July 2020 Motivational Astrology Forecast
By GiGi Astro Sosnoski: Keep Looking Up! Ltd. / Positive Skies Ltd.
** Leading the Way **
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” — John Quincy Adams
The Astrological energies for July emphasize the need for us to take greater control of our lives by being more responsible and embracing self-leadership. In this chaotic world, now more than ever it’s important to develop a stronger sense of who we are, what we can do to better handle challenging circumstances and how we can look ahead with further positivity and assurance. This is the month to establish an improved ‘inner game’ of self-awareness, self-sufficiency and purposeful intention. By viewing and dealing with problems in a level-headed, realistic and informed way, we can own our future and be the leadership we seek!
We start July off with a Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse in sober Capricorn urging us to take responsibility for our own well-being and that of our family, loved ones and community. But there’s a delicate balance in the Cancer-Capricorn polarity, and the Eclipse is a time of confrontation, with our feelings and sensitivities heightened as the Lunar energy opposes the Sun and Mercury in Cancer. The balance can easily swing to emotional rebellion against authority, especially if communications aren’t clear — and Mercury retrograde, along with 4 other planets, means communications are especially prone to confusion right now! With Jupiter and Pluto still aligned in Capricorn, a decisive ‘reality check’ is shaping up as we consider the need for changes in ourselves, in those who lead us, and in the world as a whole.
A New Moon in Cancer this month signals new beginnings — with a serious attitude and further need for stability as it opposes Saturn on 20/21 July. This will bring a time of charged feelings as we strive for recovery and seek greater awareness of what is needed in our lives for further safety and security. As Mercury finally moves out of its Retrograde cycle and advances forward in Cancer, we can make inroads in our communications — with the focus on healing, protection and progress. July offers the opportunity to bring many changes to our lives — by letting go of what is not working (governments, social structures, outdated ideals, misdirection) and empowering ourselves to lead the way toward greater stability, resolve, security and strength.
What are the important dates to know and the Astrological energies to utilize for greater stability in the weeks to come? Here’s your Motivational Astrology Forecast for July 2020:
* 2 July (1st in U.S.A.): Saturn Retrogrades back into Capricorn — Reworking the Structures! As the planet representing structure, stability, responsibilities and those in ‘positions of power’ Retrogrades back into its ruling sign of Capricorn, we’ll be focusing on reworking our guidelines and leadership direction for the time ahead. In the serious sign of Capricorn, Saturn will be urging us to reconsider what is no longer working in our lives and what we can do to improve ourselves and our course of action now for a better future tomorrow. This is a time of considerable social change, but also research into new methods for solving old problems and revamping technological and scientific projects. Saturn is the teacher — asking us to be responsible — and 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 will back into Capricorn 2 July 2020, then go Direct in Capricorn on 29 September and then finally forward into Aquarius on 17 December 2020. It will remain in Aquarius 7 March 2023.
* 5 July (4th in U.S.A): Full Moon in Capricorn/Lunar Eclipse — Supportive Foundations! This major Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Sun in Cancer makes an opposition to the Moon in Capricorn. Full Moons always signal a time of resolution or conclusion from what was started at the New Moon. This eclipse is the final one in a set of eclipse happening along the Cancer-Capricorn axis that began in July 2018. We are urged now to resolve issues related to these signs (Cancer = home, family, community and Capricorn = structure, stability and seriousness). We are encouraged now to build stronger foundations in our lives by cutting out what no longer supports us — mentally, emotionally or physically. This is an ideal Lunar cycle for sorting your stuff, getting back on track with security and health details and taking more 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 goals. Full Moons encourage us to let go of whatever is holding us back in order to make us grow stronger. As you release the unnecessary you build greater supportive structures in your life!
* 12 July: Mercury in Cancer goes Direct — Thinking with Feeling! As Mercury moves out of its Retrograde cycle and advances forward in the sign of Cancer, a new cycle begins, encouraging us to express our feelings and share our nurturing thoughts. We now open up to greater emotion, intuition and exchange of caring sentiments. It’s a good time to observe how we perceive, process and interact with loved ones while reflecting and reconsidering what is and isn’t working in our relationships. We are urged not to get stuck in the past, hold grudges or be held back by old wounds. Instead we are encouraged to move forward with greater ways of connecting with those in our lives. In the weeks ahead we can find better understanding and perhaps compromise in matters of home, family and love. (Mercury will be in Cancer until 5 August).
* 21 July (20th in U.S.A): New Moon in Cancer — Emotional Rescue! 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. As the Sun conjuncts the Moon, we are given an enthusiastic boost of energy — charging our feelings and helping us to start new endeavours and projects. This is a time when we strive for greater recovery in our lives and seek greater awareness of what is needed in our lives for further comfort, care and consideration of others. With Saturn making a connection to the Sun and Moon there will be a need for greater responsibility, caution and prudence. Issues regarding home, family, domestic matters and life changes 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.
