In the Stars for July

The summer season is here with the transiting Sun in the intuitive water sign Cancer. This energy gets us in touch with our feelings for the love of family, home and country. This is a time we care about others, are protective of our interests and we may spend time by water since the Moon rules this sign. The natal chart of the U.S.A has the Sun in Cancer. Happy Fourth of July.  That is the birth of our nation and we try to care for everyone has history demonstrates despite internal opposing forces.
While the Sun transits through Cancer we are more in tune with our imagination, feelings, and security. Cancer Sun native may appear cool on the outside but that hard crab shell is to protect their feelings and insecurities. Cancer people can wear a mask of complacency in order to hide their vulnerabilities and in order not to hurt others feelings given they are sensitive to the emotional undercurrents of others. This may cause them to appear evasive preferring not to confront anything too directly so they sidestep issues. Cancers are ruled by the Moon, giving this sign its flowing emotional nature and fertile imagination. They make great friends and are sympathetic, kind and protective. At times they are touchy and emotional preferring to hide or isolate themselves until they feel they have sorted out their feelings. Happy Birthday, Cancer! This summer major planetary energies from Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn plus the North Node in Cancer may be causing some frustrations and uncertainty. It will get better depending on your date of birth with those born middle of June through the first week of July who may have weathered these challenging transits.

Mercury goes retrograde on July 8^th in the fire sign Leo, you may already be perceiving that some things are not running as smoothly since Mercury rules over communications will be a time of evaluation over projects and plans, some things may take time, plans change, computers and machinery may malfunction more. Perhaps we can take advantage of the laid back approach to projects and plans. Pace your self during this time and as challenges do come up. This is a good time for research and conscientiousness as you may perceive your fixed stubborn notions are tested during this time,
Venus also in Cancer may add a more emotionally sensitive approach to relationships and negotiations. Mercury transits through the water sign Cancer mid-July through August 11th.  It will be opposed by Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn so it could be a slow month in terms of getting things done. Mercury turns direct on August 1rst but allow another week for things to flow more smoothly.
However, Mars in Leo trines retrograde Jupiter in Sagittarius this month this transit can stir up our enthusiasm and goals. The fire signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius benefit.
Uranus the planet of sudden innovative change continues its trek through the practical security minded earth sign Taurus which will continue to signal a time of unique changes with money, security new ideas are promoted for possessions, money, banking industries, and resources. The keyword is reforming stratagems for business and the economy. Perhaps we will continue to practical and yet innovative during this time. The arts may also benefit to express new forms. Expect more or better uses of electronics to help with management and other business models.
Freedom is curtailed by the forces of materialism. We may yet to see if more totalitarian regimes crop up during the six-year transit of Uranus through Taurus in 2025. The last time Uranus moved through Taurus was 1934-1940 that was during World War II. Hopefully, we have evolved more spiritually not to back up tyrannies.  Yet the outer planets influence us to create change and reformation as Saturn (karma) and Pluto (regeneration) move through Capricorn which rules over governments. Neptune’s elusive energies help to spiritualize or confound as it transits through its own sign Pisces. The water signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces benefit from this transit.

The Lunar Cycles for July
The New Moon Solar Eclipse occurs July 2^nd in the water sign Cancer, new energy, insights and awakening energies are more intense especially for Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn natives. Watch your energy and don’t overdo it this week.

The First Quarter Moon occurs July 9^th in the air sign Libra. This is a good time for social events or for re-designing your home or planning engagements. This phase of the lunar cycle is good for planning and study how things are shaping up.

Lunar Eclipse Full Moon July 16^th in the ambitious earth sign Capricorn. This Sun/Moon polarity Cancer/ Capricorn can push us through the balancing of the polarities represented around the themes of security, comfort, protection, restrictions, and limitations in getting ahead with our desires. For those who are more intuitive, this energy can cause us to perceive a way forward through our complexities. The eclipse energy can bring things to light.

