DAILY ASTROLOGY FORECAST
July 8 - 15, 2024
All dates and times are given in EDT
While I won't go so far as to say that whatever you set your sights on will be successful, today's influences suggest that even a small effort on your part can yield significant gains.
Given the easy relationship between Venus and Uranus, this is more likely to be the case if the day brings a romantic or financial opportunity your way. If so, it's likely to involve a change of pace that includes a departure from your usual modus operandi or a slight step outside of your comfort zone.
No matter what comes your way (or happens to be on your agenda), you can count on the happy rapport of the Mercury-Jupiter sextile to be a positive influence on your professional communications, as well as your personal conversations.
This influence could also bring happy news connected to a contract or other legal matter, as well as educational, publishing or travel opportunities.
At 9:48 AM (void from 2:04 AM) the energy shifts from playful to practical as the transiting Moon enters Virgo.
Given the Maiden's strong work ethic, one of the best ways to work with this energy is to devote your attention to matters and activities (professional or personal) that will benefit from attention to detail, heightened organization or streamlined efficiency.
This is the best day of the week for business or career-related matters. Whether you need to focus on a project that requires persistence, want to promote yourself as an authority or need to impress an authority figure, today's Sun-Saturn trine has your back.
On a different note, if you need permission from a higher up or a government authority to proceed with a project (personal or professional), this is a good day to ask for it.
Although the happily-ever-after-promise of today's Venus-Neptune trine could prove true for a lucky few of you, most of you will experience its influence as a feel good energy that inspires creativity, compassion and perhaps a daydream or two about love and money.
Although the trine is a fortunate aspect, there is always the potential for deception (intentional or inadvertent) whenever Neptune is involved.
That said, should you have any significant interactions involving relationships (of any type) or finances, it is best to avoid making decisions or commitments today. Once the energy fades, you'll be able to tell whether or not it's the real deal and/or in your best interest.
At 9:55 PM, the transiting Moon goes void and at 10:07 PM, it enters Libra.
Transiting Venus enters Leo at 12:20 PM. Details below.
The emphasis is on relationships, and while the spotlight is likely to be on romantic ones, all types of alliances are fair game as Venus and Pluto oppose each other in a tense confrontation that promises to leave no grievance unaired.
Consequently, a number of you are likely to experience some type of conflict before the day is over, because it will be hard to contain yourself under this influence.
For some of you, it's possible that a heated exchange will stem from an event that occurred yesterday.
For example, you met someone new who claimed to be available, and today learned today that you were deceived, or someone made a lunch date for today and stands you up.
Additionally, given that Venus is in Leo and Pluto is in Aquarius, there's a good chance that the conflict will be triggered by a perceived lack of attention or respect.
Although it may not be pleasant, the upside is that once air is cleared, you will know where you stand and where (if anywhere) you can go from here.
However, since opposites attract, it's also possible that this energy will coincide with a new relationship. If so, you can expect to experience a powerful physical attraction to the other person.
In some cases, you may feel as though it's kismet, but in reality you're probably just feeling Pluto's compelling influence.
To that end, it's important to allow this union to be tested by time before you make a serious commitment, because whenever Pluto is involved in an opposition, he usually doesn't put all of his cards on the table.
Saturday, July 13
If yesterday threw you for a loop, today's lighthearted energy will help restore your sense of balance, because it promises to be a pleasant one for socializing, shopping, decorating, romance and most of all, self-care.
At 6:50 PM, the transiting moon goes void for the rest of the evening. This is a good time to kick back, relax and focus on activities that don't require a definite outcome.
If there's anything on your schedule today that needs a concrete result, it's best to put it off until the transiting Moon enters Scorpio at 10:54 AM, because odds are nothing will come of it.
Given the lunar energies, you may prefer to stay home and spend some time with your own thoughts. If you want to make changes in your life, this is a positive time for inner work and/or creating a transformational strategy that will bring you closer to your goals.