* 22 July: Sun goes into Leo — Bold Beginnings! As the Sun shifts from sensitive Cancer into bold and outgoing Leo, a new phase of greater self confidence, creativity, enjoyment and expression unfolds! Although we’ll still be dealing with global challenges, this Solar energy will bring hopeful feelings — encouraging more inspiration, creativity and light-hearted energy. This is a time for being more confident and outgoing in our actions and find more ways to enjoy our lives. This is a good time for exploring more ways to find happiness in our lives and feelings of positivity. Leo is an optimistic sign and urges us to find greater courage and strength to overcome any obstacle and shine in our own unique ways. Use this time to allow your inner Lion to roar in honour of the way you have triumphed over difficulties. Go ahead now and tap into life with greater gusto, generosity and grand gestures of gladness!
* The Outer Planets stay 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:
* Jupiter in Capricorn is Retrograde: With the expansiveness of Jupiter now Retrograding in the serious and sober sign of Capricorn, we will be reviewing matters regarding the structures, resources and securities of our lives. This Retrograde period is a time of reflection and introspection on what represents growth and success in our lives. This is a time to reconsider the path that we are on and to readdress our futures with greater down-to-earth practicality. Issues highlighting the appropriate handing of responsibility, duty and accountability — especially from those in power — come into focus and will need to be addressed. This significant transit indicates that extra time, attention and thought to the details of life and what is required to take stock of important issues will be needed before growth and advancement can be achieved. Jupiter will be Retrograde until 13 September 2020. Jupiter will be in Capricorn until 20 December 2020.
* Saturn in Aquarius is Retrograde: With Saturn in Aquarius going Retrograde we will be refocusing concern for our society, each other and our life on this Earth. Greater humanitarian, socially empathetic and altruistic endeavours will be sought after. This cycle will focus on gaining greater awareness of the importance of each individual, urging us to cultivate more tolerance, broad-mindedness, liberalism and working toward a collective consciousness. As this planet representing structure, stability, responsibilities and those in ‘positions of power’ is Retrograde, we’ll be focusing on reworking our guidelines and leadership direction for the time ahead. In the innovative sign of Aquarius (and then backing into Capricorn), Saturn will be urging us to reconsider what is no longer working in our lives and what we can do to improve ourselves and our course of action now for a better future tomorrow. This is a time of considerable social change, but also research into new methods for solving old problems and revamping technological and scientific projects. Saturn is the teacher — asking us to be responsible — and 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 Aquarius Retrogrades back into Capricorn 2 July 2020, then goes Direct in Capricorn on 29 September and then finally back into Aquarius on 17 December 2020. It will remain in Aquarius until 7 March 2023.
* 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 Uranus/Taurus pairing highlights 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 a feature in our future, so expect change, revolution and acts of defiance. Be ready to adapt rather than fighting to hang onto the old ways of being! Remember: Change equals opportunity! Uranus will be going Retrograde until 11 January 2020 and will be in the sign of Taurus until 7 July 2025.
* Neptune in Pisces is Retrograde: The planet ruling dreams and creativity continues its transit 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. Greater focus on our faith, spirituality and need for understanding of one another is highlighted! As Neptune goes Retrograde, we will be urged to readdress all the above issues and re-evaluate how we plan to manifest our future hopes and dreams. Greater focus on our faith, spirituality and need for global understanding is highlighted! Neptune will be in Pisces until 31 March 2025 and Retrograding until 29 November 2020.
* Pluto in Capricorn is Retrograde As the planet of Transformation continues its long journey through this sober sign, going Retrograde from now until 3 October 2020, we get serious about making positive changes to ourselves, our leaders and our world. The overall theme of this cycle is uncovering the misuse of power, greed and corruption to bring reform and grow our overall progress. 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. Pluto will continue to be in Capricorn until 24 March 2023.
* Chiron is in Aries: As the minor planet/comet Chiron, connected to the archetype of the “wounded healer” moves through the independent, assertive and aggressive fire sign of Aries, our identities are highlighted. During this time we’ll have greater opportunity to overcome personal obstacles, discover new strength, manifest healing and further self confidence. Chiron is said to act as a link between the conscious and unconscious and as such, can represent transformation in body, mind and soul. As we surmount challenges, we find greater empowerment, advancing our unique spirits while manifesting more of our dreams. Chiron will be in Aries until 2027.
*Blessings to You and Yours for a Healthful and Harmonious July! You are Loved and Appreciated!*
With Warmth, Heart and StarLight,
#gigiastrososnoski at #keeplookingup — #motivationalastrology
-GiGi Sosnoski
Keep Looking Up Ltd. / Positive Skies Ltd.
World-wide Motivational Astrology and Motivational Coaching
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GiGi Astro Sosnoski is a New York City Astrologer, Motivational Coach, Motivational Speaker, Planetary Intuitive, Workshop Facilitator, Astrological Forecast Writer, Radio, TV and Multi-Media contributor. GiGi was first introduced to Astrology when she was 10 years old, and went on to turn her love for the subject into her life’s passion “Motivational Astrology”! Giving Astrology readings and Motivational Life Coaching sessions to thousands of clients, from all walks of life and from all over the world, for over 30 years, is what gives GiGi the experience, knowledge and know-how to guide and direct others successfully!
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