Mars in Capricorn

There is also a tight conjunction of Exalted Mars and Ketu occurring in Capricorn right now and into the next few weeks. Mars and Ketu will be in exact degrees on June 13th. There is a lot of heat and power in earthy Capricorn right now. Volcanoes are likely.

Mars is the warrior planet and Ketu brings restructuring. Expect sudden changes and unexpected events. Explosive actions, emotions and choices can happen. Stay grounded, be methodical and avoid rash decisions and choices. Notice if you are pushing or forcing outcomes. Slow and steady wins the race- and prevents burns. Channel this powerful energy into positive, life supportive change. Align your action steps with your dharmic path and that which sustains and supports.

Mars is in its sign of exaltation now. Normally a two month transit, Mars will be in this earthy sign for six months! (May to November) During this transit he will move through Capricorn with the restructuring planet Ketu, retrograde on June 26th, then go direct on August 27th, to finish out the journey on November 5th.

Mars is powerful and transformational in this transit and will be especially influential for those who are heavily influenced by Mars natally.

As the warrior planet, Mars is an effective action taker and doer. This transit will bring a surge of power and energy- for better or worse! Be mindful of your actions, choices and decisions. Acknowledge your anger, power and force. Are you using this in a life supportive way? Mars is the karma yogi and can support you in carrying out your dharmic path. Align with his support to get positive results.

The negative side of Mars is warlike and combative. He can be aggressive and forceful, making rash decisions with unfortunate side effects. Watch the rajasic tendency over the coming months. Avoid spicey foods, excess caffeine and stimulants. Try not to overwork or get lost in your goals. Align with your deeper intentions and don't lose sight of the bigger picture.

This cycle is excellent for clarifying goals and desires, taking bold action and stepping into your power and purpose. Put action behind your dharmic desires. Move into right relationship with your path and focus your direction. Be clear and direct. Aim higher and ask for more. Just don't forget to readjust along the way if necessary!

The conjunction of Mars and Ketu will bring restructuring to the tenacity of Mars over the coming months. Watch for sudden outbursts of anger, destructive tendencies and getting lost in the moment. Taking time for rest and rejuvenation will be essential. Workaholic tendencies will need to be tempered with unplugging, meditation, rest and relaxation. Unleash your adventurous nature and try not to get stuck or stagnant in your approach. If you aren't getting the results you want, readjust and try something new.

On a global level, let's hope that the juvenile warlike behavior being displayed in our leadership, doesn't turn into rash behavior that brings dire consequences. Anything we can do to voice our desires for peace should be expressed loudly and clearly!

Mercury in Cancer

Mercury has moved out of its own sign of Gemini and into sidereal Cancer, joining Rahu and Venus here. Ketu and exalted Mars give their gaze. Mercury represents the mind or mental body as well as all things communications, creativity and commerce. Mercury in Cancer (which is ruled by the Moon) causes some tension between mind and emotions. Can you decipher what is thought and what is feeling?
As Mercury touches the shadow node Rahu in the coming months, the mind intensifies. Ketu and exalted Mars add extra intensity and sudden shifts, actions and choices.
The Mental body may not be clear and could feel shadowed, overwhelmed and disconnected during this transit. Watch for intensified mental body illusions, uncertainty, cravings and strong desires. Temper sudden changes with grounded, sound choices and decisions. The imaginal may feel out of control. Emotional body waves may strengthen. Stay grounded in the body as much as possible. Use breath and movement to get out of the mind. Meditate and spend time in nature. Green and water will go along way to soothe the mind. Keep the mind cool.
In this cycle, seek deeper nourishment and honor your needs for comfort, safety and stability. Home, heart, mother, land and property matters may fluctuate and force your attention. Work on your trust issues and strengthen the connection with your heart. Get out of the mind and into the wisdom of your emotional body.
Mercury Transits are usually less than a month, however this transit is extra long due to Mercury's retrograde motion. Just as Mercury touches the edge of Cancer at 29 degrees on July 25th, he will retrograde back through Cancer until August 18th. Mercury will then be direct, finishing up this transit in Cancer on September 2nd.
Notice where Cancer lives in your Jyotish chart. What house is this? These are the themes Mercury will highlight for you in the coming two months. Remember that Rahu intensifies whatever he touches. The mind will need your gentleness in the coming days. Focus on finding the Middle Way and release cravings and desires.

