From July 17th to the 23rd family, home, and community are the areas of experience.
We either embrace these in our lives, or we are on the outside looking in. A sense of belonging is a big deal. Does the price of inclusion diminish our sense of self, or damage our true mission? We get to the goal regardless of whether we take the direct route or a detour.
17th – Monday – Mercury Square Jupiter, the New Moon is at 2:31 PM EDT on 24 degrees and 56 minutes of Cancer, Mercury Sesquiquadrate Neptune –
Our normal sensory apparatus isn’t working. We are developing new methods of orientation in a changing environment. Instinctive impressions are redirected by circumstances. Our natural allies are the arts and friendly faces showing up at just the right moment.
18th – Tuesday – Mars Contra-parallel Saturn, Mercury Parallel Uranus –
We embrace innovation, but forward motion is slow. Life is better when we are patient and unhurried with how things unfold. Others will either come along with our direction or will offer useful corrections. Editing our attitudes is the most potent cure for the path of constant interruptions.
19th – Wednesday – Digging into the roots of the issues that have us slowed down, even stymied, keeps us guessing as to what is the next step. Everything said is not fact. So, there is a divide between what we say and what we do. Each of us can further our cause by honoring our promises.
20th – Thursday – Sun Trine Neptune, Mars Opposite Saturn –
More gets done through personal appeal than through threats and pushing. Emotional resolve means more progress than carefully reasoned analysis. Long-standing bonds cement allegiances. It isn’t so much that goals or timelines have changed. This is more a moment of altering our focus from external accomplishments to gaining ground through internal cohesion. Rest brings strength.
21st – Friday – Sun Semi-sextile Venus, Sun Opposite Pluto –
We want to take one more dance or one more drink before we leave the party. Wisdom comes by knowing when enough has been accomplished, and the capacity for enjoyment has been fulfilled. Going beyond our limits will carry repercussions. Courage is required; the use of force is imprudent.
22nd – Saturday – Jupiter Semi-square Neptune, Venus turns Retrograde, the Sun enters Leo –
Our lives are filled with too many choices. We are at a smorgasbord and everything looks good. Luck runs out quickly if we try to gain ground that is out in front of where our stride will naturally carry us. Still, it is smart to win a few prizes at the carnival before heading home.
23rd – Sunday – Mercury Square Uranus –
Something shiny catches our eye as we walk on the road of life. Is it worth stopping, then backing up to recover it? The answer we uncover may be an appropriate fit for a question different than the one we are pondering. We are apt to think that there is always room for one more in the car. Maybe it is us that needs to give up our seat.
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