Reset Your Astrological Clock With Uranus in Aries and Saturn in Libra Baltimore HealthQuest: July 2010 The Heavens and Your Health by Kari Noren-Hoshal
			This astrologically active month begins with Uranus at zero degrees Aries --an extremely potent degree. Like Ouroboros the mythological Greek serpent, Uranus is biting its own tail and consuming itself. Zero degrees of Aries is the very first degree of the 360-degree zodiac symbolizing the ending of the Uranus is Pisces era and the immediate beginning of a new seven-year era of Uranus in Aries. Uranus began its Aries journey on May 27th and it will now go retrograde on Monday, July 5th. As it retrogrades, it will dip back into the last 4 degrees of Pisces before it goes direct again on December 5th. Uranus inspires the need for change in our lives which it often delivers via disruptive and chaotic events. Abrupt breakthroughs in science and the media along with natural disasters such as the BP Oil Spill can be expected over the next year as Uranus makes the huge move into Aries--the sign of the Ram, the pioneer and the rebel. When Uranus is retrograde it teaches us how to roll with the punches and live with uncertainty. The US economy is likely to ride the rollercoaster of some big fluctuations this summer. The hurricane season is also expected to be a very active one. As if Gulf of Mexico residents and wildlife did not have enough to deal with, we can now expect weather calamities! In matters where people feel they are being wronged or restricted they will need to learn to use the psychic battering ram of protest in order to open doors that seem to be holding them back. For many this revolutionary process is frightening. For rebels it's exciting! Be sure to stake your claim for freedom this summer by supporting causes you believe in, boycotting those you can't tolerate and by taking some time off. Get up and out of your normal surroundings. Heed the call!      The Fourth of July Weekend is vibrant and exciting with the moon in Pisces and Aries during this period. Friday the 2nd will be a big day to knock off work early. The Pisces moon starts the party. Be sure to designate a driver on Friday night as the Pisces moon can make the alcohol flow a bit too freely. The Aries moon arrives at 9:44 a.m. EDT on Saturday the 3rd. The aspects to outer planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto today are quite dramatic so expect the fireworks to start flying early. This may be the biggest party day of the weekend. The moon squares the sun on Sunday the 4th challenging revelers to make the most of the situation and landing many in the clink if they bend the rules too far. Be considerate of the feelings of others throughout this weekend as emotionalism will run high now. Things calm down significantly on the evening of Monday the 5th as the moon slips into stable Taurus at 8:29 p.m. EDT. This will be a Fourth of July Weekend to remember, hopefully for all the right reasons.      On Friday, July 9th Mercury will move into the proud and loving sign of Leo until July 27th. This is a time in which the world focuses on entertainment and good times with the family, and especially children. this is also a time to establish and advertise creative projects. Self expression comes through declarations of love and loyalty and will be part of the news headlines this month. News of interesting scientific discoveries will hit the headlines as Mercury also trines Uranus in Aries between the 6th and 11th of July. Radical changes may involve family life. Write down any new ideas you have now as they may prove to be quite innovative and sound later on. Back to the future anyone?!      Saturday, July 10th Venus, planet of love and affection slides into the sober and very modest sign of Virgo until August 6th. When Venus is in the sign of Virgo romantic plans are more planned and calculated. Disappointment in love matters will be felt by Pisces, Gemini and Sadge folks in particular now. Despite cooling passions, have faith in your love. It will bloom again in August when Venus moves into the romantic and diplomatic sign of Libra. Single Virgos should keep a look out (no matter how subtley) for new partners. You will find yourself the object of attraction for someone this month. Soak it up Virgos! It's time to enjoy your time in the limelight!      The Total Solar Eclipse in Cancer on Sunday, July 11th brings the focus to the painful issues we hold tightly within our emotional core. The nodes of the moon are in Cancer and Capricorn now, emphasizing the collective need to both take care of the Cancer inner child, and to become the Capricorn spiritual adult. A solar eclipse in the cardinal water sign of Cancer brings weather crises such as hurricanes, floods, tornados and drought. It's time to batten down the hatches if you live in an area affected by these types of weather. Emotional dramas will be commonplace between the 6th and the 16th of this month. A surprising event on a world scale as well as a shock on a personal level is likely to rock your world between the 4th and the 18th. Since Cancer is a cardinal (action initiating sign) we will need to respond to crises now with a can-do attitude. Flow through obstacles like water rather than resorting to depression, excessive emotionalism or substance abuse.      