Monthly Astrology July 2023 Forecast For All Signs – Huge Changes

ARIES

Love is the great adventure

Become a fire-starter

Launch a fresh baked destiny cycle!

In the zodiac, you are the 1st house. The initiator, the fire-starter. Hopefully you’re owning that destiny as the North Node returns to your sign this month (18th). Your ruler Mars often gets a bad rap from astrologers who haven’t taken the time to really hone their craft. Because without Mars, we’d all do nothing and get nowhere. We’d have no passion, no desire and no get-up-and-go. Mars brings not just the heat – but the daring to do.

Va-va your voom, and also expect themes of action and inaction (and yes, the latter is a form of action!) to appear with the North Node returning to your sign (18th). As your choices around No or Go come full circle now. As usual, the Nodes operate in 19 year cycles. So, if the North Node is in your 1st – that puts the South Node in your 7th. Your house of partnerships. Of tangos and also tiffs. Of great loves and also opponents. And not liking someone isn’t the opposite to love. The opposite to love is total indifference. If you feel hate or dislike, that’s not Mars – but 7th house energy. But Mars tells you that you need to take action on it.

Destiny is the horse you ride. And you are now deciding where it takes you. Or should be. This is your journey. The great Hero’s Quest! Without Mars pushing all of us out of our comfort zones, these would not happen. And we are all leading mythic lives whether we know it or not.

Look back 19 years – or even 19 years before that – or back again, depending on your age. The dates the North Node was last in Aries are: August 20 1967 – April 19 1969, April 7 1986 – December 2 1987, December 27 2004 – June 22 2006, and now July 18 2023 – January 11 2025. As you time travel back in history – if you are old enough that is, what themes are common across those dates? These will be mythic steps especially when it comes to partnerships and double acts of all descriptions. You can close karmic cycles now and set fresh destinies in motion. And we set something new in motion by harnessing the energy of Mars.

So, prepare for almost two years of you at your most sexy, fierce and adventurous. Do think Theyroes Journey. It’s as fluid as it gets now. Walk your path of passion and purpose. But DO own all your decisions, Aries. There’s no escaping this part of your process. And also, understand that when we don’t do this, we diminish ourselves, our own brilliance and our journey. I Act – I Own My Actions is your mantra now.

Owning ourselves may have others who are afraid to do the same, labelling us as ‘Extra’. That’s fine. You are just at different stages of your journeys, that’s all. Don’t take this personally. Venus will be spending almost four months in your 5th house where all that extra-ness is created. This is due to it heading retro in here from the 23rd – the same day as the Sun arrives in what is its ruling sign.

With Mars’s heat pushing you to take a key step, do ensure you don’t act on impulse. Keep your focus where it belongs once Mars crosses into your 6th (10th). Use this fuel to focus on self-love and your creativity, your children if you have them, and capturing the essence of what makes you shine and stand out. Yes, go extra. With the switch in the nodal axis, expect one to become prominent.

Watch for: Anyone in your life who is 9-10 years younger than you. You have an important karmic link if they turn up! You’ve both sorted through some major stuff on your own individual paths. And you’ve cleared the road ahead to live out something real, supportive and new with one another.

Together – you could change the world. Or as every relationship creates its own world – the one you create together could simply be game-changing.

If someone or something returns and comes knocking around the 27th, do weigh up the facts carefully. How have you grown? How have they? You are shining extra bright now Aries and if others do not have a problem with the extra-ness, your radiance simply shows them what is missing in their own lives and they want to bathe in your light rather than share theirs with you. That’s not healthy so do take any reconciliation or reunion slowly until you are certain of where each of you are at.

Mercury’s arrival in its ruling sign/house on the 28th sees you able to get your head and heart working in unison. Now that’s how you direct your destiny from this point onwards. Venus is the retrograde planet to watch this month. It moves backwards in your house of lovers and romance from the 23rd – the same day as the Sun enters here. Yes, this is usually your yearly pleasure peak. But this time around it’s about the love you already have. Not the new kind. At least not until after September. Do keep this in mind. Especially if a new kind of togetherness destiny is your goal.

You have time as the North Node will spend 18 months in your sign. For now, include your relationships with yourself with the other love you have and work on that. Your New and Full Moon Moonscopes are also available for additional monthly guidance as you navigate a new long term destiny.

In a nutshell: A month where the pause button gets pushed on love and also money as Venus retrogrades. But the North Node enters your sign this July for the first time in 19 years. Set a new personal destiny cycle in motion!

