This week brings a long-awaited release. On Thursday, July 23, Mercury stations at the 16th degree of Cancer, and from July 24 it moves direct again; the retrograde period that has lasted three weeks comes to an end. Delays, returns and misunderstandings slowly begin to clear. However, a planet is at its slowest and most intense on its station days; around Thursday decisions may still move heavily, so the real relief is felt more toward the weekend. Mercury will retrace the degrees it lost during its backward motion and return to the point where the retrograde began by August.
On the same day, July 23, the Sun moves from Cancer into Leo, its own domicile. A month-long Leo season begins; themes of light, courage, creativity and self-expression come to the fore. The Sun is at its strongest in its own sign, and moreover it is advancing toward Jupiter, newly settled in Leo; their conjunction will complete next week and form a great aspect of abundance. This week we are in the preparation period for that meeting. Meanwhile Saturn stations in Aries and turns retrograde on July 26; responsibilities and structures enter a period of inward review, and postponed burdens will be reassessed. The Mercury-Saturn square stays tight throughout the week, adding a weight to thinking. Venus continues to advance in its fall in Virgo, and its square with Mars keeps tightening; the mismatch between refinement and hasty action in relationships calls for patience throughout the week. The Moon, waxing from the First Quarter toward the gibbous phase, passes through Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius.
Week at a Glance
On Thursday Mercury stations in Cancer and turns direct, ending its three-week retrograde, though the real relief arrives closer to the weekend. The same day the Sun moves into its own domicile, Leo, opening a month-long season and advancing toward Jupiter for a conjunction that completes next week. Saturn stations in Aries and turns retrograde on Saturday, sending responsibilities and long-term structures into a period of review, while the Mercury-Saturn square stays tight all week. Venus, in its fall in Virgo, keeps tightening its square with Mars, asking for patience in relationships. The waxing Moon moves through Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius.
♈ Aries House: Creativity, romance, pleasure
Your ruler Mars advances through your 3rd house, and on Monday its sextile with Saturn in your 1st house reaches exactness; your words and initiatives gain a patient power, and when you move with a plan you can take solid steps this week. However, that same Saturn stations in your sign toward the weekend and turns retrograde; your personal responsibilities and the boundaries you set for yourself enter a period of inward review. A time of re-weighing yourself begins.
Mercury stations in your 4th house on Thursday and then begins to move direct again; delays, confusion and old issues around home and family matters begin to clear. The end of this week finally offers suitable ground for settling a postponed home decision.
On July 23 the Sun enters your 5th house, into Leo, settling into the house where Jupiter already sits. Your area of creativity, romance and pleasure is lit up for a month; Jupiter's abundance joins the Sun's light, and the conjunction completing next week promises a great revival in this area. Venus, meanwhile, squares Mars from your 6th house; a tension may arise between your work order and your personal wishes.
The Moon begins the week in your 7th house, in Libra, and relationships are on the agenda; Monday's Moon-Saturn opposition may prompt a question about a balance of responsibility. On Wednesday and Thursday the Moon in Scorpio brings deep matters to the fore in your 8th house. Over the weekend the Moon in Sagittarius closes the week by enlivening your horizon in your 9th house.
♉ Taurus House: Home, family, roots
Mercury completes its backward motion in your 3rd house; it stations on Thursday and begins moving direct from Friday, and confusion in communication, delayed correspondence and misunderstandings begin to clear. A document, a message or a conversation you have been holding off for three weeks may finally move forward. Still, the square between Mercury and Saturn in your 12th house stays tight throughout the week; an inner hesitation may still weigh down your words.
Mars advances through your 2nd house, and on Monday its sextile with Saturn in your 12th house reaches exactness; a patient support coming from behind the scenes adds structure to your financial efforts. When Saturn stations and turns retrograde toward the weekend, your burdens in the unseen area enter a period of review.
On July 23 the Sun enters your 4th house, into Leo, settling next to Jupiter; your home, family and roots are lit up for a month. Joining Jupiter's abundance in this house, the Sun brings a warm revival to your home. Venus is in a tense square with Mars from your 5th house; creativity or romance may conflict with financial priorities.
The Moon begins the week in your 6th house, in Libra, and work and health are on the agenda. On Wednesday and Thursday, as the Moon in Scorpio passes through your opposite sign, in your 7th house, relationships come to the fore. Over the weekend the Moon in Sagittarius closes the week with deep matters in your 8th house.
