Pluto Targets the Lunar Nodes ✨ Mercury Gets Ready to Retrograde ✨ Weekly Forecast and More💫

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Subject: Pluto Targets the Lunar Nodes ✨ Mercury Gets Ready to Retrograde ✨ Weekly Forecast and More💫

Dear Stargazers,

You'll be happy to know that the energetic vibes for the coming week are far more gentle than what you've been experiencing over the past 7 days. In fact, it's so quiet that this newsletter will seem scant compared to the last issue. 😉

That's not to say there isn't anything going on in the cosmos. There are actually two significant influences occurring this week, with the first being the Pluto-Lunar Nodes square on Tuesday and Mercury's ingress into Virgo on Friday. This ingress is notable because Mercury will spend 9+ weeks there because of the upcoming retrograde cycle.

On that note, back on February 2 I included a free download of the 2023 Mercury Rx calendar that I have posted on my website. When I went to check the August Rx date, I noticed that it erroneously noted SD on August 23, as well as on September 15. This has been updated on my website, and extra care will be taken when I proof the 2024 version.

And now, let's take a peek at what the universe has in store for us!

ASTROLOGY FORECAST
JULY 24 - 30, 2023
All dates and times are given in EDT.

Monday, July 24. With the transiting Libra Moon promoting cooperation and harmony throughout the day, this can be a very productive day for collaboration or if need me, some type of reconciliation. Social activities are also favored, making this a good day to catch up with friends or spend quality time with a romantic partner.

Tuesday, July 25. Yesterday's positive vibes flow into the morning, but take heed that it's best not to take actions that require a definite outcome from 11:06 AM - 12:56 PM because the Moon will be void. Once the transiting Moon enters Scorpio (12:56 PM), the day takes on a more focused energy which can be helpful for anything that requires concentration and/or research. Lastly, today's Pluto-Node square could coincide with some type of unsettling news.

Wednesday, July 26. No matter what your dreams, goals or objectives may be, you're likely to feel more determined to achieve them. This is an excellent day for conducting research and/or strategy sessions, as well as looking within to understand what truly motivates you. If your work involves serving other people (or selling products to them), today's influence also supports discerning the wants and needs of your target audience.

Thursday, July 27. If you need to make amends, express your appreciation or make a declaration of love, you can count on today's Mercury-Venus conjunction to help you do so, because whenever these two planets embrace, the mind and the heart are on the same page. Shifting gears, this influence is also favorable for gaining insights into legal or financial matters. At 6:36 PM, the Moon goes void until it enters Sagittarius at 8:25 PM.

Friday, July 28. Your enthusiasm for a new opportunity, idea, project or plan (personal or professoinal) could suffer a setback when the transiting Sagittarius Moon has a run-in with Saturn that dampens your optimism for its success. Once you come to terms with it, you can revisit it with a clear head to determine what needs to be done to ensure a favorable outcome.

Transiting Mercury enters Virgo. Details below.

Saturday, July 29. Whether it's the great outdoors, the local mall or a friend's backyard, you're likely to be out and about today. Under the friendly influence of the transiting Sagittarius Moon, social interactions are likely to be lighthearted, casual and possibly spontaneous. At 7:52 PM, the Moon goes void and its time to kick back, relax and if you're so inclined, focus on spiritual and/or philosophical interests. At 11:45 PM, the transiting Moon enters Capricorn and the energy becomes more grounded.

Sunday, July 30. Energetically speaking, this is the best day of the week because not only is every aspect from the transiting Capricorn Moon a flowing one, but every single one raises its vibration. From dawn to dusk, this is a wonderful day to take action or pursue activities that bring you closer to your personal or professional destiny.

TRANSITING PLUTO SQUARE THE NODES

On July 17, the transiting nodes announced a new evolutionary cycle when they moved into Aries and Libra, and from the moment they did so, they experienced a buildup of pressure as Pluto moved towards an exact square with on July 23.

The nodes are points of fate, and their shift into Aries and Libra places a universal emphasis on the axis of relationships, which speaks to themes of me and you, I and we, and in some instances, you against me (and vice versa).

But it doesn't end there, because with Aries ruled by Mars and Libra by Venus, it also brings up themes of independence and collaboration, aggression and cooperation, anger and harmony, war and peace and last but not least, male and female.

Enter Pluto.

Like Uranus, Pluto aspects often coincide with extreme changes. However, whereas Uranus changes occur suddenly and with little if any warning, Plutonian change is a slow, transformational process.

Truth be told, squares (an action-producing aspect) from Pluto often coincide with crises, losses and life-changing events (that even if welcome are steeped in stress).

If this aspect happens to trigger a planet or sensitive point in your personal horoscope that is at or near 29° of Aries, Libra, Cancer or Capricorn, you could experience a transformative event at this time.

If not, you can expect to experience its influence on a collective level, which is likely to come in the form of feelings/reactions related to national or global events occurring at this time.

TRANSITING MERCURY IN VIRGO

July 28 - October 4, 2023

Retrograde Aug. 23 - Sept 15

As the planetary ruler of Virgo, Mercury is at home in the Maiden's orderly 6th house, and thanks to her earthy influence whenever he visits, he's practical, reliable and grounded.

In Virgo, Mercury's attention is strongly focused on work, service, health, pets and maintaining an efficient daily routine. Since the Maiden is a perfectionist, he devotes a substantial amount of time organizing, analyzing and streamlining to meet her high standards.

However, before he implements his new plans, processes and routines, Mercury will spend time reviewing them as he travels retrograde from August 23 - September 15.

Likewise, during this time you may feel inspired to follow Mercury's lead and look for ways to optimize your efficiency, increase your productivity or improve your health. If so, you too will be asked to review and refine them while Mercury is retrograde.

More to come about the retrograde in the August 20 newsletter, but in the meantime...

Getting Personal

The house that transiting Mercury is visiting in your horoscope describes the specific life areas that may occupy your thoughts, require your attention or be of more interest to you at this time.

If you don't know where Mercury in Virgo is transiting in your horoscope, you can refer to the list below to find out where it is 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 Sun sign is:

Aries, Mercury is in your 6th house (health, work, pets, diet, nutrition).

Taurus, Mercury is in your 5th house (romance, children, creative self-expression, entertainment).

Gemini, Mercury is in your 4th house (home, family, real estate, parents).

Cancer, Mercury is in your solar 3rd house (siblings, neighbors, short trips, cars, contracts, negotiations.).

Leo, Mercury is in your 2nd house (income, spending, personal values, self-esteem, tangible assets).

Virgo, Mercury is in your 1st house (your physical body, attitude towards life).

Libra, Mercury is in your 12th house (spirituality, creativity, mental health, addictions).

Scorpio, Mercury is in your 11th house (groups, associations, hopes, casual friends, colleagues).

Sagittarius, Mercury is in your 10th house (career, fame, status, reputation).

Capricorn, Mercury is in your 9th house (education, law, religion, foreign and long-distance travel, publishing).

Aquarius, Mercury is in your 8th house (intimacy, shared resources, other people's support, birth, death, estate matters).

Pisces, Mercury is in your 7th house (marriage and all one-to-one relationships including best friends, adversaries, business partners and clients).

COMING UP

I'll be back next week with insights into the upcoming Aquarius full moon

Until next time,

May Jupiter's blessings be your constant companion,

Debra Anne Clement

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Subject: Pluto Targets the Lunar Nodes ✨ Mercury Gets Ready to Retrograde ✨ Weekly Forecast and More💫