Horoscopes 6.30.24-7.6.24
The Energy Report
On July 2nd we have Mercury in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces at the anaretic degree. This aspect can fuel nationalistic thinking and fanaticism, helping to see only what you want to see. In its positive expression, it brings the ability to communicate sensitively and experience empathy — using the energy to put yourself in others shoes, rather than allow fear-mongering to push you farther into dissociation and away from others.
On the 2nd we also have Venus in Cancer trine Saturn in Pisces. This aspect can help ground the above energy into our values and actions, but if our beliefs are idealistic in the first place then we'll be building a castle of sand and sticking our heads in it. In its positive expression, we can find ourselves appreciating those closest to us, enjoying time with our family and friends, and possibly understanding them a little better than we have in the past. It's a good time to deal with finances, bookkeeping, etc.
On the 3rd we have Mercury in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius. This, unfortunately, can create ego conflicts and power struggles. Oppositions tend to play out interpersonally, so you may find that you or someone else is representing the individual (Leo) and struggling against the power of the collective (Aquarius). Mercury in Leo wants to do things "because I said so", while Pluto in Aquarius wants to do anything except what's expected. Watch out for the ways you may be on one or both of those extremes —pulling in the empathetic, watery trines of the day prior will really help curb the worst of this energy.
Finally, on the 5th we have a new moon in Cancer, as well as an exact Mars in Taurus sextile Saturn in Pisces. This aspect helps us activate the beautiful potential of this new moon — to begin something with the care it deserves. We must make sure we're motivated by extending or receiving care, however, and not "taking care", or being careful to avoid vulnerability. Mars in Taurus and Saturn in Pisces could take this tender Cancer energy and feel over-exposed, reacting by leaning on old habits — particularly if they involve stubbornness or a lack of boundaries — two sides of the same reactive coin.
The Venus trine Saturn will still be active in this chart, and it will behoove us all to draw on that energy from earlier in the week to stay empathetic to others and manage our worst reactions.
Unfortunately, we have a Venus square to Chiron on the next day that's going to really challenge us. Venus square to Chiron brings out our core wounding around the things we value and our sense of emotional safety. We may see some turbulence in the economy, or you may find yourself feeling dismay at your finances, body, love life, etc. With Venus in Cancer, we may have conflicts with our families arise — of origin or chosen. With Chiron in Aries, the conflict will be between your autonomy and agency (your ability to do what you want, when you want) and your responsibility to care for others. Our interdependence on each other made heavier by our shared history and relational ties.
Read the below horoscopes for your sun, moon and rising sign to get a sense of how this energy will affect you and some useful tips.
Aries ♈︎
As Mercury moves into your fifth house, you may find yourself struggling against "them" this week — whoever feels like they're keeping you from doing what you want to do. Watch out for entitlement in your thinking. Try to remember a time when you were challenged for the better, and be open to that happening again. This new moon on the 5th is a great time for you to start a new savings program that you can set and forget.
Taurus ♉️
This new moon is a great time for you two find meaningful connection in your community. You may need to reach outside your immediate home and family for a sense of belonging this week, as you're likely to feel at odds with those closest to you. Your life philosophy will evolve under Pluto in Aquarius. This week you may see the ways it's asking you to change, and they probably won't be easy. Stay open, if you can.
Gemini ♊️
You're a thinker, and this week you're likely to feel extra proud of your ideas and potentially extra challenged in them. For someone as Mercurial as you, this can be a lonely experience. Take advantage of the Mercury trine to Neptune on the 2nd to find some alike-thinking-minds, so you don't feel as reactive on the 3rd. You're likely to feel a strong scarcity mindset by the 5th and the 6th, but try to remember that feeling will pass. Don’t react too rashly in response to worry about your finances, family love, or home.
Cancer ♋️
With this new moon in your sign sandwiched between two full moons in Capricorn, you're likely feeling real big things. This is a meaningful season in your life, and you're being challenged to reflect and refine what "family" means to you — what is forgivable, what does “unconditional” mean, and when do you need better boundaries? There's some lovely energy to tap into on the 2nd, just make sure it's used with intention, and doesn't accelerate old patterns and survival mechanisms.
Leo ♌️
Mercury is moving into your sign this week, and is being activated in several transits (including a new moon!). You're likely to be feeling extra defensive in your thinking. If you can observe your ego impartially and notice when it may be too loud, you have an amazing opportunity to be an innovator, especially in your close personal relationships. There is an ever-evolving balance between the old way and the brave new one — spend time reflecting on that this week.
Virgo ♍️
Saturn and Neptune's transit through your seventh house of relationships is getting activated this week by sensitive Cancer and then proud Leo energy. The potential is for you to first reflect on the difference between a best friend and a good friend, and then be brave enough to adjust your boundaries accordingly. This new moon has beautiful potential for you to begin to materialize a new world outlook, but a risk of giving too much away simply to feel belonging.
Libra ♎︎
Soak up the the positive Venus trine to Saturn on the 2nd, Libra, and try to stay connected to that energy through the new moon and into Saturday the 6th. Your ruling planet — Venus — will be square to Chiron and forcing you into a tug-of-war between your freedom, your desire for close partnership, and your desperate need for a home and security. This is a very reactive place to be, so be wary of being propelled to action too quickly. Remember, if you're feeling activated try to calm your mind before you listen to it.
Scorpio ♏️
This can be a very spiritual week for you, Scorpio, as your 9th house is activated with Cancer's sensitivity and your 5th house is lit up with Pisces' empathic energy. Mercury into Leo may help you be brave enough to tap into your more psychic tendencies, so watch for strong intuitive hits. Just remember to be critical of what's intuition (calm, grounded knowing) and what's reactivity (urgent, anxious rumination).
Sagittarius ♐️
You're likely going to be thinking a lot about what family owes each other this week. Your home and family are in flux, as is your definition of commitment, boundaries and stability. Watch out for oversimplifying contradiction and nuance into your own personal black and white doctrine — give things time and space to unfold. Ambiguity can be especially difficult for you, my Jupiterian friend, but if you can separate your survival from certainty you can let things unfold in their own beautiful way and time.
Capricorn ♑️
Whatever came up for you last full moon is in a cycle of return, as the second full moon in Capricorn will rise on July 21st. You're likely to feel really insecure and activated around your close personal relationships come Saturday, and be tempted to reach for certainty before it’s time. Check in with yourself around the lessons on June 21st (independence vs. dependence). You're being challenged to live your boundaries, both with yourself and with others.
Aquarius ♒️
With Mercury moving into your seventh house this week and being lit up by Pluto, you may find yourself in extra argumentative conflict with those closest to you. Be wary of feeling like someone else's uniqueness is a challenge to your own — stay with the knowing in your bones that belonging only comes from self-ownership. You may be feeling extra insecure in a lot of ways, as Saturn and Neptune transit your 2nd house. Try not to ruminate on these things as Venus squares Chiron later in the week. Try to remind yourself what you really value — I doubt it's appearance, money or control over meaning and connection.
Pisces ♓️
This week you'll be tempted to define yourself by the things and people you care for. This isn't bad, but as Mercury moves into Leo you'll have to take responsibility for yourself as well. This new moon, reflect on the ways you serve others in order to serve yourself. How is it scarier to be alone than to be busy taking care of others? Who are you when you're not defined by others' energy? These questions will be painful come Saturday, but if you can define your values and act out of them you'll be able to sleep soundly, especially when the right thing is the hard thing.