New Moon Gemini + Ardra

New Moon is on July 4th at 05:02 am. Metaphorically this is a day of independence in the US, which suits this new Moon and waxing cycle to come very well. How much freedom will you feel? That depends on your willingness to show up for yourself and break open the shadow you are clinging to.

At the time of the New Moon, four connections to Ardra nakshatra occur. The new Moon is in Ardra as well as the Sun. The sign on the horizon is Gemini, placed acutely in Ardra. Gemini's ruling planet, Mercury is in this constellation as well. The ruling planet of this star pattern is Rahu, insuring that shadow will be encountered.  Rudra owns this part of the sky and as the storm god, he is sure to deliver. He especially offers emotional outbursts connected to anger and rage. Big waves of tears, grief and pain can be moved as well, which is an important next step for all of us- after just finishing up a Mula Nakshatra waning cycle that certainly tilled the inner soil.

Read more about the waxing cycle

Mars Goes Direct In Libra + Mars Re-enters Scorpio

As Mars moves through Libra, your focus on balance, stability and comfort may intensify. There will be an exchange of energy between Libra and Scorpio now as Mars rules Scorpio and Saturn is considered exalted in Libra. This may balance out the conflicting energy of both planets, helping polarities to harmonize and integrate more fully. Simultaneously it will be necessary to clarify tasks, goals and business structures in order to move forward without delays and frustrations. Relationships and finances will also request your focus, insisting that you pay attention in more concentrated ways. The need for balance and harmony with these areas of your life will be provoked, transformed and upgraded. Support this process by aligning with the theme of balance and honoring inner and outer needs. Forcing and pushing will result in excess frustrations and delays. Slow steady steps will win the race and help you move forward in a sustainable way at this time.

Mars goes direct on June 30th and must travel back through Libra once again, covering the territory he already moved through. This will take him until July 12th when he re-enters Scorpio. As Mars moves back to Scorpio, he rejoins Saturn here, this time until September 18th. In total, Mars will march through his own sign the majority of the year. Because he must contend with Saturn as well, there is ample opportunity in the coming months to truly integrate polarities that are causing you disconnections and disassociation.

The misalignment may activate in charged, passionate and contentious ways, however, the healing that can take place within Scorpio’s territory is like no other. The nature of this sign is depth and transformation. If you are willing to lean into the hidden parts of your being and diligently dive into your subconscious and unconscious territory, you will harvest pearls undoubtedly. However, those who resist, avoid and continue to suppress their emotional body messages, will find their discomfort and challenges amplified. The soreness and pain is nothing more than a request to lean in closer, look, notice and allow the shadow to emerge. As your dark matter rises, it can find its natural way of release. Movement is the medicine. Remember that the majority of this Mars and Saturn conjunction in Scorpio, the conjunction of Jupiter and Rahu will be active as well. Your darkness is requesting more wisdom on multiple levels as a result.   

Themes for this coming Mars transit strongly include unifying polarities and extremes within your being. This may be through masculine and feminine forces, authority and subordinates, shadow and light. You may identify that your force versus surrender needs more integration. Strong themes of opening and closing will emerge in forceful and dramatic ways. Be prepared to let go. Clinging will only intensify the pain. Trust this process of release as it is moving you closer to your inner truth, the purpose of your life and path.

Dharmic awakening is possible as old doors will close swiftly. Are you willing to open new doors? Reach for the knob even if you’re in the dark. Work with your power authentically and consciously. Be true to your needs and move towards your strength, but notice when you are misaligned with your empowerment. True power is the harmony of masculine and feminine forces. Can you feel this within your body? Let the spine be an integration point and notice the sensations that strengthen and support this understanding. Expand what you think is possible for yourself. What are you willing to risk, to let go of, in order to receive more nourishment, truth and power? Move towards the nourishment of balance. Can you find the simplicity in the complexity?

Venus in Cancer

At 03:57 am MDT Venus moves from Gemini into Cancer, joining Moon here for a few hours. Venus separates from the Sun once again until the 16th. Once Sun moves to Cancer, their heated dance reactivates. Mercury joins Venus in Cancer on the 11th and the Venus, Sun, Mercury trio will activate again- heating mind and body, creativity and inner life force energy. Stay in and near water and use it as a resource for cleansing as well as cooling.