1 Jul 2023 Sun conjunct Mercury in Cancer (4th)

1 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (4th to 2nd)

1 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (4th to 2nd)

2 Jul 2023 Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (5th to 2nd)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn (10th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn opposition Mercury in Cancer (10th to 4th)

7 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (4th to 2nd)

9 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer trine retrograde Neptune in Pisces (4th to 12th)

10 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (4th to 10th)

10 Jul 2023 Mars enters Virgo (6th)

11 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Leo (5th)

14 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (4th to 2nd)

17 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus (5th to 2nd)

17 Jul 2023 New Moon in Cancer (4th)

18 Jul 2023 North Node enters Aries (1st)

20 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (4th to 12th)

20 Jul 2023 Mars in Virgo opposition Saturn in Pisces (6th to 12th)

22 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (4th to 10th)

23 Jul 2023 Venus stationary retrograde in Leo (5th)

23 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (5th to 2nd)

23 Jul 2023 Sun enters Leo (5th)

24 Jul 2023 Chiron retrograde in Aries (1st)

27 Jul 2023 Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus in Leo (5th)

28 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Virgo (6th)

TAURUS

Get dreamworking!

Discover your true path

Find the meaning behind the events

What’s the meaning of life, Taurus? Expect deep questions around this subject to be asked and answered as the North Node leaves your 1st on the 18th and rewinds your past in your 12th house. In fact, there will be a heavy emphasis on the past and the choices you have made because of it. Not just in the coming nodal cycle which lasts until the start of ‘25, but expect this to intensify during the next four months as ruler Venus retrogrades in your 4th from the 23rd.

If the North Node is in your 12th, then the South Node is in your 6th. This of course is your house of work (you may avoid looking at those sticky questions by focussing on everyday mundane stuff). As well as your house of wellbeing. So, think The Body Keeps the Score. Past events, your upbringing, family dynamic, living arrangements – your body has stored and recorded the impact of all of these things. Family karma may also feature. And what comes up now will do so to be healed and released.

As with any retrograde, a Venus retro has its own rules no matter which house in our charts it occurs in. And being a Venus ruled sign, you will be more affected by it than others. The general rules you need to keep at the front of your mind are nothing new in love or money. Venus will be in your 4th for a record breaking four months when this will continue to apply. What you will find is that your home, living arrangements, relatives, where you have come from, family, shared living arrangements, property, roots and security are areas which you need to tend to in order to move on from for the future. As well as your country, town, locality and sense of belonging. These after all, don’t just give us a sense of place – but also meaning.

There’s a feeling of flirtation around all this. As in, you may now flirt with relocating or moving house. But you should wait if possible to make that move. And yes, if you were to embark on a love affair during this retro-cycle, a brief flirtation is what you are likely to get. It could be the other party isn’t as serious as they would like you to think. Do consider this and whatever you do, don’t put anything established at risk over a flash in the pan.

Karma is active in your life. And anything clandestine or that you want to keep on the down-low won’t stay that way. You are one of the signs most associated with loyalty and going the distance, Taurus. So that usually means your life is an open book. Do keep it that way.

Matters of the soul and spirit, the past, your beliefs, the invisible realm of the spirits, past lives, your psychic abilities, and your ability to dream. To all these areas, bring your capacity for patience and to take your time looking beyond the obvious. You have all the tools and spare ones when it comes to working with both the Venus retro energy and its deeper version of the North Node in your 12th.

Nobody will be able to hide the truth from you. And if you get that feeling they are, you’ll be quietly unrelenting in your pursuit of the facts. Ultimately, your gut is your compass. You’ll use it to pin point where the facts to back it up can be found.

What you have set in motion in the past, the results of your actions, your soul inheritance and pay-it-forward karma arrives. And not in disguise either! You’re taken back to when it began in an inescapable way. It all adds meaning to what has gone before. Cause and effect.

This feeling of the big rewind can take you back in time to when the North Node was last in your 12th. August 20 1967 – April 19 1969, April 7 1986 – December 2 1987, December 27 2004 – June 22 2006. Even if you were no yet an adult during these periods, if you look back or ask family members, you may find they are significant when it comes to that family karma I mentioned. Also look to these time frames for changes around your job, studies, habits, household and wellbeing. Anything which impacts on your sense of belonging, security and the mind/body/spirit link.

