New Moon in Leo energy & more (Astrology for week of July 29-Aug 4, 2019)

Hello Friends

I hope you had a great time last week and found some time to relax and play. I get to share the good news for this week -- we have a new Moon and Mercury goes direct. This is a wonderful change to the energy for this week.

On Monday, July 29, the Sun (in Leo) squares Uranus (in Taurus). Both cosmic bodies are transiting in fixed zodiac signs of Leo and Taurus. The fixed signs resist change. Leo is a fire sign and rules the 5th house of creativity, children, romance, and Taurus is an earth sign, ruling our financial systems, agricultural systems, and fashion. The square aspect results in both "planets" challenge each other and make us uncomfortable enough that we take action to CHANGE the situation.

Uranus is all about freedom and sudden and unexpected change. The Sun is all about the light we shine from within ourselves, our personalities and identity. Expect the unexpected and you may have to use your creativity to make an innovative change.

Wednesday, July 31 is a day packed with energy. First, the new Moon arrives in Leo at 8 degrees. The moon joins the Sun, Mars and Venus in the sign of Leo. A new moon signals a time to plant seeds of intentions for new beginnings. A Leo new moon is a HAPPY new moon. Tap into your creativity when you set those intentions. There may be opportunities to let your inner child out to play.

The second fabulous thing happening on July 31 is that Mercury slows down its retrograde and stations direct. Whew! Mercury is now in Cancer. Give him a few days before you start signing contracts again or purchasing technology. Don't be surprised if those intentions that you set with the New Moon are slow to unfold. Mercury's energy shifting from retrograde to direct is the influence. They will soon go forward with speed.

Friday, August 2 find Venus in a square (or challenging aspect) to Uranus. This energy might be more about trying to break free from a negative pattern in a relationship, or just break free of a stagnant relationship. Another option is that there may be a sudden change regarding finances which can be their a windfall or a downfall. With Uranus, you never know the direction.

I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to the end of this Mercury retrograde.

Let's go forward!
Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

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The Week to Play! Astrology of the week of July 22-28, 2019

In the month of July we have experienced two eclipses, waves of intense energies, and Mercury in retrograde. It hasn't been easy, but it has given us opportunities to dive deep, let go, and evolve.
The good news is that this coming week of July is a nice breath of fresh air and it is all about PLAY!

Who doesn't love to Play in July?!

On Monday, July 22, the Sun moves from the sign of Cancer to the sign of Leo and stays until August 23. Leo rules the 5th house of the zodiac, which is all about children, romance, inner child, self-expression, and creativity. Leo is about charisma, fun, leadership, and joy. The Sun is about how we shine our light for the world to see -- our individuality and personality. This energy is light, playful, and wants you to tap into what makes you joyful. Sometimes when we relax and play the most creative ideas come to us.

Mercury is conjunct with Venus on July 24 and both planets are in the sign of Cancer. A conjunction means that each planet intensifies the energy of the other. Retrogrades are about reviewing the past. Cancer rules home and family. Venus rules relationships, money, what we value, while Mercury is about communication. Potential scenarios activated may include a family gathering, issues and conversations in the family around money, or possibly someone from the past may return for a very important conversation.

The only potential challenging aspect of the week to be aware of on July 24 is that the Moon will be in zodiac sign of  Aries and will be square to Pluto, Mercury, Venus and the Sun.  A square aspect in astrology means that the planets are in conflict or challenging each other. The moon governs our emotional nature and Aries is reactive. Be careful in these family conversations that emotional buttons are not pushed. People may be a bit sensitive.

Back to the positive aspects -- July 25th sees Mars (in Leo) trines with Jupiter (in Sagittarius) which gives us an opportunity to expand our horizons, move a project or dream forward. Mars rules action and Jupiter is all about luck and opportunity. Go back to a project that needs a boost. The energy is ripe to move it forward.

On July 27, Venus moves from the sign of Cancer and joins the Sun and Mars in Leo. She will be in Leo until August 21. Venus brings love and excitement, the Sun bring vitality, and Mars brings the energy of action. It is great combination of energies to connect with your inner child and play. Love and creativity blooms.

Remember to play.

Have a wonderful week!
Joan Barnes
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom


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Full Moon, Lunar Eclipse and other astrological aspects of the week of July 15, 2019

 Good Day Friends!

I am enjoying the research I do to get this weekly blog post on astrology ready for you, though I do feel like I started at the most difficult point. We will need to get prepared for another week of intense energies that include a full moon and lunar eclipse.

We start on Tuesday, July 16 with the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse at 24 degrees of Capricorn. The energy of a full moon is about bring something to completion or becoming aware of something in our lives that needs to be healed and released. The eclipse energy intensifies the need to release and the energies will be active until the next set of eclipses in December (in 6 months).

This is all taking place in the sign of Capricorn, the sign that represents the patriarchy, government, institutions, business, and religious systems. So pay attention to how this full moon affects your work, job, workplace. There may be disruption or changes.

