For the week of July 17th thru the 24th, be sure to read your Rising Sign (if you know it):
Aries
There is an unusual planetary configuration coming together this week that is serving as something of a conduit through which you may get to see many of your ideals and aspirations coming into focus. These may be different from before. What once served you so well in the past may not be valid for where you are now. That is both the problem and the promise. A problem because you probably cannot see what the next steps are, or even what those aspirations are. So you are going to have to go on faith that you will know in the end. Not so much the faith that you will be led where you need to be. There probably won’t be the usual road maps. But the faith that there is a part of you that will recognize it when you see it. One way to do so is to allow yourself to open up to your inner sensing. This is not something you normally do. But with Neptune in your sign you are being sensitized in a different way. Neptune is allowing you to see more, hear more, feel more and sense more over all. It could feel confusing and distracting. But because of the major planetary configuration it is tied into, it is being given greater leverage. And it will give you the inspiration to be led in a certain direction. And that direction may be a place, or a thing or a goal. But most important is this internal shift that is occurring as a result of all that you are sensing. And it is this that will give you the power to recognize what is being expected of you going forward.
Taurus
We all have a destiny. We may not necessarily be aware of it, or think of it as such. Usually we just stumble into it, and then we are there. But there are times, like shifts in the fabric of time, or like a window opening out on to the cosmos, that can make us all too aware of what that destiny might be. Taurus is in a position to gain just those sorts of insights right now. This is due to an unusual planetary configuration that is becoming exact this week. It may require you to redirect, or regroup in order to make this happen. And it might require you to have to make some internal and maybe even some outer adjustments in order to get you in the proper alignment. Just know that all of the recent shifts and changes in the heavens have to do with this. It’s like a runner getting into position at the starting line, or a heron about to take flight. The preliminaries are already there. The reasons are likely there as well. But also know that there seems to be something more to all this. And you may not see the full ramifications of the decisions or changes that are occurring, but over time it will become evident. And that’s where this idea of destiny steps in. A new era is evolving out of an old order, and it’s taking us all along for the ride. And each of us will be taking their places.
Gemini
This week an unusual and significant planetary picture is coming together. It is rare that you see these pictures formed by the outer planets that have domain not only over our individual lives, but the entire collective of which we are a part. Just know that there probably isn’t very much that needs to be done on your part, other than to simply be who you are in only the truest and most authentic ways you can. You probably won’t have it any other way. To be anything other than this would only bring an incredible amount of restlessness and rebellion. Like a calling from beyond, you are well positioned to recognize your place in the scheme of things. We are all being pulled along on the tide, and are all a part of this transition that is occurring. Gemini, however, is being given some specific insights as to how and where they will be best positioned to fulfill their particular part. It may not feel all that remarkable as it is occurring. You may even already be where you are supposed to be. But over time the decisions, choices and insights being gained now will be understood as something so much more significant to your life, than you may presently realize. Like a domino effect your life is unfolding before you. And there is little to do but to be as true to yourself as possible.
Cancer
There can be some advantages to the retrograde phases of Mercury. Other than the usual necessity of processing and making meaning of past memories and experiences, it also allows us to take pause. There can be a reticence to jump into things during the retrograde period. And that can be fortuitous at this time. For as an unusual configuration of planets becomes exact this week, it is probably best to allow things to unfold as they may without interference. There is something of a wait and see quality to all this. For although the configuration is exact this week, it is likely at the end of this month that we will all see things in either a clearer or even a whole new light. The Full Moon on the 29th could do that. So you won’t want to jump into things too quickly before this happens. However, the decisions, the choices, the thoughts that are percolating this week could have far-reaching consequences, and could even be responsible for setting your life on track with your destiny. This may seem confusing at this time, because for many a Cancer the future seems uncertain. There are still too many unknowns and variables to consider. But in some way Cancer is being called to follow their hearts. It may not bring you precisely where you thought it might be. But it will bring you where you need to be to fulfill your heart’s yearnings. In the mean time have patience. All will be revealed when and as it will.
Leo
Leo will often find themselves in the limelight. People notice you when you walk into the room. And if they don’t at first, they will when you make your presence known. And this is all the more so now that Jupiter is in your sign. But due to a powerful confluence of planetary conditions, this takes on a much more powerful meaning this month. In this case the world is asking you what you want to stand for. What do people see when you walk into the room? And what do you want them to see? You can be content with basking in the light. Or you can use your podium, your voice, your position, your influence to generously sow seeds of positivity, and lift others into the light as well. One thing can become evident, is that we could not achieve all the things we do without all the many others who have made that possible. Everyone who walks down the red carpet have many others helped them get there. Everyone who has achieved success beyond their previous expectations, did so on the shoulders of others. In this weather, celebrating all those who have brought you to this place in time, will only make your achievements that much richer and meaningful, and raise you further to heights you might not have even imagined.
Virgo
Virgo doesn’t usually like to take radical risks. It makes them nervous. You like the familiarity of your routines developed over the years. You like to see things happen in order. And this will be all the more so this month with Mercury retrograde in Cancer which seeks safety, familiarity and security. You don’t always avoid new things. You may find you are more comfortable trying new things, or going new places, if you have your support people with you to keep you from getting distracted, lost or confused. That being said, we have one of the most creative configurations of the decade culminating this month. At the very least be open to the possibilities that are calling you from the Wilds of your imagination, and see what you might want to add to your life. This can be by way of your daily regimen, a health routine, or something that would help you to further perfect a particular skill or talent. Something that would be useful to you and your well-being. Or something that you might want to offer in service to others. Something that could even take you to the next level. Something that could bring you a whole new sense of renewal and purpose.