The transiting Sun moves into the fire sign Leo July 22^nd bringing in more creative energy and enthusiasm.

The Last Quarter Moon in the practical earth sign Taurus July 24^th gets us in touch with practicalities as we wind down this month and re-organize those issues that came up during the eclipses as we for the New Moon energy in the fire sign Leo July 31rst.

Happy Summer
Yahaira
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The transiting Sun is in the water sign Cancer, we are halfway through the zodiac the day is the longest as we have solstice celebrations in the north as our ancestors praised the return of the light in the colder regions. This is a good time to enjoy the outdoors as our instincts move us to be in harmony with nature. The Sun reaches the height of its journey through the northern hemisphere. This energy puts us in touch with our intuitive feelings for family, home, country and the nurturance and protection needed for our survival. You can feel more during this time as we can attune to higher vibrations through the use of our imagination, some may feel more attuned to the collective mind. Happy Summer Solstice.

In the Stars for May

The flowers are blooming, spring is in here, and the transiting Sun is in practical earth sign Taurus. The initiating drive of Aries last month, gives way to a practical steadiness this month as the Sun moves through Taurus. This fixed earth sign augurs a steady practical easy pace to everyday life. Taurus energy can be expressed as the love of nature, beauty, music, love of food and most pleasures. Taurus is ruled by Venus planet of love and this can make for pleasant affectionate exchanges with others.
Taurus Sun sign natives love to be secure and surrounded by their possessions as they derive their self-worth from the status they achieve in life. They don’t like change and like to make sure they are stable, have financial security for which they work hard to obtain, and they like reliability in others. Taurus has a steady drive and is industrious and persevering and are good workers, managers or artists. They can be stubborn and have fixed notions about things because they don’t like things to change if they can help it. They can have a major temper tantrum but only once in a while when they can no longer keep it bottled up. However, they do shoulder their responsibilities and go about their business without complaining. They tend to be loving and generous partners yet can be possessive and jealous.  Happy Birthday, Taurus! Your natal Sun is being impacted by transiting Uranus which can bring you an awakening, and changes to your life this year. Take advantage of the new insights and move with the changes, if you try to stay fixed and stubborn the erratic energies you are not used to can backfire. Establish a pace and follow through this year.

The Planetary Aspects for May
1rst week, May 1-5  Saturn planet of time, limitations, structures in Capricorn just turned retrograde motion which will set the pace of plans for the next 6 months. It is time to strengthen our resolve to continue with our current commitments. The New Moon in the earth sign Taurus brings about a new lunar cycle for this month. It’s a good moon for planting, gardening, and starting a new financial project. A feeling may prevail that work is good when it is done in a steady fashion. Cinco de Mayo celebrations and festivities are likely to be happy and entertaining this weekend as the Moon enters witty Gemini. Go out and have fun.

2^nd week, May 6-12, This month features celebrations, Mercury goes into the practical earth sign Taurus and will join with erratic Uranus expect changes in directions or practicalities may need a review as to their functions working properly like home repairs, or new information about banking, or computer software programs not running well. Venus squares Saturn perhaps setting off actions to pursue one’s passions, yet Saturn brings in a tone of caution to any impulses or instant Karma. However, Venus in Aries trines Jupiter in Sagittarius bringing in great enthusiasm for plans to expand the things you are passionate about.  Then Venus squares Pluto bringing in an irrational drive to mate, or violence may be on the rise, as this aspect can generate compulsive irrational energies on May 9^th.  The First Quarter Moon occurs May 11^th in the fire sign Leo and this will bring in new energy for fun, enthusiasm to any Mother’s Day celebrations this weekend.

