July 2012 Astrocast by Lilly Roddy
General information: Happy Independence Day! The planets continue to make our progress two steps forward and one step back until the middle of August. Mercury is retrograde this month so try to get your projects started before July 10th. Mercury will be direct in the middle of next month. Uranus also goes direct on the 13th.
Keep the middle of the month flexible as possible, since the planets will be very harshly aligned. After the middle of the month, things ease up some. With Mercury retrograde, be sure and get all old projects finished. And contact existing clients or customers if you want to make the best use of this Mercury retrograde through the end of August.
The Sun is in homey Cancer this month and enters dynamic Leo on the 22nd. Mercury, already in Leo, goes retrograde on the 11th. Venus is in the dual sign of Gemini the whole month. Mars finishes his long journey through Virgo and enters Libra on July 3rd. Jupiter remains in Gemini; Saturn in Libra, Uranus in Aries, Neptune in Pisces and Pluto in Capricorn.
Good days this month are July 3rd, 4th, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 28th and the 31st. Days to keep your head low are July 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, and the 18th.
Aries –– You are really feeling the pull from several different directions this month, all at the same time. Family needs are very strong this month, but a big part of you wants to be away from it all. Work won’t be a good place to hide out either. Make sure that you stay true to yourself this month. Don’t over step your boundaries, even if it’s just about helping someone. Tensions are very high in your relationship in the middle of the month. Find a some healthy outlets.
Taurus – Your resources are the hot topic for this month. You will be working to get that part of your life in order. You may want to communicate your ideas this month, but people may not be hearing you. Make sure they really understand. Continue to work to improve your health. More exercise and a better diet would help. Work is still being reorganized. I know you are ready to move forward but you have to wait till mid August.
Gemini – Can you say busy? You will really testing your boundaries this month. There is a lot going on and so much of it is positive. Your ruler, Mercury, is retrograde until Mid August. Review your plans. Clean up what you have on your plate and don’t start anything new until mid August. Money is important this month. You will want to be more valued as a human being at work and with your friends.
Cancer – Happy Birthday to the Moon kids. You are being pulled in so many different directions this month. You are somewhat bored and are looking for something to bring a new spark into your life. Relationships, Career, Home and self are all vying for your time. Make sure you keep centered. You are going through a very much of a cleaning out and letting go of your past. Keep some time for yourself, especially at the end of the month.
Leo – Old friends are coming back into the picture this month. You are feeling more chatting and open. Relationships are needing to be reexamined as you will want new long term goals. If you don’t get these new goals, your relationship might be heading for an ed. Health is important this month. You will be paying more attention to what you eat and what people you allow into your life. Co-workers are more testy this month. Step round them if you can.
Virgo – With your ruler, Mercury, retrograde, this is a good month for review for you. Most of the review is about your inner life and your spiritual dealings. Old aspects of yourself will resurface. There are lots of new options for you, but you will still need to wait until the middle of August before you commit to something new. Relationships are a bit confusing. You aren’t sure what you want much less what your partner might want. Listen to what they say, don’t project.
Libra – Mars, planet of action and selfness, enters your sign for the next 45 days. Being patient and getting sleep are usually not part of the agenda for Mars. This is a great time to renew your exercise and diet program. You will be speaking directly to people. The 15th through the 20th, could be an especially volatile time. You will say what you think, no matter the consequences. Make sure you mean it before you say it. You won’t be able to take the words back.
Scorpio – You are standing back from all the crazy energy as it moves around you. You are in a much more relaxed period. You seem to be taking things less seriously. This is a good month to clear up old issues with financial and career problems from the past. Your leadership role is needed at work. Don’t be reluctant to take charge of this old problem. Partnerships are improving as long as you continue to communicate. Your partner is more open to what you have to say this month.
Sagittarius – Relationships are your big topic for this month. If you are in one, things are getting better and both you and your partner are more open to suggestions. If you are single, then, contacting people you already know is your best bet. Continue to pay attention to your finances this month. Even though, there is nothing wrong, you are being extra cautious. At work, you will be redoing some task you thought you had finished. Just finishing up the details.
Capricorn – The big areas of life, home, relationships, career and self are all under a fair amount of stress. You are certainly in a time when you are ready to clean things out and totally rethink some of your choices and directions. You will not be patient during the 3rd week. Choose your battle carefully. This will show itself more at work. Finances get your attention at the end of the month as you continue to clear out the crud out of your life.
Aquarius – You are having a big burst of creativity this month and next. You are busy taking care of all sort of small jobs around your work and at home. Heath and exercise head the list for this month. You are more ready to get back into a good eating program. And you are more direct with people than usual. It seems you have to voice your opinions. Relationships take over the spotlight at mid month. Great time to spend some time together away from the routines of life.
Pisces – Busy is your key word this year. There is a lot of activity taking place with your family and with your home. Some of you are considering moving, redecorating or taking an extra long vacation. Family is needing your advice and your attention. Be sure you create some time for yourself otherwise, you will feel taken advantage of. Use some of your creative outlets at this time. They will really help you. You need some escape from the humdrum.
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