This Week in Astrology: July 7 to July 13, 2024

This Week in Astrology: July 7-13, 2024

 

July 7 to 13, 2024

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On this Page:

This week’s Moon
phase
Planets in signs and by aspect
Retrogrades
This week’s astrology calendar
Timing with the Moon
Romance & Relationship Report
Daily Trends

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The FIRST QUARTER MOON occurs on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, at 6:49 PM EDT. 

On Saturday evening, a First Quarter Moon occurs when the Sun in Cancer forms a square with the Moon in Libra.

There is a crisis theme surrounding any quarter Moon phase, and we feel compelled to take action. Shortly after, we become  aware of how our actions affect those close to us, perhaps through trial and error. Whatever project or initiative we began around the New Moon is now off the ground, and it may face its first obstacles.

With a First Quarter Moon, we may want to get something going, but we may not know the next step or the exact direction we want it/us to take. Most suitable activities now include taking action, pushing forward, making offers, researching more options, meeting new people, and gathering new/additional supplies you may need to further a project. It’s best to watch for overconfidence or overshooting the mark. We might use the stress generated now to make meaningful changes.

The chart:

This phase of the Moon occurs at 22 degrees and 1 minute of Libra, square the Sun at the same degree of Cancer, affecting people with personal planets and points at approximately 10 to 18 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

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(Times are Eastern)

This week: The Sun is in Cancer; Mercury is in Leo; Venus is in Cancer to the 11th, when Venus enters Leo; Mars is in Taurus.

The Sun is in Cancer from June 20-July 22. We are self-protective and insular under this influence. Our attention turns to our nest–our families, homes, and anything that makes us feel “at home,” safe, and secure.

Nurturing and caring for our loved ones and pet projects come into focus. Emotions run deep, and we easily tune in to the world of feelings. Note that we are more in tune with the Moon while the Sun is in Cancer.

We may not want to grow up and face responsibilities or the outside world during the Sun-in-Cancer cycle. We should watch for dependence when we’d do better for ourselves otherwise. However, it’s a robust transit for recognizing our needs for comfort, safety, and familiarity. We’re inclined to form strong bonds and protect our loved ones.

Mercury is in Leo from July 2-25 and later, August 14-September 9 [Lengthier transit of Leo due to a Mercury retrograde period from August 5th to 28th, 2024].  When Mercury is in Leo, our thinking is more confident and grand. The focus is now on the goal–and the grander a goal the better! The details may not be quite as important now. We are more expressive, even theatrical and given to speech-giving and story-telling under this influence.

We are also more convincing and persuasive, as we exude confidence when we speak or write. With this transit, we may not listen as well as we normally do since we’re very focused on our own ideas.

We’re also strong about making decisions ourselves and letting our voices and input be heard. This is not a time when we’re content with letting others make all the moves or decisions–we need to be involved. We take the lead, manage, direct, and create while Mercury is in Leo. We need to relate to information or create stories about it to absorb it well. During this cycle, we should watch for being too inflexible, proud, or haughty to change course.

Venus is in Cancer from June 17-July 11. In Cancer, Venus is nurturing, protective and self-protective, cautious, and fertile. We experience many emotional ups and downs in love under this influence due to our increased sensitivity and impressionability. We are tender, romantic, and attached. We could be clingy or sulky during this period.

Cancer love is dedicated, warm, and devoted. We show our love through our devotion, care, and concern. We are affectionate and cuddly, and are at our best when we feel safe and secure. We also want to make our loved ones feel safe and comfortable.
It’s a good cycle for collecting and money related to real estate, accommodation, food, coins, silver, or antiques. We enjoy homey, familiar pastimes and art and simple pleasures.

Cautious with our feelings, we are not always confident about boldly trying or sharing new things during this cycle. However, we do whatever we can to make our loved ones feel special. Our memories are long, and we can be very sentimental.

Venus is in Leo from July 11-August 4. Love is magnificent and grand while Venus is in Leo. We take pride in love, and we are generous with our money as well. This is a warmhearted, teasing, expressive, proud, and extravagant placement for Venus. Love is a bit of a game–a game that is perpetual, as Venus in Leo is forever stuck in the romance stage of a relationship. We feed on attention, acknowledgement, validation, and adoration.

Venus in Leo loves to be adored, pampered, and admired. Pride and passion are hallmarks of this cycle. We have a strong ego investment in our love lives during this period. The negative expression of this placement is overstating our feelings simply for the effect, as well as extravagance.