Wednesday, July 21st is the red letter day when Saturn, planet of discipline and accountability, takes up residence in the sign of Libra until October 5th, 2012. Saturn in Libra demands even-tempered and diplomatic realtions between people at work and in relationship. Saturn will spend 3 years in the sign of the Scales, rather than the usual 2.5 years due to a retrograde through Virgo from April 7th to July 21st of 2010. Let's take a quick look at Saturn's recent moves over the past two years. During Saturn's voyage through Virgo from September of 2007 to October 29, 2009 it was necessary to restructure the economy through setting new controls in place in the banking industry and housing market. Analysis of economic systems and healthcare reform in the US became a priority. Congratulations are in order for Virgos who have endured the passage of Saturn through their sign these past two and a half years. You can now pass GO Virgos! There is an area in which you have gained a greater degree of experience and discipline during this period. You have developed a degree of expertise there and it feels good. Give yourself credit for the hard work you have invested. You will now begin to experience the benefits of this work over the next two years to come. Virgo symbolizes taking action and during the early months of the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf it was necessary for Virgonian organizational measures to be put in place to lay the groundwork for decades of Virgo-ruled cleanup work to come. During Saturn in Libra (July 21st, 2010 to October 5, 2012) the focus will shift from the financial, health and environmental sectors to the judicial system, law enforcement and the institution of marriage. Diplomatic skills will come in handy now as we continue to move through difficult economic times. Marriages will fail and there will be many who will avoid commitment to a partner out of fear of inevitable breakup. And yet it is carefully planned teamwork that will help us to get the job done successfully now. Consideration for the needs and feelings of all will be paramount over the next two and a half years of Saturn in Libra.      Time to celebrate! The sun moves into Leo on Thursday, July 22nd at 6:21 p.m. EDT. Happy Birthday Lions! In addition, the upbeat waxing moon in Sagittarius on this day carries the spirit of celebration into the evening. Sadge moon time is great for letting loose to celebrate life. Use the image of the father lion swatting playfully at his rambunctious cubs to set the mood for this day. Spend time with someone you enjoy and trust. This is the perfect day to start a vacation with the children in your family or the Big Kid inside yourself. The key phrase for the fire sign of Leo is "I Will." Ruled by the sun, Leos have a deep instinctive desire and determination to accomplish their heart's desire in life. The Leo time of year focuses all of us on our individual strengths and skills. Proud, elegant and attractive, the Leo man or woman is always noticed in a crowd. Their leadership qualities are an inspiration to us all to stand proudly for the things that we believe in. The Leo sun also focuses our attention on activities with children and family and the joy these bring to our lives. From July 22nd to the 22nd of August, when the sun is in Leo, is the purrfect time to take a family vacation. Head for your favorite beach or place in the mountains to get away from it all! In addition to the upbeat Sagittarius moon another positive aspect that perfects on this first day of Leo is the sextile of the sun to newly arrived Saturn in Libra. This aspect gives a diplomatic and romantic air to our relationships over the week between July 18th and July 25th. Leo sun sign natives will get in touch with an improved ability to be disciplined in their work and relationships over the next year.      On the next day, Friday the 23rd, Jupiter (planet of expansion and good fortune) will go retrograde for its annual 5-month break from direct motion. From now until November 18th, there will be notable negative fluctuations in the stock market. While Jupiter is retrograde it is important to apply caution in our financial dealings and with our jobs. Secure a new job before leaving your current one as the economy may be quite stagnant until late November when Jupiter goes direct again. Although Jupiter in Aries represents new types of businesses centering on Arian themes such as sports, engineering and mechanical inventions, the Jupiter retrograde period is not the best time to invest in them. With Jupiter in Aries and back into Pisces during this retrograde, it is time to let go of old outmoded and wasteful ways of life and to conceive of a strong new foundation to put into action as of November. Less is more now. Play the waiting game before making investment choices later this fall. The sun will trine Uranus today bringing a desire to break out of the box and revolutionize our lives. My suggestion is to go to an amusement park, do some kundalini yoga or take a vigorous walk to get the "ya-yas" out of your system. On the otherhand, if there are important changes you need to make in your life this month, July 16th to the 26th is the time to make them. Positive results can come about as a result of this beneficial trine.      The Full Moon in Aquarius perfects at 9:36 p.m. EDT on Sunday, July 25th. This Full Moon makes many aspects to outer planets today changing our moods numerous times with a productive trine to Saturn at 4:19 p.m. EDT, a surprising and enlightening sextile to Uranus at 4:29 p.m. EDT and an upbeat and visionary sextile to Jupiter at 10:24 p.m. Bizarre, revolutionary and unusual events are likely to surface under this Full Moon. Aquarius rules modern science, technology computers and astrology. A significant invention could come to the light of day today. This is also a day for generous idealistic human interest projects. The Sabian Symbol for 3 degrees Aquarius is "A deserter from the navy." This is a symbol of human independence carried to the point of extreme rebellion in disregard of consequences for the sake of an immediate liberation of the spirit. When positive this degree denotes genuine courage in the face of meaningless loyalties and when negative, complete inability to follow the rules of the game. Be careful when driving today and avoid travel in crowded airports or train stations where panic can create chaos. The tension that arises with such an intense air sign Full Moon is significant. We are likely to be quite exhausted at the end of this electric day!      