The North Node will remain in your 12th until January 11 2025. Don’t allow yourself to drift. And also as Jupiter continues its transit of your sign on into 2024, do be ready to accept the chance of a move or something entirely new and beneficial. Especially if it is your desire to break free from past cycles. This also asks you face them in a realistic way. And without blame – especially the self-blame kind.

Watch for who or what reappears around the 27th when Mercury and retro Venus meets in your 4th. The other date to have clear intentions around what you will or won’t accept or no longer say ‘Yes’ to is the 17th which delivers the new Moon in your 3rd. It’s a day of empowerment. And both dates could usher in news, an offer or a fresh direction that asks you claim it. As with any new Moon, there is more in your New Moon in Cancer Moonscope.

During this period, you will expand your interests in the occult, past lives, astrology, quantum mechanics, the multiverse, Tarot, therapy, your idea of what constitutes a ‘higher being’ or power, psychology, healing and anything which requires a deep dive into investigative waters. What lies beneath – your motivations, choices, destiny, decisions, is where lost treasure can be found. Or you can simply choose not to go there. To say – well, this world is all there is. I’ll keep my attention with that, thank-you. All this past stuff and psychological sifting isn’t for me. We always have a choice.

Choose the hidden, mysterious path you would normally hesitate to go down instead. This calls on us to put on our brave pants. Lucky for you, Mars now in your 5th hands you that courage shot. And you dare to ask the ‘difficult’ questions if need be. Especially once Mercury follows Mars into what is its ruling sign. You’ll go there.

Just remember, this is all about what you have – not what you have yet to attain, especially when it comes to love and money. Above all, sweet, stoic Taurus, understand that what you are really after is a deeper connection. Be this to where you live, your family or ancestors, your spirituality, your path and purpose and your place in the grand scheme of things. The North Node in your 12th is the classic ‘Angel on your shoulder’ nodal transit. You can become more aware of your connection to something divine which exists outside of yourself. And also if you really and truly want answers to those big questions, you can rest assured you will receive them over the next 18 months or so.

Now the Sun joins Venus in your 4th, expect to be spending more time at home, in meditation, contemplation and to surround yourself with the people or whatever enhances your feeling of meaning and security. If your living arrangements are lacking, now is the time to look at how you might change this. A longer term homecoming is now set in motion for you. Above all, what you need to let go of is any need to micromanage, to cling to the past, to control – either your own path or that of others – especially with your relationships or your children. The looser your grip on your path becomes, the more you will be led towards what you are meant to do or where you are supposed to be.

You’ll find whatever you need via dreamwork, self-help, therapy, delving into the past, listening to your inner voice, cultivating your creative or psychic abilities, and allowing your imagination to act as your compass. Above all, treating everyone with compassion, even if they have wounded you in the past, and also yourself, is what leads you towards the destiny you were always meant to take. That big opportunity I mentioned earlier, is what can take you there. Become the dreamer who lives the dream for real.

In a nutshell: Dreamy Taurus, there’s no better time than the upcoming 18 months to explore your creativity, insight and imagination. If you can dream it, chances are you can do it. And as you do, you’re creating a new, more satisfying destiny.

1 Jul 2023 Sun conjunct Mercury in Cancer (3rd)

1 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (3rd to 1st)

1 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (3rd to 1st)

2 Jul 2023 Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (4th to 1st)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn (9th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn opposition Mercury in Cancer (9th to 3rd)

7 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (3rd to 1st)

9 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer trine retrograde Neptune in Pisces (3rd to 11th)

10 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (3rd to 9th)

10 Jul 2023 Mars enters Virgo (5th)

11 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Leo (4th)

14 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (3rd to 1st)

17 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus (4th to 1st)

17 Jul 2023 New Moon in Cancer (3rd)

18 Jul 2023 North Node enters Aries (12th)

20 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (3rd to 11th)

20 Jul 2023 Mars in Virgo opposition Saturn in Pisces (5th to 11th)

22 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (3rd to 9th)

23 Jul 2023 Venus stationary retrograde in Leo (4th)

23 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (4th to 1st)

23 Jul 2023 Sun enters Leo (4th)

24 Jul 2023 Chiron retrograde in Aries (12th)

27 Jul 2023 Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus in Leo (4th)

28 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Virgo (5th)

GEMINI

What you want is found where you least expect it

Co-create a new destiny

Relive, reboot, reimagine – the summer of love revival!

Any place, any time, anywhere. Be ready to grab opportunity when it arrives, Gemini. And do understand it may not look exactly how you thought it would. We can become so focussed on one path, one outcome or one goal, define so clearly what success looks like for us, that if something better does appear, we reject it on the grounds that it wasn’t what we ordered.