Nourishment of the heart becomes a central theme for this cycle as you navigate what feels supportive and what does not. Some will get complacent and even lazy in the coming weeks, mistaking the comfort zone for alignment with abundance. Just because there's no pinch, doesn't mean there isn't work to be done. You're likely avoiding something important. You'll know if you're truly aligned with your deep nourishment, if the body feels safe, grounded, supported and stable. Where do you feel this safety within?

It's your heart and home that will need your attention the most in this cycle. Your emotional body will be seeking greater nourishment and containment. Boundaries will be vital. Where are you pushing past your inner knowing? What does it feel like when you are in alignment with your boundaries? When you are out of alignment? This is an important time to learn the difference and notice the effects on your emotional body. There's a vital need for inner and outer balance being provoked. Are you awake enough to notice the inner messages arriving- or pushing past your inner wisdom? Let your heart lead the way and listen carefully to the ways it supports your need for safety, comfort and support. How do you get these needs met? Do your choices honor your true needs or are you fooling yourself? Move closer to the feeling of stability and support within your body.


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Mercury in Cancer

Mercury moves into the watery sign of Cancer at 22:05 MDT, joining Venus here. Outside of the gaze of any other planets, this creative duo can express itself more potently. This pair likes to be entrepreneurial, to create and co-create. Align with the flow of your abundant inner wisdom and activate resources and support to help you manifest dreams into reality. Use your feeling body to get the job done as this is the most crucial resource for manifestation that you have available to you.

This cycle is intimately connected with inner and outer balance. Personal and relational boundaries are key as you navigate internal and external influences arriving. Clarify what you need and what steps need to be taken for activation. The mirrors arriving are powerful and supportive in the coming weeks. They will help you work more harmoniously with what you are attracting if you choose to work with relationships consciously. Relationships as a whole will be very telling for you. What is being mirrored to you. Do you like what you see? The challenges are vital messengers. Everything from the outside is just a magnification of what needs to awaken more fully within you. Where are you resisting your shadow? If you want greater nourishment and support from the outside, you must be willing to uncover all the darkness within keeping you from experiencing this. It's the inner work that needs your attention.

Sun in Cancer

Sun moves to Cancer at 22:21 on July 15th, joining Venus and Mercury here. This Sun cycle brings healing and transformation with heart and relationships. Address your longings and cravings. Find the root of these needs and identify your actions and choices. How do you either support or negate your needs? What helps you align with your values and what moves you away?

Relationships become a very central resource in this cycle- a resource that mirrors and instigates new desires and new needs. There may be comfort and discomfort. Use everything as a resource for opening the pathways that you know nourish and support you. It's time to be very direct and intimate with what is showing up on your path. Everything is a mirror of your inner landscape. Everything is a resource for you to deepen and awaken your inner realms. Everything is arriving to help you dig up your pain and shadow so that it can be presented to the light. Sun brings the light this month to your heart and home. Let the chambers of your heart center awaken. Open the doors that have been locked for too long and let your inner wisdom soar. 

This cycle also calls for deepening your support systems and asking for more guidance. The resources are here and everything you need for maximum growth and brilliance is surrounding you. Where are you resisting the resources, the guidance and support arriving? Take a leap of faith. If it feels impossible- it isn't. Where are you making it impossible? Work diligently with your resistance and notice where you are refusing to allow and accept. Where are you saying no to your receptivity, your ability to receive? Why?

Momentum and change in this cycle will require diligence, patience and compassion. Forcing and pushing will result in loss and suffering. Slow, steady steps will support your movement and change process. Meanwhile, keep dreaming and strengthen your imaginal realms. As you deepen your knowing, the next cycle can support the actions needed for bringing it into form.

Guru Purnima

The most auspicious full Moon of the year arrives on July 19th at 16:56. Guru Purnima is considered the fullest full Moon of the year, dedicated to gurus and teachers who bring you wisdom, guidance and support. This year, Guru Purnima occurs while the Moon is in Capricorn and UttaraAshada nakshatra- just a few degrees shy of landing in the sacred portal of Abhijit nakshatra. The Vishva Devas are enlivened, sparking support and assistance from universe and spirit.

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Mercury in Leo

On July 26th at 19:27, Mercury moves to Leo, joining Rahu and Jupiter here. The mind gains strength, power and potency, yet reflects some confusion and uncertainty with these themes at the same time. This cycle provides great learning and growth from relationships. Relationships become a powerful guru, teacher, in the weeks to come- whether it feels supportive or painful. The mind will be oriented to the challenges and resources coming to you. Most will arrive in the form of the “other”. What do you need on a deep, core level- for greater support and stability? Who and what do you need to guide you towards greater power and inner wisdom?

