Category: Monthy Horoscopes

First week in September

Draaaaaama!

What to expect: Heart-to-Heart’s, Break-ups and Flings, Return of the Mack, and high spending!

What to watch out for: High spending, unnecessary outlay of cash.

How long is this happening? Sept 1^st

Who and what does it affect – Love and money related to children, creativity, romance, banks, leadership, risk, and precious metals.

How it will feel:

The Love Drama will continue this month. It starts with a bang on Sept 1^st when Venus, still in her retrograde motion, meets up with hot and fiery mars in Leo. The combustion will take place in your love relationships and in your spending. The saying “all that glitters is not gold” is especially important on this day – and sometimes real gold doesn’t even glitter! We will be looking for love and money in all the wrong places. Mind you, it may feel extremely good… so if your goal is to get something that feels good but that may have a huge cost and won’t last – go for it!

Why? Venus Retrograde conjunct Mars in Leo

Powerful urge to analyse and transform

What to expect: The need to analyse all areas of life.

What to watch out for: Trying to fit things that don’t belong into a project plan.

Who and what does it affect: Our ego, psyche.

How long is this happening? Sept 5.

On Sept 5^th, the Sun will trine Pluto and create a day of intensity. It’s a day we’ll obsess with hardcore analysis over every detail. We’ll make pros and cons lists, we’ll Excel spreadsheet it, we might even run some statistics (regressions and other formulas). But emotions are not easily managed and are often a lot messier than the well-planned-out Sun and Pluto, currently in Earth signs, would like. Letting yourself get a little messier will help the transformation. Even just allowing yourself to see how the mess doesn’t fit into your spreadsheet may be insightful.

Why? Sun trine Pluto in Earth signs.

Surveying the relationship damage

What to expect: Relationship and money drama ends.

What to watch out for: Some final drama.

By Sept 6^th, Venus will go direct, leaving in its wake all the damage. It’s time to finally say good-bye to it or see what it’s worth.

There is some tension with our motivations and our old childhood wound. Additionally, there is tension with our values and power structures. We may see a considerable amount of drama which could show up as passive aggression, a throwback to both childhood tantrums and cool, controlling power play dramas. Those controlling our heart strings or purse strings will be involved.

Why? Mars, Chiron, Venus, and Pluto will be tense in the days surrounding the direct motion of Venus.

 

Second Week in September

Breakthrough

What to expect: Breakthroughs.

What to watch out for: Fanning flames out of control.

Who and what does it affect: Insights, creativity, sports, and innovations.

How long is this happening? Sept 8^th

On Sept 8^th, when Mars trines Uranus, we will be having some dramatic breakthroughs. Both are in fire signs, so be careful of the fires you start; it may be difficult to put out the flames. This warning applies to both the emotional and the mundane level (so if you’re late summer camping and the area says “no fires,” don’t light a fire!).

The talons will come out

What to expect: Harsh words, words that have impact.

What to watch out for: Road rage, backhanded comments, passive aggressiveness, and grudges.

Who and what does it affect: Communications, travel plans, negotiations, and balance of power.

How long is this happening? On Sept 9^th, Mercury will square Pluto. Mercury is in its shadow stage, getting ready to go retrograde. This transition means that Mercury will move back and forth, squaring Pluto a couple times over the next month before it moves on.

Expect to hear or say things that dig deep. They may come across like a backhanded comment. You’re not sure if you understood what you heard – it might take you a moment to realize that the claws have dug in deep because Mercury in Libra is not always direct. It’s got a frenemy feel to it.

New Moon Solar Eclipse

What to expect: The unexpected.

What to watch out for: Holding on to old structures, roles, guilt, and perfectionism.

Who and what does it affect: Old wounds and childhood patterns.

How long is this happening? The days surrounding the 13^th.

September 13^th is a New Moon Solar Eclipse and this one is happening in Virgo. It packs a punch! Here’s the thing: the Sun and Moon will be opposite Chiron. This is how Virgo is. Virgo loves to be needed, to take care. They love a messy situation just so they can swoop in and be the saving grace. If you’re a hot mess, Virgo is the loving stable shoulder upon which you can lean your head. Virgo will tell you not to worry when things get hard. They will take on the worry for you and, in the process, they will discard their own lives, their own hopes, and their own sense of self. They have mistakenly defined their sense of self in shouldering a role that involves taking everything on. This solar eclipse will help us to see the ways in which we have all been doing this in our own lives. It will challenge us to step out, be ourselves, and to nurture others in healthier ways. But boy will this be painful! That’s Chiron’s nature. But Chiron, also called the Wounded Healer, has just the kind of pain we need. It’s a small pebble thrown at you if that’s all you need to get your attention and it’s a large brick if you’re a little denser. But rest assured, this eclipse will “eclipse” someone or something that is just not needed any more from your life, so that you can live more fully. Maybe someone is now capable and has left the nest – it’s possible that this leaves you without a role. Now you need to find someone or something new to project that role onto. Or you could try being your authentic self without a role. There is some tension to this eclipse from Uranus, so you can expect a rude awakening or a lightning bolt of insight. Just don’t try to ignore it – doing so may lead to unconscious eruptions that are even more painful.

 

Third Week in September

Mercury Retrograde – AGAIN!

What to expect: Trouble with all things related to communication – travel, contracts, emails, and text messages.

What to watch out for: Pushing forward with new plans instead of reviewing old ones.

