July 2024 Newsletter
Dearest Friends
Kindly note that the days and times given below are in Pacific Time (including AZ). For Rocky Mountain Time add 1 hr. For Central Time, add 2 hours. For Eastern Standard Time, add 3 hours. For Alaskan Time, subtract 1 hour. For Hawaii-Aleutian Time, subtract 2 hours. For Greenwich, add 8 hours. For Central European time (CET) add 9 hours, for Eastern European Time (EET), add 10 hours.
July 2024
RUNE OF THE MONTH: Wunjo “joy”, “bliss”. This rune requires that we follow our bliss by being true to our greatest purpose. More than ever is it important that we remain present to the present and understand our place in the grand scheme of things. Acknowledging our gifts and talents, feeling thankful for who we are and what we have, developing a strong bond with our community, and balancing both our awareness and humility help us find the joy that strengthens our life and enables us to fulfill our highest destiny.
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Pluto remains retrograde this whole month till October 11. Its shadow period lasts until February 2, 2025. The degrees traveled in July (1º23’-0º41’ Aquarius) are associated in the Sabian Symbols with the following images: “An unexpected thunderstorm” and “An old adobe mission in California”. All over the world, the people are awakening to the lies. The rebellion against control and propaganda leads to civil unrest. As the old world is crumbling before our eyes, solidity is found in expanding our awareness and renewing our spiritual power.
Saturn remains retrograde this whole month until November 15. Its shadow period lasts until February 18, 2025. The degrees traveled in July (19º26’- 18º39’ Pisces) are symbolized by: “A table set for an evening meal” and “A Master instructing his disciple.” At this juncture, ignorance is not bliss. The more we dig for the truth, the more enlightened our decisions will be. We need to seek real masters and true knowledge. In the web of half-truths, corrupted information, misalignments, misleading distractions, and general concerted confusion, discerning what-is from what-is-not is more important than ever. What we feed our bodies, our minds, and our souls needs to contribute to our highest good. We are sole responsible for discarding what no longer serves us, -and maybe never did, or worse, enslaves us, and seeking what elevates our consciousness.
Neptune turns retrograde on July 2nd at 3:40 AM until December 7th. Its shadow period will remain until March 28, 2025. The degree the retrogradation starts on (29º56’ Pisces) is represented by: “A woman just risen from the sea. A seal is embracing her.” Amidst all the fake news, lies, deceptions, and prevailing propaganda, it is essential that we tap into our own instincts and rely on the resources of our subconscious. Our inner voice is more accurate than our mind can ever be. We are required to settle in the inner peace of transparency from which all new life can emerge.
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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):
On Tuesday 7/2 between 8:43 AM and 8:50 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.
On Thursday 7/4 between 1:44 PM and 1:51 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.
On Saturday 7/6 between 8:47 PM and 8:56 PM: when the Moon enters Leo.
From Monday 7/8 at 11:04 PM till Tuesday 7/9 at 6:48 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.
On Thursday 7/11 between 6:55 PM and 7:06 PM: when the Moon enters Libra.
From Saturday 7/13 at 3:49 PM till Sunday 7/14 at 7:53 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.
On Tuesday 7/16 between 6:10 PM and 6:25 PM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.
On Friday 7/19 between 12:58 AM and 1:14 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.
On Sunday 7/21 between 4:26 AM and 4:43 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.
On Tuesday 7/23 between 2:58 AM and 6:23 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.
On Thursday 7/25 between 7:31 AM and 7:52 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.
From Friday 7/26 at 3:14 PM till Saturday 7/27 at 10:23 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.
On Monday 7/29 between 1:59 PM till 2:28 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.
On Wednesday 7/31 between 7:46 PM and 8:19 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.
Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!
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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon
Moon in Taurus until Tuesday 7/2 at 8:49 AM + between Saturday 7/27 at 10:23 AM till Monday 7/29 at 2:27 PM : Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…
Moon in Gemini between Tuesday 7/2 at 8:50 AM and Thursday 7/4 at 1:50 PM + between Monday 7/29 at 2:28 PM and Wednesday 7/31 at 8:18 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….