Great forces of change are present in this Mercury cycle. Through depth, learning and being present to the wisdom arriving- in the form of teachers, relationships and desire- allow these people to be resources for change. The mind is oriented towards greater support and courage. Inner power increases as you clear away the blockages and challenges keeping you from stepping into your power more directly. There is renewal, rejuvenation and healing happening in the weeks ahead. How do you show up for yourself and your journey of awakening? Be intentional with your momentum and seek the necessary support for more expansion.

Venus in Leo

Leo becomes a packed house in the coming weeks as Venus moves into this fire sign. Jupiter, Rahu and Mercury are also here and Sun will arrive in Leo mid month as well. As Venus moves into Leo on July 31st at 13:40, the sign of the father, power and ego intensifies. This magnification occurs as Jupiter prepares to leave Leo after a yearlong transit here. The lessons of the past cycle are magnifying, culminating in a stronger, more intense awareness. Relationships are the core focus at this time, instigating a deep desire to change, transform and heal the battles within your polarities. Masculine and feminine forces are ripe and asking for integration and co-creation.

Father wounds increase with this cycle as you more acutely work with the masculine energy within you. What stories are being enlivened- especially with regard to relationships? How does this mirror your relationship with your own father? Emotions will be strong, painful and forceful. Work with anger and rage consciously and channel this power into positive actions. Simultaneously the heart will be feeling more compassionate and expansion. There is a breaking open, a breaking free that is occurring within you. It’s your emotional body that is leading the way towards your freedom and liberation. You must work with your feelings very consciously in order to awaken from your depths. Your emotions will truly be your biggest teacher and resource for change in this cycle. Use them to heal and transform, to identify your needs and to attract resources that you need for lasting change.

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Aries: Heart and home are central to your month. Creativity and imagination turn into heart centered momentum. Lead with your feelings and the wisdom within. You’re intuition is deepening and your gut intelligence is leading the way. This is helping you with relationships and your dharmic path. Trust your steps and the momentum being created- but don’t force or push for outcomes. Dig into your depths and move old karma diligently. It’s easy to keep these shadows covered, but growth on the levels of relationship, heart and self development depend on it.

Taurus: Relationships become confusing and tense with on and off momentum. They seem to lurch forward rather than progressing smoothly. What is in the way of your movement forward? There’s resistance in your heart, causing challenges with saying yes fully. What does this resistance tell you about your needs- for safety, security and support? Allow your creativity and heart to mingle. Let your hands awaken both. Write, create art, dance, make music. This will clean and awaken your heart.

Gemini: Communicate from your heart and honor your creative powers. Be courageous as you cultivate your artistic skills right now. Move towards relationships with awareness and recognize the mirrors coming to you as teachers. Healing is taking place in your gut right now but there is some resistance to digesting and assimilating the past. Where are you stuck, constipated and resisting the release process? Purify your diet and all that you are eating in your life. Let your words reflect a more authentic connection with your emotional wisdom.

Cancer: This is your month of awakening! Rise and shine, open your heart and head. Let your inner power and creativity lead the way. Pull from your depths and get authentic with yourself. Then share from this place of knowing. Relationships are your biggest resource for growth right now. Open your heart and allow the love to flow more fluidly. Speak your truth and use it to influence others. The light is coming on more fully as you dig deeply into your depths. Release and let go so you can make space for the new.

Leo: Work consciously with self and relationships. Part of you is growing and expanding because you are clearing and creating space for the new. Keep releasing and letting go so that there’s room for more of what you really want and need. Your heart is stuck in stops and starts, opens and closes. It is learning how to open and close more smoothly. What is the resistance to opening more fully? Work with this diligently. There is a lot of release and letting go this month for you. Consider it a rest phase, a preparation.

Virgo: Continue to clear your gut so your intuitive wisdom deepens and strengthens. Release, clear and liberate yourself from the past. Endings are coming to a close as you prepare for a new cycle of wisdom, growth and relationship with self. Honor this need for release and notice where you’re resisting the transformation process. Courageously move in the direction of your dharma. Awaken arms, hands and shoulders as they have wisdom to share with you. Gains come from your forward momentum and not lingering in the past.