Who and what does it affect: Relationships, negotiations, mediations, and legal battles.

How long is this happening? Sept 17^th – Oct 9^th.

Mercury goes retrograde on Sept 17^th, pushing us into a three week period in which we will have some time to review our thoughts, our perceptions, and all of our communications. Frustrations will mount if you try to push forward. If things start to go awry, take a step back and review instead.

A little too much optimism and self-belief

What to expect: Overly optimistic thinking.

What to watch out for: The things we think we know.

Who and what does it affect: Plans, critical thinking, belief systems, and the collective unconscious.

How long is this happening? The days surrounding the 17^th.

Jupiter is also opposite Neptune on the same day that Mercury goes retrograde. Our idealism is heightened and we might become heavily attached to our spiritual beliefs. It’s not a day to take risks as our thinking is REALLY not clear.

Two and a half years of lessons in Sagittarius

What to expect: Lessons and reform in education, foreign investments, religious institutions, publishing, and travel.

What to watch out for: Issues in these areas start to show up in the news or in our lives .

Who and what does it affect: Areas that are outdated and no longer work.

How long is this happening? Sept 17^th for 2.5 years until December 19, 2017.

Saturn is moving back into Sagittarius, leaving behind the lessons it has imposed on power structures, pensions, insurance, mining, and sexuality. The lessons in these areas may now see reform in the form of new laws. Saturn will now move on to do its audit on education, foreign investments, religious institutions, publishing, travel, and the courts while in Sagittarius.

Last Week in September

Possibility for love and money finally working

What to expect: A breakthrough with respect to our values centered on love and money.

What to watch out for: Being too guarded.

Who and what does it affect: Love, money, and any ideas and beliefs regarding these values.

How long is this happening? Sept 22 – 24^th.

On Sept 22^nd, Venus will trine Uranus. Throughout August, Cupid sent off a lot of crooked, broken, and sometimes resembling boomerang arrows. Now on the 22^nd, Cupid will finally hit his mark. We’ll feel a little cautious and a little suspicious and guarded though. The Sun’s sextile Saturn and conjunct the North Node, will make us more concerned about a commitment and something that is in line with our purpose and helping us grow as individuals. Mercury is still retrograde and squaring Pluto on the 24^th so those backhanded comments and frenemy attacks can start to fly again.

Spinning our wheels

What to expect: Things not working as we expected.

What to watch out for: Holding on to the old ways of doing thing.

Who and what does it affect: Actions, motivations, beliefs, planning, organizing, and budgets.

How long is this happening? Days around Sept 24^th.

On Sept 24^th, The need to plan things out and taking our time becomes strong. We might be pushing forward but it feels like we are spinning our wheels. The problem is we may be plotting along, stuck in our old rigid belief systems of how things get done. Now is a time to go even slower and to question our beliefs about how things get done.

Why? Mars goes into Virgo and will square Saturn now in Sagittarius.

Sneak peek into new directions

What to expect: Things that are hidden coming to light.

What to watch out for: Expecting things to change right away.

Who and what does it affect: New structures around marriage, relationships, the institution of marriage, and the beliefs systems around relationships.

How long is this happening? 25-26^th

Pluto goes direct on the 25^th, so some messiness around power structures, authority, other conventional wisdom might pop up as the god of the underworld pulls a U turn and starts going in the other direction. Secrets might come to light. There might be a scapegoat that gets tossed into the world stage to help deflect from responsibility. We are a more educated society these days so when Saturn sextiles the North Node by the 26^th, we may have some insights into how we need to change and reform.

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse

What to expect: Words that threaten to start wars.

What to watch out for: Knee jerk reactions.

Who and what does it affect: Our passions, our sense of self, relationships, fairness, or our sense of fairness.

How long is this happening? Days around Sept 27^th.

On Sept 27^th, the Full Moon will be in Aries. It’s connected to the South Node (which represents the past), so past wars will be highlighted. At the opposite side is the Sun conjunct Mercury. Mercury conjunct the Sun can lack objectivity in terms of thinking and perceptions. Because Mercury is also retrograde, we can expect words and thoughts that are deceptive, two-faced, and prone to error and misunderstandings. For this reason you will need to take a step back before you armor up and start the charge!

 

Read what’s in store for your sign (don’t forget to read your ascendant sign)

 

Aries: A solar eclipse in the 6^th house brings about a health issue or a work issue. If you’re ignoring a work issue, it might show up as a health issue. It’s time to pay attention to your health and set powerful intentions for balance. Mercury retrograde in 7^th house brings up missed communications with relationships and partnerships. I know it may seem annoying, but double checking the meaning of what was said will save you a lot of trouble. The Lunar Eclipse in 1^st house brings about the end of your lonely days or the ones you’ve been creating because of your need to express or work on yourself alone. You might not let someone in immediately, but this is a start.

Taurus: The solar eclipse in 5^th house has you planning for a baby, a creative project, or a new sport. Mercury retrograde in 6^th house helps you to review your diet. Do you need a vegetarian diet, need to pay closer attention to your macros or just need more B6? These areas come up for review. You may also have to retest for any health tests. Testing errors are possible. The Lunar Eclipse in 12^th house brings an end to a coaching or psychotherapy relationship. You’re feeling like you’re now coming out of the dark. Yeah!