Moon in Cancer between Thursday 7/4 at 1:51 PM and Saturday 7/6 at 8:55 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….
Moon in Leo between Saturday 7/6 at 8:56 PM and Tuesday 7/9 at 6:47 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…
Moon in Virgo between Tuesday 7/9 at 6:48 AM and Thursday 7/11 at 7:05 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….
Moon in Libra between Thursday 7/11 at 7:06 PM and Sunday 7/14 at 7:52 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).
Moon in Scorpio between Sunday 7/14 at 7:53 AM and Tuesday 7/16 at 6:24 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.
Moon in Sagittarius between Tuesday 7/16 at 6:25 PM and Friday 7/19 at 1:13 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).
Moon in Capricorn between Friday 7/19 at 1:14 AM and Sunday 7/21 at 4:42 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…
Moon in Aquarius between Sunday 7/21 at 4:43 AM and Tuesday 7/23 at 6:22 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers, and technology in general….
Moon in Pisces between Tuesday 7/23 at 6:23 AM and Thursday 7/25 at 7:51 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…
Moon in Aries between Thursday 7/25 at 7:52 AM and Saturday 7/27 at 10:22 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….
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This month’s intentional meditation started on with the Full Moon in at exactly.
On Friday 7/5, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 3:57 PM for the New Moon in Cancer. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….
Next month’s intentional meditation starts on Sunday 7/21. Take out as many blank sheets of paper as you have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon in Capricorn at exactly 3:17 AM. Once that moment passed, gather your Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder until the next New Moon next month.
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Tuesday 7/2: Mercury Trine Neptune (4:53 AM), Mercury in Leo (5:50 AM) till 7/25, Venus Trine Saturn (6:41 PM)
During the next 3 weeks, we could be attracted to performing in public and expressing ourselves dramatically. Creativity, romance, and children are likely to be on our mind. We tend to speak with panache, warmth, and generosity. Today, more specifically, is conducive to any endeavor requiring inspiration and imagination. Music, poetry, and meditation are soothing to our soul. Our dreams could be premonitory. A partnership begun today is solidly based in reality and is likely to last a long time. Excellent also for strengthening an existing relationship and stabilizing our finances.
Wednesday 7/3: Mercury Opposition Pluto (12:27 AM)
Forcefulness, expressing our opinions bluntly, and being too outspoken can lead to alienation. It is recommended that we compromise, meet others half-way, and find solutions that work for all.
Friday 7/5: Mars Sextile Saturn (12:02 PM)
Our projects and ambitions are furthered with practical, grounded, decisive actions. It is advised to channel our energy into objective, impersonal projects. Discipline, hard work, and a strong sense of direction see us to the finish line.
Monday 7/8: Venus Sextile Uranus (4:04 AM), Mercury Sextile Jupiter (7:26 AM)
Exciting social encounters can lead to an unusual romance. The people we meet today are eccentric, stimulating, and freeing. We are likely to be drawn to modern art forms and original esthetics. Financial matters tend to fluctuate bringing the possibility of both sudden loss and unexpected gain. A great day for a long-distance trip, expanding our education, or learning a foreign language. We express ourselves with poise and confidence. Conference speakers, professors, actors, and politicians are favored.
Wednesday 7/10: Sun Trine Saturn (8:05 PM)
Discipline, focus, and hard work are called for. We face our duties with a heightened sense of responsibility, are structured, and organized. Our maturity, seriousness, and leadership abilities bring long-term rewards.
Thursday 7/11: Venus Trine Neptune (7:32 AM), Venus in Leo (9:19 AM) till 8/4
During the next 3 weeks, creativity, children, and romance are favored. We express our love with warmth, are enthusiastic, and generous both with our time and our resources. A wonderful time to take care of ourselves, enhance our beauty, and renew our wardrobe. Today, more specifically, we could seek an ideal love, feel dreamy, and lose ourselves in a romantic movie. A date is likely to be particularly enchanted. Our sensitivity to the suffering of others, our enhanced compassion, and love of art imbue this day with grace. An intuitive financial investment may prove lucrative.
