Eclipse Evolution!
“Life is a moving, breathing thing. We have to be willing to constantly evolve to be part of it” - Peeples
Like the cycles of the Moon, the shifting of the Seasons and the ebb and flow of the ocean’s tides, we too are in a constant state of change. In fact, change is the only constant in life. In order to fully live, we must grow, flourish and evolve. This July we’ll have even more opportunity to embrace this concept. It’s the month of Eclipses. Any time “Eclipse” is mentioned, there's the potential for powerful transformation. This month we have both a Total Solar Eclipse and a Partial Lunar Eclipse. This signals the chance for a dynamic recalibration, revision, rebirth, renewal and release from what's no longer contributing to our personal growth. Eclipses help us evolve – giving us the chance to take situations into our own hands and make changes that are necessary for our advancement.
Eclipses occur when the Sun, Moon and Earth come into alignment and denote a time of intense energy, shifts and power. Be it personal or world events, these stellar occasions reveal areas requiring attention, adjustment, re-working or releasing in order for us to move forward with greater passion and purpose. A Solar Eclipse always happens during a New Moon and denotes new beginnings, a time of regeneration, pushing us to take action and get things in order. A Lunar Eclipse is always at a Full Moon, and indicates a time of awareness, often a culmination, releasing or ending of something. Eclipses challenge us to be more conscious of our thoughts, aware of our actions and mindful of what we are doing with our lives. As we change our focus, our outlook and world changes also.
Many of us are eager for some form of change in our lives. In the past we may have left things up to chance or hoped situations would just shift on their own to make things better, but now we're being pushed to take action. Eclipses help raise our awareness of where difficulties or imbalances exist, bringing to light the issues that need correcting. With this heightened awareness we can now become the power behind the change we seek! Change is not always easy, but the outcome is greater strength, courage and a more authentic YOU!
July brings us a powerhouse of Astrological energies. Not only do we have a Total Solar Eclipse/Cancer New Moon, a Partial Lunar Eclipse/Capricorn Full Moon, Mars moving into Leo but also Mercury going Retrograde – along with Retrograde Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto! The weeks ahead point to a strong need to rework, rethink and reconsider issues regarding our personal directions, family, health, power-issues, relationship balance and individual evolution!
What Astrological details about this powerful Eclipse month can be utilized for YOUR advancement and personal shift? Here's your Motivational Astrology forecast for July:
2 July (1 July in U.S.A) Mars goes into Leo – Empowered Self Assurance! As the planet of action and energy moves into the sign representing confidence and self love, we're given the opportunity to express our personal wants and needs! Our self orientation is the focus now, helping us to show more outgoing expression, greater vitality and dramatic self assurance! For the weeks ahead we're encouraged to step out of our safety nets in order to advance our dreams, embark on new creative endeavours and implement empowering projects. We have more perseverance and positivity to rush forward toward the things that are important to us, attracting greater joy to our lives. It's a wonderful time to be aware of what contributes positivity and joy to your life and what doesn't!
3 July (2 July in U.S.A) New Moon in Cancer / Total Solar Eclipse – Emotional Epiphany! New Moons represent beginnings and in the feeling and caring sign of Cancer this Lunar light encourages renewal of our nurturing instincts and sensitive expressions. A dynamic Total Solar Eclipse occurs now also - turbo charging this time of renewal, bringing us greater awareness of what is needed in our lives for further security on all levels. Issues regarding home, family, life changes and fresh starts are emphasized now. Additionally, we are strongly encouraged to make use of our intuition, idealism and imagination to further our need for comfort, protection and peace of mind. Start something today that will help support and honour your feelings while contributing to your emotional foundations. Allow this powerful time to initiate a new period of compassion, love, understanding and care – for ourselves and those around us.
4 July (3 July in U.S.A.) Venus goes into Cancer – Sooth Your Spirit! The ability to acknowledge and appreciate our sensitivity, feelings and intuition helps us to connect with a more self-nurturing part of ourselves. Honor your majestic spirit now by taking greater care of your mind, body and soul which helps strengthen the positive, beautiful and magical part of yourself. Protect and comfort your inner child, being supportive of the unique spirit that you are! Be aware of what and who makes you feel loved and appreciated, and which do not. Find a better balance between doing for others and giving to yourself. For the weeks ahead establish new ways of self-kindness, allowing your personal beauty and abilities to blossom!