This Full Moon also ushers in the perfection of this summer's most ominous aspect: the opposition of Saturn in Libra and Uranus in Aries on Monday, July 26th at 1:06 p.m. EDT. Emotional endings and shocking new beginnings are the currency of this period in time. Saturn in Libra brings the needs for balance in relationships, law and justice. Uranus in Aries brings radical and pioneering new developments of all kinds. Between March 10th and August 20th of this year, while this aspect is in effect, there have been many clashes between institutions in power (representing Saturn) and revolutionary voices for justice and freedom (Uranus). The BP oil spill in the Gulf is one example of corporate institutional greed gone horribly wrong versus the need to make this entity pay its full due for damage done to the environment, animals and lost livelihood of Gulf residents. Interestingly the sun will trine Jupiter newly in Aries today. This is a positive aspect that brings a sense of hope, advancement and creative energy to our lives. So, even in the eye of the Saturn/Uranus storm, there is hope for a positive outcome for the future.      Mercury cools off in the logical and disciplined sign of Virgo from Tuesday the 27th to October 3rd. A Mercury retrograde taking place in August and early September will prolong the planet of communications' stay in this sign. Virgo is a very positive placement for Mercury because Mercury rules the sign of Virgo. Communications are clear and logical now. This is an excellent time to make progress on matters involving Virgo-ruled computer systems, budgeting, health, harvesting of crops and accounting.      On Thursday, July 29th Mars will move into Libra where it will stay until September 14th. Mars in Libra focuses attention on the need for harmony in romantic relationships. Domestic disputes will be rampant now. When dealing with your loved one give them the benefit of the doubt when possible in order to avoid blowups. Others who need to blow open the false illusion of relationship harmony can take advantage of this aspect to lay their cards on the table. When possible, try making peace and anticipate trouble before it rears its ugly head. Withhold judgements about relationships right now until martial Mars moves into Scorpio in mid September.      The last important aspect in this jam-packed celestial month is the conjunction of Mars in Libra to Saturn which perfects on Saturday, July 31st and lasts from July 19th to August 5th. This conjunction pairs the force of action with the self discipline of Saturn. This is a time to put our new projects forward with a positive punch. The energy and desire to succeed of Mars is combined with the staying power of Saturn. Practice makes perfect. Work on projects that are meaningful to you now and don't be disheartened if you need to make multiple jumpstarts. You will eventually triumph!      Now let's take a look at the celestial "weather report" for each sign of the zodiac. ARIES: March 20-April 18: July is a tricky month for the Ram. The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Cancer on July 11th may bring a very emotional and surprising event your way. Cancer rules family members and the home. Check in with your parents and/or children often between the 6th and 16th and be ready to help. This New Moon falls into your solar 4th house so it is likely to be an emotional time for family members as well as yourself. The move of Saturn into Libra is going to be challenging for you in the relationship department over the next two and a half years. You will have to set certain boundaries to keep from being trod upon. Otherwise you will be unleashing that famous Aries temper more often than you'd like. Watch your p's and q's with the law during this Saturn transit too. You could be caught in the act if you're engaging in something you shouldn't be. The sun's move into Leo on the 22nd brings some needed sunshine into your life. Take advantage of this trine to your sun from July 22nd to August 22nd to put your personal creative projects forward. You can shine in the eyes of others now. A real high point of the month for you is the sun's trine to Jupiter in Aries from July 19th to the 29th. Surf the wave of this optimistic and visionary energy for all it's worth Rams! Your best days at work this month are the 5th with the moon in Aries, the 6th and 7th with the moon in Taurus, the 8th and 9th with the moon in Gemini, the 12th and 13th with the moon in Leo, the 14th and 15th with the moon in Virgo, the 19th and 20th with the moon in Scorpio, the 21st and 22nd with the moon in Sagittarius and the 26th and 27th with the moon in Aquarius. Your best social days this month are the Aries 4th of July weekend and the weekend of the 31st and 1st of August with the moon again in your sign. These are excellent weekends to head out on a camping trip or other outdoor adventure with some good pals in tow. TAURUS: April 19-May 19: The Cancer sun period is a good time of year for the Bull. You are drawn to the ocean and water of all kinds now. The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Cancer falls into your solar 3rd house of siblings, neighbors and communications. An unexpected event involving one of these areas will take you by surprise between the 6th and the 16th. Be ready to help. Saturn's move into Libra will help you to become more disciplined at work and with your diet and exercise regime as it falls into your solar 6th house. You can fit into that perfect bikini Bulls. Just add a few more sit ups to your routine and eat an apple a day. The pectin in apples makes one feel full and is also a very healthy source of fiber and vitamin C. The sun's move into