♊ Gemini House: Communication, immediate environment, learning
Your ruler Mercury completes its backward motion in your 2nd house and begins moving direct again after Thursday; the financial confusion, delays and reviews of the past three weeks come to an end. A payment, a budget decision or a purchase you have postponed finally becomes clear. However, the square between Mercury and Saturn in your 11th house has not yet cleared; a financial limit coming through a group or a friendship may still be on the agenda.
Mars advances through your sign, in your 1st house, and your energy is high; on Monday its sextile with Saturn in your 11th house reaches exactness, giving your initiative a social, lasting direction. Saturn stations toward the weekend and turns retrograde; your long-term goals and social responsibilities enter a period of reassessment.
On July 23 the Sun enters your 3rd house, into Leo, settling into the house where Jupiter sits; your area of communication, learning and immediate circle is lit up for a month. Joining Jupiter's abundance, the Sun brings vitality to your words and your appetite for learning. Venus squares Mars from your 4th house; a tension may arise between home and your personal wishes.
The Moon begins the week in your 5th house, in Libra, and creativity is on the agenda. On Wednesday and Thursday the Moon in Scorpio brings your work and health order to the fore in your 6th house. Over the weekend, as the Moon in Sagittarius passes through your opposite sign, in your 7th house, it closes the week with relationships.
♋ Cancer House: Money, income, self-worth
Mercury stations in your sign on Thursday, completing its backward motion and beginning to move direct again; this affects you directly. The haziness, misunderstandings and hesitation you have felt for three weeks while expressing yourself begin to clear. You may settle a decision or a statement about yourself that you have postponed, toward the weekend. However, the square between Mercury and Saturn in your 10th house stays tight throughout the week; your career responsibilities may still crowd your personal wishes.
On July 23 the Sun leaves your sign and moves into Leo, your 2nd house; your personal season closes, and the light turns toward your area of earnings and self-worth. Jupiter is already bringing abundance to your 2nd house, and now the Sun settles there too; the financial area is lit up for a month, and the Sun-Jupiter conjunction completing next week promises strong support in this area.
Mars advances through your 12th house, and on Monday its sextile with Saturn in your 10th house reaches exactness; your energy from behind the scenes turns into patient support in your career area. Saturn stations toward the weekend and turns retrograde; your professional burdens enter a period of review. Venus is in a tense square with Mars from your 3rd house; small frictions may arise in communication with your immediate circle.
The Moon begins the week in your 4th house, in Libra, and home and family are on the agenda. On Wednesday and Thursday the Moon in Scorpio enlivens your creativity in your 5th house. Over the weekend the Moon in Sagittarius closes the week with your work and health order in your 6th house.
♌ Leo House: Identity, self, personal energy
Your season begins. On July 23 the Sun enters your sign, in your 1st house, and you open into your month-long personal period; your energy, your visibility and your power of self-expression rise. What is more, your season is special this year; Jupiter is also in your sign, and the Sun is advancing toward it. Their conjunction will complete next week, and this once-every-twelve-years meeting will open the year's strongest window for your personal growth. This week you are on the threshold of that meeting; prepare for your birthday and the abundant period ahead of you.
Mercury completes its backward motion in your 12th house and begins moving direct after Thursday; the confusion behind the scenes and the haziness around the past begin to clear. An inner matter finally settles into place. The square between Mercury and Saturn in your 9th house, however, has not yet resolved; a course of study or a distant plan may still meet an obstacle.
Mars advances through your 11th house, and on Monday its sextile with Saturn in your 9th house reaches exactness; your social connections connect solidly to a long-term goal. Saturn stations toward the weekend and turns retrograde. Venus squares Mars from your 2nd house; a tension may arise between financial priorities and social wishes.
The Moon begins the week in your 3rd house, in Libra, and communication is on the agenda. On Wednesday and Thursday the Moon in Scorpio brings home and family to the fore in your 4th house. Over the weekend the Moon in Sagittarius closes the week by enlivening your creativity in your 5th house.
♍ Virgo House: Inner world, release, the unconscious
Your ruler Mercury stations in your 11th house on Thursday and then begins moving direct again; the confusion, revisions and delays around your social circle and future plans clear. A group plan or a goal you have been holding off for three weeks may finally move forward. However, the square between Mercury and Saturn in your 8th house has not yet cleared; a shared resource or a financial matter may still bring a limit.