Friday 7/12: Venus Opposition Pluto (7:12 AM)
Manipulative tactics and compulsive actions are best met with a genuine willingness to extend ourselves to others. Best to keep our feelings and sensitivity to the underlying emotional undercurrents, to ourselves, and adopt an attitude of gracious compromise. Relationship commitments may require more effort and understanding than usual. Financial matters necessitate careful planning.
Monday 7/15: Mars Conjunct Uranus (7:05 AM)
Today, we are highly individualistic and express our uniqueness in original way. But if we are not careful enough, rash actions, impulsive reactions, a need for freedom, a fascination with speed, and an exaggerated rebelliousness could make us accident prone. Let us stay away from potentially aggressive people and violent situations. Existing problems find unusual solutions through flashes of insight.
Thursday 7/18: Sun Sextile Uranus (7:00 AM)
A day to expect the unexpected. Plans may change suddenly, people we hadn’t seen in a while, show up, unforeseen circumstances redirect the course of our actions, and social gatherings are attractive. Meeting new people is exciting. An accelerated rhythm leading to unusual possibilities brings a welcome stimulation into our life.
Saturday 7/20: Mars Sextile Neptune (8:17 AM), Mars in Gemini (1:43 PM) till September 4
During the next 6 weeks, our actions are intellectually driven. We are curious, mobile, flexible, as well as eager to learn and travel. More interested in a variety of different experiences than acquiring mastery in only one field, we may seem a little scattered. Somewhat argumentative, drawn to vibrant discussions and verbal sparring, physical activities help us blow some steam off. Today, more specifically, a vague dissatisfaction could lead us to look for new opportunities. We are fascinated by surprises, secret plans, imaginative projects, and daring creative endeavors, but if we fail to back our dreams with some concrete work, they may all fade into the sunset.
Sunday 7/21: Venus Sextile Jupiter (1:43 PM), Mercury Square Uranus (3:21 PM), Sun Trine Neptune (8:25 PM), Mars Trine Pluto (8:48 PM)
Exciting events, unexpected changes of mind, unusual disruptions of plans, and stimulating encounters require of us to stay very present to the moment. Romance is favored. A day to dream our ideal reality into being by focusing on beauty, harmony, and balance. An existing connection, or a relationship begun today, is warm, adventurous, has a visionary quality and philosophical depth. Our need for intensity and passion is enhanced. We seek meaningful, enriching, far-reaching alliances that feed our soul and help us grow.
Monday 7/22: Sun enters Leo (12:44 AM) till August 22, Sun Opposition Pluto (10:38 PM)
During the coming month, we may feel more indolent. We seek glamour, visibility, are warm, generous, and radiate a positive energy that elevates everyone around us. Playing with children, developing our creativity, and beautifying ourselves are pleasurable activities. Today, more specifically requires of us to compromise. The temptation to resort to manipulation, lack integrity, or dig our heels in passive resistance should be curbed. It is important that we cooperate with others and act in ways that benefit all concerned.
Thursday 7/25: Mercury enters Virgo (3:42 PM) till August 14, Sun Sextile Mars (7:32 PM)
During the next 3 weeks, we are focused on practical details. Our thirst for knowledge is enhanced. A certain nervousness and curiosity could make it difficult for us to stay in just one place. We tend to be more organized yet seek mental stimulation. Today, more specifically, an activity requiring physical energy, courage, and a positive focus is revitalizing. A great transit for a dynamic sporting event.
Wishing you a happy month of July!
In Loving Light.
Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.
Astrologer, Shaman, International Conference Speaker
Author of Astrology for Enlightenment (Atria Books, Simon & Schuster)
Founder of the Online Llankay, Munay, Yachay School of Shamanic Studies
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