Moon in Sagittarius

The Moon is traveling through Sagittarius. The grass looks greener on the other side during this time. Jump ship. Learn a new language. Tell it like it is. Make people laugh.

The Moon is at her most optimistic and upbeat in Sagittarius. We are motivated by a need to seek the truth, and we are ready to pursue a new vision. We are not interested in details just now. Instead, we focus on the big picture. New experiences and adventures satisfy a deep emotional need. Spontaneity is the key. We may also be inclined toward overdoing and overstating. We don’t want to plan ahead, and prefer to “wing it”.

The Moon in Sagittarius generally favors the following activities: Adventurous activities that involve “winging it”, travel, higher education, starting publishing projects, advertising, sports, physical activity.

Your Daily Cosmic Calendar for Tuesday, July 24th

If you sense a big series of changes about to occur, your psychic powers are working at full capacity. Mercury in Leo is slowing down in direct motion as it prepares to begin a three-week retrograde cycle tomorrow. Furthermore, inter-planetary skirmishes become the rule rather than the exception on Wednesday and Thursday — leading to a Total Lunar Eclipse and monthly full moon on Friday. The situation today also has its rough spots as a potentially mind-enriching trine between the moon in Sagittarius and Mercury in Leo (1:23am) begins a 13 hour void lunar zone that lasts until earthy Capricorn moon starts at 2:50pm. During the void time-period, Venus in Virgo makes its annual opposition to Neptune in Pisces (12:24pm). From the positive perspective, this polarity can open profound doors of love and romance on the relationship front, but it is always possible that nebulous conditions wind up trapping you in a web of illusion. Do your best to maintain clarity of thought and emotional equilibrium throughout the day. The sun trine to Chiron in fire signs (10:34pm) and the monthly lunar union with Saturn in Capricorn (10:47pm) can be a pair of aces that gives you an edge over competitors on the professional horizon.

[Note to readers: All times are now calculated for Pacific Daylight Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

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In the Sky This Month

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The sky this week for July 24 to 29

Daily Overview Of The Stars & Skies for Tuesday, July 24

The Moon continues its transit of Sagittarius until 5:50 PM EDT, after which the Moon moves through the sign of Capricorn. Venus opposes Neptune today, and if we’ve been indiscriminate with money, pleasures, and relationships, problems can emerge now. Uncertainty in Venus-ruled areas of life (romance, social life, and finances) can be prominent now. There can be a veil over our eyes, and we can be seduced into believing what we want to believe rather than what really is. This influence arouses romantic and idealistic imagination, and we may be especially put off by anything vulgar or harsh. We need to assess areas of our lives that have become dysfunctional and, in the process, we may need to give up on an unrealistic ideal so that we can make gains. We may be more vulnerable emotionally, and more susceptible to deceit or self-deceit. If possible, it may be best to delay significant decision-making regarding social and romantic involvements, as well as finances, as we are unlikely to be seeing these things clearly.

However, as the day advances, we head towards a Sun-Chiron aspect that encourages a holistic approach to problem-solving and points to opportunities to learn, grow, and improve. We’re putting our respect in the right places.

The Moon is void from 4:23 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mercury), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 5:50 PM EDT.

Your Daily Sun & Moon Data for Tuesday, July 24

The Sun

Sun Direction:↑ 101.21° E

Sun Altitude:47.35°

Sun Distance:94.424 million mi

Next Equinox: Sep 22, 2018 8:54 pm (Autumnal)

Sunrise Today:5:53 am↑ 64° Northeast

Sunset Today:8:08 pm↑ 296° Northwest

Length of Daylight: 14 hours, 15 minutes

The Moon

Moon Direction:↑ 338.10° NNW

Moon Altitude:-72.14°

Moon Distance:250905 mi

Next Full Moon:Jul 27, 20183:20 pm

Next New Moon:Aug 11, 20184:57 am

Next Moonrise: Today 5:51 pm

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Almighty Mother
Loving and wise
Help us to let go of hatred
And open our hearts to compassion instead.

Let us be patient
With the shortcoming of others
And let us have tolerance
For those who are different.

Help us to remember
That we are all your children
More alike than not
And equally loved in your eyes.

Banish the darkness
And negativity from our thoughts
Wash away prejudice
With the purity of your waters.