8 July (7 July in U.S.A.) Mercury in Leo goes Retrograde - Reviewing Self Expression! One way we have of honoring our unique life path comes through our self expression. As Mercury begins it’s Retrograde path in the fiery and assertive sign of Leo, our thoughts, actions, interactions with others and personal views of life comes up for review. This is usually a time to watch what we say, seek harmony and peace rather than aggression, check all details, expect delays and above all – be Patient! But this is also a great opportunity to reconsider what brings us joy and pleasure in life. We are urged now to consider what we can do to further our own creative, emotional and intellectual aptitudes in the time ahead. This is an advantageous occasion to readdress ways to grow our dramatic ideas, enthusiastic plans and individual talents – which we can implement when Mercury goes Direct (1 August). This is a great occasion to remind yourself of the activities, dreams, personal goals or hobbies you once found fulfilling as by revisiting these again may bring a new spark of inspiration!
17July (16 July in U.S.A.) Full Moon in Capricorn / Partial Lunar Eclipse – Supportive Structures! Build better foundations in life now by cutting out the cumulative clutter, time robbers and the money wasters. This begins and ideal Lunar cycle for sorting your stuff, getting back on track with budgets and details while empowering yourself with greater organization and taking charge of your life. Use this occasion to map out your strategies for greater financial security and get things sorted when it comes to your work and ambitions. Full Moons encourage us to let go of whatever is holding us back in order to make us grow stronger – so ask yourself: “What do I need to eliminate to gain greater freedom?” As you release the unnecessary you build greater supportive structures in your life!
23 July (22 July in U.S.A.) Sun goes into Leo – Time to Shine! A new phase of greater self confidence, creativity, enjoyment and expression unfolds! This is a time to shine in who you are and what you do – while adding some drama and excitement in how you do it! As you allow you to be YOU, greater courage and confidence will be rewarded. Respecting your talents, applauding your accomplishments and emphasizing your gifts now, brings you the appreciation, validation and recognition that you seek! This is your time to allow your inner Lion to roar in celebration of the marvelous spirit that you are! Tap into life with greater gusto, generosity and grand gestures of gladness! Start creative projects, a new romance and more enjoyment of life now!
28 July (27 July in U.S.A.) Venus goes into Leo – Grow your Glory! Positivity starts with you – your thoughts about yourself, your perceptions of who you are and the belief in your potential! With Venus, the Goddess of Love planet, shining brightly in the effervescent sign of Leo, it’s time to honour your individual beauty, creativity and self expression! Appreciating your personal talents, in all their forms, helps you to be more aware of them and what you can share. Don't look to others to establish who you are, what you should think or how you are valued! Remind yourself of all you've lived through, learned, and accomplished and the things that make you truly magical! For the weeks ahead: treat yourself, appreciate yourself, applaud yourself and admire who YOU are!
The Outer Planetsstay in a sign for a longer period of time, so their effect on us is more gradual, but significant none the less. Here they are in their current positions:
Mars in Leo: With the planet of energy and activity advancing through the dramatic and dynamic sign of Leo representing confidence and self love, we're given the opportunity to express our personal wants and needs! Our self orientation is the focus now, helping us to show more outgoing expression, greater vitality and dramatic self assurance! For the weeks ahead we're encouraged to step out of our safety nets in order to advance our dreams, embark on new creative endeavours and implement empowering projects. We have more perseverance and positivity to rush forward toward the things that are important to us, attracting greater joy to our lives. It's a wonderful time to be aware of what contributes positivity and joy to your life and what doesn't! Mars will be in Leo from 2 July until 19 August 2019.
