Written by Lisa E Zimmerman
The world is still in shock after last week’s Mars-Uranus events that instantly turned the tables on power dynamics. It was a dramatic turning point, the effects of which are still landing in a myriad of ways that have energized some and destabilized others.
Mercury Retrograde has entered its pre-Retrograde Shadow, as it Retrogrades from Aug 5 – 28. All that occurs from now on will be reviewed during the Retro period thru Sept 13 (the post-Retrograde Shadow).
July 20 – Mars (action) enters Gemini until Sept 4 after being in slow, deliberate Taurus since June 9 and the activity speeds up! Accelerated info, multi-tasking, networking requests and communications will abound – more than your mind can easily absorb, with overwhelm possible, especially with an upcoming election cycle that will generate nonstop ads, flyers, robocalls, online memes and other methods of vying for your precious attention.
Unplug and power down electronics to be in the natural world. Disinformation will continue to be rampant, so don’t believe everything you read or hear – rather, consider the sources. Remember to attend to your body and allow for silence daily to decompress. Educate yourself about topics that interest you or support your next phase of growth to write, share ideas, teach and create in community. Your words are your gift during this time and if speaking, writing or connecting is a goal, this is a great time to focus on those projects.
July 21 – There are a LOT of aspects today!, led by the 2nd Full Moon at 29o Capricorn (3:17am PDT). The 1st Full Moon in Capricorn was at 1o and now it’s at 29o. Pluto is about to Retrograde from 0o Aquarius to 29o Capricorn on Sept 1 – Nov 19 for the final time, EVER, in our lifetime! It’s the end of an old way of life – the old guard, old structures, the patriarchy, old rules and regulations, top down Authority, to ultimately be led into the future, community-based living and greater innovation (Aquarius).
On the Capricorn Full Moon at 29o something comes to light that invites you to take responsibility for a situation and release, restructure or transform the energy in order for you to evolve. It also activates a new beginning with Pluto at 0o Aquarius trine Mars at 0o Gemini with high energy that’s ambitious and ready for action, especially with conversations and the mind.
Chiron squares the Sun and Moon, asking you to face what’s been buried to realign your identity with your Authentic Self. Uranus in Taurus trines the Moon in
Capricorn that is willing to make practical changes that can open doors to create new perspectives. Neptune in Pisces at 29o is sextile the Full Moon in Capricorn, highlighting endings and inviting you to hold a higher vision of your Self and Oneness. Saturn in Pisces rules the Full Moon in Capricorn that is fully committed to standing in your Authority for the Highest Good.
Whatever happen on the Full Moon represents something that you will revisit when Pluto travels to 29o Capricorn from Sept 1- Nov 19, but it first began when Pluto arrived at 29o Capricorn in Feb ’23 and you’ve been aware of it since then. Trust in the Divine Timing of the Universe, but take responsibility for doing the next right thing (your work).
July 21 – Venus sextile Jupiter. Fun, love, generosity, expanded, inclusive – things that feel good, enjoyment connection, pleasure, socializing, opportunities, abundant resources and what makes life worth living.
July 21 – Mercury square Uranus – ADD, excitement, too much info too fast, edgy, nervous, unexpected info that changes the picture, hyperspeed, shocking words. Thinking, communicating in overdrive. Easy does it…
July 21 – Sun trine Neptune. Relax, rest, decompress, retreat, go within, be in silence, be in solitude, be in nature, peace, dream, meditate. Watch movies, play with animals, listen to music, gongs, bathe, flow, do spiritual practices, practice Wu Wei (law of Least Effort). This is not a luxury, this is Self-care and Self-love.
July 21 – Mars trine Pluto. Strong willed drive that you may focus on where you’re going next. You may get stuff done or workout. If you get bright ideas, write them down, make bullet points or record them in your voice recorder. Use the good energy well.
Late July 22 / July 23 – Sun in Leo. Leo is the sign of “Me!,” creativity and Self- expression, if you’re planning to start a project you want to act soon, as Mercury turns Retrograde in two weeks and you don’t want to begin anything new after that if you haven’t taken an action already.
Leo is the sign of play, romance, leadership and the performer. Leadership is not just regarding very public roles, it’s also how you lead within your family, with your children, perhaps in your smaller community. Self-expression is vital to experiencing a feeling of wholeness, so find ways to express your Authentic Self and be creative! For artists, this is a perfect time to start a new project and for you shy types, create things in a way that feels safe for you – but express yourself! Decorating, cooking, building, style, writing, etc.
July 23 – Sun opposite Pluto brings up control and power dynamics that can be between you and another, between you and a power structure (gov’t agency), or within you. It can reveal something that is deliberately hidden, something unknown or where you were unconscious, but here’s the scoop: if there’s a conflict with Pluto – Pluto wins. Avoid power struggles and conflicts, but notice what’s happening.
This is the planet of transformation, death and rebirth – and it’s job is to demolish old shaky structures, to be rebuilt for your Greater Good. If you find yourself face to face with Pluto (who is Pluto in your life?), what is this power struggle about? No matter how unpleasant or inconvenient the situation may be, you are being shown something that can be life-changing for you. What is the power issue about if you find yourself locked in a battle – did you give yours away or are you the controller? Good info here…
July 25 – Mercury in Virgo. Mercury is moving slowly, preparing to Retrograde in early August and it is happy in its home sign of Virgo to make a list (Virgo’s favorite!) of things that need attention, repair or an upgrade and do the work later when Mercury is Retrograde. You can start purging and tidying up now, though :))
July 25 – Sun sextile Mars. This gives you good energy for your “To Do” list and anything else you want or need to get done now. Sun-Mars serves your productivity and gives you good stamina to keep going. Yes!
This is a powerful week to step into your Authority by wrapping up the old story that is complete – and preparing for your next steps forward. Trust your Inner Guidance to know where and when to act and when to wait. Keep the focus on your life and don’t allow the distractions of the outside circus to dilute your attention. The energy is fertile and it will serve you well to make the most of it – for YOU.
You are here for this, to develop yourself and to be of service in your new storyline, now that the old one is in the process of completing. You have a new mission that awaits you – we all do. You may be clear about where you’re going or you may still be in discovery mode, but it’s all good. I look forward to seeing what happens next..
“Choosing to be curious is choosing to be vulnerable because it requires us to surrender to uncertainty.
We have to ask questions, admit to not knowing, risk being told that we shouldn’t be asking, and, sometimes, make discoveries that lead to discomfort.” ~ Brene Brown
“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action.” ~ Martha Graham
“Awaken your spirit to adventure;
Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk;
Soon you will be home in a new rhythm,
For your soul senses the world that awaits you.” ~ John O’Donohue
As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.
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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❤