Leo is a bit challenging if you are working hard this summer. The square of this sun to your own can zap your energy and make you feel as though your ideas are constantly being scrutinized. Take vacation time between July 22nd and August 22nd and reduce the friction you have to endure at work during this time. The Full Moon in Aquarius on Saturday the 24th is a tense time for you with the square to your sun. This Full Moon falls into your solar 10th house of career. You may feel that you are being pushed to perform before you are ready now. Jump through the required hoops and it will be over by the 28th when the moon moves into soothing PiscesMercury's move into Virgo from July 27th to the October 3rd can be an excellent time for you to get some work done on a pet creative project. Put in the extra hour and see good results by mid fall. Your best days at work this month are the 1st and 2nd with the moon in Pisces, the 6th and 7th with the moon in Taurus, the 8th and 9th with the moon in Gemini, the 14th and 15th with the moon in Virgo, te 16th with the moon in Libra, the 19th and 20th with the moon in Scorpio, the 21st and 22nd with the moon in Sadge, the 23rd with the moon in Capricorn and the 28th and 29th with the moon in Pisces. Your best social days this month are the Cancer moon weekend of the 10th and 11th and the Capricorn moon weekend of the 24th and 25th. GEMINI: May 20-June 19: You are likely to receive a windfall or an actual late birthday present of some kind this month as the sun in Cancer moves into your solar 2nd house. This may be an opportunity to make more money or a gift which will arrive sometime between the 1st and the 21st. The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Cancer on Sunday, July 11th will fall into your solar 2nd house of finances. The late gift may be a more significant amount of money than you would expect. There may also be a financial loss between the 6 and the 16th. Don't spend your windfall when it comes. You may need it later this month! Saturn in Libra as of the 21st will have a positive impact on your organizational skills. Saturn in Libra trines your sun helping you to become more self disciplined over the next two and half years. The Sun's move into Leo on the 22nd is a very positive time for you to both enjoy life and get a lot done at work. A sextile of the Leo sun to your own can energize you to make hay while the sun shines. It is all about the amount of effort you put in. If you mobilize yourself, nice rewards will arrive this fall. The sextile energy is also great for making plans with family members to go on a vacation. Enjoyable times are ahead. Make the extra effort to connect with loved ones now. Mercury in Leo throughout this month facilitates your communications of all kinds until the 27th when the planet of communications dips into Virgo until October 3rd. The square of Mercury in Virgo makes it more challenging to get your words accross to others. Plan to double up your efforts in sending out emails and making phone calls in August especially when the retrograde sets in on August 20th. Mars in Libra from July 29th to the 14th of September will light a fire under your rear end to get a lot done with your creative projects. If you have been on the fence about a decision, you will still be so at the end of this period but you will make more of an effort to explore the possibilities and get your finances in order. You r best days at work this month are the 8th and 9th with the moon in Gemini, the 12th and 13th with the moon in Leo, the 16th with the moon in Libra, the 19th and 20th with the moon in Scorpio, the 23rd with the moon in Capricorn and the 26th and 27th with the moon in Aquarius. Your best social days this month are the Fourth of July weekend with the moon in Aries, the social Moon in Libra weekend of the 17th and 18th and the Full Moon in Capricorn and Aquarius weekend of the 24th and 25th. CANCER: June 20-July 21: Happy Birthday Crabs! Each year we look to the aspect the sun makes to a planet to determine the "flavor" of the year ahead. This month there are a number of aspects between the sun, inner and outer planets that will have a significant impact on the lives of many Cancerians. This year all Cancerian sun sign natives will receive aspects from the planets, which yield a mix of fortunate and challenging scenarios for the upcoming twelve months. Cancers born between the 21st of June and the 1st of July will have a year colored by a square of the sun to Uranus. Sudden challenges get you thinking outside of the box this year. There will be two or three times this year when life is in chaos and completely unmanageable. Life is teaching you the lesson of surfing the waves of uncertainty. If there are oppressive situations at work or in relationship that you need to break out of, this will be the year that you are either removed from these circumstances or you take the initiative to do so. Remember that there are friends and family to turn to when the situation is rough. You may experience true liberation that you have been hoping for this year. Dare to change! Cancerians born between the 21st of June and the 4th of July will also experience a year in which the sun squares Jupiter. Finances will be tight this year and you should cut up any credit cards you don't want to abuse. Money management skills are something you can definitely learn to improve this year if you apply yourself. Crabs born between the 21st of June and the 5th of July will experience a year influenced by an opposition of the sun to Pluto. Power issues will be important this year. There will be times when you have power given and others when it is taken away. There can be great gains in status at work and there can be losses. A loss of someone close to you may also come this year. If you have relatives or friends you are concerned about, make