3^rd week, May 13-19, Venus shifts into its own sign Taurus which will help to strengthen by creating supportive relations and Mars her consort shifts into the water sign Cancer where it does not function as well because Mars being fire, gets toned down in a water sign like Cancer.  This makes for an overly emotional drive to everything making us less objective in our pursuits, thus actions based on emotional insecurities.  The Blue Moon/ Full Moon energies and lights up the sky this weekend, in the intense water sign Scorpio. We may try to find a way to balance our energies by doing earth grounding things or simply sit and meditate on May 18^th. However, sitting still may not be the best way to harness this energy as Venus in Taurus joins Uranus in Taurus these two can bring in erratic, unusual energies to our sense of values. Expect the unexpected as this aspect brings changes to our relationships and values.  Social experimentation with money and relations are on the rise, like new comforts, securities, and new group work.

4^th week, May 20- 26, May 21, a shift in the energy as Mercury and the Sun both enter into the witty air sign Gemini, this makes for new ideas to pursue are in the air, get out and share with others your expertize and or explore new information, have a good time and travel the Last Quarter Moon in the mystical water sign Pisces puts us in the mood for daydreaming, spaciness, seeking more inspiration from the spiritual plane. A good day to rest, relax and evaluate the month’s activities. Last quarter moon phase gives us the week before the new moon to review and consider what can stay or go in our lives.

5^th week, May 27-31, this week starts off with the Memorial Day celebration Moon in Pisces can be a time to rest, relax and dream. This last week of the month is a good time to organize, clean up your projects and get ready for the New Moon cycle in June.

Happy Spring
Blessings
Yahaira

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Full Moon in Libra steps up socializing, networking, finding harmony and balance within the self and in relation to others in this first phase of spring. The Sun moves into the practical earthy sign Taurus Saturday on 4/20 and Venus planet of relationships, love, and healing moves into the passionate fire sign Aries shining the light for more enthusiasm with our relations and partners. A good weekend for social events, celebrations and Easter festivities. Happy Spring!

In the Stars for April

The spring season brightens up the northern hemisphere with an array of blossoms everywhere, the temperatures getting warmer and the gardening season begins. The transiting Sun in Aries moves us into a more active solar month. Aries is a fire sign representative of the first impulse or seed of life, springs us forward through the zodiac for another new cycle.

Keywords for Arians, who ruled by Mars, are ambition, enthusiasm, and a self -centered pioneering spirit.  Aries Sun signs can be full of joy, yet forceful regarding their opinions and drives. These folks are full of courage and adventurous. In relationships they prefer independence, can be competitive and aggressive with a blunt yet direct manner of communication. They tell it like they see it. They are go-getters, fearless, impetuous and headstrong. They can perform daring deeds, work on multiple projects which they may leave for others to finish so they can be better at leadership rather than follow through. They love activity and sports.  Happy Birthday, Aries!  The times are changing and you will be challenged to change perhaps your self-centered ways as both Saturn and Pluto urge you to take a good look at yourself and transform yourself like the butterfly. Keep busy and growing is the key to success this year. Saturn will transit into Aquarius March 2020 this will bring relief to today’s challenges.

The Planetary Aspects for April

1rst, week April 1-7^th, Mercury is moving direct in the water sign Pisces, this is a good week to start new projects or plans as the New Moon energizes us April 5^th in the fire sign, Aries. Charging forward is the keyword this weekend.

2^nd week, April 8^th-14^th, Jupiter the planet of expansion and growth moves into retrograde from April through Aug. 12^th, 2019, perhaps a long inward journey for the ones who are more introspective. Expect more growth in the areas of education, philosophy, charity, any action that helps one another, adventures travels and perhaps more wisdom employed with our communications with others.  Jupiter in Sagittarius the sign of dignity broadens the scope of our morals, idealism and religion. Grow from within is the keyword for the next 5 months as we search for the truth. The First Quarter Moon in the emotional water sign Cancer helps with domestic tasks this weekend. This is a good time to start to grow your new projects, perhaps within the garden as this moon encourages us to put more love and nurturance into things.

