By Laurie Naughtin www.sublunar.co.za
This is a tough month, only some of these transits may affect you or others around you, if you are concerned please consult with your astrologer for guidance.
MOON
10th – New Moon in Cancer, powerful emotional energy with a strong need to express ones feelings, to grow the need to depend on other will be strong
24th – Full Moon in Aquarius, compassion for humanity comes to a full circle, as detached as you may feel for those close to you try to reach out to them as well
PLANETS
1st – Still feeling the Saturn Uranus square, extremely upsetting and tense period with rigid constraint on life
1st and 2nd – Mars opposite Saturn extremely irritating energy, ego conflicts, anger will be deep within rather than explosive, general feeling of inadequacy
3rd – Mars squares Uranus, rebellious, restless, impulsive, has the ability to bring out rage, blow ups, anger and impatience when restricted
4th – Sun in Cancer inconjunct Saturn, a gulf between self and others is felt, avoid overemotional conflict
5th – Sun sextile Uranus, an interesting day where unusual events change course in your routine giving you greater insight
7th – Mercury squared Neptune, avoid negotiation and business dealings, misunderstanding in communication will cause confusion
8th – Mercury inconjunct Pluto, avoid compulsive obsessive ideas, expect sudden shift in concentration, don’t allow fake news to change your belief
9th Venus in Leo will square Uranus in Taurus, flirt a bit, get your desires out in the open, look for new experiences
10th – Sun semi-sextile Mars, avoid sudden emotional blow ups or upsetting situations
12th – Mercury leaves Gemini and moves into Cancer, a need to reach out and bond with others for the next couple of weeks
13th – Mercury trine Jupiter, time to make future plans, sign contracts, avoid complicated difficult situations, enjoy the pleasant nurturing side of life
Venus and Mars both conjunct in Leo, creative fun and lovers thrive
16th – Sun trines Neptune, may feel extra sensitive, not a productive time work wise, a good day to take some alone time, meditate
17th – Venus inconjunct Neptune, expect ups and downs in relationships, egotistical behaviour will not get you far
18th – Sun opposite Pluto, conflict, hurt feelings anger, many issues hanging on a thread could finally break even relationships and there is not patching up that can be done, may feel totally exhausted and need a complete personal break
On the same day Venus will inconjunct Pluto, a very bad day for relationships or any type of connection, disconnection that can take you by surprise may occur
Venus will semisextile the Sun, further testimony for sudden shift in desire and relationships and this will go on until the 22nd of July
19th & 20th – Mars inconjunct Neptune, debilitating energy, discouraged, unable to meet life’s demands, avoid dangerous hidden activities
22nd & 23rd – Mars will inconjunct Pluto, very dangerous sudden conflicting energy, avoid uncertain or potentially volatile situations
Venus moves from Leo to Virgo, time to focus on details and systems, for the next few weeks hard work and organisation is the key to success
Sun moves from Cancer to Leo for the next Month, focus energy, create, express yourself and be noticed for your leaderships skills not your ego
24th – Mercury trines Neptune, not a day for practical thought, unproductive, undisciplined day, let your mind escape reality
26th – Mercury will oppose Pluto, a great day to get to the bottom of any emotional or intellectual conflict, no more secrets, good day for research
27th – Mercury semisextile Mars, intellectual independence, sharp mind, avoid running away from a valid opinion
28th – Mercury leaves Cancer and moves into Leo for the next few weeks, a drive to be noticed for your strong intellectual and creative mind, sharing opinions for all to hear, be it through words or on a public platform, wants to be noticed to work better
29th – Jupiter retrogrades back into Aquarius, this is a time when large groups need to be readdressed, any crossing of boundaries or violation of rules with in your group will have consequences
30th – Mars leaves the sign of Leo and enters Virgo, a drive to bring back systems, act with intent not impulse, organise life
31st – Venus opposite Saturn, not a warm and tender aspect, work and other activities may not be pleasant, you will just have to grin a bear it