Libra: Take your dharmic wisdom and turn it into an offering. Share, co-create and express your inner knowing to the world. Clear away the rubble and the resistance and step forward with more conviction and clarity. Clean up your gut and intuition will get stronger. Gains come from your efforts, relationships and action steps. Refine your speaking and word choice. Speak carefully and honor your feelings. Comfort is a main priority right now. Work on finding stability from within.

Scorpio: As you work with your self more closely right now, honor the slow and steady pace of your steps. There has been less rushing and forcing, more dropping in to the ease and gentleness of not pushing. This is a new pace for you. Work with this feeling as a resource for creating deeper trust- with self and universe. Relationships continue to be a resource for stability and support, while also mirroring the resistance you have with this. Use the wisdom you’re experiencing as an offering to others. Open and awaken your heart. This is the guru within you that has been waiting to share some powerful messages of truth with you.

Sagittarius: Slowly work with liberation, release and letting go. Away time and alone time are essential right now but you’ll need to find a healthy balance of inner and outer. Attend to the inner guru and outer guru by diving deeply within your unconscious terrain. Relationships and your own heart wisdom are big teachers for you right now. Attend to the deep feelings emerging. Attend to lost love and grief from endings. Old memories and stories may emerge to trigger the clearing and release. Honor your needs and be truthful with yourself.

Capricorn: Relationships are a powerful resource this month. You have learned a lot recently about your inner needs- what works for you and what doesn’t. Part of you is ready to merge with others, while the rest of you is hesitant to step forward. Go slow and be methodical. Gains come with conscious steps. Imagination is strengthened with collaboration. Invite others into your process. Work on finding support and stability within, then reach out to others for extra guidance. Roots before branches.

Aquarius: Healing and releasing comes from the heart and stomach right now. The heart is being cleared and cleaned so that you can see and feel more clearly. This is effecting your finances and your stability and support. What is the resistance to clearing the past and releasing the pain? Part of you wants to move forward, while the rest of you is stuck in the unknown. Your offerings become erratic as action steps are challenged with stops and starts. This is effecting your trust- in self and others. You’re learning how to slow down and work with challenges in new ways. Honor your steps and the steadiness that is being cultivated within.

Pisces: Cleaning up your gut means that your heart is also being cleared. Attend to to your heart and your digestion will improve. The connection between heart and stomach is strong right now. Clean, clear and purify. Keep moving out bad habits and bringing them to the surface. There’s confusion about your needs and how to get them met. Particularly with regard to money and relationships. Honor your needs- both worldly and spiritual. Keep moving in a direction that honors these needs and integrates them. Your efforts will pay off.

A new Moon in Gemini and the harsh nakshatra, Ardra, jump start the week. There is a powerful force moving through you. Can you feel the intense surge of energy? How do you channel this potency of life? Venus moves to Cancer later in the week, which brings an increased focus on comfort and heart wisdom. Listen for the messages of your inner wisdom helping you align with clearer boundaries, and actions that feel more aligned with your need for nourishment.

There's still so much distraction and refusal to see your abundant nourishment and power right now. Rahu is creating a lot of shadow and procrastination with inner work. Much of this story is connected to your father, so look closely at this relationship- as this is a key for making inner change. Transforming this old paradigm takes work, steady steps and new choices. Gather resources and support, guidance and wisdom- then dedicate yourself to this journey.


Monday, July 4th
Moon in 15th and 1st tithi
Amavasya to Pratipad

New Moon is on July 4th at 05:02 am. Metaphorically this is a day of independence in the US, which suits this new Moon and waxing cycle to come very well. How much freedom will you feel? That depends on your willingness to show up for yourself and break open the shadow you are clinging to.

At the time of the New Moon, four connections to Ardra nakshatra occur. The new Moon is in Ardra as well as the Sun. The sign on the horizon is Gemini, placed acutely in Ardra. Gemini's ruling planet, Mercury is in this constellation as well. The ruling planet of this star pattern is Rahu, insuring that shadow will be encountered.  Rudra owns this part of the sky and as the storm god, he is sure to deliver. He especially offers emotional outbursts connected to anger and rage. Big waves of tears, grief and pain can be moved as well, which is an important next step for all of us- after just finishing up a Mula Nakshatra waning cycle that certainly tilled the inner soil.

