***All times are EDT***
ANNOUCNEMENT- I have a new course offering ‘The Alchemy of the Asteroid Goddesses’. This is Part One in a Three Part Series on the Divine Feminine in Astrology.
You can learn more and sign up for this course that starts in September here- https://divineharmony.com/alchemyoftheasteroidgoddesses2023/
Monday July 24th-
There are no major aspects today <3
Tuesday July 25th-
At 5:21am Retrograde Pluto in Capricorn squares the True Nodes of the Moon for the 2nd of 3 times. The first was on 7/23 and the 3rd and final True Node square will be 7/28. The one and only Mean Nodal T square comes next week on 8/3. We are in a portal where the Lord of the Underworld is at a crossroads with the Nodes of Destiny and Karma. For the True Nodes this occurs at the Karmic Completion Degrees- for the Mean Nodes it involves the 2nd to last degrees of the respective signs. We are being shown our karmic past and our destined future- and it is up to us to purge and release what blocks us from growing and evolving. This is personal but also collective. The last time Pluto squared the Nodal axis in a waning square was the day Hitler invaded Poland and World War 2 commenced. We can choose a different path as a humanity- and part of that can involve the people (North Node in Aries) taking a stand for Truth, saying no and not backing down. The shadow of Pluto in Capricorn can be the government, corporations and big businesses trying to hold onto power and control- yet the North Node is in Aries and is heading to Eris in October. The power of the people is so much bigger- the people just have to fully awaken to that fact and take responsibility for giving away their power and TAKE IT BACK. Pay attention to what is going on in the end of July/start of August- something big is brewing! Wield power wisely!!!
The True Node squares occur on:
7/23 at 12:37am EDT
7/25 at at 5:21am
7/28 at 2:38pm
At 11:54am Mercury in Leo trines Retrograde Eris in Aries- aligning the mind and intellect with the fiery Goddess of Discord and Revelation! This is great astrology for pulling back the veil of delusion to get to the heart and Truth of matters. Eris only wants Truth and she wants it at any cost. Luckily this is a harmonious aspect so it supports us in seeing Truth, calling it out and aligning with it in masterful and evolutionary ways! Speak the Truth, hear the Truth and stay closely aligned with your self esteem and self Love so that communications comes from the healthiest place today.
Wednesday July 26th-
At 11:59pm (almost 12:00am tomorrow morning) Mercury in Leo quincunxes Retrograde Neptune in Pisces- creating tension and friction between the linear logical mind and the irrational, intuitive, Cosmic Self. Mercury/Neptune can be great for intuition, imagination, psychic perception and dreams! Yet the tense aspect can make it harder to discern Truth from fantasy, fact from fiction. Being able to question what we think we know and perceive is just as important as trusting our intuition and perceptions. If we overdo shadow Leo we think we know it all and if we overdo shadow Pisces we get lost and confused. Taking time to meditate, reflect and introspect is key right now. Rather than make definitive decisions, take time to drop in and wait till this astrology passes. The fog will settle and the Truth will become clear!
Thursday July 27th-
At 12:51am Mars in Virgo sesquiquadrates Retrograde Eris in Aries- creating tension between the Will and Drive and the Goddess of Discord and Chaos. Tense Mars/Eris asks us to use the power of our activity, anger and ego in healthy ways. If we overdo the Mars/Eris energy we will be abusive, aggressive and combative. If stuff or deny these energies they can express as depression, illness and/or imbalances in the body. Right use of Mars/Eris energy helps us discern clearly (Mars is in Virgo after all) and take action based on what we see in clear and directed ways. Mars in Virgo wants us to use our power for good- to be of service in the world. Being in touch with healthy anger and rage is key- as heart felt anger that fuels right action can change the world.
Mercury cojoins Retrograde Venus at 28’11 Leo at 11:16am- aligning the Mind and the Heart in illuminating and insightful ways. This is a lovely aspect for communicating our thoughts and feelings with others. Since Venus is Retrograde we may be communicating honestly with ourselves or externally with others- yet either way this can pave the way for being able to share more widely with others in the months to come as Venus navigates her underworld journey. This is a great transit for working towards harmony, compromise, peace and understanding- within and without!
Retrograde Chiron in Aries squares Juno in Cancer at 9:28pm- creating tension between the Wounded Healer and the asteroid Goddess of partnership and marriage. Old wounds and pain arising in romantic relationships, marriage, business partnership, family situations and more are possible right now. Chiron is in Mars-ruled Aries so our healing path requires we work on our relationship to anger, will, drive, ego and the masculine. Some of us overdo these energies in selfish, aggressive ways. Others of us don’t stand up for ourselves or set our boundaries. Wherever we overdo it too far in either direction- the call is to find right relationship between the two. Relationships can be the mirrors in which we see where our stuff is right now. Use everything as a sacred reflection to show you where your healing path is wanting to take you further!
