Adapting to an Uncertain Landscape
So the tranquility of June was broken by the intensity of a Mars/Uranus square in effect from through June 15th. In my desire to bring a month of calm, I overlooked this chaotic aspect which is responsible for the astro-turfed LA riots and the preplanned attack on Iran/Israel. Mars in Leo demands attention and praise and will "act out" if not received. Uranus at the end of Taurus is revealing a changing value system and "weird" financial incentives.
Hence, the natural comfort of the early summer was breached by this chaotic energy.
And unfortunately, the drama will not be stopping this month either.
We have several planetary stations (Neptune and Saturn respectively retrograding in Aries on the 4th and the 13th), Mercury retrograding in Leo on July 18th and most importantly, the ingress of Uranus in Gemini on July 8th.
Now the breakthroughs/surprises will occur in the communications arena due to its movement into Gemini. Previous Uranus in Gemini transits have included the development of the Guttenberg press and all forms of telecommunications in modern history - the telegraph, the telephone, and the last cycle with the advent of television. With accelerating technological breakthroughs, It's hard to contemplate what else is on the horizon beyond the already encroaching AI revolution.
So we are being pushed into the future regardless of if we are ready or not and this month will give us a glimpse of the changes up ahead.
Neptune retrograde in Aries 2 degrees July 4th
dreams of war
This is the first retrograde of Neptune in Aries, a transit that will last until 2038. As Neptune in Aries may glorify war and conquest, when it retrogrades we may see a true ceasefire in the conflagrating Middle East.
We may also take a pause in trying to figure out the next steps in our lives while processing the new information and desires that have come forth in the last few months.
Neptune, as always, can reveal something that we may not have seen or had been hidden from view.
As it is Independence Day in the United States, perhaps we will contemplate the necessity of war or recognize it as an outward expression of our inner warring entities.
Neptune in Aries will likely bring more global conflict and religious fanaticism. Now "religious" can also include political or cultural ideologies and an oftentimes misguided fascination with a leader or guru. There is illusion and subterfuge in these mesmerizations so use discernment when climbing on board with the latest trend, outrage, supposed sin of another.
Positively, we can incubate a newly developing vision in this area of life:
ARIES - your personal sense of identity
TAURUS - your relationship with Source
GEMINI - your social connections
CANCER - your professional life
LEO - your spiritual beliefs
VIRGO - your intimate relationships
LIBRA - your type of partner
SCORPIO - a new work or health outlook
SAGITTARIUS - a true romance
CAPRICORN - an energizing homelife
AQUARIUS - -a new community
PISCES - how we make money
Neptune will focus on my oft-repeated phrase that the only professions the world needs now are teacher, healer, farmer and artist. It would be beneficial to consider how these energies can be brought into or are expressed in your everyday interactions. A new dream is being born hence the old path to happiness and success no longer applies. Trust the process!
Uranus into Gemini July 8th
communication breakthroughs
This incredibly busy astrological month is lit up with the entrance of Uranus into Gemini on July 8th. Uranus relates to all unique, iconoclastic, revolutionary, traumatic, disruptive events and in the sign of Gemini, adds on the fracturing nature of technology and communication.
During the next 8 years, we will be, on the one hand, amazed at what types of inventions are developed and alternatively grappling with the consequences.
Other areas that may see innovation are in aerospace, frequencies, education and psychology (assuming we are willing to look at the causes of our splitting - Gemini, the twins).
Shadow projection and fracturing may become even more rampant with the ability of AI to segment populations/individuals in the most fine-tuned and narrowest of ways.
Now technocrats are looking at this time as one of a grand (financial for them) advancement forward. For the rest of us, this may not be the case when AI makes all of our jobs redundant.
Yet, we cannot "stop" the astrology from happening so how can it be worked with in a healthier capacity? Perhaps we may engage in new forms of learning/schooling as the Gemini childhood education system is woefully outdated. Or we may develop new local communities with a circular economy. Sibling relationships may move front and center or you may divorce your family (this can be good or bad depending on).
A fantasy of mine would be that we could measure consciousness as "tele" means transmission of thought. Or with the developing sextile to Pluto in Aquarius, we could talk to aliens or elementals.
Uranus in Gemini will make a slow-moving sextile to Pluto for the next two years and historically we do notice more political division, geopolitical strife and major societal transformations so we are in for a chaotic ride for some time to come. Yet, Uranus is about freedom and likewise Pluto in the sign of individualism could on its better days, liberate us from outmoded ways of thinking and familial/societal patterning.
The air signs - Gemini, Libra, Aquarius - will likely find this time very scintillating and we may all be life-long learners, picking up new skills and adapting to new social climates. As long as we keep our humanity intact, we can find value in the new tools coming our way in the same manner that previous generations changed habits based on the novel technology of the telephone, television and transportation advances.
Where, despite the chance of some disruption, will you find exciting prospects for change?