Time to open up more than you usually do to the chance to experiment, have fun and try thr new and innovative as the North Node moves out of your 12th and into your 11th on the 18th. This is a real Monty Python transit of the Node. Which incidentally puts the South Node in Libra and your 5th. Your house of romance, luck and where you attract, stand out and shine. Love could be found where you’d least expect it. As could exactly what you’re looking for.

The more open you are to trying the new and different, the more your destiny shifts in a new direction. Our future resides with the people we know and meet whether we like to think it does or not. Life is a collaborative venture. We’re in this with co-creators. Who you are connected to or encounter brings about an entire new set of circumstances and options. And yes, you do the same for them.

Friendships and meetings take on a karmic element. Do be aware that if a connection no longer supports your evolution it will effortlessly fall away now. If this happens, new ones take its place. Watch for people who appear to want to offer you assistance with no agenda in mind. This is very different to being friend-bombed which like its romantic counter-part love-bombing, should always raise a red flag. I’m talking about the kind of contact which evolves in the usual way, but where the person demonstrates they are on your side and don’t necessarily expect anything more than your friendship in return. If so, consider you may have performed the same for them in the past – if not this lifetime then maybe another!

Opting for the strange, the new, the innovative – exploring new social circles, puts you in the right place at the right time and brings the right person into your orbit. This is why openness and flexibility is the key to making the most of this cycle for you.

We all need goals for our mental health – yes, goals are good for us, plus they are what allow us to stretch ourselves and discover what we can achieve when we focus and try. Yours will take on new meaning while the North Node is in your 11th. You will bring more energy, determination, confidence and all-important action into the mix overwhelming at least one major one during this cycle.

Your 11th house contains rare energy which we are linked to from the moment we can walk and talk. It’s where we socialise, mix and mingle. Friendships and connections are formed from the moment we can interact with others outside of our family and carers. So, unlike the North Node in other houses where we say you need to have a certain amount of self-actualisation to see the themes, the 11th house is active from the get-go. Of course, when it comes to bigger goals, we can only influence these as we get older, but if you are over 19 years old, you will already be able to see the shifts in friendships and contacts this cycle is set to deliver if you think back to the years the North Node was last in your 11th – even if you were quite young back then.

Look at those influencers you met, forged bonds with and encountered during the following periods: August 20 1967 – April 19 1969, April 7 1986 – December 2 1987, December 27 2004 – June 22 2006. The people or even groups, movements, parties, bands you were a part of during these times. Chances are when you look back they made a profound impact on you, how you saw the world, what you believed was possible and your future path. They co-created the you that you are today on some level. You performed something similar for them.

Interestingly, friendships can begin in the 11th house of the collective, but long term friendships are ruled by your 7th house. Did any friendship you made when the North Node was last in your 11th go the distance and turn into a Ride or Die? If so, you and that person should be experiencing an important milestone in your connection over the next 18 months.

And now – for the Venus retrograde. Which also only occurs once every 18 months – the same cycle as a Nodal shift. Yes, love can be found in unusual places for you for the upcoming cycle. But not while Venus is backwards! As a retro boss you know retrogrades have rules and you need to stick to them. No matter what sign/house in your chart ruler Mercury retros in, you expect delays, reversals, cancellations and confusion. Those are a given. The same kind of rules apply to a Venus retro. No matter where in your chart it occurs – when it comes to anything to do with love or your money – all bets are off.

The Venus retrograde occurs in Leo and your 3rd from the 23rd. The same day as the Sun arrives in here. And the effects will last well into October when Venus will then finally be free of retroshadow. Yes, it has one just like Mercury. So, think no new ventures in love or money – your 3rd is your house of commerce. And where you flirt of course! It’s about feeding the love and ideas you have. Re-infusing them with care and creativity rather than seeking out the new. Also, with the North Node now in your 11th – its not that a new love may not be in the embryo stages, but that it will begin as a friendship if it is being formed. Think Phil Collins: You can’t hurry love.

You know your love language is just that – words and ideas. So, infuse any current goal or union with fresh inspiration. Tell others you care. But do remember as with a Mercury retro – with Venus backwards in your 3rd talk can be cheap, and actions can and do tell the truth. Someone can message and flirt with you, but have no intention of taking things further. Or say ‘I love you’ or make promises they do not keep. Which is why actions are straight talking now.