Also of note today, the Sun and Venus are in Cancer, while the Moon, Saturn, and Pluto are in Capricorn. I have to give credit to astrologist Barbara Goldsmith (on Youtube) who called attention to this aspect in a recent video and called it a "choice between the power of love and the love of power." Do we have the courage to choose wisely?

Venus opposes Saturn on Wednesday, July 17, so when paying attention to your job, are you in conflict with the boss? Drilled down to its core meaning, this astrological aspect triggers the push and pull between freedom and restrictions. You may want to be free to do what you would like to do, but their is an authority figure that is the obstacle. Find middle ground.

On Thursday, July 18, a blissful aspect to give us a break among the oppositions this week. Venus trines with Neptune which is a very good astrological aspect that heightens our creativity. The only warning is to stay grounded.

Mercury is still retrograde and on Friday, July 19, Mercury retrogrades back into Cancer and will remain there for the next 3 weeks. Expect to feel extra sensitive and perhaps defensive while Mercury is in this water sign, Try not to take things personally.

Last but not least, next Sunday, July 21, the Sun will conjunct with Mercury in Cancer. So if you are going to give your opinion or speak your truth, it is best to do so in a loving manner. Cancer is the sign of family, home, mother, and nurturing. Have compassion when you speak up this day.

Best of luck during this busy energy week, my friends. Contact me at jmbarnes31@gmail.com if you would like a tarot reading.

Joan
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

Challenging Energies and the Astrology for the week of July 8, 2019

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Before we discuss the astrology of the coming week, let's check in how you feel after the new moon solar eclipse? Energized? Tired? Excited? Let me know in the comments. The energies of the eclipse last up to 6 months.

As we head into this week, Mercury just went retrograde at 4 degrees of Leo on July 7. I am already feeling its influence as I write this post. Mercury governs communication and the means of communication (technology).  When it goes retrograde, or moves backwards, communication slows down. Technology like phones, laptops, and other electronic devices can go haywire. It is not a good time to sign contracts either because details in contracts may be inaccurate. Read the fine print carefully if you have to sign a lease or contract. Mercury's retrograde lasts until July 31.

In addition to the retrograde, we have several other aspects this week that will produce challenging energies for us. Some are in the areas of communication, but also internal emotional aspects. Being informed and prepared for these energies may help you navigate or avoid the emotional triggers.

Monday, July 8, Mercury conjuncts (connects) with Mars and they each intensify the other's energy. Both planets are in Leo. Mars the fire planet in a fire sign. Mars likes action and moving things forward but he will be a bit frustrated with Mercury in retrograde. Mercury's element is air and governs thoughts, ideas, and expression of those thoughts. The positive aspect of this connection is that the mind may be active with new ideas or go into a creative or artistic phase.

On Tuesday, July 9, the Sun (in Cancer) opposes Saturn (in Capricorn). Saturn is the teacher or authority figure that wants to restrict our movement forward until we have thoroughly learned our lesson. The Sun (in Cancer) is warm vitality in the home and family sign of the Zodiac but this clash with Saturn is not comfortable. If you are drawn into an argument with another person, especially a person of authority, or a difficult situation arises at home or work, then your challenge is to see the argument from the other person's perspective. This person or situation may be mirroring an aspect of you that needs to be healed. Pay attention and don't get drawn into the drama.  This aspect and energy will last until July 15.

Thankfully at mid-week, we have a positive aspect on July 10, when the Sun trines Neptune. Look for opportunities to practice your intuitive skills, use your imagination, or work on your artistic potential, go for it!

Thursday, July 11 Mars (Leo) and Uranus (Taurus) are in a Square. When planets fall into a square aspect in the zodiac, it means that they are challenging each other and producing an obstacle in an area of your zodiac chart that needs to be addressed. Square's make this uncomfortable for us so that we take an action to change the situation. Mars the planet of bold action, assertiveness, power, sex, and Uranus is the planet that rules unexpected change and the inner power of our purpose in life. Both are fire planets and both are power planets. 

So when these two planets square off, there will be intense energies triggering feelings of freedom. Freedom will clash with obligation and may cause impatience,tension, and bring out  a combative nature in people. Something unexpected may happen under the influence of Uranus. Under this aspect it is good to stay grounded, breath and meditate. This aspect will have influence on a global level. Watch the news to see what happens.

On Sunday, July 14  Sun (in Cancer) now opposes Pluto (in Capricorn). Pluto rules transformation and this aspect signals a need to look at ourselves differently. How do others see me? Am I presenting myself in the best light? Am I letting my light shine? This opposition may make us review our own character, but it can also shine a light on selfishness and antisocial behavior.

This is a heavy week. I will repeat practice good self care by staying grounded, breath, and meditate. Be careful with your communication this week. Don't send the angry text message. Try to surround yourself with healing energy and send that to others.

Hang in there!
Joan
Three Feathers Spiritual Wisdom

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