Venus advances in its fall in your sign, and its square with Mars tightens throughout the week; you may feel a tension between your own wishes and pressures coming from outside. Avoid being overly critical of yourself this week, because Venus is already in a weak position in your sign and your meticulousness can easily turn into harshness.
On July 23 the Sun enters your 12th house, into Leo, settling next to Jupiter; a month-long season of inward turning and release begins. Joining Jupiter's abundance in this house, the Sun strengthens unseen support and inner healing. This quiet period before your birthday is productive for resting and closing old cycles. Mars advances through your 10th house, and on Monday its sextile with Saturn in your 8th house reaches exactness; your career effort connects to solid financial support.
The Moon begins the week in your 2nd house, in Libra, and money matters are on the agenda. On Wednesday and Thursday the Moon in Scorpio brings communication to the fore in your 3rd house. Over the weekend the Moon in Sagittarius closes the week with home and family matters in your 4th house.
♎ Libra House: Friendships, communities, future plans
Mercury completes its backward motion in your 10th house; it stations on Thursday and turns direct, and delays, revisions and unfinished agreements in your career area begin to clear. A professional step you have been holding off for three weeks may finally move forward. However, the square between Mercury and Saturn in your 7th house stays tight throughout the week; a limit or a responsibility coming from relationships may still crowd your career plans.
Your ruler Venus advances in its fall in your 12th house, and its square with Mars tightens; a tension may arise between a matter behind the scenes and an action in the outer world. Give yourself quiet space this week, and do not force what needs to mature within.
On July 23 the Sun enters your 11th house, into Leo, settling into the house where Jupiter sits; your social circle, communities and future plans are lit up for a month. Joining Jupiter's abundance, the Sun brings vitality to your friendships and long-term goals. Saturn stations in your 7th house and turns retrograde toward the weekend; responsibilities and commitments in relationships enter a period of reassessment.
The Moon begins the week in your sign, in your 1st house, and your personal energy rises; Monday's Moon-Saturn opposition may bring a brief questioning of responsibility in relationships. On Wednesday and Thursday the Moon in Scorpio brings money matters to the fore in your 2nd house. Over the weekend the Moon in Sagittarius closes the week with communication in your 3rd house.
♏ Scorpio House: Career, public image
Mercury stations in your 9th house on Thursday, completing its backward motion and turning direct; delays and returns around education, travel and legal matters clear. A postponed plan may finally get underway. However, the square between Mercury and Saturn in your 6th house has not yet resolved; a constraint coming from work or health may still test these plans.
Your classical ruler Mars advances through your 8th house, and on Monday its sextile with Saturn in your 6th house reaches exactness; a disciplined, lasting direction comes into the movement in shared financial matters, and a solid bond forms between your work order and your shared resources. Saturn stations toward the weekend and turns retrograde; your work and health routines enter a period of review.
On July 23 the Sun enters your 10th house, into Leo, settling next to Jupiter; your career and public image are lit up for a month. Joining Jupiter's abundance in this house, the Sun noticeably increases your professional visibility; the conjunction completing next week promises strong support for your career. Venus is in a tense square with Mars from your 11th house; social wishes may conflict with shared financial priorities.
The Moon begins the week in your 12th house, in Libra, and you need rest. On Wednesday and Thursday the Moon moves into your sign, in its fall in your 1st house, and emotions intensify; give yourself space. Over the weekend the Moon in Sagittarius closes the week with money matters in your 2nd house.
♐ Sagittarius House: Education, travel, big picture
Your ruler Jupiter advances through your 9th house, and on July 23 the Sun enters that same house, into Leo; your natural domain of education, travel and outlook on life is lit up for a month. Jupiter's abundance in this house joins the Sun's light, and the conjunction completing next week opens a powerful window that broadens your horizon. A journey, a course of study, or a big plan may gain real momentum in this period.
Mercury completes its backward motion in your 8th house and begins moving direct after Thursday; the confusion and delays around shared financial matters clear. A loan, an account or a shared resource finally becomes clear. The square between Mercury and Saturn in your 5th house, however, is still tight; a creative or romantic matter may be tested by a financial reality.
Mars advances through your 7th house, and on Monday its sextile with Saturn in your 5th house reaches exactness; a patient, creative direction comes into your relationship energy. Saturn stations toward the weekend and turns retrograde. Venus squares Mars from your 10th house; a tension may arise between career and a relationship.
