By Admin on behalf of Mahala, on July 4th, 2014
Guest article by Dorene Carrel.
July begins in a fast-forward mode when Mercury in Gemini turns direct on July 1. Now there is more energy available for making progress with long-term goals and plans. During the first half of this year, many of the faster-moving planets (such as Venus and Mars) have been in retrograde cycles, which has caused us to experience many delays, unexpected changes or a lack of momentum. In mid-month Saturn turns direct, while the three outer planets turn retrograde. This change may result in our feeling less encumbered and freer to move forward with our goals. In addition, Jupiter moves into Leo, which expands our urge towards leadership, self-expression and recreation.
We begin this month under a new moon in Cancer, which occurred on June 27, with a focus on our emotional/feeling side and issues connected to home, family and security. Also still in effect is the ongoing Uranus/Pluto square, which will be activated this month by the Sun, Mercury and Venus. Although the momentum for change and transformation will continue, this month there is less intensity and more ease.