every effort to spend quality time with them. At the end of this year you will find yourself on a new level emotionally as a result of all of the important power shifts that have occured. Learn from these powerful lessons. They will serve to make you a much stronger person. Cancerians born between the 25th of June and the 4th of July will receive the benefit of the sun conjunct Mercury this year. If you have a business or skill to promote, this is the year to make others stand up and notice. Hang out your shingle and spread the word in person and online. You are ready to be heard and people are listening! All Cancer natives will receive the blessing of the sun sextile Mars in Virgo this year. A sextile of Mars to your sun both gives you needed energy to get work done and inspires you to want to do it better than in years past. Practicality is an added bonus that Mars in Virgo brings to the picture. You can really master an area of your career this year. Mars in Virgo will also help Cancerians to stay in shape and to eat a healthy diet. Take advantage of this "personal spa" year to slim down and power up! That bikini awaits you. The Solar Eclipse of Sunday the 11th falls into your solar first house. A surprising event surrounding a personal project, your health, or allies whom you rely upon will crop up between the 5th of July and the 17th. Get any needed health checkups and get much needed rest during this period. A Solar Eclipse in your sign will make you want to burn the candle at both ends then collapse if you are not dealing with it consciously. Clear your schedule of all but the essentials between the 5th and the 17th or take some vacation time now. Reduce the stress and you will weather this eclipse just fine. The move of Saturn into Libra squares your sun for the next two years putting the pressure upon you to learn more self discipline in the area of personal security. If your finances are tight, plan ahead with education which will enable you to get a job that will provide a more secure future. Live in a way that will help you to save money. You will consider options such as taking a second job or applying for a job that will help you to earn more income.Your home will be an issue of importance now. You may need to make home repairs or you may decide to move and sell your home or rent it out to make extra income. Check to be sure your home is in good working order now. The Aquarius Full Moon on Sunday the 25th falls into your solar 8th house of joint finances and partnerships. A culmination surrounding money you hold with your spouse or your business partner will surface now. Realize that you are meant to work on solving the issue now but do not have to have all the answers right away. A workable solution will present it self between now and the 9th of August when the New Moon brings new insights your way. Be patient, everything happens for a reason. Your best days to celebrate your birthday this month are the Cancer moon weekend of the 10th and 11th. You will also enjoy birthday celebrations on the 1st and 2nd with the moon in Pisces, the 6th and 7th with the moon in Taurus, the 12th and 13th with the moon in Leo and the 18th and 19th with the moon in Scorpio. Your best days at work this month are the 1st and 2nd with the moon in Pisces, the 6th and 7th with the moon in Taurus, the 12th and 13th with the moon in Leo, the 14th and 15th with the moon in Virgo, the 19th and 20th with the moon in Scorpio, the 21st and 22nd with the moon in Sagittarius and the 28th and 29th with the moon in Pisces. A great week for you to take vacation is the 5th through the 11th. Enjoy your time in the sun Crabs! LEO: July 22-August 21: You are likely to be feeling a little less than energetic from the 1st to the 21st with sun in Cancer in your solar 12th house of endings and meditation. You have been burning the candle at both ends and it has to stop sometime! Now is the time to meditate on what you would like your upcoming year to be like. Reduce your number of commitments so that you can rest up for the return of your sun on the 22nd. The Solar Eclipse in Cancer on Sunday the 11th may bring a loss or a sense of moving on. You will be likely to be feeling very exhausted at this time so anticipate it and reduce the stress. Saturn in Libra as of the 21st will make a productive sextile to your sun bringing you an extra dose of self discipline and accomplishment over the next two and a half years. Happy Birthday Lions! The sun moves into Leo at 6:21 p.m. EDT on Thursday the 22nd under a celebratory Sagittarius moon! Get your closest pals together for a dinner celebration of some kind today to ring in your new year. The sun's sextile to Libra on this evening at 9:14 p.m. EDT brings the gift of being able to discipline yourself to greater acheivement in the coming year. Relationships can move more smoothly too if you are diplomatic and hold up your end of the deal. The Full Moon in Aquarius on Sunday the 25th at 9:37 p.m. EDT falls into your solar 7th house of relationships. Is this a showdown or just the usual weekend spat? Something is coming to a culmination in your relationship now. Since Mars is moving into Libra on the 29th you may be getting a taste of Libra maritial woes in advance. Give your partner the benefit of the doubt--if humanly possible-- and keep on smiling. This is your birthday power period afterall. No sense letting someone spoil the party! A trine of the sun to Jupiter in Aries between the 19th and the 29th ushers in a period of optimism and generosity. This is an ideal time to take some vacation or to get a lot of good work done if you are so inclined. Your best days at work this month are the 1st and 2nd with the moon in Pisces, the 8th and 9th with the moon in Gemini, the 12th and 13th with the moon in Leo, the 14th and 15th with the moon in Virgo, the 16th with the moon in Libra, the 