Gemini: Solar eclipse in 4^th house. You may start thinking about moving or just move suddenly. Mercury retrograde in 5^th house has you standing there, wondering where the rest of the team for your final match is or waiting at the wrong school to pick up your children. The Lunar Eclipse in 11^th house brings about the end of some friendships, associations, or the need for them to change in some fundamental way. Don’t be afraid to let go of things that are no longer working.

Cancer: Solar eclipse in 3^rd house brings a new beginning with a neighbour or a sibling. You’re likely making a commitment to heal those relationships in some important way. Does the fence one half an inch on your property really matter or is it the fact that you can’t stand your sister’s husband worth you losing touch with them? The eclipse will help to sort this out. Mercury retrograde in 4^th house brings up communication issues related to your parents or your childhood home. Now is the time to review how things have been working over the last couple of months. The Lunar eclipse in 10^th house brings about an end to a career situation. Maybe your boss leaves, creating a gaping hole on the team, and maybe it’ll provide an opportunity for you to end your days as an employee and finally become a boss!

Leo: Solar eclipse on Sept 13^th in 2^nd house of personal worth and finance brings about new beginnings with your personal finances. Do not make major decisions or sign big deals during this month, but do welcome any new direction with a certain level of commitment. The Mercury retrograde is in 3^rd house of local travel, communication, and siblings. Expect some miscommunication or interruptions in these areas during the retrograde and consider it a time for review. The Lunar eclipse on Sept 27^th in 9^th house brings about convocation, commencement, or rite of passage.

Virgo: The Solar eclipse is on Sept 13^th in 1^st house of self presentation. You are embarking on a new definition of yourself. Mercury retrograde in 2^nd house of personal resources causing mix-ups with your personal resources. Schedule payments or collections ahead of time and take care to review your budget closely. Lunar eclipse in 8^th house in the house of transformation brings about a culmination of a divorce, inheritance, or psychological insight.

Libra: The Solar eclipse in 12^th house of the unconscious making it a good time to embark on sharing your secrets. Find a trusted adviser or counselor. Mercury retrograde in 1^st house of personal presentation causes you to be off a little later this month. Take the time to review how you are coming across to others. The Lunar eclipse in the 7^th house of relationships brings about the end to a relationship situation. This may end an issue in the relationship – or it may end the relationship all together.

Scorpio: The Solar eclipse in 11^th house brings about new associations. Now is a good time to join a community, tribe, or humanitarian organization. Mercury retrograde in 12^th house. You may have a case of Tourette’s syndrome as unconscious material pops out of your mouth. Use this information to review your psychological health. Lunar eclipse in 6^th house brings about the end to a health situation, either by bringing something that has been hard to diagnose to light or by an end to the health situation all together.

Sagittarius: The Solar eclipse in 10^th house brings about new beginnings in your career. You may land a new job or reach a level of recognition this month. Mercury’s retrograde in 11^th house signals a need to review your politics and your associations. You may need to upgrade the kinds of conversations you’re having. Lunar eclipse in 5^th house brings about the culmination of a creative endeavor. You may have an unveil, a debut, or a birth.

Capricorn: Solar eclipse in 9^th house sees you making plans for a new learning experience, whether it is through education or an adventure abroad. Mercury retrograde in 10^th house cautions to check everything before you send it out. Mistakes can lead to an embarrassing and very public situation. Lunar eclipse in 4^th house brings about an ending in a home situation. Maybe the stress related to a parent ends in some way. You may finally finish those renovations or maybe you’ll just decide to move.

Aquarius: The Solar eclipse in 8^th house brings about a situation related to shared resources. It may be a divorce, an inheritance issue, or fights with your spouse about your guarded-ness. Whatever is happening on the surface has deeper psychological reasons that have nothing to do with what appears. Mercury retrograde in 9^th house has you questioning your beliefs, which is a good thing. Take the time to check your perceptions and how they influence your thinking. Lunar eclipse in 3^rd house brings about an ending to the way you communicate. Also don’t let anger get you so worked up that you jump in your car and drive like a crazy person – it won’t go so well.

Pisces: Solar eclipse in 7^th house brings about a new relationship or partnership. Mercury retrograde in 8^th house cautions you to check your current insurance policies, credit cards, and tax issues. If anything comes up, you’ll need to take your time to check out everything for errors. Lunar eclipse in 2^nd house brings an ending to a financial situation. Perhaps you’re finally done with that debt or conversely a source of income comes to an end. Whichever way the situation develops, it is highly reflective of your self-worth.

 

This will be the most productive and insightful month so far this year. Insightful because we are now turning inward to evaluate our values; how we spend our money and what we love. Productive because, Jupiter is heading into Virgo… the sign the loves productivity!

To set this off, we may have had some challenge, good or bad, that brought these current issues to the forefront. This started when Venus was retrograde in Virgo at 0 degrees last month.

In astrology 0 degrees is an important degree because it is the initiation. Out of nothing comes something. And with the retrograde, it bring in the infinity symbol as we loop back and circle back on what needs our attention. For many of us, this process will bring up the obvious—though not always comfortable or what we thought. It’s a time for refocusing our expectations instead of lowering our standards.

On August 1st, Venus moves back into the last degrees of Leo, and our pride or our ego may need to grasp these new insights. If we have a healthy ego, the process will be smoother, but those who hang onto fixity and an unevolved direction will feel uncomfortable.

