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![]() Note: These influences are working during the entire month, and form a substrate for each individual day. July is a bridge month, or a scales-tipping month. We are moving from a Cancer-Capricorn influence of business-security-establishment into a Leo-Aquarius influence where the human being is dominant. The transiting Chiron exemplifies this transition, which is occurring all during 2005. All of this year Chiron hovers on the brink of Capricorn and Aquarius. It was February 2005 when it entered Aquarius for the first time in 51 years. Now Chiron is retrograding, and will return to Aquarius in early December, where it will stay for more than five years. Chiron first entered Aquarius under the influence of a Pisces moon cycle, and it will re-enter under the influence of a Sagittarius moon cycle. These are both universal signs, relating to the whole world. They will support Aquarius, for it too is a universal sign. In other words, the whole world is changing, at many levels. Chiron’s work is to realign energies so that they can combine in more holistic ways (the Wounded Healer). In the world picture of Aquarius, we are re-aligning (1) the entire social organization, and (2) our uses of energy. Both are areas which are ripe for change. Capricorn’s rigid structures become outdated, no longer workable, and Aquarius, the next sign, comes along and breaks down those walls, and lets light and fresh air in. Chiron greatly enhances this process. Idealism, reform, disruption, and unpredictability are part of the process. (Read about Chiron in Aquarius in the Archives.) Barbara Hand Clow calls Chiron “The Rainbow Bridge,” because with it we can move from the personal to the transpersonal, from the grounded to the mystical. Chiron is a teacher, and he is the ideal mentor to help us move beyond the traps and dead ends in which we seem stuck, both as societies and as individuals. But Chiron is not starting this reform journey alone. He is allied with another teacher, Saturn, who lends discipline and focus to the process. Chiron and Saturn began their journey together in August 2004, when Saturn in Cancer opposed Chiron in Capricorn. They remained more or less in opposition all through the conflictual election season, still in Cancer and Capricorn. In December, just after the meeting of the Electoral College, that opposition separated, leaving the path clear for Bush’s Inauguration. During those months, the Bush team was extra-challenged. And in the ensuing months, there has been regrouping and rethinking on many fronts. Well, Saturn and Chiron meet again this month, again in opposition, but in an entirely different energy field, where the people, rather than institutions, are featured. On July 16, Saturn enters Leo for a two-year stay. It almost immediately runs into its old friend, Chiron, retrograding in Aquarius. This is Saturn’s first major aspect in Leo, and it sets the tone for Saturn’s two-year journey in the heart sign of Leo. This is also Chiron’s first major aspect in Aquarius, and it too sets the field for Chiron’s five-year journey in independent Aquarius. This occurs in Cancer’s moon cycle, so that the re-alignments during the next five years will focus on security. It will be security for people rather than security for institutions. Saturn moving into Leo also sets up another huge change in our general energy field. We enter a period—which will last for much of Saturn’s two years in Leo—of a fixed cross. This means that all four of the fixed signs—Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, and Scorpio—challenge one another. Fixed signs are exactly that. Fixed. Change is hard for them. Their job is to gather power, and to hang onto it. We call it stubborn. These next two years will be difficult, and filled with power struggles. Money, resources, and rulerships will be major foci. Again, we begin this process this month, after Sun and Saturn enter Leo. The days from July 21-30 will show us something of what is to come. New Moon in Leo on August 4 carries us into August’s Leo moon cycle, which will push it along. Saturn in Leo opposes Chiron in Aquarius two more times, in February and June of 2006. This 11-month period, beginning this July, is a crucial time for the U.S. Both of those 2006 oppositions lie right along the U.S. Nodal axis, helping to carry the nation towards its destiny. Furthermore, this month’s conjunction, Venus and Mercury at six Leo on July 2, conjoins the U.S. North Node. We begin then a 9-month cycle in how we think about and express values, particularly in regard to the U.S. ruling the world. With North Node in Leo, the U.S. does have a rulership destiny, but for it to be successful, the social good of all (Aquarius South Node) must be part of that mantle. This is the year, beginning this July, during which that consciousness can come to the U.S. There is another major movement in July, one which adds to the fixed sign stresses. On July 28, Mars enters Taurus, where it will travel until