21st and 22nd with the moon in Sadge, the 23rd with the moon in Capricorn, the 26th and 27th with the moon in Aquarius, and the 28th and 29th with the moon in Pisces. Your best social days are the Aries moon 4th of July Weekend and the Libra moon weekend of the 17th and 18th. Best days to celebrate your solar return are Thursday the 22nd with the moon in Sadge and the 25th and 26th with the moon in Aquarius--if your loved one is behaving. VIRGO: August 22-September 21: July is quite a good month for Virgo. The Cancer sun sextiles your own and allows you to get quite a bit of work done between the first and the 21st. Venus moves into Virgo on July 10th giving you an extra dose of popularity now. Single Virgos should take advantage of their newfound popularity between the 10th and August 6th to meet someone new. The Solar Eclipse in Cancer on Sunday, July 11th falls into your solar 11th house of friends and associations. An event relating to friends or an association you belong to will take you by surprise between the 6 and the 16th. The best news of the month is that Saturn is finally moving out of your sign and into Libra on Wednesday, July 21st after 2 and a half years! You should celebrate in some way as Saturn has held your nose to the grindstone non-stop over this period. New skills developed during this time period are something to be thankful for but so is the new feeling of lightness you experience as Saturn exits. Sayonara Saturn! The sun's move into Leo on the 22nd puts the sun into your solar 12th house. You will need to take more frequent breaks in your social and work schedule now. Your sun is preparing for its solar return and you will need to rest up for the occasion.The Full Moon in Aquarius on Sunday, July 25th falls into your solar 6th house of diet, exercise and routine work. You may experience a health issue now or you may decide to take diet and exercise in hand now to make big improvements. Mercury speeds things up again by moving into Virgo on July 29th Between now and the 19th of August you can get a lot of work done. Having Mercury in your sign streamlines your communications and gives you extra insights into how to make things more efficient. Your best days at work this month are the 5th with the moon in Aires, the 6th and 7th with the moon in Taurus, the 14th and 15th with the moon in Virgo, the 16th with the moon in Libra, the 19th and 20th with the moon in Scorpio, the 23rd with the moon in Capricorn, the 26th and 27th with the moon in Aquarius and the 30th with the moon in Aries. Your best social days this month are the Aries moon Fourth of July weekend, the social Libra moon weekend of the 17th and 18th and the Capricorn/Aquarius moon weekend of the 24th and 25th. LIBRA: September 22- October 21: The Cancer sun period squares your sun and challenges you to keep moving despite the heat. You may want to plan some vacation time between the 2nd and the 16th to avoid some of the sun sign friction that naturally arises now and makes life difficult. The solar eclipse on Sunday, July 11th falls into your solar 10th house of career. A surprising event surrounding your job, career, or a parental figure in your family will come up sometime between the 7th and the 18th of this month. Try to anticipate the potential for conflict in these areas so that you can deal with the issue efficiently when it arises. Saturn's move into Libra on the 21st marks the beginning of a 2 year period between now and October of 2012 when you will have to deal with limitations and push yourself to new degrees of accountability. For many this will come up in the area of career and finances. For other Librans the area most impacted will be relationships. Don't try to take any shortcuts with taxes or finances that bend the letter of the law during this period as you are likely to be found out. Despite the difficulties having Saturn in your sign can bring, there are real advantages to the self-discipline that it brings that can last a lifetime. Get ready to enjoy some good times! The sun moves into Leo at 6:21 p.m. EDT on Thursday the 22nd. This fire sign sun sextiles (or encourages) your own making it easier to both get some work done and to have fun. The Sagittarius moon on the evening of the 22nd boosts your mood. This is an idea summer evening to get the gang together to have a happy hour and/or a BBQ. Enjoy! The next month with the sun in Leo until the 22nd of August can be very productive and fun. The Full Moon in Aquarius on Sunday the 25th trines (or harmonizes) with your sun at 3:38 p.m. EDT. This can be a very sociable afternoon to meet with friends or people who belong to a spiritual or charity organization. A fund raising event planned for today can yield very good results. Your best days at work this month are the 1st and 2nd with the moon in Pisces, the 6th and 7th with the moon in Taurus, the 8th and 9th with the moon in Gemini, the 12th and 13th with the moon in Leo, the 16th with the moon in Libra, the 19th and 20th with the moon in Scorpio, the 21st and 22nd with the moon in Sagittarius, the 26th and 27th with the moon in Aquarius and the 28th, 29th and 30th with the moon in Pisces. Your best social days this month are the Libra moon weekend of the 17th and 18th, the Sadge moon Thursday of the 22nd and the Aquarius Full Moon Sunday of the 25th. SCORPIO: October 22-November 20: The Cancer sun period trines (or harmonizes) with your own. The 1st to the 21st of this month is an excellent time to get creative work done. If you are not vacationing now put some time into your personal creative projects now as they will yield some good results in the fall. The solar eclipse of Sunday the 11th falls into your solar 9th house of travel, philosophy, higher education and religion. A surprising event surrounding one of these areas of life will come your way between the 5th and the 16th. Expect