Jupiter in Leo.
“Red and white, blue suede shoes”…Happy Birthday, America! The big news this month is the arrival of Jupiter into Leo, which occurred at the end of June. Jupiter will be in the sign of the lion until next July 26, 2027. For those with Sun sign Leo, this is your year! Look to see what degree of Leo your Sun is at to determine how best to use the months ahead. Where do I need to claim opportunity and expand? Whatever Jupiter touches, the planet tends to be like lighter fluid – there is a chance for growth! Look to see where Leo falls in your natal chart. Here you need to roll the dice on yourself and think BIG.
Jupiter in Leo sets the mood for more self-expression, more creativity, more courage to be “on stage,” and, well, just more FUN. Think playful romance and radiate generosity with a big, loving heart. Allow yourself to be vulnerable and share your talents. In turn, give lots of applause and appreciation for what others do and create. Doors open for us if we let our gifts be seen in the limelight. You got what it takes! Another part of Jupiter in Leo is potential for leadership. The royal sign of the lion has natural charisma that helps us step into taking charge when we need to.
Mars. NASA photo.
July kicks off with some volatile energy. On the 3rd, Mars in Gemini, 03°52’, conjuncts Uranus, the planet of sudden change, explosion and revolution, 11:07 pm Pacific time. “Give me five, I’m still alive! Ain’t no luck…learned to duck!” Mars also squares the Moon’s nodes, suggesting a karmic time. Expect surprise outbursts. Watch your words! The high road is possible “aha” moments on how to find solutions. Mars makes soft aspects (angles) to Neptune in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius. We need a fresh vision for how to move forward. There still may be some confusion or psychological wounding that holds us back.
July 14th, a New Moon in Cancer, 21°59’, 2:43 am, conjuncts Mercury retrograde. Reassess what inside of us needs to heal and where do we benefit from self-care. Cancer can be a very patriotic sign as it is associated with family and clan. Following the 250th birthday bash of America, collectively we might reflect upon what is worth fighting for and how do we need to heal division in our country? “Wave that flag, wave it wide and high!” July 15th, Uranus exactly sextiles (60°) Neptune in Aries 04°23’ and on the 17th, trines (120°) Pluto in Aquarius 04°29’ (we feel these slow-moving events all summer). Think outside the box when it comes to visualizing change in America and how best to handle leadership.
July 20th and 21st, Jupiter in Leo makes aspects to Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, just before the Sun enters Leo July 22nd at 12:13 pm. We may see some unexpected, brash behavior that is ego-driven now. Be patient with others and try to help them see their own wounding when it comes to being on top of their game or selfish for applause. What does it mean to be cherished and seen? Do we place too much emphasize on me, me, ME? Mercury stations direct in Cancer 16°19’, July 23rd, 3:57 pm. Be present for those you love and work towards a healing path for all involved.
Throughout the year, the planets Neptune in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius are in a sextile. This event is exact at 04°20’ on July 24th, 10:26 pm. Then the Full Moon in Aquarius, 06°30’, occurs July 29th at 7:35 am, conjunct Pluto, opposes Jupiter, trines Uranus and sextiles Neptune. This is a powerhouse time to face any psychological shadow work we have to being authentic and free, while Neptune is saying, “how do I develop the spiritual warrior in me”? Neptune can bring about a foggy lack of boundaries or delusion. “We’re all confused, what’s to lose?” Pay attention to any blockage in you that prevents your personal freedom to be who you are and this will help you visualize how to take right action. “Son of a gun, better change your act!” Enjoy summertime before it is gone, my oh my.