Friday July 28th-
At 12:24am Mercury in Leo quincunxes Retrograde Pluto in Capricorn- creating tension and friction between the positive thinking Mind and Intellect and the Lord of the Underworld who likes to see and at times over focus on the shadow. Mercury/Pluto can be great for penetrating communication and getting to the Truth- but it can also unfold as power/control dynamics, behind the scenes manipulation and negative thinking. Steer clear of these shadow expressions and disconnect from others who may be playing them out. Instead focus on being wiling to see what is hidden in yourself, others and the world around you. When you are able to see yourself/others/the world from a place of reality you are then empowered to change things!
Mercury at 29 Leo trines the Mean North Node at 29 Aries (and sextiles the South Node at 29 Libra) at 3:35am – making the first major aspect to the Nodes in their new signs (as of 7/12). Pay attention to conversations, communications and insights incoming about your path of growth and destiny and the karmic past that needs resolution. You may find your passion, conviction and confidence is on fire today! Channel it wisely.
At 2:38pm Retrograde Pluto in Capricorn squares the True Nodes of the Moon for the 3rd and final time. The first and second squares were on 7/23 and 7/25. The one and only Mean Nodal T square comes next week on 8/3. We are in a portal where the Lord of the Underworld is at a crossroads with the Nodes of Destiny and Karma. For the True Nodes this occurs at the Karmic Completion Degrees- for the Mean Nodes it involves the 2nd to last degrees of the respective signs. We are being shown our karmic past and our destined future- and it is up to us to purge and release what blocks us from growing and evolving. This is personal but also collective. The last time Pluto squared the Nodal axis in a waning square was the day Hitler invaded Poland and World War 2 commenced. We can choose a different path as a humanity- and part of that can involve the people (North Node in Aries) taking a stand for Truth, saying no and not backing down. The shadow of Pluto in Capricorn can be the government, corporations and big businesses trying to hold onto power and control- yet the North Node is in Aries and is heading to Eris in October. The power of the people is so much bigger- the people just have to fully awaken to that fact and take responsibility for giving away their power and TAKE IT BACK. Pay attention to what is going on in the end of July/start of August- something big is brewing! Wield power wisely!!!
The True Node squares occur on:
7/23 at 12:37am EDT
7/25 at at 5:21am
7/28 at 2:38pm
At 5:31pm Mercury moves out of Leo and into Virgo- shifting the planet of Communication and Thinking from fire to earth, yang to yin, self focus to service focus. Mercury rules Virgo and is well placed here. The gifts of this transit are discernment, clarity, integrity in word and deed and the capacity to communicate honesty and directly. Mercury aligns with Regulus the royal fixed star of leadership and the heart of the lion! Pay attention to where you are being called to step up and lead from the heart and from a place committed to being of service today. The greatest leaders are servants of the people. Watch what people do- not just what they say.
Saturday July 29th-
At 1:38am the Sun in Leo quincunxes Retrograde Saturn in Pisces- creating tension between the conscious self and ego in the sign of the ego and the Lord of Karma in the sign of sacrifice. Leo and Pisces are very different signs- one is focused on solidifying the self, while the other is about dissolution of the ego in the sea of the collective unconscious. If we are overly egotistical we can inflate our ego to spiritual levels- called Spiritual ego- and not even see it! Yet on the other hand if we refuse to have boundaries or a healthy sense of self we can find ourselves dealing with unearthly dynamics. Use the Sun/Saturn energy to get clear on where your path of mastery lies and what needs to be done regarding ego (strengthening it, softening it) today.
Sunday July 30th-
At 3:06am Uranus in Taurus squares Mean Black Moon Lilith in Leo- creating tension between the Agent of Sudden Change and Upheaval and the Dark Goddess who sees into the shadows. Uranus/Lilith can be amazing for sudden flashes of intuition, insight and psychic downloads. Passion, power and magical energies are extra potent right now. We just have to watch out for coming from too much ego (Lilith is in Leo after all) and using our spiritual path or awareness to escape being human and embodied. Uranus in Taurus at best can be about fully awakening in and through the body- but the shadow can express as trying to go up and out and not truly ‘Being Here Now’ as Ram Das always said. Watch out for addictions to being different and/or to being special and instead commit to your awakening and embodiment.
At 12:25pm Retrograde Venus in Leo quincunxes Retrograde Neptune in Pisces for the 2nd of 3 times due to Venus’ Retrograde journey- bringing tension between the lower heart and the Higher Heart. Venus/Neptune can be uber romantic, idealistic and compassionate but can also create issues with boundaries, seeing reality and making healthy decisions in Love and money situations. Venus in Leo wants passion and romance! While Neptune in Pisces surrenders the ego and moves towards Higher Love. The key is to do this while grounded and boundaried- otherwise we can be complacent, co-dependent, enmeshed and more.
For more information on Venus retrograde you can read my Astrology Blog here- https://divineharmony.com/astrology-blog/venus-retrograde-in-leo-living-from-the-truth-of-the-heart-7-22-23-9-3-23/
Blessings…
~Harmony