mid-February 2006. Just after it enters Taurus, Mars squares Chiron. So Chiron again sets the tone for Mars’ trip through Taurus. This includes a two-month period of Mars retrograde. Yes, Chiron is a teacher and healer, but it first disrupts the status quo to make room for adjustment. Chiropracty is an example of Chiron’s work. Earlier in the month, from July 4 until mid-month, we have a gathering of the ladies. Ceres, Juno, and Venus dance with one another and with Mercury, again all in fixed signs. Neptune joins the gathering to add ideals, inspiration, and lack of clarity. In fact, Neptune and Mercury are another story this month, quite different from the Saturn-Chiron association. Neptune is both visionary and deceptive, a combination which challenges our ability to discern reality. Mercury is also in Leo, from June 28-September 5. It turns retrograde on July 22, just as Saturn, Chiron, and Sun are gathering. Mercury is sure to have a lot to think about on its three-week retrograde trip. Neptune, the planet of oil and drugs as well as visions, will be contributing mightily to Mercury’s Leo journey. Mercury opposes Neptune (now in Aquarius) three times—on July 12, a very eventful day, August 1, and August 26. During that time, the oil story is apt to be rewritten. Again, we begin this month. Uranus, the planet associated with Aquarius, also has a strong influence this month. Uranus in watery Pisces makes a quincunx with Jupiter for the entire month of July. Expect floods and strange weather patterns in regard to moisture. Emotions, too, can get carried away, particularly those of compassion and guilt. With this combination, we must work on boundaries. (I had a Uranus quincunx Jupiter experience. Just as I was about to write this, I used my toilet, and when I flushed it, it suddenly overflowed, soaking rugs and towels. Yes, indeed, suddenly too much water.) And as if this wasn’t exciting enough, we have Mars barreling along in Aries, a sign of aggression. On July 9, Mars conjoins the Aries North Node, a fateful meeting. On July 12, Mars squares Sun to promote post-Fourth fireworks. All of this is happening at the beginning of a new 30-year life cycle for George W. Bush. He just had his second Saturn return at the end of June. Now, on July 6, he begins his new solar year. All in all, I feel that the Leo-Aquarius portends hope for the future, but the necessary re-alignments won’t happen without a good deal of conflict, both in the larger and in the personal worlds. Stay centered in spirit, and put your thoughts and actions into creating a new and better world. In fact, the Leo energy, and particularly Saturn in Leo, can help us to center on our own inner authority, instead of on external authority. Our real ruler is the central Sun of Spirit which radiates from our hearts.
We have two counter influences working today. On the one hand, Moon in Taurus squares Neptune this afternoon to induce feeling sleepy and lazy. We may have a strong desire to be outdoors, especially near the water. On the other hand, Sun squares Jupiter to energize us. Family connections are especially important, but they might not all be pleasant. Travel is also indicated today. Many will be going into a long weekend, and the mood fits both relaxation and moving about. Traffic is apt to be extra-heavy, even for a holiday. Life flows along easily today and tomorrow. This morning we want to accomplish something tangible, and we do. We can continue that project in the afternoon, even while the moon is VOC between 1:00 p.m. and 4:26 p.m. EDT, when it enters Gemini. With Moon in Mercury’s sign, the pace of activity picks up. Expect an interesting and provocative Saturday night. This will be a long and interesting day, full of activity and people connections. Again, travel could also be featured. We are restless, and do want to be out and about. Moon makes its last aspect at 12:35 p.m. EDT—a potentially heavy opposition with powerful Pluto. Any protestors today will run into the heavy hands of the law. Any of us could also run into communication glitches, with either people or machines. After 12:35, Moon is VOC until it enters Cancer early tomorrow morning. This is a very spontaneous afternoon and evening. Ceres and Juno oppose one another to put the spotlight on women. Juno in Taurus can find her relationship security in things and in money—“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” She can become very panicky about the idea of losing that security. She is opposed by Mother Ceres in Scorpio, who naturally embodies themes of death and loss. This opposition can engender relationship problems, due especially to fears of abandonment or loss of material goods (e.g., property or money)—or perhaps to abandonment itself. Juno, who often represents fear and terror, as well as partnership, is strongly featured on the East Coast. New Moon at 15 Cancer occurs at 8:02 a.m. EDT. We begin now a new cycle of home, family, and country, those social supports which give us feelings of belongingness and identity.