The Venus-in-Leo cycle can be a strong or profitable time for contests, lotteries, parties, recreation, drama, adornment, jewelry, costumes, art dealing, and all things golden. Generosity and warmth contribute to our ability to draw in the right resources. We can have a compelling desire to stand out, be remarkable, and feel special during this period.

Mars is in Taurus from June 9-July 20. During this cycle, we are determined, stubborn, and persistent. Mars in Taurus can be passive until provoked and is at its strongest when digging in its heels, outlasting, or defending something! In stark contrast to the impulsive Mars in Aries cycle, we tend to pursue our goals by plodding along patiently. We seek longevity and long-term satisfaction.

While Mars is in Taurus, we’re slow to change course or get started but persevering. Preferring methodical work over creative methods, we seek predictability and stability. We can be stubborn and resistant to change, and we’ll work the hardest for material security.

It’s not a time when we readily take risks. Instead, we seek concrete, long-lasting results. Our stamina is great, and our cravings and physical needs/desires are prominent, driving us towards our goals.

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Jupiter is in Gemini.

Jupiter began its transit of Gemini on May 24th, 2024, and continues its transit of the sign until June 9th, 2025. Read more about Jupiter’s transit of Gemini.

Saturn transits Pisces from March 7th, 2023 until May 24th, 2025, and Sep 1st, 2025, to Feb 13th, 2026. Read about Saturn’s transit of Pisces.

Uranus is in Taurus.

Uranus transits Taurus from May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, and then from March 6th, 2019, until 2025/6. We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. Above all, we’re challenging what we previously valued during this cycle.

There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. In general, we’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money, are likely. Our income and the energy we put into making money can be variable.

Pluto transitions from Capricorn to Aquarius in 2023 and 2024. Read about Pluto’s transit of Aquarius. Pluto retrograded back into Capricorn, and was in Capricorn until January 20th, 2024. Pluto is in Aquarius from January 20th to September 1st, when it will retreat into Capricorn once again. Note: Pluto is slow-moving through the zodiac signs!

Romance & Relationships

Venus is in Cancer from June 17-July 11. We treat lovers with sympathy and tenderness, providing the emotional nurturing that they need. We tend to “play it safe” when it comes to relationships. Love and devotion are most important to us, and provide us with a sense of inner security. We seek a deep love in which we can merge souls and personalities with our lover. We are quite devoted to our partners, and we seek such devotion in return.

However, we could also become possessive, manipulative, and stifling. Familiarity is more important to us now. Our fear of rejection is overdeveloped, and we offer our hearts cautiously as a result. We pay more attention to our lovers’ feelings than their words. We feel threatened if a lover acts in an impersonal, overly independent, or detached manner. Safe and solid relationships are more appealing. Romantic and emotional hurts are very hard to forget.

In Cancer, Venus is nurturing, protective and self-protective, cautious, and fertile. We experience many emotional ups and downs in love under this influence due to increased sensitivity and impressionability. We are tender, romantic, and attached. Cancer love is dedicated, warm, and devoted. We show our love through our devotion, care, and concern. We are affectionate and cuddly, and are at our best when we feel safe and secure.

Venus is in Leo from July 11-August 4. Love is magnificent and grand! We take pride in love, and we are generous with our money as well. This is a warmhearted, teasing, expressive, proud, and extravagant placement for Venus. Love is a bit of a game–a game that is perpetual, as Venus in Leo is forever stuck in the romance stage of a relationship. We feed on attention, acknowledgement, validation, and adoration.

Venus in Leo loves to be adored, pampered, and admired. Pride and passion are hallmarks of this cycle. We have a strong ego investment in our love lives during this period. The negative expression of this placement is overstating our feelings simply for the effect, as well as extravagance.

This week: On Sunday and Monday, we’re especially open to making changes or venturing into new territory with our feelings, tastes, and pleasures. It’s a fine time to experiment and explore.

On Wednesday and Thursday, we might enjoy magical experiences with others and in love. However, storm clouds are brewing, and on Thursday and Friday, insecurities about not being “in the know” or fears of having the rug pulled from under our feet in our relationships can be stirring.