3^rd week, April 15-21, Mercury moves into the fire sign Aries picking up speed and leaving behind those wintery, spacy, emotional distortions of the past month and bringing in better thought processes and expressions of ideas.  However, watch out for impatience and impulsive actions. The Full Moon illuminates the sky April 19^th in the harmony seeking air sign Libra. A good time to resolve communication problems, negotiate and find good solutions for all concerned.  On April 20^th, the Sun shifts into the practical earth sign Taurus, changing to a more mellow vibration and Venus who rules over relationships and love moves into adventurous fire sign, Aries, we must temper the courage and aggression of Venus in Aries with the practical sensual temperament of the Sun in Taurus these next few weeks, rather than continue to throw fire on our tempers. Competitive sports help engage energy that needs to be re-directed. We finish this weekend with two major holidays of Passover and Easter.

4^th week, April 22-30th, We start this week with Earth Day celebrations, Pluto moves into its annual retrograde motion, this is a big shift which does bring in stronger forces of change, death, and transformation. All things must pass, meaning this can be a finishing up cycle for the next 6 months ending Oct. 3^rd, 2019, on whatever needs to be changed revamped and restructured as Pluto is in Saturn’s sign Capricorn.  The bigger picture shows us that some of our governments ruled by Capricorn will be changing, new types of banking systems will be put in place thus changing the way we organize our societies which will follow in the few years up ahead, as Pluto conjoins its natal position of the USA natal chart that being 27 degrees Capricorn.  Saturn in Capricorn known as father time will also turn retrograde motion on April 29^th within 3-degree orb of Pluto’s retrograde, this can bring in a powerful change on the planet on this last week.  The forces of disruption, structure, and organization will motivate us to create something new, practical and efficient while these planets are in Capricorn.

And that’s the forecast for April know that you can choose how you use the energies rather than be ruled by them.

Peace and Blessings

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Sun in Aries Vernal Equinox starts the spring season and new cycle around the zodiac. Aries is a fire sign brings in the forces of growth, enthusiasm, new beginnings, and a pioneering spiritual emergence for all. The Full Moon in Libra encourages to keep the balance between our own egoic desires and the cooperation and teamwork needed to keep the balance with others. Libra energy likes to be fair, social and encourages communication. Being receptive to the needs of others, Libra expresses its energy as a pleasing, courteous and diplomatic agent with others. Today is a good day to get out and spring forward and leave the winter woes behind.

In the Stars for March
The sights, smells, and sounds of spring are in the air and some of our daffodils and Hyacinths are thriving despite last week’s snowstorm. The transiting Sun is moving through the mystical water sign Pisces the last sign of the zodiac. Pisces finished up the celestial zodiac and helps us to review and resolve anything that came up for us throughout this last 12-month cycle which starts March 20^th at the Vernal Equinox. The Pisces energy can make us feel dreamy, intuitive, self-centered on our imagination and creativity. This is a good time to re-evaluate and take stock as the fiery Aries force will be palpable March 20^th.

Pisces is a dual sign the fish swimming in opposing directions, ruled by nebulous Neptune and expansive Jupiter, this sign represents subdued action, lethargic drive, disorganized effort, yet compassion martyrdom and vacillating attitudes. Persons with a Pisces Sun are gentle, modest, elusive, thoughtful and sympathetic. As they are sensitive to the needs and feelings of others in order to recharge their batteries, they may need to spend time alone to clear their psychic channels. They can be quite self-protective listening to music soothes them and some like to escape their troubles by going to natural surrounds like by a waterfall. They have a natural sense of rhythm and grace like a dancer and many are able to convert their dreams into lasting contributions in the arts. Idealistic and trusting, Pisceans frequently are blind to the harsh realities of everyday living. They may have good intentions, but many are unable to deal effectively with practical responsibilities thus they can appear to be elusive, messy, or careless.  Or like their opposite Virgo they can be picky, fussy, critical, clean freak and busy with details. Some are materialistic due to fear of poverty early in life then turn to the spiritual part of their nature later in life. Romantic love is essential to Pisceans they love to love and be appreciated as they need constant reassurance. They are naturally mystical and should follow their dream the keyword for Pisces is “I Believe”. Happy Birthday, Pisces. This year Neptune continues to provide you with imagination and inspiration while Jupiter your other ruler can bring in opportunities to grow and expand on your dreams. Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn are lending a helpful sextile aspect to strengthen and to clear things up for you.