the unexpected. Perhaps you will be taking an unplanned trip or your personal philosophy or religious orientation will go through an important shift. Saturn's shift into Libra will help you to become more cognizant of spiritual issues in the next two years because it falls into your solar 12th house. This may be a time when you will become more disciplined in your spiritual practices or find a charity that you feel strongly about working to support. The Full Moon in Aquarius on Sunday the 25th falls into your solar 4th house of family and your physical home. An issue surrounding the living accommodations of a family member or a part of your home that needs repair is likely to reach a crescendo now. Lend a hand where you can and get the immediate issue taken care of between the 23rd and the 27th when the Full Moon energy is at its peak. A more long term solution will present itself in the next two weeks as the moon completes its cycle. Your best days at work this month are the 1st and 2nd with the moon in Pisces, the 6th and 7th with the moon in Taurus, the 8th and 9th with the moon in Gemini, the 14th and 15th with the moon in Virgo, the 19th and 20th with the moon in Scorpio the 21st and 22nd with the Sagittarius, the 23rd and 24th with the moon in Capricorn, the 28th and 29th with the moon in Pisces and the 30th with the moon in Aries. Your best social days this month are the Aries moon 4th of July weekend of the 3rd and 4th, the Capricorn moon weekend of the 24th and 25th and the Aries moon weekend of the 31st and the 1st of August. SAGITTARIUS: November 21-December 20: The Cancer sun sign period between the 1st and the 21st is a nice time to enjoy with family. You may want to take vacation now and spend quality time with those you are closest to. The Cancer Solar Eclipse of Sunday, July 11th falls into your solar 8th house of financial and sexual partnerships. Your mate or business partner may surprise you now with unexpected expenses or savings of some kind. Someone in your immediate circle may need medical attention. Emotions will run high between the 5th and the 16th of this month immediately surrounding the eclipse. Sometimes the solar eclipse event will be of a positive kind. Be ready for surprises. The move of Saturn into Libra will have a positive effect upon your friendships and the organizations you belong to. You may take part in a community project of personal importance to you over the next two years between now and October of 2012 while Saturn will remain in Libra. You can gain self discipline and organizational skills in the area of work you do for community, religious and charity organizations now. You may be asked to run for office in one of these organizations and are likely to be elected if you do. The move of the sun into celebratory Leo on the 22nd brings a positive shift in your outlook on life. If you have not taken vacation yet, NOW is the time to jump in the car and go! You will enjoy especially happy times with family and children now between the 22nd of this month and the 22nd of August. Your ruling planet, Jupiter goes retrograde for 4 months as of Friday the 23rd at 8:03 a.m. EDT. Jupiter will now be in retreat until November 18th. You will find that you are not as likely to put new plans forward over this period and that you may be more conservative financially now since Jupiter rules economic good fortune and the stock market. The Aquarius moon of Sunday the 25th falls into your solar 3rd house of short trips, communications and siblings. You may find yourself traveling to be with siblings or simply phoning them. You may find that a sibling needs your help now. Be ready to listen and to help.Your best days at work this month are the 6th and 7th with the moon in Taurus, the 8th and 9th with the moon in Gemini, the 12th and 13th with the moon in Leo, the 16th with the moon in Libra, the 21st and 22nd with the moon in Sadge, the 23rd with the moon in Capricorn and the 26th and 27th with the moon in Aquarius. Your best social days this month are the Aries moon 4th of July weekend, the social Libra moon weekend of the 17th and 18th, the Capricorn moon weekend of the 24th and 25th and the Aries moon weekend of the 31st and 1st of August. CAPRICORN: December 21-January 19: The Cancer sun opposes your own this month from the 1st to the 21st. The solar opposition zaps your energy to a certain degree so be careful of exerting yourself too much this month. Keep appointments to a minimum and take some vacation time between the 1st and the 16th of this month. This will keep allow you to recharge your batteries and avoid frustration at work. The Cancer Solar Eclipse of Sunday, July 11th falls into your solar 7th house of relationships. A surprising event surrounding your relationship partner or a close friend is likely to surface between the 5th and the 17th of July. Awareness is half the battle. Expect the unexpected and you will know how to resolve the situation when it arises without undue effort. A more longterm solution will present itself in the next 6 months which is the period of influence of the solar eclipse. Saturn's move into Libra on the 21st will square your sun bringing two years of challenges your way in the area of your career. You will need to take on greater responsibility between now and October 5th of 2012. Accountability for your finances at work will also be an issue you will need to take greater responsibilty for during this period. Some Capricorns will become parents during this period and others will change careers. Beware of trying to cut corners financially or legally during this period and pay all of your taxes. Bending of the law now can result in legal action against you. The Full Moon in Aquarius on Sunday the 25th falls into your solar 2nd house of finances. You may feel the pinch of finance issues now whether on vacation or at home. You