Let us love others
Let us love ourselves
As all are loved
By your encompassing spirit.

So Mote It Be

And yes, I am going to push and advertise the store. It is our way of paying our bills and expenses without having to beg donations from you. Which as you know, I absolutely hate doing. So when you make a purchase for the store, you are supporting the WOTC in its daily operating expenses and any other unknown expense that might arise.

Magickal Necessities

If You Were Born Today, July 23

You are a very curious person, and your mental restlessness can attract a colorful life. Even if you don’t move around physically or travel, you are always looking for new adventures of the mind. You are friendly, likable, and you need mental stimulation. Others tend to love your personal “take” on things, and they do enjoy your company. You may need to develop follow-through. You are attracted to unusual people and those who might bring a certain level of intensity or drama into your life. Famous people born today: Woody Harrelson, Slash, Daniel Radcliffe, Philip Seymour Hoffman,  Paul Wesley, Charisma Carpenter.

Your Birthday Year Forecast

With the Sun and Moon in harmony in your Solar Return chart, the year ahead should be satisfying and balanced overall. You are in comfortable demand and personally popular, and you are able to achieve a decent balance between work and play; personal and professional life. For the most part, you are on top of your game this year, and positive connections with others can be made fairly easily. With the ability to handle your emotions successfully, there is less stress on both your mind and body. Your self-confidence and positive attitude will reward you!

Even so, Uranus continues to transit square to your Sun until March 2019 (since May 2018). With this aspect, you might experiment with a new look or manner, or simply come off in an entirely new way as you feel your life speeding up. You are not dwelling on the past, and instead, you are interested most in what the future might bring. In the process, you could resent others if they seem to be telling you what to do or think, and you are not especially receptive to good advice. There may be some confrontation with friends, a boss, or a partner that prompts a breaking of ties. It’s possible that you need to move on, but do take the time to make decisions wisely. You might be tempted to throw out practical or traditional considerations for more exciting or stimulating plans. Unexpected changes in plans or events are likely. Although they might be unsettling at times, they could stimulate you to try new approaches, and they certainly act to cut boredom.

You’re willing to put in the effort for a mental interest or project this year, and you can feel pleasantly dedicated to your work or ideas. You are more able to focus on what you’re doing and communicating, and more inclined to notice and consider details.

Pleasing circumstances surrounding your love life, finances, and creative pursuits are in store this year, generally speaking. You are more generous, and others return the favor. You might receive financial backing or special gifts in the period ahead. You seek a little more from your love life and you are likely to receive it. Some of you could fall in love this year, or existing relationships are enhanced. Adventure-seeking is a theme.

Relationships are mutually beneficial and naturally equal, fair, and balanced in the period ahead. There can be a stronger inclination towards togetherness and sharing. You may be feeling pleasantly attached, finding it natural and easy to nurture and support people in your life.

Even so, some adjustments in your life may be necessary due to overblown expectations. Do what you can to keep your feet on the ground and avoid expecting too much from your relationships, or ignoring warning signs in relationships and financial affairs.

Energy fluctuates this year. If you aren’t too rash or impulsive, you might be able to free yourself from restrictive circumstances. You could also have more courage than usual to do things that break the routine, and confrontations engaged in this year could clear the air and help you to move forward.

If there are health issues this year, look for blockages or constrictions since Saturn is involved with the Node.

Idealistic and humanitarian goals or impulses surface this year. Making connections with others from different backgrounds may figure strongly. Widening your mind through unusual or different experiences can be part of the picture. You more easily make personal sacrifices for what you believe to be the greater good this year.

Your creativity is stimulated this year, and so are your excitability and your need for freedom. It is easier than ever to express your individuality in a manner that is true to you. You are likely to be more outspoken than usual, perhaps even rebellious, until January, after which life settles down considerably. In certain areas of your life, you’re inclined to rock the boat this year so that you can break free from a limiting situation. Be mindful when/if making sweeping changes. There can be increased joy in or from your social life.

2018 is a Number Five year for you. Ruled by Mercury. This is a year of discovery and freedom. It’s a time when exploration and reaching out to others brings opportunities. It’s a good time to advertise, promote, and sell. Surprises are in store, and the routine is broken for the better. This is a year when exciting relationships can be formed; or, if you are already in a partnership, new life is breathed into the relationship. Advice – explore, look for adventure, keep your eyes open for opportunities, diversify, mingle.