On August 2 Mercury, which rules the mind, will have an easy aspect to Uranus, the planet of change, so we will be more open than usual, allowing our minds to see different perspectives and to change. Saturn goes direct on the 2nd as well. Saturn is about structure, restriction and responsibility. It took a turn a couple of months ago, leaving Sagittarius and going back into Scorpio, where it had its last lessons with all things Scorpio; our sexuality, our shared resources and our use of power (which Scorpio rules). If we had been responsible in the past with these areas of our lives, this time felt only as light feeling of restructuring. But if we were irresponsible, this was a hard time in one or all of those areas. Venus retrograde will help us to review all that we have learned, helping us to make adjustments.

Some of you who are a little more astrologically savvy may be wondering what Scorpio has to do with Venus. Well, here’s what – once upon a time before the Greeks got hold of the constellations and created a new sign (Libra), Libra was part of Scorpio. But Libra is actually the tail in the constellation of Scorpio. In astrology, Libra is ruled by Venus and Scorpio ruled by Mars (at least traditionally). This suggests that at one point male (Mars) and female (Venus) planets were together and harmonized. When the Greeks, the patriarchs and rulers of law came into being, they separated. The symbol of the scale was placed there to symbolize the balance instead . This is why Libra is the only sign thats symbol is not an animal or mammal.

So now provides a moment in time when you will be able to move into those ancient energies of balance, re-evaluate the current (by current I mean the Greek creation) and replace it with new structure if we desire. This is the energy of Jupiter (in Leo) square to Saturn (in Scorpio) on August 3. The energy is a square … so this may not be a smooth process. If you are business-focused around banking or shared finances, this energy will help to push you in a new direction. Leo rules banks and risk while Scorpio rules shared resources. Other industries that may see a reorganization of structure and values are the religious, entertainment and creative industries and even the mafia (or mafia-type structures). Expect some drama and, if channeled properly, some change (rather than destruction). Balance is the key.

Venus will conjunct Jupiter (a second conjunction this year) on August 4. Venus will also square Saturn on the 5th. Two seemingly opposite things will then happen. The first is that whatever came up at the first conjunct on July 1st will come into focus again and be up for review. Again, this review may be happening due to Venus retrograde. This is likely to do with expanding our authority in some way and it could have to do with love or money. You may be asked to expand your leadership role or to commit to a relationship in a deeper way.

There is seriousness to this energy and this is due to the second energy at play with Saturn, but there is also a depth of fun, entertainment and creativity because of Venus. Liken it to doing business on the golf course or to doing fun team-building activities, which actually have the deeper and more serious business objective. In fact, if you do mix business and pleasure during this time, AND you make sure not to overdo things, you it will be extremely productive and “lucky”—Jupiter rules luck. Soooo, one glass of wine at that work summer party (not ten—even if they ARE free). And no overdoing your overly competitive need to win by instead adopting a “you win some and sometimes you need to lose some” attitude. Venus loves pleasure, Jupiter loves to expand and Saturn likes to restrict, so striking a balance is what is called for.

On the 6th and 7th Mercury in Leo jumps in on the action, joining up to conjunct Venus and Jupiter and to square Saturn. Expect lots of conversation on the topic. This might be in the form of negotiations, agreements, speculation and with Saturn it will either bringing exacting judgements or narrow-mindedness. If you have done something out of boundaries—it will be discussed! But if you have stayed within the bounds, my guess is that this will be a couple of days of lively debate or argument that is ultimately productive. If there is a large outlay of money required in any of this dialogue, wait until early September when Venus will be direct if you can. Mars in a easy aspect to Saturn on the 6th will help us to have that restraint with our money. And we’ll need that restraint and time to evaluate all that is said and really push into “is it worth it?”

Mercury will then enter Virgo on the 7th until the 28th, giving us time to organize, plan and map it all out. You’ll probably notice your calendar out A LOT during this period.

On the 7th just before Mars moves into Leo, we might see a little bit of family drama, but by the evening when Mars moves into Leo get ready for creativity and play. Mars in Leo will fire us up in this direction for the rest of the month.

On August 8th Jupiter leaves Leo and goes into Virgo, where it will stay for about a year. This moves Jupiter’s expansive energy from all things Leo to all things Virgo. I’ve already heard some buzz about some really cool Virgo-like businesses that will come into being in the next year. I can’t tell you until it happens, but if you have a Virgo-like business, particularly one that is inventive and meets a market demand, you will feel charmed this year.

Timing will also be important, so refer to my 2015 guide, look out for the 2016 version or book a biz astrology assessment (notice my new ‘book a complementary clarity’ call button on my site) with me for thorough and more precise (I couldn’t help using a Virgo-like word here) advice. Virgo rules health and wellness, crafts, organizing, pampering and service so you will see those types of industries grow.

During the year Jupiter and Saturn will square two more times (their first square this month has a bit of a different energy because they are in Leo and Scorpio), but in general when Jupiter and Saturn square we see a shift in the economy. So later on when the that energy moves into Virgo and Sagittarius, we might see lots of advisory services pop up. Virgo likes to budget, pay bills on time and avoid debt. They like to know where the money goes. And all of this will expand with Jupiter in Virgo—especially with news of economic change—in Virgo’s mind. It might be nothing, but it could be something—and Virgo likes to make mountains out of mole hills in the economic sense, guiding them to stay on the safe side.

On August 12th we have a day of confusion. We may teeter back and forth between our logical mind and our heart mind, but if we allow ourselves to lean on our right brain, the one that connects well with the heart, we will be able to pick up on the subtleties of this energy and benefit.