The Moon begins the week in your 11th house, in Libra, and your social circle is on the agenda. On Wednesday and Thursday the Moon in Scorpio calls you to turn inward in your 12th house. Over the weekend the Moon moves into your sign, refreshing your personal energy in your 1st house, and closes the week on a note about yourself.
♑ Capricorn House: Shared finances, transformation
Your ruler Saturn is at a turning point this week; it stations in your 4th house and turns retrograde on July 26. Responsibilities in the area of home, family and roots enter a period of inward review; a burden you have long carried or a postponed matter will be reassessed over the coming months. Saturn's fall position makes this process more delicate; be patient with yourself.
Mercury, in your opposite sign, in your 7th house, stations on Thursday and then begins moving direct again; misunderstandings, delays and the return of old matters in relationships begin to clear. You may be able to say what needs to be said in a partnership toward the weekend. Still, the square between Mercury and Saturn in your 4th house has not yet cleared; home responsibilities may still crowd relationship matters.
On July 23 the Sun enters your 8th house, into Leo, settling into the house where Jupiter sits; shared resources, transformation and deep bonds are lit up for a month. Joining Jupiter's abundance in this house, the Sun brings strong support to an inheritance, a shared investment, or a deep transformation. Venus is in a tense square with Mars from your 9th house; a friction may arise between wishes for faraway places and everyday actions.
The Moon begins the week in your 10th house, in Libra, and career is on the agenda. On Wednesday and Thursday the Moon in Scorpio brings your social circle to the fore in your 11th house. Over the weekend the Moon in Sagittarius closes the week by calling you to turn inward in your 12th house.
♒ Aquarius House: Relationships, partnerships
Mercury completes its backward motion in your 6th house; it stations on Thursday and turns direct, and communication confusion in your work environment, delays in health appointments, and disruptions in routines clear. A work system or a health decision you have held off may finally move forward. However, the square between Mercury and Saturn in your 3rd house stays tight throughout the week; an obstacle or a limit coming from your immediate circle may still be on the agenda.
Mars advances through your 5th house, and on Monday its sextile with Saturn in your 3rd house reaches exactness; a concrete, lasting expression comes into your creative energy, and a favorable flow forms for turning an idea into solid work. Saturn stations toward the weekend and turns retrograde; your structures in the area of communication and learning enter a reassessment.
On July 23 the Sun enters your opposite sign, Leo, your 7th house, settling next to Jupiter; relationships and partnerships are lit up for a month. Joining Jupiter's abundance in this house, the Sun brings noticeable vitality and luck to your partnerships; the conjunction completing next week promises strong support for your relationship area. Venus squares Mars from your 8th house; a tension may arise between shared resources and creative wishes.
The Moon begins the week in your 9th house, in Libra, and your horizon is on the agenda. On Wednesday and Thursday the Moon in Scorpio brings career to the fore in your 10th house. Over the weekend the Moon in Sagittarius closes the week with your social circle in your 11th house.
♓ Pisces House: Daily routines, health, work environment
Mercury stations in your 5th house on Thursday, completing its backward motion and beginning to move direct again; delays, returns and confusion in the area of creativity and romance clear. An unfinished creative project may finally move forward, and a romantic uncertainty may become clear. The square between Mercury and Saturn in your 2nd house, however, has not yet resolved; the cost of a creative work or a financial limit in a romantic matter may be on the agenda.
Your classical ruler Jupiter advances through your 6th house, and on July 23 the Sun enters that same house, into Leo; your work environment, your health and your daily routines are lit up for a month. Jupiter's abundance in this house joins the Sun's light, and the conjunction completing next week brings strong support to your daily life and your health; a work opportunity or an improvement in your body may appear in this period.
Mars advances through your 4th house, and on Monday its sextile with Saturn in your 2nd house reaches exactness; your efforts at home connect solidly to a financial foundation. Saturn stations toward the weekend and turns retrograde; your financial structures and your self-worth enter a period of review. Venus advances in its fall in your opposite sign, Virgo, in your 7th house, and its square with Mars tightens; a mismatch between refinement and hasty action may arise in relationships, so be patient with your partner.
The Moon begins the week in your 8th house, in Libra, and deep matters are on the agenda. On Wednesday and Thursday the Moon in Scorpio enlivens your horizon in your 9th house. Over the weekend the Moon in Sagittarius closes the week with career matters in your 10th house.
These interpretations have been prepared according to your Sun sign using the solar whole sign system. For a more personal analysis, your natal chart needs to be examined.
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