Venus, the Goddess of Love: Highlights in the Coming Week:

Venus in Cancer Mothering (or being mothered), sympathy, a yearning to put down roots, and a fondness for things that have stood the test of time – these are some of the hallmarks of the phase that now begins in your life. Romantic and social experiences, as well as artistic tastes, will show evidence of these factors.

Venus in Leo Romance becomes an end in itself as a new cycle begins for you. It marks a time when love, creativity, and self-expression satisfy a deep yearning to be appreciated and admired – needed, even. A flashy, flirty, stylish splash of color and warmth.

Venus parallel the Sun July 3-4. A strong desire for harmony and comfort fill us now. We may be moved to express our affections.

Venus square Chiron July 5-6. This isn’t a commitment-friendly transit. We are somewhat fearful of investing ourselves emotionally in a relationship.

Venus semi-square Jupiter July 6-7. We experience a strong desire for more pleasure in our lives, which can be excessive. Take care not to overstate your feelings or to set up unrealistic expectations in your partnerships.

Venus sextile Uranus July 7-8. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements. We are ready to experiment, but not necessarily ready to commit.

Venus trine Neptune July 10-11. We perceive romantic situations as if they were “designed” just for us. A magical, romantic time. The pleasures of life are experienced fully. Romance is highly favored. We see the very best in people now, and this eases our interactions and takes the pressure off in personal relationships.

Venus opposition Pluto July 11-12. This is a period of intense feelings, as well as possible emotional distress and tension caused by romantic troubles or social manipulation. An experience of being used or abused physically, emotionally or sexually may cause us suffering or disappointment. Sexually driven emotions are likely now. Fears of betrayal may get the best of us.

Venus sesquiquadrate Saturn July 14. Feelings of isolation, of not getting what we really want, and of not being loved the way we want to be loved can get in the way of pleasant relations with our partners.

Venus parallel Mars July 18-19. Favors romantic and sexual relationships. Intense passions.

Venus trine North Node July 18-19. We are more concerned about harmonizing and tend to be agreeable and cooperative. We could feel lucky in love, and we could meet someone who is good for us. Fortunate connections might be made now.

Venus parallel Uranus July 19. There can be spontaneous meetings and forward movement in our relationships. We have good instincts for future trends. We embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time. We are ready to experiment, but not necessarily ready to commit. Peculiar, sudden, or avant garde attractions. This is an exciting but unstable energy. Friendship in love relationships becomes more important.

Venus sextile Jupiter July 21. This aspect generates a happy, friendly, and optimistic attitude. People are a little more outgoing and sociable. Favors travel, education, and culture. Romantic opportunities. Harmony and good will.

The Void-of-Course Moon this Week:

Void-of-course Moon on Tuesday, July 9th, from 2:04 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Uranus), until the Moon enters Virgo at 9:47 AM EDT.

VOC Moon on Thursday, July 11th, from 9:55 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Neptune), until the Moon enters Libra at 10:06 PM EDT (a brief VOC period).

VOC Moon on Saturday, July 13th, from 6:49 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to the Sun), until the Moon enters Scorpio on Sunday, July 14th, at 10:53 AM EDT.

July 2024:

Timing with the Moon – Better Periods this Week for Electing New Initiatives

It’s important to note that there are more factors to consider in addition to the windows listed below. The following windows are starting points. For example, you generally don’t want to elect a new venture when a very challenging aspect is applying, and it’s preferable to elect a time when a particularly positive aspect hasn’t yet perfected (is applying rather than separating).
The Moon is waxing this week, which is generally considered favorable for new beginnings, with exceptions. (See Best Time to Start a Business for more details).

According to principles of timing with the Moon, there are no windows of opportunity occurring this week.

See also the following articles and tables: Timing with the Moon and Opportunity Periods with the Void Moon for times and techniques.

Planetary Stations & Sign Ingresses:

May 25,
2024, 7:15 PM, Jupiter enters Gemini
Jun  3, 2024, 3:36 AM, Mercury enters Gemini
Jun  9, 2024, 12:35 AM, Mars enters Taurus
Jun 17, 2024, 2:20 AM, Venus enters Cancer
Jun 17, 2024, 5:07 AM, Mercury enters Cancer
Jun 19, 2024, 6:07 PM, Vesta enters Leo
Jun 20, 2024, 4:51 PM, Sun enters Cancer
Jun 29, 2024, 3:06 PM, Saturn Retrograde at 19 Pis 26
Jul  2, 2024, 6:40 AM, Neptune Retrograde at 29 Pis 56
Jul  2, 2024, 8:50 AM, Mercury enters Leo
Jul  9, 2024, 10:47 PM, Pallas Direct at 19 Sco 46
Jul 11, 2024, 12:19 PM, Venus enters Leo
Jul 20, 2024, 4:43 PM, Mars enters Gemini
Jul 22, 2024, 3:44 AM, Sun enters Leo
Jul 25, 2024, 6:42 PM, Mercury enters Virgo
Jul 26, 2024, 9:59 AM, Chiron Retrograde at 23 Ari 32
Aug  4, 2024, 10:23 PM, Venus enters Virgo
Aug  5, 2024, 12:56 AM, Mercury Retrograde at  4 Vir 07
Aug  9, 2024, 12:36 PM, Juno enters Libra
Aug 14, 2024, 8:15 PM, Mercury Rx enters Leo
Aug 22, 2024, 10:55 AM, Sun enters Virgo
Aug 24, 2024, 7:35 PM, Vesta enters Virgo
Aug 26, 2024, 3:38 AM, Ceres Direct at  7 Cap 30
Aug 28, 2024, 5:14 PM, Mercury Direct at 21 Leo 24
Aug 29, 2024, 9:22 AM, Venus enters Libra
Sep  1, 2024, 11:17 AM, Uranus Retrograde at 27 Tau 15
Sep  1, 2024, 7:57 PM, Pluto Rx enters Capricorn

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day (this takes you to my other site, Astrology Cafe).

See also: The Astrology of 2024 – Overview.

Note: Times given are Eastern Time (ET).

This Week’s Calendar

This Week’s Aspects

Venus semi-square Jupiter. We might take great strides to get noticed. Avoid impulsive buying. Problems in our personal life likely won’t get resolved under this influence. Avoid hasty (or haughty!) decisions. We might overstate our feelings or promise more than we can deliver, and the tendency to overdo is strong.

Venus sextile Uranus. This is a favorable influence for social meetings and events, and for situations that call for treating others with equality and respect. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. We are ready to experiment, but not necessarily ready to commit. A good time for financial undertakings involving electronics, technology, the internet, metaphysics, and the arts, as well as group activities. A taste for the offbeat is in order.

Mercury sextile Jupiter. Positive thinking, new insights, and cooperation are themes now. This influence favors short trips, writing, teaching, studying, submitting applications and forms, test taking, and making diagnoses and observations. This is a time when we more readily exercise good judgment, take a more philosophical approach to thinking, and are more open to learning.

Sun trine Saturn. We feel grounded and stable. It’s easy to stick to a specific task and make headway. Productivity may be slow, but it’s steady. We have common sense at our disposal. We are willing to look reality in the eye and to take responsibility for our lives.

Venus trine Neptune. We are more attuned to the world of beauty, the arts, and the imagination. Compassion, harmony, kindness, and openness characterize this transit. Gentleness with others is the best way to harness this energy. This can be a “magical” time on a romantic and social level. The pleasures of life are experienced fully. We see the very best in people now, and this eases our interactions and takes the pressure off in personal relationships. Romance is highly favored.

Mercury sesquiquadrate Neptune. We are not thinking clearly, preferring to daydream. Technical facts can be glossed over at this time. It’s not a good time to make a presentation, to ask for what you want, or to formalize agreements.

Venus opposition Pluto. An intense emotional or sexual attraction, a very revealing, intimate encounter, or a powerful desire to be close to and share our deepest feelings with someone is very likely now. Emotions and issues in a close relationship that have been brewing beneath the surface for quite awhile come to the surface at this time, possibly in a very disruptive way. All of our relationships intensify and we need to be aware of a tendency to act in a rather compulsive, demanding way towards others. This is an “all or nothing” energy. Manipulative behavior, fear of betrayal, and power struggles are possible.

Note: Times given in the table/calendar above are Eastern Time (ET).

Daily Trends Calendar

See below for day-by-day forecasts and planets in signs. Explore Transit to Transit aspects.

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day – Astrology Cafe.

See also: The Astrology of 2024 – Overview.

Astrology Chart of Today/Now in my Free Report section shows the current chart with interpretations.

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What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends

(as featured on the site’s main page and in our Daily Trends Calendar)

See also the Astrology Trends Calendar that includes these daily trend overviews and other astrological events such as ingresses, stations, and lunations.

