Cancer Season

The Astrology Forecast for the Week of July 18, 2022 – July 24, 2022

The astrology forecast for the week of July 18, 2022 through July 24, 2022 features three major aspects (Mercury opposes Pluto, the Sun opposes Pluto, and Mercury trines Jupiter) and Mercury and the Sun move out of Cancer and into Leo.

Let’s dive right in…

Cosmic Overview

This week Leo season begins, and I must admit that I may be biased being a Leo, but I hope my exuberance over the sign can be a catalyst for inner change and transformation.

Leo season is ruled by the Sun, and in Greek myth the Sun is associated with the God Apollo. Now, Apollo has quite the resume – he is the Sun God, a cosmocrator, he removes curses, he is the god of music, the father of the nine muses, and he is also a god of healing.

That is some list!

Since the Sun is the center of the solar system, it is not surprising that Apollo governs so many facets of life. Likewise, we can use the energy of the Sun to perform potent inner transformation. And guess what? You don’t need any sunscreen!

When people think of the sign of Leo (and again I am biased), they think of showy, extroverted types that need to be the center of attention. Leo is considered a ‘creator type’ because they are often involved in the performing arts. However, the deeper core of what Leo is creating has little to do with entertaining the masses – entertaining is simply a byproduct. Instead, each creation, each part, and each role get them closer to what they long for – the urge to be themselves.

The exciting news: During Leo season, we all get to tap into this powerful energy and use it proactively to create our lives.

The Astrology Forecast for the Week of June 11, 2022 – July 17, 2022

The Astrology Forecast for the Week of June 11, 2022 – July 17, 2022

The astrology forecast for the week of June 11, 2022 through July 17, 2022 features six planetary aspects (Venus trine Saturn, Mercury sextile Uranus, Venus square Neptune, the Sun conjunct Mercury, Mercury trine Neptune, and the Sun trine Neptune), a Full Moon in Capricorn, and Venus moves out of Gemini and into Cancer.

It’s a massively busy week, with all the action occurring midweek and the latter part of the weekend. So, let’s dive right in!

Cosmic Overview

The Full Moon in Capricorn occurs on July 13, 2022 at 2:38 PM EST/11:38 AM PST. The Full Moon in Capricorn forms a sign-based aspect to beneficial Jupiter, which will help boost any magic or intention work you plan to do. While the Full Moon is in the sign of the goat, it’s a great time to do career magic, eliminate blocks that may be limiting your sphere of influence, and work towards achieving your goals. Magical or intention work to remove business obstacles is phenomenal during a Capricorn Full Moon.

Astrology Forecast for the Week of July 4, 2022 – July 10, 2022

The astrology forecast for the week of July 4, 2022 through July 10, 2022 features 3 major planetary aspects (Mercury sextile Mars, Mercury square Jupiter, Sun sextile Uranus) and Mars moves into Taurus and Mercury moves into Cancer.

So, the first week of July is pretty busy. Let’s dive right in.

Cosmic Overview

This week we have two planetary sign changes – Mercury moves out of Gemini and into Cancer, and energetic Mars grinds to a halt as he enters slow and steady Taurus.

Mercury in Cancer

On Tuesday, Mercury moves into Cancer. The sign of Cancer is ruled by the ever-changing Moon, and with Mercury in the sign of the crab, our thoughts may shift frequently and may be governed by our current emotional experiences. Since Mercury has no essential dignity in Cancer, you may experience constantly shifting emotional experiences, and you may have difficulty expressing your feelings because Cancer is considered a mute sign. Additionally, Cancer is associated with home and family, so you may find conversations with relatives and an increased focus on your home and current living experiences.

Mars in Taurus

Mars doesn’t care for the sign of Taurus, because it’s sooooo SLOW! Mars likes fast impulsive movement and prefers to act upon intuitive hunches that lead the warrior god to victory. The earthy realm of Taurus is concerned about the real world, and Mars would prefer not to be bogged down my practical sensibilities. Why? Because it’s boring, and Mars hates being bored.

However, even though Mars prefers to be elsewhere, he still needs to perform. In Taurus, Mars is capable and consistent, and while Mars is in the sign of the bull, it’s an excellent time to focus on projects that bring tangible results. Furthermore, Mars in Taurus is extremely stubborn and becomes easily agitated if it feels thwarted by others. You may need to stay mindful and be as proactive as possible.

