The Sun enters the sign of Leo on July 22nd at 6:41 a.m., Mountain Time. Leo is a fire sign and is associated with the Sun. The sign of Leo is confident, creative, dramatic, entertaining and strong. Leos are the natural-born leaders of the Zodiac. Typical Leo occupations include being an actor, entrepreneur, teacher and boss. It is the sign of Royalty, after all.
This month starts out with Mercury still in retrograde motion until August 10th. Retrogrades are the times to rethink, release and regroup. A retrograde in Leo might be more dramatic, given the fiery nature of this sign.
We are still reeling from the important recent ingresses. Jupiter is now in Cancer. Saturn and Neptune are both now in Aries. Uranus is now in Gemini. Pluto is now in Aquarius. As far as my research can tell, the simultaneous shift of all the outer planets entering new signs within a few months is unprecedented. This marks an entirely new phase for humanity, impacting global, as well as personal, events. As the global scene becomes more dramatic, we can all expect similar changes in our lives. It is best to embrace and welcome the new beginnings rather than resist them.
Jupiter and Venus are both in the sign of Cancer and will join each other from August 3rd – 19th. This is the perfect opportunity to give a potluck party for your closest friends and family. If you are in the mood to beautify your surroundings, this is your chance. Be kind to yourself and others. Reach out and tell your loved ones how much you care.
There is another interesting configuration happening this month. Pluto, Uranus and Mars will form a Grand Trine from July 30th until August 21st. I’ve named Pluto in Aquarius, “We the People.” Uranus in Gemini is everyone finding their strong voice. Mars will bring strength and action to this incredibly powerful combination of planets. We will all feel a heightened sense of inner strength and resilience.
Regarding the visible planets, we’re in for fun planetary viewing this month. Mars is the only planet visible in the evening sky, and he will become dimmer as he gets lost in the glow of the Sun. The excitement is happening in the eastern predawn sky this month. Saturn is in the predawn sky but is quite faint. The planetary show is between Jupiter and Venus, who are the two brightest planets in the sky. They will be near each other from August 3rd -19th. The Moon will join both Jupiter and Venus for a triple conjunction on August 19th and 20th. That is the most beautiful combination possible. Look in the eastern sky about one hour before sunrise, and you will be amazed. This doesn’t happen very often and is worth watching.
See you next in Virgo.