On August 13th the sun is trine Uranus and Mars is sextile the north node. These are two easy energies that will bring fresh insight and direction and will build up the energy for the New Moon which happens on August 14th.

The New Moon on the 14th will be at 21 degrees Leo. Does this degree sound familiar? This is the same degree that Venus and Jupiter were conjunct and so bright in the sky a couple of months ago. I love the sabian symbol for this degree, “ a carrier pigeon fulfilling its mission.” Many of us have been wandering, having spiritual growth spurts, feeling at times like we are lost, or actually losing our way at others. But now we have been blessed with the energy of finding our way home. We are returning from our hero’s journey with that feeling of “it feels so good to be  home” and, with that return, we have news, intelligence and vital supplies. We now have the energy of the New Moon to lay it all out in front of us and decide how we want to use it. It’s implementation time. And the Leo energy will make sure we implement with good leadership.

On the 15th we can celebrate. What a great day for a BBQ or a pig roast (sorry, vegetarians!). The Sun will be conjunct Venus, which should promise to be a day of pure delight … AND maybe a little too much food and drink! Mercury will also be in a trine to Pluto on that day, so we can expect to have conversations that are deep and meaningful and that stir our insides.

On August 19th Venus is trine to Uranus. Uranus is the planet of surprises and both are in fire signs, so I think we can expect the unexpected when it comes to love and passion. It’s likely got to do with past loves (include past life loves) and pleasant surprises. On August 20th Mercury is opposite Chiron. It’s a day that we may need to think about forgiveness. Mercury is in Virgo, which makes it highly critical and perfectionist, but if we can see that we are all perfectly imperfect, we can find the much-needed path to forgiveness.

On the 21st of August we may hit an obstacle or be faced with a tough decision. This is because the Sun lights up the energy of Saturn with a sideways glance. Saturn is making its way back out of Scorpio, but this may be one last power struggle to finish things off.

On the 26th we have another sunny and optimistic day as the sun conjuncts Jupiter. It might be a great day to sit down and do some brainstorming or masterminding. We’ll also have the energy of Mercury in an easy flow to Saturn, giving us strong concentration and a practical mindset, sans the pessimism or “we can’t do that” attitude. Another great day for this kind of activity is August 29th, when Mercury will conjunct the North Node. It brings together the right people, with the right mindset and the right ideas!

August 29th is also the Full Moon. This Full Moon is full of expansive, high-minded and service-based ideas! However, we may also have some ideas that conflict with newer spiritual stirrings. We are getting rid of the old and moving more deeply into the new. At the heart of it is a message to follow your own inner counsel and be true to your own beliefs. At this full moon, however, it might come with some cost. But rest assured, following your own inner guidance will never lead you astray. You may not see the wisdom of your own actions in the moment—feeling confusion instead, but trust yourself and eventually you will.

Read your sign (and don’t forget to read your rising sign too!):

Aries: The first part of the month you are focused on just having fun, letting your creativity spill forth and being romantic. Make sure you’re not spending too much money on these activities. Someone (the bank, your spouse, the credit card company) will comment! The second half of the month puts you into work mode. You might also get serious about cleaning up your health act! Jupiter moves into your 6th house for the next year, expanding your focus on these areas.

Taurus: You may be in the midst of a home renovation project and find yourself yelling, “Everyone stop!!!” There is something about it that you’re not sure about. Or maybe it’s just that you have had the last straw with all of the power struggles with that person you share your home with. There is a lot of creative energy available to you in getting this project done. You’re almost there … the answers will come. (P.S. this might also be a psychological renovation project on your inherited childhood patterns). Jupiter moves into your 5th house and for the next year will expanding your creativity, focus on children and/or romance.

Gemini: You are being called on to review your communication patterns at work. It may be that you will need to draw on more creative forms of influence other or to learn how to speak up in ways that draw followers. In one sense you are on the mark, but Saturn is calling on you to polish it up a bit. You have the ability this month to charm a snake or sell a brick to a house once you really get this, but you’ve got to leave them feeling good about it. The energy shifts to your home by the middle of the month when Jupiter goes into your 4th house. Real estate, parents and babies may all be on the agenda for the next year.

Cancer: Out of all of the signs in the horoscope, you will be the one who will be dying to pull out your cash, ready to spend on things you cannot afford! Don’t do it! As they say, all that glitters is not gold. This month everything will seem like a steal, a bargain, or like something you’ve just got to have. You are being called to review the kinds of risks you take and also how much you try to buy love. Buying love is fundamentally an issue with our sense of worth. If you’ve got this nailed, you can see bank digits roll! The end of the month Jupiter moves into your 3rd house, moving the focus away from money and expanding communication, transportation, siblings and your neighbours for the next year.

Leo: You’re on fire, Leo, especially for the beginning of the month. Jupiter and Venus have been charming you and you have been charming others with these two planets giving you a helping hand. Expect lots of attention and praise – two things you love. Yet here’s the weird thing! Sometimes when we receive more love than we are able to accept, we sabotage. This has to do with our beliefs about ourselves, often etched into our being by our parents or even our heritage. This month will challenge you to get a handle on your internal saboteur. Toward the end of the month Jupiter goes into your second house of earned money. Jupiter will expand this area in your life for the next year. Clearing out the cobwebs will help Jupiter do his job!

