| DAILY ASTROLOGY FORECAST
July 1 - 7, 2024
All dates and times are given in EDT. Even if you start the day with little ambition, there's a strong possibility that a powerful burst of energy mid-morning will light your fire, and the afternoon's supportive lunar energies will carry you through the rest of the day. This is an excellent day to focus on your personal, as well as your professional, objectives. Not only will the steadfast influence of the transiting Taurus Moon help keep you on track, but its value-oriented nature will help you move forward in ways that are meaningful and beneficial to you. Although the pace of the day picks up after the transiting Moon enters Gemini at 11:51 (void from 11:44 AM), the overall tone of the day is a stable one. But first, thanks to the stirring influence of today's Mercury-Neptune trine, the morning hours are highly favorable for artistic pursuits, spiritual development and healing practices that focus on the mind-body connection.
Love and money are also favored now thanks to the blissful relationship between Venus and Saturn. In fact, if a new relationship or financial venture begins at this time, it is likely to be a keeper. Today's confrontation between Mercury and Pluto warns that you could find yourself involved in some type of conflict or disagreement. Given that Mercury is in Leo and Pluto is in Aquarius, it may stem from a bruised ego or someone's perceived indifference to a situation, and the fixed nature of the signs suggests that both parties will be unwilling to budge from their positions. If so, rather than waste your time rehashing the same points, let it go and move on with your day. On a positive note, this influence is an extremely supportive one if you are engaged in any type of research, working on tasks that require concentration or studying a topic that requires memorization. If you're celebrating Independence Day, you can count on today's Gemini Moon to support social gatherings and promote lively conversations. That said, you need to be mindful that a mid-afternoon conflict in the cosmos between the Gemini Moon and Neptune in Pisces could manifest as an argument at your picnic table. After a very brief void (4:45 PM - 4:52 PM), the transiting Moon enters Cancer, a patriotic sign known for its sensitivity, as well as its sentimentality. For some of you, this energetic shift could prompt a trip down memory lane. If you're enjoying a 4-day holiday weekend, today is excellent for working on a home improvement project. Not only does the transiting Cancer Moon support home-related activities, but the harmony between Mars (energy) and Saturn (determination) can help you get a lot done in a short amount of time. If you're not enjoying a day off, the diligent nature of this energy can help boost your productivity at work. The Cancer new moon occurs at 6:58 PM. Details below. Saturday, July 6
This is easily the best day of the week as a string of aspects from the transiting Cancer Moon creates an uninterrupted flow of positive energy from morning to night.
Whether you plan to shop the sales, enjoy some me time, get together with friends, take a road trip, binge your favorite show, catch up on household tasks or anything else for that matter, you should be able to do so easily and without interruption.
After a very brief void (11:48 PM - 11:56 PM, the transiting Moon enters Leo.
Today's high-spirited transiting Leo Moon and its flowing aspects to Mercury and Jupiter suggest that some type of fun will be on your agenda. For some of you, today will involve some type of planned activity, such as a trip to a water park or a visit to a local festival, but for others it will be a spontaneous decision spurred by a desire to do something that makes them feel alive. | | NEPTUNE STATIONS RETROGRADE AT 29°56' PISCES July 2, 2024 • 11:15 AM EDT | | Since Neptune travels retrograde for approximately 5 months out of every year, its a common occurrence, and since it moves so slowly through the zodiac (and through your horoscope), we experience its influence on the same life areas over the course of many years.
This is the next to the last retrograde cycle that will occur in Pisces. There will be one more in the fall of 2025, but since Neptune will enter Aries next year, its duration in Pisces will only last 3 months.
For this reason, it's important that we embrace the lesson of this cycle, so that when it backpedals for the final time, we will be reviewing what you've learned rather than trying to grasp it before it slips away.
No matter what sign it is visiting, when Neptune is retrograde, we need to distinguish truth from fiction in some area of our life.
To do so usually requires us to overcome a certain behavior, such as avoidance, denial or self-delusion that has allowed us to embrace a false belief that undermines our happiness and/or success in one or more life areas.
From the time of its very first retrograde cycle in Pisces back in 2011, transiting Neptune has provided us with ample opportunities to sort fact from fiction, and for most of us, the process has been a slow one.
And that's because it takes more than just intention and courage to discern the truth, it takes humility.
And that's because until the ego surrenders, enlightenment remains elusive.
So where might you still be in need of illumination in your life? Look to the life areas ruled by the house in your horoscope that is receiving it.
If you don't know where Neptune is transiting retrograde in your horoscope, you can refer to the list below to find out where it falls according to your rising sign (if you know it). If you don't know your rising sign, then refer to the list below according to your solar (sun-sign based) horoscope.