Read more about the New Moon in Gemini

By late morning, Moon shifts into Punarvasu nakshatra, Aditi's domain. She brings her resources and her abundant goodness to those that accept and receive her gifts. She is the mother of the Adityas (resource givers) as well as 33 devas. Like a mother to a child, she supports and offers her unlimited abundance to those awake enough to accept all that she offers. How are you showing up for your abundance? Where does your story of scarcity rob you of your ability to feel well fed by life? Notice your thoughts, words and actions. Is your story of lack keeping you locked in to this old paradigm of depletion?

Tuesday, July 5th
Moon in 2nd tithi
Dvitiya

As Tuesday begins, Moon jumps into its own sign, Cancer. It feels at home here, and magnifies the heart center, sacred home space, mother and all things connected to land. Once late morning arrives, Moon shifts to Pushya nakshatra and Brihaspati brings his nourishment through wisdom. He is the guru to the devas (the gods) and offers vast knowledge and brilliance- shining light on darkness and ignorance. He is a priest and uses ritual to align with the sacred. It is Brihaspati who will support increasing good thoughts and releasing negative ones. This is a process of bringing your darkness in front of the light, pulling up the unconscious thoughts to the surface of your mind. As your consciousness increases, so does your sattva, your purity in thought. Where are you resisting this work? Pushya supports increased wisdom and guidance- seek out the guru. The guru within and the gurus ready and willing to usher in your change process.

Just before noon, Sun moves out of Ardra nakshatra after more than two weeks in this very challenging constellation. It is arguably the most challenging constellation of the zodiac and brings with it extremes of all kinds. Mercury will move out of Ardra Wednesday morning as well. The multiple planets that have been moving through Rudra's domain- including a new Moon in Ardra- have instigated violence, attacks and increasingly difficult emotional landscapes for many. These transits through Ardra, have certainly been responsible for the recent bombings around the world that have claimed hundreds of lives. As Sun and Mercury move into Punarvasu nakshatra now, it completes the cycle of planets through Ardra. Expect a softening to arrive and a deeper desire for inner growth and wisdom. The distractions and resistance through numbness and avoidance will start to transform. Step towards yourself and strengthen your commitment to your dharmic path and purpose. This is how we heal ourselves and how we heal our world family.

Wednesday, July 6th
Moon in 3rd tithi
Tritiya

Early morning, Moon moves to the final constellation within Cancer. Ashlesha nakshatra is ruled by Sarpa, a serpent responsible for his occult and mystical prowess. Although he can lack integrity and use his power for the dark arts, overall transformation and healing can take place on a very deep level. This healing is especially connected to the mental body and changing old stories and limiting beliefs that keep you locked into your shadow parts. Where are you resisting creating something new and more powerful for yourself? What story is derailing you and keeping you in lack?

Thursday, July 7th
Moon in 4th tithi
Chaturthi

Mid morning, the lunar tides shift as the Moon jumps from water (Cancer) into fire (Leo). Anytime a planet jumps into a contradictory element, it can cause challenges and vulnerability. For the sensitive, emotional body, this is especially true. Your inner Moon will require your gentleness today so honor the needs arriving. As Moon lands in Leo, it enters Magha nakshatra. The ancestral domain of Pitr enlivens and father issues come to the surface. Father issues are especially activated right now with Jupiter and Rahu moving through Leo as well. Notice the support arriving. Acknowledge the challenges. How is this story with your father mirroring your challenges and resources?

At 03:57 am MDT Venus moves from Gemini into Cancer, joining Moon here for a few hours. Venus separates from the Sun once again until the 16th. Once Sun moves to Cancer, their heated dance reactivates. Mercury joins Venus in Cancer on the 11th and the Venus, Sun, Mercury trio will activate again- heating mind and body, creativity and inner life force energy. Stay in and near water and use it as a resource for cleansing as well as cooling.

Nourishment of the heart becomes a central theme for this cycle as you navigate what feels supportive and what does not. Some will get complacent and even lazy in the coming weeks, mistaking the comfort zone for alignment with abundance. Just because there's no pinch, doesn't mean there isn't work to be done. You're likely avoiding something important. You'll know if you're truly aligned with your deep nourishment, if the body feels safe, grounded, supported and stable. Where do you feel this safety within?