Jupiter is Retrograde in Sagittarius: As the planet representing expansion and opportunity continues its Retrograde motion (until 11 August 2019), we become more reflective, contemplative and concerned with the bigger issues of life – the things we value, our moral obligations, our religious, philosophical and psychological directions and our true beliefs. We are being urged to acknowledge and identify with others on a more universal and global level. Opening our hearts and minds to becoming more accepting of the differences in this world can help bring us together now. This is a time when areas of our lives that need revision and reevaluation come into focus – especially issues surrounding extravagance, hubris, self-pride, arrogance and ego. This Retrograde energy can actually be a favourable time for improving our outlook on abundance, “wealth” and what we hold in high regard - mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Use this opportunity to bring to light the truth in areas of prosperity, wisdom and self worth. Jupiter will be in Sagittarius until December 2019.
Saturn in Capricorn in Retrograde: As the planet representing responsibility, maturity and structure continues its Retrograde travels (until 18 September 2019), through its ruling sign of Capricorn, we're encouraged to focus on the practicalities of life. Highlighted now are issues of efficiency, realism, creating and restoring order, rebuilding faulty structures and conserving our resources. Rewards come to those who put in the efforts that merit achievements – and to those who show thoughtful concern, patience and perseverance in their undertakings. Saturn is a teacher – helping us to grow through past mistakes, failures and hardships. By using the knowledge that we gain from these experiences, we can acquire greater wisdom, self awareness, patience and finally, advancement. Saturn in Capricorn focuses on righting the wrongs around us, ushering in a new era of ethical concerns and rewarding sincerity, integrity and authenticity. This can be the time when your hard work, efforts and dreams finally pay off! Saturn will be in Capricorn until January 2021.
Uranus is in Taurus: The planet signifying change, revolution and innovation is moving through the sign representing its opposite – stability, assurance and safeguarding! For the next 7 years this unusual pairing signifies liberation from the customary way of doing things in favor of new methods and inventive techniques. Also, as Taurus rules our personal values, creativity, material goods, finances, food and general enjoyment, we will see new innovations in these areas. Uranus will seek to shift the security-conscious/money-minded principles of the Bull by remodeling the way we handle our resources, material wealth and investment interests. We can expect a new wave of economic innovation helping us to focus on being more authentic and practical in our approach to things. Shifting themes of how we view stability will certainly be highlighting our future, so expect change and be ready to adapt rather than fighting to hang onto the old ways! Remember: Change equals opportunity! Uranus will be in Taurus until 7 July 2025.
Neptune is Retrograde in Pisces: The planet ruling dreams and creativity continues its Retrograde motion through its ruling sign of Pisces, encouraging us to honour more of our spiritual awareness, artistic inspiration and intuitive insight! Greater appreciation for the beauty around us as well as within us is also emphasized. We are urged to feel and express greater “we-are-all-one” compassion toward ourselves and others - along with further sympathetic understanding and involvement with humanitarian endeavours. Neptune will be going Retrograde until 26 November 2019. During this “backward” cycle we are urged to readdress all the above issues and re-evaluate how we plan to manifest our hopes and dreams. Greater focus on our faith, spirituality and need for understanding is highlighted! Neptune will be in Pisces until 31 March 2025.
Pluto is Retrograde in Capricorn: As the planet of Transformation continues its backward motion through the sober sign of Capricorn (Retrograde until 3 October 2019), we reexamine serious issues and concerns regarding the positive changes we would like to make to ourselves and our world. The overall theme of this cycle is uncovering the misuse of power and authority to enable change for the better. It represents a major time of rediscovery, review and reconsideration that brings transformation to our society, government, world order and Mother Earth. It also pushes us to think about the changes we want to make to our belief structures and our power as individuals and as citizens of the world. This pairing of Pluto in Capricorn will continue until 24 March 2023.
Chiron is in Aries: As the “wounded healer” moves through the independent, assertive and aggressive fire sign of Aries, we'll have greater opportunity to overcome personal obstacles, discover new strength, healing and further self confidence. This can represent a time of transformation in body, mind and soul. As we surmount challenges, we find greater empowerment, advancing our unique spirits while manifesting more of our dreams.
Blessings to You and Yours for a Jubilant July! You are Loved and Appreciated!
With Warmth, Heart and StarLight,
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-GiGi Sosnoski
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