The summer solstice marked the peak of light and brightness and we currently find ourselves in a period of growth and richness: fruits ripen, creativity reaches a maximum level, and relationships develop. The Sun is currently in Cancer, but in July it will move into Leo, sign which encourages us to embark on a grand adventure. Jupiter joins the Sun in Leo on the 16th of July, then these two planets merge at 2 degrees Leo on the 24th of July. The Sun’s movement from Cancer into Leo represents a favorable time for us to contemplate our origins and our boldest dreams. Basically, July is a month in which we should celebrate the things which enthuse us and share them with the world.
Mercury has resumed its direct motion on the 1st of July, but it isn’t out of the shadow yet. Therefore, we go over the retro degrees until the 17th of July. During this period, we will experience moments of clarity as dots connect to reveal meaningful units.
Venus enters Cancer on the 18th of July, promoting a general feeling of coziness and comfort. The Venus-Cancer combination determines us to seek a certain kind of security: that which results from emotionally stable connections. Venus confronts the love demons on the 27th of July at 12 degrees Cancer-Capricorn. This is when we begin questioning some of our relationships. July ends with a powerful alliance between Venus and Uranus in a square on the 31st of July. The influence of Pluto will make itself felt by bringing to light our spontaneous side.
At the beginning of the month, Pluto is at its closest to Earth. Given that this planet is the herald of death and dangerous secrets, we may feel pressed to address some of our own pending issues. On the 4th of July – Independence Day –, there will be a showdown with Pluto, astrological event from which we will emerge changed in a certain way (because Pluto is the master of metamorphosis). Whether you live in the United States or not, you don’t have to express patriotic feelings on the 4th of July in order to experience the effects of the opposition between independence and servitude – these two engender universal feelings in any individual’s heart. The question which imposes itself here is “What does it actually mean to be a free earthling?”
Creativity has been mentioned in the beginning of this article. Creative energy will be released generously as result of us facing our fears and that which is denied, either on a personal level or on a broader social one. This marks the beginning of a healing process, any destructive energy being converted into creative energy.
Jupiter enters Leo on the 17th of July, where it will stay until August 2015. All Fire sign will be are, therefore, in their element. It’s a period when true love and creative confidence reach a peak level. The natural generosity of Leo natives acts as a guideline for everybody else. Jupiter, too, is a beacon of light, revealing to us the brightest path. The year spent by Jupiter in Leo determines us to stop acting out of inertia and instead become active creators of our lives.
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