It's your heart and home that will need your attention the most in this cycle. Your emotional body will be seeking greater nourishment and containment. Boundaries will be vital. Where are you pushing past your inner knowing? What does it feel like when you are in alignment with your boundaries? When you are out of alignment? This is an important time to learn the difference and notice the effects on your emotional body. There's a vital need for inner and outer balance being provoked. Are you awake enough to notice the inner messages arriving- or pushing past your inner wisdom? Let your heart lead the way and listen carefully to the ways it supports your need for safety, comfort and support. How do you get these needs met? Do your choices honor your true needs or are you fooling yourself? Move closer to the feeling of stability and support within your body.

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Friday, July 8th
Moon in 5th tithi
Panchami

Fertility is flowing as Moon arrives in Purvaphalguni nakshatra mid morning. Both Rahu and Jupiter are here as well, instigating increased passion, creativity, life force energy and fertility. The bees are buzzing. Can you hear their sweet song or are you too busy to notice? Saturn's gaze on Leo increases the need for stability, support and structure as well as the feeling of grief, slowness and the need for patience. Things are moving, the flow is happening- are you allowing it and aligning with its power? Or are you resisting the abundance with your scarcity story and feelings of lack? The sensuality is arriving- let it tempt you into more presence and more sacred pause. Allow the creativity to activate you into being.

Saturday, July 9th
Moon in 6th tithi
Sasthi

Late morning, Moon moves to the latter half of the Phalguni constellation, Uttaraphalguni and the essence of Sun is invigorated as well as ancestral support through Aryaman. The mind is hotter today as is the emotional body. You may notice things heating up within as a result. What does this heat tell you about your needs? What's working? What needs to shift? How can you use the heat and pressure to create clarity?

Late afternoon, Moon moves to Virgo, increasing mental body awareness. The critic and inner judge may activate as well as a sense of perfectionism. Is this connected to your story of scarcity? Of not being enough on some level? Notice how this keeps you out of the nourishment and the alignment with abundance. Work consciously with the mind in the coming days to increase transformation.

Mars has been at the edge of Libra for days now, which does not support timely action steps. Is this your resistance or avoidance sabotaging your progress? There is an imbalance with action at this time. Are you pushing and forcing or not taking action at all? Show up for yourself.


Sunday, July 10th
Moon in 7th tithi
Saptami

Late morning, Moon shifts into Hasta nakshatra, Savitr's domain. The light is increasing. Can you see what is arriving or are you blinded? Moon continues through Virgo today, ruled by the mental body and Mercury. Currently at the edge of Gemini, Mercury is vulnerable, open and provoking mental body awareness for those paying attention. The light comes on today a little brighter. Change the mind, change the stories, change the way you work with the limiting beliefs and personal mythology holding you back.

Mercury moves into the watery sign of Cancer at 22:05 MDT, joining Venus here. Outside of the gaze of any other planets, this creative duo can express itself more potently. This pair likes to be entrepreneurial, to create and co-create. Align with the flow of your abundant inner wisdom and activate resources and support to help you manifest dreams into reality. Use your feeling body to get the job done as this is the most crucial resource for manifestation that you have available to you.

This cycle is intimately connected with inner and outer balance. Personal and relational boundaries are key as you navigate internal and external influences arriving. Clarify what you need and what steps need to be taken for activation. The mirrors arriving are powerful and supportive in the coming weeks. They will help you work more harmoniously with what you are attracting if you choose to work with relationships consciously. Relationships as a whole will be very telling for you. What is being mirrored to you. Do you like what you see? The challenges are vital messengers. Everything from the outside is just a magnification of what needs to awaken more fully within you. Where are you resisting your shadow? If you want greater nourishment and support from the outside, you must be willing to uncover all the darkness within keeping you from experiencing this. It's the inner work that needs your attention. 

Monday, July 11th
Moon in 8th tithi
Ashtami

The first half of the day Savitr continues to support great light and dawning within. He activates the hands and creativity, healing and wisdom. Something new is on the horizon, hone your vision. Your ability to be clear and align with your inner knowing, will increase the brilliance arriving. As Moon shifts into Chitra for the second half of the day, Mars is activated. He's preparing to move back into Scorpio in just a few hours, activating his vulnerability and hesitancy. Mars is usually decisive, but right now he is moving with much more trepidation. This cancels out any momentum gained by Chitra today and the creative power of Vishva Karma. You may make inner progress, but don't force outer progress. With Mercury newly arriving in Cancer as well, the mind is also vulnerable and weak today. Clarity and precision are not strong. Go slow and turn inward for best results.


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