Virgo: The beginning of August would be perfect for a Vipassana meditation retreat! You are taking a deep dive into your own secrets and maybe your guilt. You may be feeling a deep need to be alone, and purposely removing the distractions will help the angels and guides come in and do their work. You are finding your own inner beauty, how you are perfectly imperfect and that it’s perfect! A silent retreat like Vipassana also helps to show you how your own speech, ways of communication to yourself and others have helped this belief or damaged it. Jupiter moves into your sign toward the middle of the month, putting a focus on you, your self-presentation and the discovery of who you really are for the next year.

Libra: You might be feeling at the beginning of the month like you can’t stop partying. In fact, you might be overdoing it! Oh, but it’s so much fun! Yes, but fun can put a strain on your pocketbook and, if you’ve got a hangover, your ability to earn. You are learning how to socialize with moderation and within the confines of your resources. Just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t mean that you need to. You struggle with giving in to the group due to your own lack of self-restraint. Toward the middle of the month Jupiter moves into your 12th house, connecting you with a deeper sense of spirituality and perhaps even a guru for the next year.

Scorpio: You’re finally reaching a pinnacle in your career. You are receiving notice and are getting the rewards and recognition that you have worked so hard to achieve. Your business associations are highly rewarding, but there is something more that you need to do to really make them work for you. Are you being selective about whom you surround yourself with? What criteria do you use to evaluate who gets to be a part of your inner circle? But, most importantly, how are you projecting yourself in order for them to want to associate with you? This month you have some finishing touches on “who you are being.” Jupiter moves into your 11th house by mid-month. This will expand the focus on your hopes, your dreams and your associations for the next year.

Sagittarius: They say that everyone has a place in the world where they find their power. It’s their personal place of power! The seeker in you has been on a mission to find that place. It’s a place you know you will find for yourself and your own spiritual growth. This month you may travel to foreign lands or you might find a book or even a person so different from yourself that will take you on that journey. Just make sure your journey isn’t a spiritual bypass. Spiritual bypassing LOOKS like you’re doing all the spiritual work, but it is actually a defense mechanism to avoid fear. Dealing with your own fear will be useful when Jupiter moves into your 10th house of profession, career and status. You’ll be on top for the next year and you’ll want to make sure you’ve done the work making you ready for that headship.

Capricorn: This is a very Karmic month for you. This month you could win big or you could lose fantastically! You may even have a conversion experience. Whatever happens, you are definitely moving from one stage into another; whether that stage is lightness or darkness is hard to say, but it’s just going to happen. The trick to this time is faith and acceptance. The more you hang on to expectation the more you will feel the discomfort of change. Expectations are linked to our hopes and dreams—so high on your experience list this month will be either disappointment or reward. Jupiter moves into your 9th house for the next year, expanding higher learning, religion and/or travel in your life.

Aquarius: You are smoking right now in your relationship or partnership. It’s feeling good, but there is also some work that needs to be done. You’re reassessing your contracts and relationships to make sure they are aligned with your career aspirations. The type of contract you negotiate will be important here. If it’s a love relationship, are you operating in an old-style role-based contract of love or a new, evolutionary-focused one? If it’s a business one, is it focused on prestige, status or on something more? Do you undermine each other or do you have a shared goal? Jupiter moves into your 8th house of shared resources for the next year, making it a good year to enter into business partnerships or other shared arrangements (like with a money lender or investor).

Pisces: You may feel on top of the world at the beginning of the month and this is because your health and vitality seem to get a boost. Work may also be going really well. You are finally getting the politics. The questions this month will be things like are these politics that you want to work within? No matter where we work, there will be politics, but in some environments the politic borders on dysfunctional. Are you willing to drink this particular corporate/biz environment Koolaid? On the other hand, you may have a moment of cockiness that you “know this game” that ends up tripping you up. Whatever the case, now is a time to check your beliefs and what you value. Jupiter moves into your 7th house of partnership toward the middle of the month for the next year. Legal cases, partnerships and work with any kind of professional (consultant, coach, counselor) will be expanded and favoured.

 

July has two full moons: one at the beginning of the month and one at the end.

July 1^st marks the first full Moon of the month and it will be in Capricorn. We might feel sensitive at the full Moon as we worry about looking good. It’s connecting with Pluto which creates intensity (borderline obsessiveness) with its energy. The intensity is also influenced by the degrees through which Pluto and Uranus have been moving. Though they have stopped squaring each other, there are some residual issues that may come to the fore at this full Moon and throughout the month. The issues that they bring up are related to social change and changes in power structures; at this full Moon, there may be another signal that brings these problems to another level. Full Moons are about completions; they bring matters to a critical point. During this full Moon, many of the planets at play (specifically the Moon, the Sun, Mars, and Pluto) are in signs in which they do not feel the most comfortable. We may be feeling aggressive, angry, and obsessive. These emotions may arise out of a need to protect ourselves or the ones we love. The good news is that the Full moon is in an easy aspect to Neptune, so our intuition will be heightened and we will be able to see into the netherworld of our emotions. Even if our emotions are strong, we will be able to have self-awareness. This energy sharpens our sensitivity to others; those who are empathic may feel this strongly. Just remember that we are in control of our emotions. Emotional control does not mean that we ignore our emotions or that we push them out of our awareness; our emotions only control us when we fail to love and respect them – when we fail to love and respect them, they make their way onto others. They say that “hurt people hurt people.” But the truer statement reads, “unconscious hurt people, hurt people’

Venus and Jupiter will also be conjunct on July 1st. If you pay attention to the sky, you will easily see them. They are the ones that are shining bright that they will almost seem like they could be satellites or fake objects in the sky. As I am writing this horoscope this month, I am in Florida experiencing the most spectacular sunset. A couple of night ago I was sitting under the sunset sky and a group of people stumbled out of a sushi restaurant having had a little too much food and drink. One of them was screaming up at the sky.. “Look, it’s Venus and Jupiter… they’re going to be passing each other. Right beside each other in a couple of days” She was both excited and drunk! No doubt the planets were already having their impact on her.The planets are both in the sign of Leo, creating an expansive desire for socializing and fire.