The Planetary Aspects for March, we are in for big changes this month.
1rst week,1-3^rd, Venus shifts into the humanitarian objective air sign Aquarius this helps us be more helpful yet detached from others, new values to explore for the betterment of humanity while Venus moves through Aquarius.

2^nd week, 4-10^th,   Big changes this week, firstly, Mercury goes retrograde Mar. 5^th, until March 28^th, a whole month of going with the flow, don’t make big decisions unless you don’t mind changing them after Mercury goes direct, pace your schedule, patience with others as communications are somewhat difficult, fuzzy, ideas can be distorted and things tend to break because Mercury connects everything we use on this plane. However, it’s a good time for research, creative projects and for having fun. The New Moon in the water sign Pisces brings in a new lunar cycle of growth starting this week. This is a good day to meditate and plan new projects let your imagination show the way. But give allowances for changes as Mercury is retrograde and things may not go as you plan. Also, a big shift for us all until 4/2026 is Uranus planet of sudden changes moves into the earth sign Taurus this will affect practical innovations changes designed to serve utilitarian purposes, perhaps those that serve utilitarian governments and the monetary systems. The earth signs Virgo and Capricorn will feel supportive changes, the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius will be challenged to move with the changes and seek a new way of expressing self, like an awakening, as Uranus can be abrupt. Later this Neptune conjoins with the Sun making Wed. March 6^th very different day perhaps the intense energy diffuses later in the night. Daylight savings time on Sunday morning set your clocks one hour ahead but not for Arizona.

3^rd week, 11-17 this week is not so dramatic astrologically. The First Quarter Moon in the witty intellectual sign Gemini occurs Mar. 14^th this is a good week to socialize and network around your projects and ideas. Sunday, March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day for those who celebrate should have fun while the Moon in fun-loving lackadaisical fire sign Leo.

4^th week, 18-24 The Full Moon in the air sign Libra opposes the Sun in Aries the Vernal Equinox dynamic day celebrations the themes of fairness, cooperation vs individualistic impulses. Spring is here and we start a new cycle around the zodiac.

5^th week, 25-31rst, brings the conclusion to this month’s transits, this week Venus planet of values and relationships goes into the inspiring water sign Pisces where Venus is exalted bringing in more love and compassion for all on March 26, then Mercury in Pisces goes direct March 28^th but things take at least another week to get sorted out, and lastly, Mars planet that motivates our energy, starts to transit through the witty, strategic air sign Gemini on March 31rst. This can affect our energy to be active and competitive. Try not to start too many projects as your energy can get scattered.

Astrology shows us what the planets are doing as they move and aspect each other through the Zodiac. We can benefit from revisiting similar cycles and patterns as we either react to them or use the energy for our evolution with wisdom.
Peace and Blessings
Yahaira
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The transiting Sun entered into the mystical water sign Pisces on Feb.18. this can mark a time for a more fluid approach to reality. We may find ourselves drifting and being impressionable perhaps susceptible to outside influence which may cause those who are sensitive like other water signs Scorpio and Cancer to want to escape or seek refuge.  Pisces energy lends inspiration and imagination. Our creativity may ebb and flow as possibilities seem endless.  These are the last days of winter, for most of the northern hemisphere as the days grow longer, perhaps a quiet time to contemplate what has evolved over the last 12 months before the new rush of energy arrives next month when the Sun enters Aries on March 20th the Vernal Equinox when spring begins a new cycle around the Zodiac.