JULY 7

The Moon’s stay in Leo all day is confident and positive. With a Mercury-Uranus quintile today, we seek to stand out as different intellectually, or at least not sound like everyone else. We prefer not to follow the crowd with our ideas and communications. This aspect inspires creative ways to approach technical matters. Conversations can be supportive and two-way, and negotiations are fair. Today’s Moon transits make it an excellent time to bring more intelligence, innovation, muscle, or motivation to our pursuits. We also bring more feeling or emotion to our communications and mental pursuits. Ideas and thoughts flow smoothly now. Our minds are more receptive and alert than usual, and we may be especially busy and curious.

JULY 8

Satisfaction comes from pride in our actions and creations today, with the Moon in Leo all day. A Venus-Uranus sextile brings us out of our shells and encourages our bolder, more innovative natures, socially speaking. We are most interested in all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary concerning romantic involvements, entertainment or pleasures, and financial undertakings. We may be experimenting, improvising, and trying new ways of relating to others and expressing ourselves. We may be discovering alternative ways to make (or spend) money. Although somewhat detached, we’re freer with our feelings, and we find beauty in the unfamiliar or uncommon.

Mercury forms a parallel to Uranus and harmonizes with Jupiter and the North Node today. We might connect with information or people that/who encourage us to grow, improve, and move forward. Circumstances can lead to interesting, unexpected, and inspiring ideas, mental detours, and conversations. We’re not interested in recycling old ideas but embracing new concepts. Routines may feel particularly stifling. Mercury’s harmony with Jupiter is gracious, stimulating optimism. We’re alert and resourceful, seeking solutions to problems or the positive side of situations. We take a more philosophical approach to thinking and are especially open to learning. It’s a time of optimism, new insights, and cooperation. Our minds open, and we seek a positive focal point.

JULY 9

The Moon continues its transit of passionate Leo until 9:47 AM EDT, when it enters precise Virgo. Jupiter harmonizes with the true Moon’s Nodes today and the mean Nodes in a few days, indicating our willingness to grow, learn, improve, develop, and move past our fears. We are ready to embrace new methods and attitudes, leaving behind those no longer serving our growth. Jupiter encourages us to embrace our visions, and its sextile to the North Node helps us balance our vision with our intuition. Our conscience is well-developed, and we want to help others. We’re more inclined than usual to believe in the power of the group. This transit amplifies our desire to connect with those who can contribute to our personal growth and improvement. We may form relationships with individuals who broaden our horizons, expand our worldview, or deepen our personal philosophy. It’s a time when we seek more meaning in life, and it’s conducive to activities such as publishing, community involvement, teaching, guiding, and learning. We are likely to believe that enhancing our independence and self-confidence will improve our communications and strengthen our bonds with others–and vice versa. The harmony of shared ideas and ideals can be compelling during this time.

The Moon is void from 2:04 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Uranus), until the Moon enters Virgo at 9:47 AM EDT.

JULY 10

The Sun forms a trine and Mercury forms a biquintile with Saturn today, and we might enjoy thoughtful and practical communications. Energies are grounding and steadying, and we readily draw upon self-discipline. We can enjoy a real sense of strength and pride in our ability to meet our responsibilities. The Sun-Saturn transit supports moderation. We are especially aware of our limitations and willing to accept them. Enjoyment of our duties or obligations can be the focus. This trine occurs in Water signs, and we can feel particularly empowered managing emotional matters in practical, helpful ways. The Moon’s stay in practical, earthy, workhorse Virgo seems fitting for these energies.

JULY 11

Venus enters Leo today, but it forms a trine with Neptune just before it leaves the sign of Cancer. Neptune is traveling the last degree of the zodiac, and this degree holds the potential for profound wisdom. The Venus-Neptune aspect acts as a conduit, allowing us to access our inner spiritual wisdom and compassion. It’s a time when we prioritize spiritual and emotional concerns over material ones, fostering a sense of unity and cooperation. We open ourselves to beauty and faith, and we choose to trust others before judging them, preferring to cooperate than compete. We refuse to step over others to reach our goals. This perspective of seeing the best in people eases the pressure in personal relationships. However, it’s important to be mindful of our tendency to glamorize objects, situations, and pleasures.