By the second of July, Mercury will sextile Uranus. Uranus is already currently connected to Venus and Jupiter in a trine, so we can expect some pleasant and unexpected confessions. New and innovative ideas may come about at this time. It’s a great time for communicating a vision to bring together people. Messages at this time will be leading edge, ground-breaking, and will help further Uranus’s agenda in Aries of breaking with the past and pioneering new territory. Mars will square the nodes on the same day; they’ll help us to take action in letting go of expectation’s that have kept us tied to the past. We are now moving towards more fairness.

On the 3^rd of July, Mercury will square Chiron, the wounded healer, and sextile Jupiter. Someone may say something that really triggers us at this time. We are triggered because of unhealed childhood wounds. If we have taken the time to heal them in the past, then we will get a confirmation of how far we have come; if we haven’t taken that time, it may now sting a bit. The good news is that Mercury sextile Jupiter will help us to stay optimistic, and may shift energy from our negative, unhealthy and false core beliefs.

On July 5^th, Mercury will sextile Venus. It a great day for conversations/sharing compliments and appreciation. Make sure that your compliments are authentic. Mercury is in the last couple of days of Gemini, and Gemini can sometimes be be insincere. So, Though there is a playful and highly social energy going on, the Sun will square Pluto on July 6^th, causing us to be a little defensive and self-protective.Mercury will then go into Cancer on July 8^th, turning communication to a more nurturing tone.

On July 8^th, Mars is trine Neptune. This positioning helps us to take action with a certain level of faith. We will be driven to spiritual pursuits or perhaps even a pilgrimage. Many people make pilgrimages to reconcile parts of them.   If we are on a pilgrimage, even if it’s only one in our minds and we will be greatly helped on July 11^th. Mercury will square the nodes, helping us to leave old perspectives behind and move forward with new ideas. Our new direction may lead to new behaviours and ways of being that differ from the norm. Then on July 13^th, Mercury connects with Neptune. We may have dreams at this time that help us to sort out any lingering issues. Pay attention as they will give you clues as to your new direction. You may also receive some guidance – whether it’s from your higher self or the guides around you… you will be spiritual lead if you allow it.

The energy gets a little more serious when Venus squares Saturn on July 14^th. It’s a time for assessing both our money and love situation. This change might just be a preview of what the upcoming Venus retrograde period. If you make decisions or come to a conclusion about love/money at this time, you may find yourself questioning that a little later in the month (more about that when I talk about Venus retrograde a little later on).

The New Moon on July 15^th is in Cancer. We can use this energy to set clear intentions about family and work. Mars is conjunct Mercury, creating forceful and direct communication for our home life and family. Mars and Mercury are also opposing Pluto. It’s a combination that can bring out strong opinions, judgment, and a desire to bend people’s minds to our way of seeing things. We can expect extremely fixed mindsets. When it comes to your family, you may be quick to criticize, but let anyone else make that same criticism and your protective fangs come out! On July 18^th, Mercury will square Uranus, increasing our fixation on our own point of view. We are now learning things about others that we never knew. You may find you or someone else says something that is a surprising but informative point of view.

Venus will move into Virgo during this time. It will only be in Virgo for a couple of days and will then go retrograde on the 25^th. Then Venus will move backwards into Virgo for a couple of days; for the majority of the time, it’ll be retrograde in Leo. Venus retrograde is a time of reassessing our values and our relationships with both money and love. It’s not a good time to start a new relationship. In fact, many relationships go through such difficulties during Venus retrograde.As Venus is in retrograde with Leo, our tendency may be to want to be over the top or showy. It’s also not a great time for anything to do with beauty. Getting a haircut or cosmetic surgery is usually not advised. Stay away from large purchases, especially large luxury purchases. It is, however, a good time to review your finances and your commitments. Think back to what came up when Venus squared Saturn last time – this may be the topic to review for the forty days that Venus is retrograde.

Mercury will be working hard the first couple of days of Venus retrograde to help you on that journey. On July 19^th, Mercury is trine Chiron, which gives us the ability to hold healing conversations and bring about reconciliations. Then on the 21^st and 22^nd, Mercury will trine Saturn – and will then be in conjunction with the Sun. This is a time for serious thinking and for clarifying your needs. Mercury will then move into Leo; in August, it’ll catch up to Venus, helping us to really put some thought into our re-assessments.

On July 25^th, Mars will square Uranus and then it will go retrograde on the 26^th. Uranus is in Aries and had been responsible for the increase in protests we have seen over the last couple of years. From protests against governments to civil rights protests, these couple of days towards the end of July may see a new uprising.

The second full Moon, July 31^st, is an Aquarius Full moon. Aquarius is about friends, associations, and humanitarian pursuits. These are areas that require us to be selfless. The needs of the group come before our own self interest. At times, this can cause us to be Machiavellian – the end justifies the means – but at this full Moon, our ends must also meet a softer and more spiritual end. Our challenge at this full Moon will be to incorporate a “yes, and….” attitude rather than a “yes, but…” one.