may just be truly grateful for all of the blessings in your life at this time. Your best days at work this month are the 1st and 2nd with the moon in Pisces, the 6th and 7th with the moon in Taurus, the 8th and 9th with the moon in Gemini, the 12th and 13th with the moon in Leo, the 14th and 15th with the moon in Virgo, the 19th and 20th with the moon in Scorpio, the 23rd with the moon in Capricorn, the 26th and 27th with the moon in Aquarius and the 28th and 29th with the moon in Pisces. Your best social days this month are the Taurus moon days of the 6th and 7th and the Capricorn moon weekend of the 24th and 25th. AQUARIUS: January 20-February 18: July starts off well for the Waterbearer. You can get some work done now in the relative quiet of the summer season. The Solar Eclipse of Sunday the 11th in the sign of Cancer falls into your solar 6th house of daily routines, health, the environment and pets. A surprising event surrounding one of these areas will crop up between the 5th and the 15th of this month. You may want to take yourself in for a checkup and/or take your pet to the vet for a checkup during this period. Keep to a moderate diet now and don't overdo your exercise in the heat. Saturn's move into Libra on the 21st will be beneficial to you over the next 2 years in the area of travel, philosophy, religion and higher education. You are likely to find yourself signing up for college courses that will give you additional professional skills and advancement in the workplace. You may find that you learn greatly from travel and decide to take a course or a retreat in an exotic location that you have always wanted to visit. Your horizons will be expanded through travel, reading and study over this period with the end result that you will become a more well-rounded individual. The sun's move into Leo on the 22nd opposes your sun and causes some energy drain. Between now and the 22nd of August you will not have the energy to go the extra mile so get the lion's share of your work done in the first three weeks of the month and plan to take some vacation as of the last week of this month. The Full Moon in Aquarius on Sunday the 25th falls into your solar 1st house of personal projects and self-realization. This Full Moon perfects at 9:37 p.m. EDT and you will feel this intense, busy energy culminating through the day. If you are involved in a creative or scientific project now, a breakthrough of some kind may surface today. Keep your mind open for inspiration! On a cautionary note, Full Moons in the first house can make us accident prone. Avoid talking on the phone or texting while you drive. Avoid people that push your buttons today as arguments will escalate quickly today.Your best days at work this month are the 1st and 2nd with the moon in Pisces, the 5th with the moon in Aries, the 8th and 9th with the moon in Gemini, the 12th and 13th with the moon in Leo, the 14th and 15th with the moon in Virgo, the 16th with the moon in Libra, the 21st and 22nd with the moon in Sagittarius, the 26th and 27th with the moon in Aquarius, the 28th and 29th with the moon in Pisces and the 30th with the moon in Aries. Your best social days this month are the 4th of July weekend with the moon in Aries, the social Libra moon weekend of the 17th and 18th and the Aries moon weekend of the 31st and first of August. PISCES: February 19-March 19: July is a good month for Pisces natives. The Cancer sun trines (or harmonizes) with your own activating your creative impulse. You may find yourself humming a tune while you draw, paint or dance this month, especially between the 1st and the 21st while the sun is in the sign of the Crab. This is also a great month to kick back and enjoy some vacation. The Cancer sun period and the Leo sun period starting on the 22nd are equally good for good times with family and friends. The Solar Eclipse of Sunday, July 11th falls into your solar 9th house of travel, philosophy, religion and higher education. You may receive surprising news surrounding one of these areas between the 5th and the 15th of this month. Solar eclipse news can be positive or negative. A little anticipation on your part of what may be in store will help you to deal with the news when it arrives. Saturn's move into Libra on the 21st will bring greater discipline to you over the next two years in the area of financial and sexual partnerships. If you are considering entering a business or romantic partnership soon you will find yourself subjecting the potential liason with greater scrutiny than in years past. This is a good thing. Discipline with money is another positive potential outcome of this transit as well. Saturn will be in Libra until October 5th of 2012 giving you ample time to improve your handling of partnership matters. The Full Moon in Aquarius of Sunday the 25th falls into your solar 12th house of endings and meditation. You are likely to be feeling very internal today. Issues surrounding a way of life that no longer serves you will surface today. You may have to let of someone or something now. You will know what to do in the next two weeks as this moon wanes. Make the transition with grace, honoring the changes in your life as necessary to your wellbeing and to the wellbeing of others involved. Your best days at work this month are the 1st and 2nd with the moon in Pisces, the 8th and 9th with the moon in Taurus, the 12th and 13th with the moon in Leo, the 19th with the moon in Scorpio, the 23rd with the moon in Capricorn and the 28th and 29th with the moon in Pisces. Your best social days this month are the Aries moon 4th of July weekend, the Capricorn moon weekend of the 24th and 25th and the Aries moon weekend of the 31st and 1st of August.
			Painting of Ishtar by Susan Eleanor Boulet from Goddess Knowledge Cards, Pomegranate Press.
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