This week begins with an uplifting, soul-searching start. On Monday, July 22nd, the Moon will begin a new cycle in Aries. On Monday the Moon in Aries will form a conjunction to Chiron in Aries. This conjunction opens a new door to how we handle self-responsibility, healing, and achievement moving forward. 

On the same day (Monday, July 22) the Sun will leave emotional Cancer and enter confident Leo until August 23rd. When the Sun is in Leo, our desire (need) to self-express and feel confident increases. We are naturally more attracted to playful activities that give us a sense of romance, fame, dignity, and youthfulness. 

On Wednesday, July 24th, Mercury Retrograde in Cancer will conjunct Venus in Cancer. This conjunction opens the door to a new cycle in regards to our family relationships and dynamics, long-term emotional and security goals, and home environment. We may take the first step to break away from outdated communications styles, old family traditions, and unstable relationships. 

The Last Quarter Moon in Taurus on Wednesday, July 24th marks the completion of a a financial or long-term personal material goal. We may be focused on themes of constancy, dedication, intense focus, and material wealth. Instead of thinking about what you need to do, use this bolt of energy to propel you into DOING what needs to be done. The keyword this week is focused action.

On Thursday, July 25th the Moon in Taurus will conjunct Uranus in Taurus. This conjunction brings intuition and formality to unforeseen plans. If you’ve been struggling to bring validity to a personal project or material goal, this conjunction will provide you with the answer (or research) you need to manifest it into physical form. The key to this energy is patience. We can’t rush what we don’t know. 

On Saturday, July 27th, Venus will enter playful Leo until August 21st. This three week transit helps us to reconnect to the more joyful and playful sides of romance and love. During this transit it is not wise to start or end a serious relationship. Instead focus on enjoying loved ones, friends, and family. This is an excellent time for any last minute Summer travels. 

Aries: 

Let this week be a test of your willpower and need to feel good about what you do. With the Sun entering Leo on Monday, you will feel a strong urge to check in with what you really love. Identify all the mediocre things in your life. Why are they there? What purpose do they serve? Think about what makes you happy. Do more of that.

Taurus: 

The beginning of the week is sluggish for you, especially emotionally. With the Aries Moon forming a conjunction with Chiron in your 12th house, there’s past issues that need to be dealt with. If you’ve been playing victim, this energy brings light to your habits of passive aggressiveness. Ask yourself are you exercising a strong will or a stubborn heart? Don’t expect people to know, you have to tell them. 

Gemini:

On Wednesday the First Quarter Moon in Taurus lands in your 12th house of closure, soul growth, and ending. This energy may bring a feeling of finality to your financial life and self-worth. Look within yourself for the wisdom and comfort you seek. Even if you don’t feel like doing anything, connecting with a few close friends and loved ones is exactly what you need to feel uplifted. 

Cancer: 

Money, self-worth, and personal freedom becomes your focus for this week and the next month. With the Sun in Leo, you should expect to receive more recognition for your alluring self-confidence and unique sense of humor. On Wednesday, the Mercury Rx and Venus conjunction in Cancer makes you reflect on some of your own personal self-limiting habits and combative communication styles. Focus on building healthy communication with yourself and others. Everything will fall into place after that. 

Leo:

Happy Birthday, Leo! This week and the next four-weeks is all about you!! Even though it may not feel like it just yet, you are on the brink of a new awakening; a new realm of existence and possibility in your life. This week you may still be feeling a little quiet. You probably won’t feel like yourself until mid-August. But this week you should just be okay with where you are. Ordinary simple pleasures serve you best now. 

Virgo: 

There’s a lot of pressure riding on you this week. But before you start bossing people around and placing blame, you need to stop and ask yourself, “Am I putting this pressure on myself?” Learn to not be so orderly and stubborn. Being more flexible will serve you well. With the Sun in Leo, you could feel an inner call to go behind the scenes and regroup. Listen to this call. The growth you seek is waiting for you. 

Libra:

This week asks that you step up and out. There’s a tendency to push behind the scenes and just keep your head down, but where’s the fun in that? With the Sun in Leo, this week is about networking, professional passion projects, and reallocating shared resources. The Last Quarter Moon in Taurus on Wednesday may bring much needed conclusion to your shared resources, personal sense of empowerment, and financial health. Be okay with not knowing. It’s coming around. 

Scorpio:

Trust is a nice topic for you to focus on this week, especially when it comes to your ambition and career. Instead of focusing on others and where you think you should be, identify the best parts about where you are and how this is beneficial to your future. With the Sun in Leo, your enthusiasm, confidence, and well being will weigh heavily on how you feel in your career. If you feel off in this area, the rest will follow.

Sagittarius:

Timing is your best friend this week, Sag. Instead of pushing pushing pushing, ask yourself what exactly are you pushing towards? It’s one thing to have a grand vision, but if you don’t know what details to focus on, you’ll be left swinging in circles. Slow down and let the Last Quarter Moon in Taurus ground you. Focus on your day-to-day. What do you spend the majority of your time doing? What habits and patterns are slowing you down? Which ones are building you up? Focus on efficiency. 

Capricorn:

This week almost feels like a standstill after the past two weeks of go go go. But listen to the slow chugging sound of you checking off each item on your to-do list. How does it feel to just be in your body? To be present in your own unique flow? If this isn’t you, ask yourself why you’re NOT there. Are you eating? Are you taking care of yourself? Or are you flying around like a bird, forgetting that anything exists other than your own intuition and ever expanding creativity?

Aquarius: 

There’s a lot that you have to look forward to this week, and you shouldn’t let anyone get in the way of that. After a few weeks of feeling a little down, or just need a break, expect things to start chugging along. With the Sun in Leo, your relationships get a fresh dose of romance, passion, and a little bit of drama. Pour out your heart to your honey. You may get the ride (romance) of your life.

Pisces: 

Patience is your strength and your weakness, especially when it comes to your work ethics. Some of you will feel a deep pull to get serious about your work methods and daily tasks. Others may sink deeper into a period of laziness, depression, and insecurity. Either way, something has to change this week. And it all stems from your willingness to be patient.