In the Stars for February

We are entering the mid-point of winter now as the Sun transits through the fixed air sign Aquarius co-ruled by Saturn and Uranus. Uranus can make this sign erratic and unique while Saturn lends discipline and limitations. This year’s winter artic cold may be harking back to the weather changes back in 1800’s mini ice age also we are in the Age of Aquarius which was a time of change and transition on the planet. Aquarius gives us the ability to reach for a progressive perspective that is to be altruistic towards others and detached about our attachment to life, also to look at life from a broader humanitarian view to life and to see that all is well within the matrix.
People with the Sun in Aquarius are friendly yet detached from all the friends they have, they cannot be contained by anyone else as they listen to the beat of a different drummer! They love helping others, sharing information and knowledge and like to think of themselves as everyone’s friend. They are passionate and like to see themselves as creative and powerful as the opposite sign Leo is their balance. They are loving and caring yet detached from those attachments, yet they rule others whom they may want to guide or they demonstrate their alternative perspective by living the example. Happy Birthday, Aquarius! Live and let live is your motto this year. Reach for new ideas and reach out to other groups that may help you.

The Planetary Aspects for February

1rst week Feb. 1-3, it’s that special time for Groundhog Day if it’s cloudy and the groundhog does not see its shadow then only 6 more weeks of winter, so the saying goes. Mars squares Pluto which will release a lot of energy on this weekend so look for letting go of the limitations as Mars in its own powerful sign Aries will want to push things out of the way aiming for that change and transformation. Venus planet of love, health, money and values will shift into the serious earth sign Capricorn we may feel more interested in our current security.  This may be a time of calculated waiting before jumping forward towards opportunities this month later this month.

2^nd week Feb. 4^th-10^th, New Moon in the friendly air sign Aquarius starts this month’s lunar cycle. This is an outgoing social energy and a good week to get going on your plans and projects. The Chinese New Year Feb. 5^th brings in the year of the Boar.  The boar/pig is representative of abundance, satisfaction, and slumber.  Because he is asleep at the wheel, he may miss opportunities and so a mixed omen for the year.  Mercury planet of networking and communications will shift into the mystical intuitive water sign Pisces. This month may be filled with imaginative, creative or foggy thinking later this month.

3^rd week Feb. 11th-17th, First Quarter Moon Feb. 12^th in the practical earth sign Taurus we may want to look and check things out first before making a move as Taurus likes comfort and security and fears change and transformation. Mars in Aries conjoins Uranus in Aries on Wed. this may charge up the energy which can lead to personal breakthroughs or breakups.  Watch yourself while driving around as people are likely to be charged up, impatient and erratic. Mars will mellow out as it shifts into Taurus this week and a slower pace will ensue.

4^th week, Feb. 18-24^th, the transiting Sun enters the mystical water sign Pisces bringing in a more intuitive perhaps quieter introspective energy until mid-March. Pisces energy can be imaginative and busy with lots of feelings and thoughts about things. The Supermoon charges up this week with the Moon in Virgo the opposite of Pisces. The awareness offered by the polarity of this Full Moon is details and analysis versus faith, the ephemeral psychic realms. Mercury conjoins Neptune both in Pisces can make things appear more mystical, foggy, yet imaginative and perhaps inspiring new ideas. Its a good day to open up enjoy a walk, hike; be with nature.  Venus conjoins Pluto both in Capricorn, Friday can be illuminating if you allow the security patterns challenged to be dismantled and find new values in yourself and relations as Mercury in Pisces will sextile Pluto on Saturday.

5^th week Feb. 25^th-28^th, The Last Quarter Moon in the enthusiastic fire sign Sagittarius finishes the month’s lunar cycle. This is a good time to review and meditate on the month’s activities by asking yourself, which goals were started, reached and completed. This is a good time to clean up, evaluate and get ready for new activity next week when the new lunar cycle commences.

Astrology demonstrates the energies available through the zodiac and by knowing the movement of the stars, we can choose our options wisely.

Peace and Blessings
Yahaira
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