ARIES - with your local community and friends
TAURUS - in your methods of making money
GEMINI - you are on the forefront of the upcoming technology shifts
CANCER - eliminating childhood thinking
LEO - in considering your future work goals
VIRGO - in your career
LIBRA - in your access to spiritual technology
SCORPIO - in your investments, financial or romantic
SAGITTARIUS - in your choice of partner
CAPRICORN - in your work life
AQUARIUS - in your creative endeavors
PISCES - in your home and notion of family
And one of the most exciting personal adventures could be the acknowledgement of our subpersonalities and the ownership of what we reflect and create in the world. Uranus in Gemini can initiate new ways of thinking and perceiving so depending on how we chose to work with the energy of dramatic change, we can experience a grand awakening or further fracturing. Let's choose the path of higher consciousness and we can assist in ushering in a new world!
Saturn retrogrades 1 degree Aries July 13th
pause to consider the path forward
In the panoply of outerplanetary action, Saturn will also retrograde in the early degree of Aries on July 13th. Saturn's influence is less powerful than either Pluto, Neptune or Uranus, due to its shorter cycle and sometimes delaying effect. In fact, Saturn is usually the planet that is putting the brakes on the transformation that these other entities inspire.
Yet, Saturn wants us to get serious and is also willing to put in the work in order to ensure long-term success. Saturn is also reality and lets us know that this situation is no longer viable, hence it is associated with relationship or job endings. What is required in order for me to pursue my next "adventure"/life lesson?
Now, with Saturn retrograding, we can take a break from needing to sort everything out. Whatever needs to be worked on can be set aside, at least for several months or until Saturn turns direct end of November. Like with Neptune, we can simply observe where the next moves might be made and slowly let things fall into place or fall apart.
Where are you starting to get the sense that your old life is ending and a new life is emerging?
ARIES - in how you present yourself to the world, also in regard to relationships
TAURUS - in deciding you are not going to let fear or insecurity rule your life
GEMINI - with your social contacts and media coverage
CANCER - in your professional aspirations
LEO - in your spiritual world view
VIRGO - in your romantic partnerships
LIBRA - with your significant other or the entrance of a new partner
SCORPIO - regarding your health routines
SAGITTARIUS - in the realm of creativity
CAPRICORN - within your home and family dynamics
AQUARIUS - with your education and new interests
PISCES - with your money-making capacities
Mercury retrograde in Leo July 18th - Aug 11th
am I being appreciated for who I am?
In comparison to all of the outerplanetary activity this month, Mercury retrograde in Leo is relatively insignificant (in the larger scheme of your life). Yet, we all do notice Mercury retrograde in our everyday personal or professional exchanges as the personal planets are the ones we feel in ordinary life.
And after Mars in Leo, which began last November and completed last month (interrupted by a long backward movement in Cancer) there are probably some ragged edges, torn relationships, hurt feelings that have to be healed.
Where, if there has been a period of misunderstandings, can some reconciliation take place?
ARIES - with a romantic partner
TAURUS - with your mother
GEMINI - with a sibling or best friend
CANCER - regarding your self worth
LEO - how you see and feel about yourself
VIRGO - allaying fears of insignificance
LIBRA - with social media or peer group relationships
SCORPIO - with your boss or father
SAGITTARIUS - with your understanding of the ego in spiritual matters
CAPRICORN - in your financial outlook
AQUARIUS - in your personal relationships
PISCES - regarding your health practices
Of course, Mercury retrograde can also bring back opportunities in work, love and family depending on the willingness to see each other as individuals with their own unique needs. If not feeling loved or appreciated, it is time to move on or at least recognize that an old parental wound is likely surfacing to be healed. We are all children of god (Leo) and deserve to feel loved and it starts with ourselves.
Saturn/Neptune retrograde conjunction in Aries July 31st - Aug 2nd
an etching that we will come back to fill in later
A majorly significant upcoming transit is the Saturn/Neptune conjunction culminating in Feb 2026 - the structures of one life giving way to a new reality.
At the end of this month, the players in the conjunction will meet up in retrograde fashion giving us a glimpse of where the dissolution of structures will be occurring, likely to be accomplished next year.
It is not the time to hold on to the past, even if sad or apparently tragic in its manifestation. We are entering a whole new world paradigm and we cannot drag the past forward with us. It ideally must be let go willingly.
Where are there the faint (or loud) nudges that your life will be changing irrevocably next year?
ARIES - you yourself are stepping into your true power
TAURUS - you are willing to face life with action and courage
GEMINI - you are open to changing your goals for the future
CANCER - you are contemplating a major career change
LEO - you are opening up to a greater depth of spirituality
VIRGO - you may be willing to join resources with another either personally or professionally
LIBRA - the nature of your relationship is changing (ending or beginning)
SCORPIO - you are taking better care of yourself, or are being forced to
SAGITTARIUS - you are open to a romance
CAPRICORN - you may be moving or family life/mother is changing
AQUARIUS - your mind is expanding and seeking new knowledge
PISCES - your means of making a living
At month's end, we will feel like there is a new path before us, even if it is tangled with obstacles. By moving forward (or staying still and grounding) you will be able to eventually pursue the new goal and leave the past behind.
And the changes will not only be personal, but worldly as well. Geopolitical realignments, financial developments, job displacement, scientific breakthroughs, war and conflict are all part of the next decade. Another point I have been emphasizing is that over the next 15 years, the watchwords to follow will be courage and action. And contemplating the essence of Athena, the warrior goddess, may be one archetype to embody. Boldness, clarity, inspiration and desire will move us forward into an uncertain (but yet undetermined) future. Rather than a victim of fate, be a co-creator of the universe!