 

Aries:   At the beginning of the month, make sure to plan a date night or schedule some quality time with your children. Not only will this be fun, it will build communication channels between you that you had never thought possible. Later in the month, Venus will retrograde in your 5^th house of romance and fun. You will be reassessing your romantic relationships and/or your relationships with your children, so now is the time to open up those channels of communication.

Taurus: You may be seeing a renovation project or home redesign coming together at the beginning of the month. Normally these types of projects bring out the worst in us. Fighting and differences are commonplace during a reno, but this project seems to be bringing out the best in you and others. This has a great impact on your-self assurance, but it’s also bringing up things about yourself that you didn’t even know. Later in the month, Venus will go retrograde. Pay attention at the beginning of the month to your sweet spot, because my end may you get a little over confident when Venus goes retrograde, causing you to forget that sweet spot and go overboard.

Gemini: You are good with words or other communication methods to begin with, but this month you are charmed. You are communicating in ways that take communication to a new level – that new level is an inspiration to many. Many times we say or communicate things without any intention, and yet they still have an impact. It’s the kind of impact that might leave you a little surprised, yet delighted. Venus will go retrograde in your third house this month, causing you to reflect on your communication values. It may have been something you have never thought through before.

Cancer:   At the beginning of the month, you may be experiencing an extremely lucky break with your career. You may have loved what you were doing before, and you “worked like you didn’t need the money.” Your only objective was to do what you love. Now you do what you love and get paid. Towards month end, Venus goes retrograde in your second house of finance. You may be overconfident with money and spending – not only that but you may spend on things you later regret and don’t even really like.

Leo: You are on fire at the beginning of the month – it’s your coming out ball. You are making an incredible impression on friends and associates. It’s likely having a big impact on your beliefs about yourself. Your light to be in the spotlight, but you may not have been sure if you deserve it. Toward the end of the month, Venus retrogrades in your first house and you may lose your footing. Now that you’re in the spotlight, you need to consider how you want to be known and how you want to project. You could be thinking about your brand or even your reputation. If people are talking about you, what do you want them to say?

Virgo:   You might be feeling like a superhero at the beginning of the month. No matter what comes your way, you feel like you have steel armor of steel, a light saber, or an invisible jet… There seems to be something or someone available to protect you from danger and enemies. Toward the month’s end, Venus turns retrograde and you’ll need to reassess those alliances. Sometimes we can mistake a short-term relationship meant to get us to the next level, with something more. Venus retrograde will help you to sort it out.

Libra: At the beginning of the month, you will be extremely social and may have an absolute blast with friends. They are an unusual cast of characters who not only introduced you to new and unusual adventures; they also helped to create new and unusual alliances that will help you. It’s networking, but networking in a way that you have never experienced before. Toward month’s end, you will be sifting through some of those new alliances to see what works for you and what does not. They may be very different from you and introducing your new ideas; they still need to jive with your value system.

Scorpio: You are the latest trend at the beginning of the month. Your career is hitting fame like status. What you are doing is communicating either directly or indirectly in ways that allows transformation. Your way of working is somehow revolutionary – and it’s been noticed. By month’s end, Venus will retrograde in your tenth house of career and fame. You may have some hiccups that cause you to rethink your message they could be anything from what you wear to who you associate with that comes into consideration.

Sagittarius: You’re falling in love at the beginning of the month – if not with a person, you’re falling for a place that ignites’ your passion. In astrology, we’re able to lay your horoscope over the map of the world and find locations that will be great for you. This month you naturally locate your personal place of power – you can check with an astrologer who does this to get confirmation but your gut will also tell you. At month’s end, Venus retrogrades in your ninth house of higher learning and teaching. You may be considering going back to school, just as easily as you may be reconsidering everything you were ever taught.

Capricorn: You are catching a break at the beginning of the month in terms of shared resources. Maybe the bank gives you a loan you didn’t expect or your partner receives a sum of money that just makes life easier! It may also be an inheritance. Changes are happening on the home front and this is having a positive impact on your finances. This growth is likely been a result of the things you say to help others out. Sometimes, when we help others with kind works or encouragement, our actions get noticed and generate large impacts in who decides to help us out in life. You could say a kind word to a millionaire, not realizing that she is the one and the next thing you know, you’re named in her will! By the end of the month, Venus will retrograde in your eight house of shared resources if you do get some money, just be careful on how you spend it.

Aquarius: Things are finally starting to shape up in your love life. What’s really helping is your unusual ability to flirt, have fun, and communicate in loving and romantic ways? It may not be your usual way of operating. Towards the month’s end, Venus retrogrades in your seventh house of relationships, so you’ll be doing some hard thinking about your love and your love life. Maybe someone from the past shows up to upset the apple cart… that can happen when Venus goes retrograde.

Pisces: Your communication and teamwork is really paying off at the beginning for the month. Maybe you get a new job or a pay raise – or both! Whatever happens will definitely impact your income in positive ways because people trust your knowledge and expertise. Plus they see you delivering practical solutions – even though it’s not your normal way of operating, it works right now. Practical skills can sometimes be very appealing! Later in the month, Venus will retrograde in your house of work and service. If you have started a new job, you might be assessing whether you have made the right decision. Maybe you have sacrificed purpose for money or vice vera. This month will mark the time that you rethink all of that.