If your Rising Sign or Sun Sign is:
Aries, it falls in your 12th house of secrets, past lives, healing and psychic abilities. Taurus, it falls in your 11th house of goals, casual friends, colleagues and group relationships. Gemini, it falls in your 10th house of career, status and fame. Cancer, it falls in your 9th house of foreign travel, higher education, legal matters and publishing. Leo, it falls in your 8th house of intimacy, other people's money and support, jointly-held assets and transformation. Virgo, it falls in your 7th house of marriage, lawsuits, and one-to-one relationships. Libra, it falls in your 6th house of work, health, service and pets. Scorpio, it falls in your 5th house of romance, children, creativity and fun. Sagittarius, it falls in your 4th house of home, family, real estate, parents and intuition. Capricorn, it falls in your 3rd house of siblings, short trips, transportation and all types of communications. Aquarius, the it falls in your 2nd house of money, income, values and self-worth. Pisces, it falls in your 1st house of the Self, including your approach to life and physical appearance. | | TRANSITING MERCURY IN LEO | | Whenever Mercury is in Leo, he expresses himself with confidence, authority and passion.
Whether he is teaching, preaching, making idle conversation, barking orders or addressing an audience of millions, he not only demands to be heard but insists on having everyone's undivided attention.
And that's why during this time, you may be more willing to voice your opinion, ask for what you want and insist on getting the credit you deserve.
Of course, Mercury in Leo isn't just all talk.
Since the Lion presides over romance, creativity, entertainment and fun, while he's here Mercury signs up on dating apps, takes art lessons, cheers for the home team, nd attends (or throws) a party or two.
As a result of his influence, during this time your attention may be less focused on work and more focused on fun.
For some of you, this could lead to a new crush, a new hobby or a new social schedule. For others, Mercury in Leo will stimulate your creative juices, encourage you to let your hair down or inspire you to seek the limelight. | | NEW MOON AT 14°23' CANCER JULY 5, 2024 • 6:58 PM EDT | | Since Cancer is the most nurturing sign in the zodiac, every new moon in the sign of the Crab supports new beginnings connected to one's family, home, garden, intuition, emotional security, mother and women in general.
While that's certainly true, what is often overlooked is that its energetic seeds of cultivation can be applied to anything that needs to be developed or nurtured, including relationships and finances.
And on that note, this month's new moon happens to be a good one for such matters.
Whereas the new moon's trine to Saturn promises emotional stability and security, its sextile to Mars adds a dose of enthusiasm that prevents it from being overly cautious, and although its orb is wide, its conjunction to Venus contains the promise of a fresh start for relationships and finances.
As you can see, when it comes to new beginnings, the scope of this new moon extends beyond the 4th house, so keep that in mind as you set your new moon intentions.
Getting Personal
So which areas are being targeted for a potentially revolutionary new beginning by this new moon in your life? They're revealed by the house in your horoscope that's receiving the new moon.
If you don't know which house holds 20°41' of Aquarius in your horoscope, you can refer to the list below to find out where the new moon falls according to your rising sign (if you know it). If you don't know your rising sign, then refer to the list below according to your solar (sun-sign based) horoscope.
If your Rising Sign or Sun Sign is:
Aries, it falls in your 4th house of home, family, real estate, parents. Taurus, it falls in your 3rd house of siblings, neighbors, short trips, cars, contracts, negotiations. Gemini, it falls in your 2nd house of income, spending, personal values, self-esteem, tangible assets. Cancer, it falls in your 1st house of your physical body, attitude towards life. Leo, it falls in your 12th house of spirituality, creativity, mental health, addictions. Virgo, it falls in your 11th house of groups, associations, hopes, casual friends, colleagues. Libra, it falls in your 10th house of career, fame, status, reputation. Scorpio, it falls in your 9th house of education, law, religion, foreign and long-distance travel, publishing. Sagittarius, it falls in your 8th house of intimacy, shared resources, other people's support, birth, death, estate matters. Capricorn, it falls in your 7th house of marriage and all one-to-one relationships including best friends, adversaries, business partners and clients. Aquarius, it falls in your 6th house of health, work, pets, diet, nutrition. Pisces, it falls in your 5th house of romance, children, creative self-expression, entertainment.
Manifesting with the Cancer New Moon
You can set any intention under any new moon but when it happens to be in Cancer, it's especially favorable for:
Actions, intentions and affirmations to improve family relationships and domestic affairs; purchase, sell, rent or improve a residence, office or any other type of real property; find skillful caretakers, plumbers, obstetricians and landscapers.
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