From today until August 4th, Venus will be transiting Leo. This cycle is characterized by a warmhearted and generous energy. We take pride in love and are open-handed with our resources. It’s a time of expressiveness, pride, and a touch of extravagance. We thrive on attention, acknowledgment, validation, and adoration, making a significant ego investment in our love lives during this period.

The Venus-in-Leo cycle can be a solid or profitable time for contests, lotteries, parties, recreation, drama, adornment, jewelry, costumes, art dealing, and all things golden. Generosity and warmth contribute to our ability to draw in the right resources. We can have a compelling desire to stand out, be remarkable, and feel special during this period. However, we should watch for extravagance and overstating our feelings simply for the effect.

As the Moon spends much of the day in the practical sign of Virgo, it’s important to note that it opposes Neptune shortly before entering Libra at 10:06 PM EDT. This opposition, along with Virgo’s ruler, Mercury, forming a minor challenging aspect with Neptune tonight, could lead to a struggle with our expectations or perceptions of reality. It’s crucial to be cautious and avoid perceiving situations in an impractical or overly optimistic way tonight. These transits can diffuse our concentration and focus, so it’s best to be prepared for potential challenges.

The Moon is void from 9:55 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Neptune), until the Moon enters Libra at 10:06 PM EDT (a brief VOC period).

JULY 12

The Moon spends the day in compromising, balanced Libra. However, Libra’s ruler, Venus, is challenged. Venus opposes Pluto today, and with this tense transit, we’re confronting areas of our lives where we might be holding onto something too tightly for fear of losing it. Confrontations or events can bring complicated feelings and fears to a head. We may make uncomfortable discoveries now, and while some of these can ultimately help us, we may be pushing too far for answers. We should watch for manipulative behavior arising from insecurities or fear of betrayal. With the Moon’s alignment with the South Node, we might also be falling back on depending on others at the expense of our self-confidence. It’s crucial to remember our own strength. Fortunately, the Moon’s trine to Jupiter gets us into a more growth-oriented frame of mind this evening.

JULY 13

The Moon continues its transit of Libra all day, and the First Quarter Moon occurs at 6:49 PM EDT when the Cancer Sun forms a square with the Libra Moon. We may become aware of obstacles related to a plan or project. This can be a time of stress, clashing, and discord but also high energy, motivation, and growth. We’re competitive and ambitious, stirred into action. Otherwise, the Libra Moon, with its balanced and diplomatic nature, focuses our attention on harmonizing our relationships and environment. The morning’s Moon-Mercury sextile boosts our interpersonal and communication skills.

The Moon is void from 6:49 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to the Sun), until the Moon enters Scorpio on Sunday, July 14th, at 10:53 AM EDT.

 

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Moon Signs This Week:

When the Moon is in Leo

The Moon in Leo speaks to our "inner child". It's a warm, generous, whole-heartedly loving position. Pride keeps us from pettiness, but it can also prevent us from opening up and revealing how we are truly feeling. We are on stage, our feelings are grand, and we appreciate some drama in our lives. We are easily threatened by anything that seems to be impersonal. This is a time when we seek attention--when we want to stand out for our special qualities. It's a strong time for romance and any creative activity as well.

The Moon in Leo generally favors the following activities: Creative activities, activities involving children, generous undertakings, undertakings in which personal recognition is desired, and risk-taking.

When the Moon is in Virgo

We instinctually gravitate towards practical activities under the influence of a Virgo Moon. In an urge to set things right, we might easily find ourselves re-organizing and rethinking plans. Emotional satisfaction comes from solving problems, making order out of confusion, and helping others. Health matters might come into focus. We notice the smaller parts that make up the whole, and instead of letting nagging details bother us, we might work on ironing them out so that we can feel more confident moving ahead.

The Moon in Virgo generally favors the following activities: Mental pursuits, work activities, services, and routines. Activities that would benefit from tending to details.

When the Moon is in Libra

Creating order is the focus, not necessarily through tidying or organizing as was the case while the Moon was in Virgo, but rather through pleasing interactions with others and aesthetics in our environment. We tend to solve problems through diplomacy, and we are more able to put aside our own emotions in order to achieve the peace we crave. The tendency now is to avoid direct confrontations. Decisions do not come easily. Seeing both sides to any given situation is the main reason for hesitation. Fear of losing others' approval is another.

The Moon in Libra generally favors the following activities: Relationship and partnership issues, activities involving teamwork and cooperation, activities that involve self-examination, activities related to beauty.

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