2019 will be a Number Six year for you. Ruled by Venus. This is a year of relative contentment. It’s a time when love is the easiest to attract, and partnerships formed under this vibration have a better chance for longevity. You are especially able to attract others–and material things as well–this year. This is a good year for establishing harmony in the family and in the home. Advice – develop existing relationships, be positive and receptive because these kinds of energies help you to attract what you desire.

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Cosmic Weather Horoscope for July 23 – July 28

Jane Lyle, Astrologer

The Astrology Room

Thursday 26th July:

Slow Down for Summer

Mercury turns retrograde today at 23 degrees Leo.  The planet of media, travel, communications and languages is backtracking until 19th August.

There’ll be more slow-downs and snarl-ups to negotiate during 2018’s summer holidays. Do leave extra time for travel, check everything twice, and – as always – take care of your cards and cash, especially when using online services.

At this point, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto are all retrograde. In August, once Uranus turns back on the 7th, there will be six planets out of the classical ten used in traditional astrology travelling in retrograde motion. Most of us will feel this slow down, and experience a few blasts from the past.

The big cosmic message for this phase is – try not rush, and aim to deal with – or park – any frustrations before they erupt into messy tantrums. Looking back over the year, or your ongoing dreams and projects, will be fulfilling and productive in the end.

Slowing down can be a beautiful, life-affirming thing to do. It allows us to be in the moment, to notice precious, fleeting details, to connect with the source of life, love, and creativity – and each other. This big retrograde season has a purpose beyond being annoying –  ‘busyness’ doesn’t always bring happiness, or the results we’re aiming for.

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Friday 27th July:

A Dramatic Weekend

Between Friday 27th and Tuesday 31st July the mighty Red Planet, Mars, is at its closest approach to Earth until 2020. It’s visible in the night sky, all night long.

https://mars.nasa.gov/allaboutmars/nightsky/mars-close-approach/

Veteran astrologer Richard Nolle calls this close approach Mars Max – a time when Mars is just, well, more Martian.

He writes – “..all things pertaining to Mars loom larger and larger in human experience during this period: haste, heat, fire, danger, belligerence and conflict…..Not all of this happens with malice of forethought mind you. Recklessness, haste, and inattention can easily cause just as many fires, crashes, clashes and explosions.”

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Mars has been drawing ever closer to us here on Earth this spring and early summer. Once it reaches its closest approach, it gradually begins to fade in our skies as it moves away. However, Mars doesn’t leave the battlefield swiftly and we can expect this edgy phase to resonate on into September.

Meanwhile, as the July temperature rises – literally or metaphorically – Mars could noticeably impact on your own horoscope if you have planets in the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius at around 4 degrees. There’s high, hot energy – it’s punchy.

There’s more about Mars retrograde in the Cosmic Weather for June. Basically, it can be a terrible time to confront others, but a positive time to review your actions or projects.

We’ll all be more aware of the energy of Mars this summer, and many people will be inclined to act on impulse, or be on a rather short fuse.

The astrology is:

Mars in Aquarius opposes the Sun in Leo on 26th-27th July

Mars in Aquarius, and late Capricorn, squares Uranus in Taurus 24th July – 25th September – do take it easy everyone.

And then, to round off the month, there’s this little firecracker…..

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Friday, 27th July – Saturday 28th July:

Moon Madness: Full Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse at 4 degrees Aquarius

The Blood Moon of July’s total lunar eclipse in Aquarius is widely visible, weather permitting.

We can watch it in Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. Totality is a whopping 103 minutes. The whole show, from the first shadowy ‘bite’ out of the Moon’s silver disc, goes on much longer. This eclipse will have a real, lasting impact on our collective emotions. It is volatile, for it’s aligned with warrior Mars.

The eclipse and its themes are re-energised towards the end of September, when Mars returns to this degree of Aquarius, a degree that is now super-sensitive.

Aquarian themes illuminated by this energetic eclipse include technology, electricity, humanitarian organisations and groups, inventive epiphanies, rebellions and upheavals. There may be spectacular electrical storms or outages. People could be in the mood to call a strike or join a mass protest.