Daily Breakdown

Monday, July 4, 2022

Happy Independence Day if you live in the United States. We start the week off with the Moon moving through dutiful Virgo. Virgo is about life management and what you can do to bring order into your life. It’s an excellent day to clean up loose ends, focus on health-related matters, and even get a good workout. During the evening hours, the Moon applies by trine to Uranus. An unexpected surprise may make your day!

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

After Mars and Mercury switch signs, they form a lovely sextile during the early morning hours. Mercury sextile Mars is an extremely active aspect, and you can use this energy to focus on projects or objectives that need a boost of energy. You may feel more confident and assertive than you ordinarily do, and it’s easier to convey your thoughts and opinions to others. Mercury sextile Mars is also great if you need to debate an issue.

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

The Moon spends the day moving through fair-and-balanced Libra. It’s an excellent day to focus on relationship matters, especially if you need to repair one. This is also a good day to focus on resolving legal issues or to file legal documents.

Thursday, July 7, 2022

The Moon continues to move through Libra and forms a beneficial trine to Saturn. It’s a good day to focus on business matters or do the work necessary to level up. Later this evening, be on guard, because the Moon squares Pluto and intense emotions may surface that are hard to control. Try to work through your feelings than reacting to them.

Friday, July 8, 2022

On Friday, the Moon moves through turbulent Scorpio and forms a nasty opposition to Mars shortly before dawn. You may feel agitated and easily annoyed by other peoples behaviors or attitudes. To add insult to injury, the Moon then opposes Uranus and then squares Saturn. Expect the unexpected and you may go through periods of self-doubt.

Saturday, July 9, 2022

Mercury squares Jupiter in Aries. Your overall attitude will be positive and it’s an excellent time to make long-term plans and goals. Mercury square Jupiter is excellent for business transactions and contractual negotiations. Just make sure you read the fine print before signing the dotted line.

Sunday, July 10, 2022

We close the week with the Sun sextile Uranus, which is a pleasant and harmonious aspect. It’s an excellent day to break free from the restraints of your usual routine and do something exciting and outside the box. You can also use this energy to make changes in your life, especially if you feel like your life has been in a rut.

See you next week!

The Astrology Forecast for the Week of June 27, 2022 – July 3, 2022

The astrology forecast for the week of June 27, 2022 through July 3, 2022 features six planetary aspects (Mars sextile Saturn, the Sun square Jupiter, Venus sextile Jupiter, Mars square Pluto, Mercury trine Saturn, and Mercury square Neptune), a New Moon in Cancer, and Neptune turning retrograde in Pisces.

The last week of June is an extremely cosmically busy week, so let’s dive right in.

Cosmic Overview

This headliner this week is the New Moon in Cancer, which occurs on June 28^th at 10:52 PM EST/7:52 PM PST. The New Moon in Cancer is about new beginnings in Cancer’s domain – home, family, security, and even fertility. It’s a great time to do protection, financial, or pregnancy magic or intentional work. The New Moon in Cancer is also excellent to begin home repairs or redecorating.

Astrology Forecast for the Week of June 20, 2022 – June 26, 2022

The astrology forecast for the week of June 20, 2022 through June 26, 2022 features two major planetary aspects (Mercury sextile Jupiter, Venus trine Pluto) and two sign changes – the Sun moving into Cancer and Venus moving into social Gemini.

All the astrological activity happens at the beginning of the week, so let’s dive right in.

Cosmic Overview

The Sun moves into the sign of Cancer, and summer in the Northern Hemisphere (winter in the Southern Hemisphere) officially begins on Tuesday at 5:14 AM EST. Cancer season reflects the time of year where we can get in touch with our emotions, repair toxic familial dynamics, and create a secure foundation to build our lives on.

The Moon is the ruler of Cancer, and she sits in fiery, and pushes us towards taking charge of our lives by leaving the past in the rear-view mirror and focusing on building and expanding our lives. In the Cancer season chart (called an ingress chart in astrologese), the Moon applies to a lovely conjunction with Jupiter, and then she trines Mercury. During Cancer season, the chart instructs us to embrace the future, overcome obstacles and limitations, and create networks that help us level up.

Take advantage of this summer season and prepare for a rebirth!

Astrology Forecast for the Week of July 19, 2021- July 25, 2021

The astrology forecast for this week features four planetary aspects (Mercury sextile Uranus, Venus oppose Jupiter, Mercury trine Neptune, and Mercury oppose Pluto), two sign changes (Venus and the Sun), and a Full Moon in Aquarius.

