This is Mars’ busy week, as it aspects Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, and enters Gemini – and busy is the way Mars likes it! The Sun and Mercury connect with Uranus, offering an opportunity to change our personal stories. The Full Moon in Capricorn encourages us to place ourselves in powerful positions. Venus makes a sizzling sextile to Jupiter, and the Sun takes a lovely vacation with Neptune. And April answers a listener question about the Saros Cycle. Plus: A strong fist and a live wire, wooing with words, and stepping into power!

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[1:19] Mars conjoins Uranus on July 15 (7:05 am PDT) at 26°19’ Taurus. It's the first conjunction between these two since Aug. 1, 2022. Be aware of impulsive actions that can lead to unexpected challenges.

[3:25] On July 18 (7:00 am PDT), the Sun sextiles Uranus at 26°25’ Cancer-Taurus. Embrace change.

[5:14] Mars sextiles Neptune on July 20 (8:17 am PDT) at 29°50’ Taurus-Pisces. Put all your practical efforts to work for altruistic purposes.

[6:30] Mars enters Gemini that same day, July 20 (1:43 pm PDT) and will be in Gemini until Sep. 4, 2024. Mars, the planet of work, will now transcend the physical, and this becomes a transit for hard mental work. For Mars in Gemini inspiration, check out this travel adventure channel! 

[8:53] On July 21 (8:47 pm PDT) Mars trines Pluto at 00°53’ Gemini-Aquarius. An opportunity to move larger groups of people with your communication.

[9:50] Moon Report! The Capricorn Full Moon (July 21, 3:17am PDT, 29º08’ Capricorn) is on the Sabian symbol 30 Capricorn, A secret business conference. 29°, known as the anaretic degree, brings a strong sense of impending change. 

[13:11] This is the Full Moon in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that began on Jan. 21, 2023, with the New Moon at 01º32’ Aquarius (also conjunct Pluto). The First Quarter in this LPFC was on Oct. 21, 2023, and the Last Quarter Moon is on April 20, 2025. Pull out your notes from your New Moon Workbook to see connections between these periods of time.

[15:45] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On July 16 (6:10 pm PDT), the Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces. It's VOC for about 15 minutes before it enters Sagittarius (6:25 pm PDT). Hang out with loved ones and get creative.

[16:57] On July 19 (12:58 am PDT), the Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune. It's VOC for about 16 minutes, and then enters Capricorn (1:14 am PDT). Have the humility to consider other points of view. Get out into the brush like Big Foot!

[18:14] On July 21 (4:26 am PDT), the Moon in Capricorn sextiles Neptune. It's VOC for about 17 minutes, then enters Aquarius (4:43 am PDT). How you can use your practical gifts on behalf of the people in your life who need your help right now?

[18:59] Venus sextiles Jupiter (July 21, 1:43 pm PDT), at 12º30’ Leo and Gemini. Venus’ Sabian symbol is 13 Leo, An old sea captain rocking. The Sabian symbol for Jupiter is 13 Gemini, A great musician at his piano. Experiment with different creative outlets. Woo the object of your affection with skillful language.

[21:29] On July 21 (3:21 pm PDT), Mercury squares Uranus at 26°32’ Leo-Taurus. Tell a new story about yourself and be on the lookout for new opportunities.

[22:34] The Sun trines Neptune on July 21 (8:25 pm PDT) at 29°49’ Cancer-Pisces. Slip quietly into a new way of being or go on a sabbatical. Rest to recharge.

[23:47] Listener Eclipso asks about the Saros Cycle. Recommended reading: Predictive Astrology, The Eagle and the Lark by Bernadette Brady.

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