One ship sails East, And another West

Astrology Forecast for

July 15 through July 31, 2012

One ship sails East,
And another West,
By the self-same winds that blow,
'Tis the set of the sails
And not the gales,
That tells the way we go.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Energetic Mars and loving Venus are active, helping us reach our objectives and have loving relationships if we pay attention to which way the often contradictory planetary winds are blowing. 

Energy, initiative and enthusiasm are all words associated with the planet Mars.

From July 4 through July 29, 2012, Mars opposes (is about 180 degrees from) unpredictable Uranus in the sky.  These two planets in a hard aspect make people and countries angry, argumentative, erratic, tense, rude, selfish, accident prone and intolerant.  Self-control is needed.  As Mars is hot, dry, and fiery, hot temperatures, drought and forest fires are in the news.  As Uranus rules weather, change and rebellion, we hear about extreme weather, weird news, revolutions and upheavals.    

From July 4 through August 1, 2012, Mars trines (is about 120 degrees from) Jupiter, creating a grand opportunity to get objectives accomplished through having lots of energy and enthusiasm. 

From July 8 through July 26, 2012, Mars squares (is about 90 degrees from) Pluto, one of my least favorite aspects.  All aspects can be used for positive results, but some aspects are harder to use positively than others are.  Mars square Pluto is difficult, stressful and can be violent.  Guard against criminal behavior and avoid arguments.  Since this aspect carries considerable energy, we can have successes, but only after much effort.  During the time that Mars squares Pluto, it is also opposing Uranus, creating a Cardinal T-square.  Cardinal T-squares pack a wallop, and this one especially affects careers, structures, governments, relationships and our need for individuality and freedom.    

       

        Love, social life, money and possessions are all words associated with the planet Venus. 

From May 15 until June 27, 2012, Venus was retrograde.  Sometimes planets appear to go backward through the signs of the zodiac as seen from the earth, based upon our relative positions.  This is called being retrograde.  Venus will not be at the same degree of the sign it was in when it started going retrograde until July 31, 2012.  As Venus corresponds to relationships, money and possessions, this whole time period until July 31, 2012, is an excellent time to rethink and redo our relationships with people and start a new way of handling our money and possessions.  We get a second chance to handle love, money and possessions in new and better ways.

        From June 16 until July 19, 2012, Venus is conjunct--very close to-- Jupiter in the sky.  This can be a wonderful, romantic and loving time, making us happy and feeling good about ourselves.  Early risers can see the two planets close in the eastern sky before the Sun rises.    

        From July 21 through August 7, 2012, Venus trines (is about 120 degrees from) Saturn.  This is a great time for business and other partnerships, organizing social occasions and managing money in a structured way. 

       

        Get rid of clutter from 9:29 p.m., Central Daylight Time, July 25, 2012 through 12:17 a.m. Central Daylight Time, July 28, 2012. 

Many people have been telling me that they have been using the times that the Moon is in Scorpio to get rid of clutter and it helps.  The Moon is in Scorpio during these two days, and that means it is a good time to get rid of what no longer serves you, from those old coupons in your junk drawer to anyone whose negativity dampens your spirits. 

Major transformations February 27, 2012 through June 13, 2015.

Uranus and Pluto are so far from the Sun that they take a long time to go around the Sun and through the signs of the zodiac.  When they form angles with other outer planets, those aspects are in effect for a long time.  Uranus squares Pluto (is about 90 degrees from) for more than three years, forming an underlying background for the other planetary aspects. 

We will not notice their effect every day of this period, but we will notice major changes that can be attributable to these planets.  Uranus brings the unpredictable, the unusual and the eccentric.  It is a very freedom-loving planet and it can be rebellious and strong-willed.  Pluto is explosive, powerful and eliminates what is no longer needed.   Uranus is in Aries, a strong and independent sign, and Pluto is in Capricorn, which rules structures, laws and governments.  During this three-year period, we will see upheavals, struggles, revolutions, rebellions, unusual weather patterns and abrupt earth changes—volcanoes and earthquakes.

        Mercury Retrograde July 14 through August 8, 2012. 

        For information about what this means for you, your communication, your transportation and your machines, go to my website, www.DianneLawson.com and click on the Mercury Retrograde button. 

        Great for communication, studying and travel June 28 through August 3, 2012.

        Mercury trine (about 120 degrees from) Uranus during this time is great for original, interesting and exciting communication (verbal and written), study and travel.  It is especially good for learning about new subjects or going places you have never been to before. 

        Confusion about what to do June 3 through July 17, 2012.

        With Jupiter and Neptune squaring each other, it can be hard to figure out the right thing to do.  It is not a good time to make any major decisions as we may not have all the facts or may be deceived by others. 

Both of these planets correspond to beliefs, especially religious.  Under easy aspects, people can draw closer to God.  Under hard aspects, such as these planets are under now, people can feel confused or be attracted to cults.  Expect to hear about people being involved with religion that is not good for them or for others—religious extremism. 

        Good news for education, communication and travel.

        Jupiter is in Gemini where it will remain for about a year.  Jupiter is the planet of good fortune.  Gemini is the sign of education, communication, travel, neighbors and siblings.  Jupiter brings the opportunities, but we must do our part.   

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I hope this astrology forecast is beneficial to you.  Let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of any other help.  Dianne  785/232-2836  Cappie0113@aol.com  www.DianneLawson.com