Written by Lisa E Zimmerman
We are in the wake of the creative New Moon in Leo opposed by Pluto, a dynamic new beginning that contained an ending, power struggle or major shift that is permanent – and will ultimately set you free. Although endings can be challenging, they occur to propel you forward, whether externally, or at the least, internally, into the new world.
With Mercury Retrograde through Aug 11, you may be revising plans, projects, purging toxic substances and habits to fortify your body, clearing clutter and reconsidering ideas about yourself, how you want to live and what you are here to contribute. It’s a precious time for a slowdown; for a second look through a new lens of creativity, intuition and wisdom.
July 28 – Venus sextile Chiron (The Wound / Master Healer). This is an opportunity to address heart wounds and to facilitate gentle emotional breakthroughs regarding love, relationships and worthiness issues. Your quality of life is determined by what you believe about yourself and what you’ll allow yourself to be, do and receive (a Venus issue).
Anything that hurts or limits you is ripe for healing, so if you’re in operating in victimhood or resistance to blessings, a forgiveness practice can liberate you. Try Ho’Oponopono or Radical Forgiveness, which both contain a profound level of accountability. An open heart and clear conscience is the goal and the gift.
Ho’Oponopono:
I’m sorry – Something in your consciousness has created a problem or imbalance.
Please forgive me – Requests cleansing or release from that memory, thought, or energy.
Thank you – Expresses gratitude for the opportunity to heal or for Divine support.
I love you – Sends love to the situation, the person and yourself, affirming your Oneness with All That Is.
The question is: How good can you stand it? Use this as a spiritual practice to stretch your “receiving” muscle and Self-love. Be willing to integrate any patterns (beliefs) you are carrying that interferes with love, abundance, ease, joy and blessings.
If you need deeper work, make this a beginning and find the support you need. The next level is unconditional love and compassion for everyone, remembering that we are all human, complicated and connected as One. Separation is an illusion.
July 30 – Chiron Retrograde. Chiron is in Aries, the sign of your identity. This is a powerful 5-month period when you can go within and explore the ways you hide or hold yourself as deficient in order to release yourself from bondage. It is doable.
You are likely aware of your core wounds, areas that you’ve spent time and attention seeking to heal, evolve or mask – and here you are again, to go even deeper.
It’s time to integrate old beliefs and heal trauma that’s been held in place for years and creates shame or a false narrative about who you are so you can live freely, available for the future. And knowing your story is not the healing; healing is when you no longer carry the old identity that held the pain.
Also, your healing is not just for you, it’s your research and development for how you will help others should you choose to. Know that your past is not a mistake, but your awakening is imperative!
July 30-Aug 24 – Venus in Cancer. With the planet of love in nurturing Cancer, the collective energy shifts toward emotional connections, tenderness and a desire for security in relationships. This highlights family (of blood or choice), home cooking and homemade acts of love, financial security, intimate connections and sentimental keepsakes.
For Venus in Cancer, love = care and honoring the past – your ancestors, lineage and traditions. Enjoy the warmth and sweetness all that you can.
July 31 – Mercury Retrograde Cazimi in Leo. The Sun conjunct Mercury Retrograde (Cazimi), is at the midpoint of its Retrograde journey. Insights, wisdom, epiphanies and awakenings can come through subtle messages or conversations to guide you on your soul’s path.
Watch for signs and synchronicities as you create sacred space to listen, journal and open to messages that are meaningful for you. Anything that enhances your clarity is a blessing and a Divine gift.
This week highlights healing, loving connections and awakening as the world continues to transform, releasing the old with new paradigms emerging rapidly. If fear is inhibiting your process, this is a good time to focus on healing and integrating it so you are free to move forward without feeling paralyzed by patterns that are controlling you.
You can choose to do or not do something, but if fear rules you, anything new can feel too scary and then you don’t have a choice.
You need to be able and willing to step into the new emerging world that is being created, moment by moment, to share your gifts and discover the magic that awaits us. It may be bumpy getting there, but you agreed to be here now, to be part of this profound turning. The challenging part is always before you let go, but we’re in it together.
May your path be filled with grace and love. I am grateful for your presence on our journey together. 🌷
“Small adjustments won’t get you there. You need to make a radical shift.” ~ Price Pritchett
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“Sometimes, it is easy to be generous outward, to give and give and give and yet remain ungenerous to yourself. You lose the balance of your soul if you do not learn to take care of yourself. You need to be generous to yourself in order to receive the love that surrounds you.” ~ John O’Donohue
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“Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions.” ~ Barbara Hemphill
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“I awaken this day to be reborn and blessed with a precious human life I will not waste. Each day is a lifetime that rises and falls like a breath. My breath is one with the breath of the universe.” ~ Donald Micallef
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Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤️
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