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Weekly Starcodes—Planetary Aspect Interpretations & Predictions |
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Be prepared for the cosmic slapstick, odd snafus, and surprising side agendas as Mercury retrogrades for the next three weeks, until August 11.
Mercury retrograde can be complicated, klutzy, but also help us catch up with ourselves and bring light to hidden problems. It’s a good time to step out of a tight schedule to reset and recuperate.
Mercury retrograde can also bring back all sorts of old ghosts, whether it's an old scandal resurfacing to haunt a politician, missing friends, or unfinished business. It may be time for us to deal with the past as cleanly as possible. Pour hydrogen peroxide on old wounds- oxygenate them with open truth. Focus on reparations rather than punishment.
Work on that unfinished business. If an ex-love shows up, as they often do (or just in our minds) during Mercury retrograde, don't think it's going to be different this time without clear and solid evidence of transformation.
Check for misunderstandings if anything feels off, whether it's too good to be true or a total gaslight. Although we may uncover some truly nefarious things that need exposure, confirm facts before repeating a rumor.
Enjoy the dramatic reading in performance arts and stories around the campfire- but keep it real when talking about current events.
Weaver © Colleen Clifford 2022
Solid Saturn and watery Neptune are conjunct in Aries and both retrograde, so weather patterns can swirl and station in place, while the ground beneath us wants to move. Keep an eye out for historic weather patterns and geological shenanigans.
The weekend begins with Mercury stationary; slow and easy does it. Once Mercury appears to move backwards in a few days, the cycle gets a bit easier. Mercury hates to hold still. The Moon is in earthy stabilizing, stubborn Taurus on Friday and Saturday as Mercury sextiles lovely Venus, which can help us kick back and relax.
The Sun squares Chiron on Saturday and can tweak some old pains or point to what needs healing. From Sunday through early Tuesday, a Gemini Moon gives us a chance to talk it out, find facts; the flow of words can help repair recent mistakes. On Tuesday, the stage lighting changes as the Moon enters its introverted sign of Cancer, bringing us more into our feelings, while the Sun enters its extroverted sign of Leo, calling us out and about.
Venus squares Mars on Wednesday under that surge of contradictory feelings, with both Venus and Mars in Mercury-ruled signs (Gemini and Virgo, respectively), all with Mercury retrograde. Keep a sense of humor nearby, cut everyone a bit of slack, and know when to just back off if the words are jamming; this square can leave us feeling out-of-sync or with communication glitches. When in doubt, just hug each other heart to heart. A New Moon in Leo on Thursday begins a new cycle of personal expression but can also exacerbate narcissists in the news and shine a spotlight on world drama.
Day By Day:
Friday, July 18: Respect early morning concerns or doubts as the Moon squares Pluto, but don't get stuck there. Accidents pile up if we move quickly or without care, but- if we slow down, speak from our heart, and pay attention- all can be well as Mercury sextiles benevolent Venus under an earthy Taurus Moon. Tap into people's good wishes, even if they are emotionally klutzy. Garden relationships with encouragement and connection, cuddliness, and good food.
Moon enters Taurus 1:58 AM MDT, Moon square Pluto 6:37 AM, Mercury sextile Venus 7:36 AM, Moon sextile Jupiter 4:56 PM.
Saturday, July 19: After a potentially busy morning as the Moon trines Mars, make this a healing day as the Sun squares Chiron. Rest up, nourish from the roots up. Analyzing any recent disagreement will probably get you nowhere; instead, take notes for later and nourish the friendship underneath the problem. Consider avoiding painful news articles for the moment, or read, but don’t be consumed by them. Search for something to nurture a glimmer of hope. Don't take argumentative bait if people get cranky; let interactions be soft and nurturing.
Moon square Mercury 4:07 AM, Sun square Chiron 6:48 AM, Moon trine Mars 9:36 AM.
Sunday, July 20: The energy picks up as the Moon enters nervy Gemini and conjuncts change-inspiring Uranus. Check for a shift in plans and roll with the changes. Engage in intriguing conversations but avoid sudden conclusions; keep asking questions. Enjoy a potentially magical evening; don’t expect, wander, and explore.
Moon sextile Sun 12:43 AM, Moon enters Gemini 4:21 AM, Moon conjunct Uranus 5:15 AM, Moon sextile Saturn 7:30 AM, Moon sextile Neptune 7:52 AM, Moon trine Pluto 8:51 AM.
Monday, July 21: The energy picks up as the Moon enters nervy Gemini and conjuncts change-inspiring Uranus. Check for a shift in plans and roll with the changes. Engage in intriguing conversations but avoid sudden conclusions; keep asking questions. Enjoy a potentially magical evening; don’t expect, wander, and explore.
Moon sextile Mercury 5:35 AM, Moon conjunct Venus 12:22 PM, Moon square Mars 1:51 PM.
Moonbow © Pearl Coburn 2019
Tuesday, July 22: We are all up in our feelings as the Sun enters its home sign of exuberant Leo while the Moon enters its home sign of nurturing, protective Cancer. Expect contradictory emotions- we can both want to go home and long for great adventure at the same time, feel defensive and flirtatious. Time shares between the inclinations rather than dither. Validate people’s right to their feelings (not their potentially arbitrary concepts) even if they make no sense now. Underneath, notice deeper global challenges as the Sun sextiles Uranus and approaches an opposition to Pluto over the next few days.
Moon enters Cancer 6:25 AM, Sun enters Leo 7:29 AM, Moon square Saturn 9:33 AM, Moon square Neptune 9:56 AM, Moon conjunct Jupiter 10:55 PM, Sun sextile Uranus 11:31 PM.
Wednesday, July 23: Our relationships can spark in the best and worst of ways as Venus squares Mars. Friction builds if we try to process our needs at the same time, like two horses jockeying to get out of the barn door simultaneously, so take turns. Be the wise soul who listens first, then insists on a turn. It’s not easy for people to step out of their perspective and into ours until they feel heard first. Appreciate differences rather than find each other wrong; diversity of perspectives creates a healthy stability if we bring mutual respect.
Venus square Mars 2:23 AM, Moon sextile Mars 641 PM.
Thursday, July 24: Make hay while the Sun shines and trines competent Saturn under the New Moon in Leo- exact at 1:10 pm MDT. Shine, be seen, and reconnect with old contacts. Appreciate performances, do karaoke, and watch the melodrama unfold in the headlines. It can hurt to feel ignored, so some will go to crazy lengths for either good or bad attention. Watch out for a tendency to unhappily compare our life to some ideal this afternoon as the Moon opposes Pluto. Instead, let any discontent inspire goals. Nourish creativity so we can stay in there and do the work.
Sun trine Saturn 5:23 AM, Moon enters Leo 9:28 AM, Moon sextile Uranus 10:39 AM, Sun trine Neptune 11:31 AM, Moon trine Saturn 12:37 PM, Moon trine Neptune 1:03 PM, Moon conjunct the Sun 1:10 PM, Moon opposed Pluto 1:59 PM.
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