New and Full Moons this month have almost identical chart wheels. This emphasizes their energies enormously. One can see it clearly in the Astro-Carto-Graphy maps for both moons, which are almost identical, pinpointing the same locations. We’re in a brand new moon, and this morning we are ambitious. We can set in motion something enduring. At 12:54 p.m., Moon goes VOC, and we may slow down, although the serious mood remains. Moon enters dramatic Leo at 3:11 p.m., and we can plan for some fun this evening. Moon continues in high-energy Leo, with happy, creative aspects. Create yourself today. Invent your own form of being. Enjoy yourself. Moon remains in dramatic Leo, with fire and spirit strong. It has just passed over Venus and Mercury, who have their conjunction early this morning at 14 Leo. This conjunction speaks to the love of pleasure and, in Leo, luxury. It also relates to creative communication, and in Leo, communication which will promote one’s own story. Ego can be very tied up in communication, and one can use communication for self-aggrandizement and for self-promotion. Moon travels in busy Virgo. This is a good day for solving problems and cleaning up loose ends. Tonight we may be restless, and feel a need to escape. Today’s energy is much like yesterday’s, but tonight is exciting. During the next two days, there is apt to be miscommunication with loved ones. Along with the extra aggressiveness in the air, that could lead to misunderstandings and fights. Put conflicts on hold for a few days, until the air clears a bit. Moon continues in Virgo with Saturn pushing it along to work even harder. At 3:12 p.m. EDT, Moon goes VOC, but within an hour, at 4:09 p.m., it enters sociable Libra. Today carries confusion, plus another occultation of Jupiter. I think the record number of Jupiter occultations this year indicates the weakening of established governments, which are associated with Jupiter. This one is total throughout South America, although not visible, for it occurs in the daytime. Tonight is a great music night. First Quarter Moon at 23 Libra occurs at 11:20 a.m. Cancer New Moon encourages us to focus on securing the ramparts. Now Libra comes along to say that we need allies if we are going to defend ourselves. The entire morning preceding First Quarter is very active. We’ll probably be up early, maybe calling friends and associates. We’ll want to take the initiative in contacting people. This is a very hard-hitting moon. Moon is in forceful Scorpio, and at the same time Scorpio’s two planets, Pluto and Mars, are working together beautifully as they trine one another. Transformation of power is happening. Moon trines Uranus, to throw some dash and excitement into the picture. We can do hard things today, things which promote our desires. Finally! Saturn enters Leo! And bang—very big challenges confront us. For starters, Moon is in intense Scorpio. It is part of a very close fixed grand square, which is almost the exact degrees of the August 11, 1999 Great Solar Eclipse. Remember that the path of this eclipse went from New York across the Atlantic, over Europe (now having many problems), the Balkans, and the Middle East, into India. Moon is in Sagittarius, and the mood is more optimistic. It is also easier for us to work with spirit. The current energy is very creative, and artists can have a field day. Moon is traveling through Sag, with excellent aspects. We can fly along with whatever we want to do. It’s also a great day for travel, and for enjoying nature. Late night can be very loving. Moon is in ambitious Capricorn. Aspects are fine, geared to success. This is a good time to make business contacts. Full Moon at 29 Capricorn occurs at 7:00 a.m. EDT. This is almost the degree of the U.S. Pluto, emphasizing U.S. power. Sun enters Leo with a blast, and immediately runs into Saturn, who says, “Golden Boy, you’ve got a lot to account for.” Chiron in opposition will really shake up this Leo sun. Insecurity will be rampant, and proud Leo can do very foolish things to show he still has a grip on himself—like start a war, the tried-and-true U.S. way to gain confidence. Yesterday’s significant energetic changes continue throughout the night, and well into this day. At 8:11 a.m. EDT, Moon enters Pisces, the sign which is now home to Uranus. During this whole major time, Moon has moved from Neptune to Uranus, two of the outer planets which are associated with deep changes in consciousness. In particular, Moon represents the people.
My, we are having fun! Vesta opposes Pluto today to give us another jolt. Vesta is about protecting one’s investments—money, territory, resources of all kinds. Pluto is about change and crisis. We will want to hang on, but Pluto takes the path of inevitable evolution, and is unstoppable. Let’s relax—hah! Try and relax with an Aries moon for the next two and one-half days! The aspects are terrific, and we can move right along with our projects. More fire, though. Is the heat getting to you? This is a high energy morning. Best to do something really active. Moon goes VOC at 1:23 p.m., and enters Taurus at 1:54 p.m. EDT. Taurus is good, solid work energy, and we buckle down. After Quarter Moon, the vibrations are loving and sensual. Moon continues in Taurus, with visionary aspects. The future calls. Early this morning, Mars enters Taurus to begin a six-month fateful journey in that sign. On October 1 Mars turns retrograde at 24 Taurus. It was here that Jupiter and Saturn joined in 2000 to start the final earth-sign (for 600 years) 20-year social cycle. Mars will be penetrating that spot for most of September and October. Its Taurean character means that the current social cycle, for all of earth, emphasizes material and money. (The last Taurus cycle was during the age of the Robber Barons.) I believe that next fall, Mars will render a blow to the value system which now prevails, represented by money. This will, in fact, begin now. Watch the signs. Moon is VOC in Taurus for the entire day. If you can take off now for the weekend, do it. Tonight, at 10:02 p.m. EDT, Moon enters Gemini, and we’ll feel more active. But still, the mood is serious. We have another Saturday with moon in Gemini, and we can do a lot of running around, and communicating. This should be a pleasant, quirky day, with a fine evening. There is surprising news today. Perhaps people in the U.S. are mobilizing against the actions of their government. Mars squares Saturn to arouse harsh energy. Mars is on the midheaven on the west coast, with Saturn on the Ascendant. This is also potential earth movement energy; Saturn is associated with earth.
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