Libra
This week a highly unusual planetary configuration becomes exact. This is the sort of configuration that can feel like we are stepping into a whole new world with new expectations. And we’re all trying to figure out exactly where we are supposed to be fitting into this new world. The trouble is that we may not see the ramifications of these changes that are still in their earliest stages, for years. Nonetheless the seeds are being planted even as we wend our ways through the daily activities of our lives. And due to where you are situated, you probably don’t even know what any of this is about. This is because you are confronted with so many uncertainties, that leave you sometimes feeling like you are drifting into a fog without a roadmap or navigational system to guide you. This requires faith. Faith even in the face of uncertainty. Faith that you are being led precisely where you need to be. And faith that you do have a navigational system even though you can’t see it. A system that’s been with you all along. One that has your best interests at heart. And that is your own inner knowing. Trust that you know more than you realize. The proof will be in the results.
Scorpio
As we come to one of the most interesting planetary configurations, probably in our lifetimes, one thing that becomes evident is that this marks a period in our history that stands as a demarcation between two different eras. And in some way, all of us that are here, are all playing some sort of part in this grand cosmic shift. Even if it is only as witnesses, we are making this shift collectively. Like graduating together as a class, we may not see the full results of our efforts for years, if not decades. But many of you will be feeling something. Either as a premonition of things that are yet to come. Or as actual shifts in your lives that are happening now, making it evident that your life will never be quite the same again. That can be true for many a Scorpio. It can even feel as if you stand on the threshold between one era of your life and the next. And in the process you are trying to find that place where you fit in, and can feel safe. That place where you have a sense of security. And have all of your support systems lined up. Jupiter in Leo is shining a light over the proceedings, and will play its part in trying to guide you in the correct direction. Being open to it is half the process.
Sagittarius
Sometimes we have to step out of our usual ways of doing things, our usual routines, our usual environs, in order to see things from a whole new perspective. A perspective that has the capacity to expand your mind as well as your imagination. We are witnessing an incredibly creative configuration of planets that becomes exact this week thanks to your ruling planet Jupiter which plays a major role in the proceedings. Let it take you where you need to go. Whether that means going on something of an adventure, or immersing yourself in a study, or asking all the questions that need asking, the aim is for you to attain some sort of deeper understanding. Deeper understanding of a subject, or yourself, or even of life itself. And what you learn can be both inspiring and even life-changing for some of you. If nothing else, whatever transpires over the next few weeks can have the impact of expanding your mind and your viewpoint to such an extent that you will never quite see things the same way again. The more open you are to it the better.
Capricorn
With all of the recent planetary changes it could feel at times like you are seeing so many foundations of your life fading away, and in some cases disappearing entirely. It can feel disorienting as you feel compelled to shift your bearings. Re-find your footing. And yet, one thing that may become apparent over the next few weeks is that a lot of those shifts could end up being for the best. And that’s true even if they don’t feel that way at first. We are witnessing one of the most interesting configurations in our lifetimes this week, and as a result of what is transpiring globally and in our own individual lives, things are beginning to move in a certain direction. We won’t necessarily see the full ramifications of this right now. These things can take time to sink in. But one way to make sure that we are all on the right path, is to follow our conscience, and do the right thing. It will bring you where you need to go and help to contribute to the more universal changes that are happening globally. Reputation is everything for a Capricorn. Therefore use this week to step back and consider, the ways that you want to be seen in the world, and what sort of impression you would like to make on the world at large. Make that imprint within the parameters of the planetary configuration that is perfecting this week, and it could change your world.
Aquarius
This week a very interesting planetary configuration is becoming exact. We have already been feeling all of the preliminary steps that have brought us to this place in time. All of the outer planets changing signs is remarkable as it is. You could feel the sea change if you stop for a bit and take it all in. There is a reorganization occurring. Some will want to resist that reorganization, but others will be instrumental in ushering those changes in. It kind of feels like Aquarius is playing some sort of necessary role in this process. And even if it doesn’t feel like it, the changes that you are experiencing internally are going to eventually have their corresponding changes in your outer life as well. You all are ripe for this. One way to navigate these interesting times is to hold to your highest convictions, and not allow them to be compromised. We can accomplish so much if we do so. It seems so simple to say that you are being asked to do the right thing. But this also requires the courage and strength to remain true to yourself, even when others are veering off in another direction. This is about trusting your better angels to lead you where you need to be in order to find your place in this interesting cosmic shift that is going to be unfolding from here on. It will not only make a better person of yourself, but will help to build a better world.
Pisces
As Jupiter recently entered Leo it aimed to activate the more mundane areas of your life. This may not seem significant at first, but these areas of your life: your daily routines, your work, the things that you do to support your own or others’ wellbeing on a daily basis, are important to this next phase of your life. And just as globally we are experiencing a sea change between one era and the next, we could feel that sea change in our own lives as well. And through your ruling planet Jupiter it can even seep into your daily routines and activities. There is another layer to all this. Such as the rewards that can be received when we show up and do the right things. Or merely show up. When we follow your conscience, and dare to live more authentically. As said, it may not seem like a big deal, but for some it could even feel like you are making a departure from what you had always known to be true in the past. And through this process this may even require you to create new traditions, new foundations, new support systems, new ways of being that not only will support the person that you are now and are becoming, but will support you well into the foreseeable future as well.