It’s going to be a busy week, so let’s dive in…

Mercury

This week Mercury hogs the stage with aspects to all three outer planets – Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Mercury is currently moving through emotionally fluid Cancer, and feelings and emotional responses will be heightened. Sometimes, you may feel that you are sacrificing your own needs and pleasing others who may not appreciate your sacrifices. So, coming face to face with other people’s selfishness may be an issue. To combat these feelings, you may have to create boundaries to find a middle ground and avoid getting resentful. Make sure you honor yourself this week and practice self-care when needed.

Mercury sextile Uranus

Mercury’s first aspect this week occurs on Tuesday, and it’s an energetic sextile to Uranus in Taurus.

Mercury sextile Uranus kicks the mind into high gear. New thoughts, ideas, solutions to perplexing problems, and breakthroughs are all available with this aspect. Uranus is a forward-thinking planet that focuses on the big picture. Mercury sextile Uranus can help you plan and strategize all your possibilities, and ultimately put them in motion.

More practically, Mercury sextile Uranus means it is time to break from routines and do something new and exciting. You may want to plan a night out, socialize with friends and like-minded individuals, or take up a new hobby or interest. This aspect encourages you to get out of your usual patterns and leap into something new.

Mercury trine Neptune

Saturday is a break from reality day as Mercury trines Neptune. This is not a day to make significant decisions or focus on projects or tasks that require focus. Instead, spiritual concerns, meditation, music, and the arts are needed to feed your soul. You may need to plan nothing and spend the day relaxing and escaping the real world. One thing sure to happen is your intuition will be turned up to power ranger mode. Listen to your gut, but choose a more focused day before you commit to anything.

Mercury opposes Pluto

The last of the Mercury aspects occurs on Sunday, and it’s a doozy as Mercury opposes Pluto. I’m not going to sugarcoat it; this is a challenging aspect. Mercury oppose Pluto can be obsessive, compulsive, and even paranoid. Consequently, your interactions with others can become contentious, hostile, and argumentative. You may feel the need to prove something to others, which may provoke an equally forceful exchange. Also, you may need to practice the art of walking away if you fear you will cross the line – especially if you say or reveal something you will later regret.

On a more positive note, Mercury oppose Pluto gets you to think deep. You may discover something about yourself that you didn’t know, or get clarity on an issue troubling you. Self-insight is critical when working with this energy productively.

Venus in Virgo

The goddess of love doesn’t like Virgo much, and she is considered in her fall in the sign of the virgin. Hence, you can already see the problem, as romantic and erotic love are at odds with everything Virgo represents. So, as you can expect, Venus is at odds with herself and probably a little cranky while she moves through the sign.

Venus in Virgo tends to work best in the physical world and prefers to focus on schedules, activities, and rituals. However, you may also find a sudden interest in dieting, beautifying your space by pruning what is no longer of value and taking care of your health.

Upon entering Virgo, Venus applies to an opposition with Jupiter. Ordinarily, oppositions are challenging, but since Venus and Jupiter are both beneficial planets, the only thing you need to be concerned about is taking things to extremes and overspending. Otherwise, Venus opposes Jupiter is positive and enjoyable. So spend some time doing activities that you love.

Sun in Leo

This week, the Sun leaves the sign of Cancer and moves into Leo, the sign he rules. It’s a great time to focus on what brings you happiness and joy. While the Sun is in the sign of the roaring lion, you can expect a boost in self-confidence, and you will feel the need to express yourself, including your wants and needs. Since the Sun will be in a sign opposition to Saturn and a sign square to disruptive Uranus, you may feel pressured by outside influences. Stay true to yourself and your vision, and don’t capitulate because it’s convenient for others.

Full Moon in Aquarius

Finally, the last major event of the week is a full moon in mental Aquarius. Since this Full Moon conjoins Saturn, your duties and responsibilities may take center stage towards the end of the week. Since Aquarius is a fixed sign, this Full Moon cycle is about building solid foundations that are lasting and future-oriented. At its root, Aquarius is not concerned with the now, but with the ability to strategize a more sustainable future. Therefore, looking at the big picture of life is necessary during this Full Moon.

See you next week!

(Editor’s Note: Due to time constraints and my need to focus on content for my upcoming product launch, I’m temporarily suspending the sign breakdowns. They will return in the future.)