Mounting Planetary Tensions Suggest Volatility - July 2011 Astrological Update

The month of July begins with mounting planetary tensions. On July 1st, an intense, emotionally charged New Moon, Partial Solar Eclipse, at 9 degrees 11’ Cancer, creates a difficult planetary pattern. A major configuration is formed between the Sun and Moon and three outer planets (Saturn, Uranus and Pluto). Six square aspects, suggest a heightened degree of volatility. Squares signify turning points where the focus is on change. Innovation and creativity will strengthen determination. The Uranus/Pluto square it is more likely to play out with great force in the global arena rather than in our private lives unless it directly aspects your individual chart.

Once again, we are confronted with a major crossroad. The old reality has passed away. Issues concerning home and family matters, women, children and the housing market, relevant to the sign of Cancer, become the focal point. The Sabian Symbol for this eclipse indicates that we are beginning a long process of collective spiritual transformation. Emotional issues that have been holding us back must be addressed by giving conscious attention to our inner world. It is essential to give expression to those emotions that keep us from feeling whole. A Solar Eclipse is a special New Moon that brings in new energy for new beginnings. We are offered new opportunities for tremendous personal growth and integration. Focus on what nurtures you and makes you feel safe (Cancer). Make special note of how this plays out for you personally.

A Solar Eclipse can bring an ending to one direction of your life and open a door to another. Remember, New Moon/Solar Eclipses are always a very powerful time to meditate. Set your intention based on what you want to manifest over the next six months. Eclipses tend to emphasize matters related to the house in which they fall in your natal chart. Look for the house that contains 9 degrees of Cancer in your natal chart to understand the area of your life that is being highlighted.

From July 9th through December 9th, Uranus, the Mythic God of the unexpected and the unforeseen, turns retrograde. An internalized process of readjustment and reevaluation serves to give us further clarity on how to express our personal uniqueness in the outer world.

The Capricorn Full Moon on July 14th -15th at 22 degrees Capricorn 28’, reminds us not to lose sight of our goals. Emphasis is placed on ambition, hard work, responsibility and intuition. We are directed to trust the passions of our hearts. The Sabian symbol for this Full Moon accents the need for cooperative efforts, exceptional courage and compassion. Outmoded structures shift into new and unexpected directions. The sign of Cancer, ruled by the Moon, has excellent instincts for trends. Use this month to get in touch with your deeper instincts. Any efforts you make to integrate your dreams and your spiritual life with your physical reality, will be supported.