Libra Horoscope July 2008

July 2008 Astrocast

Key Events:

New Moon: July 2, 2008

Full Moon: July 18, 2008

Retrograde Planets:

Jupiter until September 7, 2008

Pluto until September 9, 2008

Neptune until November 2, 2008

Uranus until November 27, 2008

The New Moon this month on the 2nd of July occurs in your 10th House of career and reputation, indicating something new is coming along in that area. This is further reinforced by the fact the Sun will be in that same House until the 22nd with both Mercury and Venus, your Sign Ruler, passing through there as well. If something is not already going on in this area, but you'd like it to be, now's your chance to harness the energy and put it to work as you see fit. Windows of opportunity are likely to open, but remember they close as well, so be on the alert and act upon them while they last.

From July 1 - 10, there are some interesting aspects at work in other areas of your life as well. For one, Mercury squares Uranus during this time, which will stir up a change or surprise of some sort either with your work, health/fitness, or pets. This will relate to news or data regarding something in the legal or academic arena, though it could also involve politics or a situation abroad. During that same time, Venus will trine Uranus, which is a nice, harmonious aspect, and will bring some good news that relates to your organizational interests, friends, or groups interactions.

Your 12th House of spirituality, dreams, and inspiration will also see some action at that same time as Saturn and Mars interact, not only with each other but Pluto as well. Another 12th House element that we don't talk about too much is hidden enemies. These can manifest as a variety of things, from people who undermine you in either a deliberate or incidental way to other circumstances that simply work against you. The reason they come to mind is that Mars, the god of War, is making a pass through that House as well. This trio of planets aren't the happiest combination as a rule, but they're good at getting things done. Saturn reminds us of our responsibilities and obligations, which often has the same effect as a massive wet blanket. He can also cause delays and various other less than enchanting effects, though these are more likely to occur when he's retrograde, which gratefully is not currently the case. Mars, in his positive manifestations, brings a burst of drive and energy which, when properly harnessed, is quite useful. Along with all those less than enchanting characteristics of Saturn, he also provides us with our ambition. From July 3 - 18, these two planets will be in conjunction with one another. Thus, you'll get drive and ambition working together, which means you're likely to truly accomplish something, except in the 12th House it's hard to say where that will be placed.

The clue to where this might play out comes from that connection to Pluto, who's back in your 3rd House of thoughts, ideas, neighbors, and short journeys. Pluto was hanging out in this area, which happens to be Sagittarius, for quite a while, then stepped into Capricorn for a while last January. However, when he went retrograde again, he backed up into that old neighborhood again. This gives you one final opportunity to take care of any unfinished business in that area. The good news is that Pluto is a nice, harmonious trine away, so the energy flow will be positive. If there's some idea you've been trying to get off the ground, but didn't quite know how, now might be the time that it all comes together as Mars and Saturn deliver an energetic burst of inspired drive and ambition in that direction.

Between July 9 - 19, the Sun will trine Uranus. This aspect should definitely have an effect on your work and career and stir up that action referred to earlier. A major change or something unexpected is on the way, so be prepared, at least as much as you can be if you don't have a clue what it might be. About the time the Sun is making his pass at Uranus, he'll also connect opposite Jupiter, who's working in your 4th House of home environment. The ongoing tug-o-war between home and career is an old one, and this one could cause a few new considerations or affect your beliefs about your responsibilities in some way. Mercury will oppose Jupiter about the time the Sun gets out of range, which should bring some information your way relative to that career business. If your birthday happens to fall between October 6 - 15, these aspects from the Sun and Mercury will be even more noticeable as your Natal Sun will be in the middle of the conflict between July 14 - 20, creating a T-square, which means this will have more personal impact than for those born at other times. Mercury gets into the act between July 20 - 26, when he trines Uranus, though this should bring some good news relative to that work/career stuff.

Mars will trine Jupiter from July 21 - 31, which will bring some of the inspiration energy to your home environment. Just prior to that, on July 18th, the Full Moon will shine her light on your home environment as well, implying a culmination or ending to some phase in that part of your life. This could be anything from a move to a child being born or leaving home.

The month will close as Venus opposes Neptune. Venus will be in your 11th House at that time, bringing you all sorts of favor and kind thoughts from any groups or associations you're involved with, or perhaps lending some good vibes toward your hopes and wishes. Neptune, who's been hanging out in your 5th House of creativity, children, romance, entertainment, and ego, has been quietly imbuing this part of your life with a dreamy, inspired, or possibly even slightly unrealistic quality. When Venus opposes him, this could bring some serious inspiration and even good luck in that direction, though it could also trigger another tug-o-war, this time between your group interactions, or perhaps your friends, and your creative expression, children, romance, or other 5th House element. The main thing you need to remember through this one, whatever it brings, is to utilize all your Air Sign logic to help with your decision. Libras always strive for fairness, which makes these types of decisions all the harder, but don't forget to factor your own wants and needs in there as well as your happiness is every bit as important as everyone else's. Depending on the situation, being a people pleaser isn't always the best for all concerned.

Home, family, career, and possibly a plethora of spiritual elements, including dreams or inspiration, will be at the top of the agenda this month. Changes in these areas are likely, so if you're not expecting them, be prepared and then exploit them the best you can to bring them into line with what you want in those areas. The Sun goes through each of your 12 Houses once a year, highlighting that area of your life, so that's the best time to give it your full attention and make sure it's going in the direction you want.

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