There are, it has been said, two types of people in the world. There are those who, when presented with a glass that is exactly half full, say: this glass is half full. And then there are those who say: this glass is half empty. The world belongs, however, to those who can look at the glass and say: What’s up with this glass? Excuse me? Excuse me? This is my glass? I don’t think so. My glass was full! And it was a bigger glass!”― Terry Pratchett, The Truth
On July 19 Venus enters the sign of Virgo and then turns stationary retrograde on July 25. It retrogrades back through Leo throughout the month of August where it turns stationary direct on September 9. By the time Venus leaves Leo on October 8 it will have spent an unprecedented four months in the sign of Leo. If Leo is your Sun or ascendant sign or you have planets in Leo this long Venus transit can offer a significant boost to your life. Look to the house in your chart with Leo on the cusp and also to the house that contains any Leo planets to determine where you will receive this cosmic gift.
On July 25 Mars at 20 degrees Cancer squares Uranus in Aries. This is a very innovative, volatile, sudden, fast-acting energy. It can bring disruptions, confrontations, anger and rebellious demonstrations. Violent weather of all kinds is very possible, with lightning (Uranus) caused fires (Mars) quite likely. On a personal note, be especially careful while traveling, and when using fire. Be aware that tiny disagreements with others can grow into a major riff under this influence. The positive news about this square is that it can open up new opportunities (especially under the Leo archetype). It is an awakening, “clear out the cobwebs” kind of energy so use it to move forward on any new ventures or ideas that you have.
Venus stations retrograde at 0 Virgo on July 25 conjunct Regulus, the fixed star of royalty. Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo the Lion, depicting the Lion’s heart. It sits almost squarely on the ecliptic (earth’s orbital path). I am optimistic (Jupiter/Leo) that Regulus’ conjunction with Venus (love energy, receiver of blessings) in the sign of Virgo (healing, service and grounded consideration of the issues) bodes well for promoting our relationship (Venus) with the earth in a loving (Venus), courageous (Regulus) way.
Uranus stations retrograde at 20 degrees Aries on July 26 and remains retrograde until December 26, 2015. Use this time to perfect the innovative ideas that came to you during the Mars/Uranus square.
On August 1 Saturn ends its long retrograde that began on March 14, 2015. Look for an easing and quickening in the area of your life that has seemed as though it has been on hold. Long-sought answers to vexing matters may now appear. Business matters will be energized as Saturn once again moves forward.
Blessings to all of my readers in the month ahead–may you see your glass as full and overflowing.
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