July 2007 Astrocast

Key Events:  

New Moon 7/14/2007

Full Moon 7/29/2007

Mercury Direct 7/10/2007

Venus Retrograde 7/28/2007

Other RX Planets:  Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto

And speaking of bigger and better things, that era is already on its way with your planetary ruler, Jupiter, also in residence, as if he were escorting Pluto out the back door.  While RX you'll be examining your core beliefs, which ties in nicely to the Pluto transit.  Give some serious thought to what they were a few years ago versus now.  If you weren't aware of the change, take note of it now and determine how it can make a difference in your life.  When the RX period ends on August 6th, anything you may have missed will surface so you can get it all sorted out.  Do so by November because by your birthday you should see a significant improvement in your life with various opportunities presenting themselves at last.  You'll be amazed at how much things will improve, at least at a personal level.  You'll have a much better idea of who and what you are and where you want to go.

The Full Moon on July 29th is in your Natural 3rd House which directs your mental processes, immediate neighborhood and short journeys.  This could highlight the culmination of some activity in this area.  As a progressive thinker, it could see an idea mature, especially with Neptune in that vicinity as well.  One caution with Neptune, however.  He can be the source of incredible inspiration, but also can blur the edges of reality and cause delusions.  He's in Opposition to Saturn and Venus most of the month, which will probably direct these thoughts toward your Natural 9th House.  That House not only governs higher education, foreign travel and legal matters, but is Sagittarius' Universal House as well, meaning these are arenas near and dear to your heart.  Daydreams are likely to be vivid and strong with their focus directed toward such things as going back to school, the trip of a lifetime or perhaps an increase in religious activity.  Back to that Full Moon, if you've been trying to make a decision about something along those lines, you should have some astrological help doing so by the end of the month.  For those of you with birthday on or within a few days of November 29 this will have a stronger effect, i.e. one that should be noticeable.

Changes in your home life are another area that has probably seen some action for so long that you may wonder why things never seem to settle down.  You can blame this on Uranus, another slow mover, who's camped out in your Natural 4th House of home environment.  As the planet of upsets, surprises and unexpected events, more than likely things are popping up on a regular basis that are usually less than pleasant.  If your birthday happens to be December 10, give or take a few days, this month is even more likely than usual to bring a conflict or crisis of some description.  It could even have affect some of those decisions mentioned in the preceding paragraph.

Mars is in your Natural 6th House of work, health and pets.  This will infuse some extra energy into these areas that might creative some restlessness or precipitate an adjustment of some sort.  More than likely this also ties into all those other changes.  The planets tend to perform an intricate dance that plays out slightly differently for everyone on Earth, yet ties together in a profound and unique way.  Make an effort to control your temper and be as open minded as possible.  Don't do anything that will affect your reputation, particularly toward the end of the month.  Next month should be much better for your career when Venus crosses over into your Natural 10th House, enhancing your natural abilities in your chosen field.

The Sun, New Moon and Mercury (who's RX until July 10th) are all in your Natural 8th House of intimate relationships, transformation and other people's money for most of the month.  Expect these areas to receive (or possible demand) attention of some sort.  While Mercury is RX introspection is in order  in these areas.  We all dread Mercury RX because it tends to mess up mechanical and electronic devices of all sorts as well as all communications in general, whether it's email, cell phones, or verbal.  Conveyances relative to transportation are also usually affected.  Traffic jams increase for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the fact that all drivers are slightly "under the influence" as well.  Nonetheless, it is good for something, and that is rethinking and reworking things that aren't quite right.  Concentrate on where you need a second chance to get something right and you won't notice all those other inconveniences quite as much.  The New Moon could herald a new beginning of some sort in this area, especially if your birthday is on or around December 14th.

The best way to describe this month, and more than likely the remainder of the year, is never a dull moment.  There are lots of things going on across the board, but knowing you'd rather be busy than bored, you should find it stimulating and interesting.  Don't let the speed bumps get you down but trust in the Universe that he knows where you're going, even if you don't.