Od 17. do 24.07.2023.

We have an extremely interesting and exciting week ahead of us, starting with the new Moon in Cancer and ending with the Sun entering the ruling sign of Leo! Each new Moon represents an invitation for a new beginning. This special beginning will be marked by intense emotions, as the new Moon in Cancer emphasizes our emotional needs. Cancer is characterized by emotionality, intuition and caring for others, and these characteristics will be further emphasized by the new Moon. The combination of the Moon and Sun in Cancer provides an opportunity for emotional healing. It is the right moment to reflect on and dedicate ourselves to inner emotional needs. This week also focuses on family themes, strengthening connections with family members and establishing emotional harmony and understanding within the family.

The New Moon in Cancer will most affect those born in Cancer, but it will also have a strong impact on those with the Sun, Moon, or Ascendant in Cancer. Additionally, all water signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, as well as cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn, may feel a more intense impact from this New Moon due to the strong and intense aspects of their Sun to this New Moon.

Also, on Monday, we will have another intense aspect of Mercury in Leo and Jupiter in Taurus. This square can bring challenging dynamics in communication, thinking and planning. Mercury in Leo often tends to be expressive, theatrical and self-confident. However, a square with Jupiter in Taurus can enhance this extroversion and bring a pronounced desire to impose ideas and opinions on others. This can lead to conflict or misunderstanding, so it is important to pay attention to the tact and understanding of the interlocutor. You should be careful not to offend anyone, as emotions and hypersensitivity will be accentuated due to the new Moon in Cancer.

On Tuesday, the Moon moves into Leo, where it will remain for the next two and a half days. In this creative sign, it brings a heightened need for prominence and attention, as well as a strong motivation for recognition and fame. The Moon's transit through the fire sign Leo will be especially favorable to people born in fire signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, and air signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, who will be extremely creative, positive, and aware of their strength and beauty.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, only the Moon's aspects are present, the most important of which are the conjunction with Mercury and the square with Jupiter, which will form on Wednesday, July 19. The conjunction with Mercury will further enhance the expressiveness and drama in the way emotions are expressed, which will be visible in representatives of fire signs. The square with Jupiter can bring internal tension between the desire for emotional expansion and the need for security and stability. Also, care should be taken not to overspend, because Taurus and Leo are prone to exaggeration. Since the square is a challenging aspect, it is easy to overdo it in order to satisfy some internal frustrations. This square can bring a challenge in finding a balance between emotional satisfaction and material prosperity. There is a dilemma when choosing one that supports emotional needs versus one that supports financial needs and goals. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully balance and integrate these needs within ourselves.

The very next day, on Thursday, July 20, the Moon will form a conjunction with Venus, which will bring strong emotions, creativity and a sense of happiness. This is a great aspect for all artistic souls who are engaged in creative work. The fact that this day is very creative is also shown by the trine of the Sun and Neptune. This trine emphasizes creativity and imagination. It provides the ability to express talent through art, music, writing and other creative activities. Also, there is a higher degree of empathy and compassion towards others, so it is important to be supportive of someone, because it will come back to you twice. 

In addition to this fantastic aspect, there is also the opposition of Mars in Virgo and Saturn in Pisces. Any challenging aspect of these two planets is very intense and can bring many problems. People who already have challenging aspects of Mars and Saturn, such as conjunction, square or opposition, in their natal charts will react the most. This transit may activate some karmic memories for them that speak of problems or debts, and they need to be alert and aware so as not to fall into the trap that is being prepared for them. This opposition represents a conflict of action and limitations. On an internal level, it is a conflict of the need for action and practical action (which Mars in Virgo represents) and limitations, responsibility and structure (which Saturn in Pisces represents). Saturn, when in a bad aspect with Mars, always imposes limitations that lead to frustration, and this can further lead to procrastination or a feeling of being blocked. This is a strong karmic aspect that will primarily affect people born with this aspect, and then those born under the sign of Virgo and Pisces, as this opposition takes place through their signs. However, while this opposition brings challenges, it also provides an opportunity to develop discipline, organization, and patience. This is a lesson in how to overcome obstacles, set realistic goals, and create the right structure to be more productive and efficient!

After this exciting opposition, on Saturday, July 22, there is another strong opposition of the Sun in Cancer and Pluto in Capricorn at the 29th degree. In this way, before entering the sign of Leo, the Sun must resolve some old, untold stories from the distant past. It is the story of our ancestors that will now become an important topic for everyone. Therefore, if you feel a blockage, fear, or a problem arises, you should understand that it is an old memory that now requires healing and acceptance without judgment. With the Sun in the last degree of Cancer, there is an opportunity to show great understanding for old mistakes or secrets related to the family. In such a situation, you should accept everything without judgment, because this is how you achieve inner peace.

The most important day of the week is Sunday, when Venus will go retrograde, and immediately after that the Sun will move into its own sign, Leo. The Moon will move into Libra, which is a strong sign for old lovers to meet again. The time of karmic love is coming. It's time to relive the past once again! I'll write more about what Venus retrograde and the Sun in Leo will bring us next week. Good luck!