links mentioned above.

On the practical side, Moon in Taurus is good for tending a business, or investments and finances, and for efforts involving stability, security and protection.

At 7:52 pm (10:52 ET), Moon reaches her Fourth Quarter, beginning the last week of the present lunar cycle. At 5-6 Taurus, the Sabian symbol for this lunation says:

CANTILEVER BRIDGE ACROSS A DEEP GORGE… The conquest of separativeness through group-cooperation… The person who has suffered deprivation and loneliness can give new substance to his or her emotional life by participating in a collective project. All great evolutionary challenges imply the overcoming of basic difficulties. A step ahead must be taken, yet an abyss confronts evolving [hu]man… a chasm that is an integral part of the “land” upon which… evolution must proceed. A link must be built through the power of… the group or of the community at large, on the basis of the legacy of the past, to make a bridge over the canyon.… “Substantiation.” The… bridge built with collective skill gives substance to and demonstrates … [the] capacity to CONQUER OBSTACLES and to achieve evolutionary continuity as well as expansion in space.

Affirmation:
I forgive myself for my low-vibrational attitudes of the past, and I forgive others for their low-vibrational attitudes now.

Sunday, July 28

With Moon in abundant Taurus, we can enjoy the good life. Or, if we have something to produce, commercialize, create or relaunch, we can use her prosperous energy and the dynamic numerology of 1 and go for it.

Cozy Taurus Moon makes today great for a picnic. Or we might enjoy a great meal, art or music, or just walk around a beautiful place and practice gratitude.

However, today’s numerology of 1 gives extra force to our actions, and we can direct the bull’s productive potential in business, finance, security, or something else related to tangible manifestation.

Tonight, Moon connects with Saturn and Venus, contributing to constructive results in relationships, in finance or by connecting with an authority figure, teacher or elder.

Affirmation:
I give thanks for the beauty of my life, and I watch as it grows, here and now.

Monday, July 29

Master number 11 awakens intuition, facilitating connections with angels and spirit guides. Morning is good for creativity, altruism, and finance, and evening for using words to heal.

The fertile influence of Moon in Taurus combines with the freeing energy of Uranus in a conjunction that may seem unsettling but that reinforces innovative ways of manifesting abundance, success, and stability.

At 1:49 pm (4:49 ET), Luna sextiles inspired Neptune, supporting successful action in spiritual, humanitarian or creative goals, or in consolidating our dreams.

At 2:28 pm (5:28 ET), she enters communicative Gemini, creating a more restless, verbal atmosphere. We can make calls, present our ideas, or focus on correspondence, messaging or sales.

At 3:43 pm (6:43 ET), the light, busy energy quickly morphs to dark intensity as Moon trines deep Pluto. Passions surge and—with this being an air trine—are likely to be expressed in words and ideas. This aspect isn’t sweet or flowery but does fuel our powers of persuasion. We can convince an adversary, establish a good case, make a find at the library, manage a crisis, write an effective letter, or give an unforgettable speech. We can also use words—mantras, journaling, invocations, prayers and affirmations—to heal.

Avoid wasting this potent combination in superficial conversations, gossip, power-struggles, engaging with con-men.

Affirmation:
No condition or event of the past or present can keep God (or use your preferred term) from expressing Its complete life through me (or name person to heal), here and now.

Tuesday, July 30

The loquacity of Moon in Gemini combines with the sociable numerology of 3 to make for easy communications whose benefits increase this afternoon.

A wee-hour conjunction from verbal Gemini Moon to brave Mars could make for an argumentative morning, but fortunately Moon sextiles Sun at 4:15 am (7:15 ET), putting us somewhat at ease. However, Sun in confident Leo resonates with the Mars energy, and communication will tend to be extroverted.

This energy favors assertive self-expression, such as:

• Giving a presentation
• Writing or editing a letter
• Messaging
• Auditioning for a part
• Entering a competition based on knowledge
• Making sales and calls
• Voicing our ideas
• Having ideas well-received by associates or clients
• Presenting a proposal

At 3:45 pm (6:45 ET), Moon joins Jupiter. Communications are heartfelt and enthusiastic, making the rest of the afternoon and evening is great for education, publication, production, campaigning and dissemination.

Avoid getting distracted or scattered, enmeshed in superficial conversations, and gossip.

Invocation:
Archangel Michael, please shield my throat chakra from low-vibrational expressions, here and now.

Wednesday, July 31

We get another great day for connection, with Moon in expressive Gemini making a midday sextile to socially adept Venus. Today’s numerology of 4 gives us a practical focus.

Today’s number 4 is ruled by Saturn and can be overly serious, but it balances well with today’s gabby style, to support productive communications.

These influences are especially favorable after 10:33 am (1:33 ET), when Moon sextiles sweet Venus. We can reach out to people through any medium of communication, remembering to be warm.

Affirmation:
I baptize my communications as a complete success in the Name of the One Presence and the One Power.