If you a parent or involved with children in any capacity, they may need your wisdom, experience and guidance during this Venus retrograde. They may be unsure, inexperienced and uncertain how to go about achieving something or attaining a goal. This is where you come in, Gemini! With the right experience and plan to get there. Bring your wisdom and your encouragement. And watch how outdated ideas like ‘generation gap’ vanish. A young person may need you now and will be oh-so-grateful for your time and input. Being the Peter Pan of the zodiac, you stay relevant and up-to-date always, Gemini.

You will also infuse your own goals with new insight and inspiration thanks to the Venus retro. That fresh sparkle you’re generating has you and that special someone reliving the heady days of first love. Yes, good things happen on a retrograde too! Ruler Mercury is very much direct now and enters its ruling 3rd from the 11th. The 27th is highlighted for you when it comes to love reboots and revivals when Mercury meets retro Venus in here. Relive the love, Gemini!

The Venus retro/North Node in Aries are the two most important transits of the month. Which is why this forecast focusses on them. Your weekly forecasts plus your New and Full Moon Moonscopes for the month provide you with a comprehensive look at other transits and their emotional impact. So, use these in conjunction with the deep dive on this one. Who you know, meet or will be connected to – on-line and off, will determine your destiny and set it in motion. To engage with the process – be as open-minded as you can be – and simply opt to join in. Together, you can create new worlds, Gemini!

In a nutshell: Prepare for the exciting, the unusual, the unexpected as the North Node moves into your future creating 11th house. Love and luck can find you any place and any time. People take your destiny down a fresh path. Above all – be open and join in, Gemini!

1 Jul 2023 Sun conjunct Mercury in Cancer (2nd)

1 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (2nd to 12th)

1 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (2nd to 12th)

2 Jul 2023 Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (3rd to 12th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn (8th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn opposition Mercury in Cancer (8th to 2nd)

7 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (2nd to 12th)

9 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer trine retrograde Neptune in Pisces (2nd to 10th)

10 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (2nd to 8th)

10 Jul 2023 Mars enters Virgo (4th)

11 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Leo (3rd)

14 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (2nd to 12th)

17 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus (3rd to 12th)

17 Jul 2023 New Moon in Cancer (2nd)

18 Jul 2023 North Node enters Aries (11th)

20 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (2nd to 10th)

20 Jul 2023 Mars in Virgo opposition Saturn in Pisces (4th to 10th)

22 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (2nd to 8th)

23 Jul 2023 Venus stationary retrograde in Leo (3rd)

23 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (3rd to 12th)

23 Jul 2023 Sun enters Leo (3rd)

24 Jul 2023 Chiron retrograde in Aries (11th)

27 Jul 2023 Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus in Leo (3rd)

28 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Virgo (4th)

CANCER

No fate but the one you make

Rewards and recognition are on offer

Leverage and level up – for all you’re truly worth!

You’re humble, unshakeable and yet levelling up all at the same time with the North Node in your 10th. Every single one of us is receiving a call to adventure with the North Node’s switch into Aries. But yours is linked to ambition, determination and moving on up in some way. And in discovering which what you can achieve when you try, Cancer!

Reputation and responsibility feature. You taking ownership of the direction your life flows in. and the results of your choices. Move up to Boss Level when it comes to your career. And if not you, then you may be watching your partner take off and soar. People will enter your life who make you level up – to align with them. If you’ve done the work and made the right moves, this nodal switch sees rewards on offer and doors swing wide. And once you have attained success or what you set out to do, then understand that with this comes responsibility. Levelling up means living up to that.

The Nodes take 19 years to make a complete circuit of your chart. So, what this tells you now in your 10th is that there are no short cuts. Anything worth attaining or having in life needs effort, work and investment in order for you to reap the benefits. For the other signs, I am focussing on just the North Node and the Venus retrograde which occurs in your 2nd from the 23rd. However, because you are ruled by the Moon, I will touch on the impact of the Moon’s phases on you and also the long term elements of your life which the North Node in your 10th influences.

Love and partnership matters always require work. That ‘Happily Ever After’ doesn’t just happen by fairy dust and wishful thinking. It takes constant effort and investment. Ahead of the Venus retro and nodal shift, you have a full Moon in your 7th on the 3rd. Bring that precious nurturing love and care to bear on one particular union, Cancer. It’s time for some extra emotional investment. Who or what supports you becomes even more important than usual. You only take out what you put in. You know this.

The day before the Nodes change signs brings your personal new Moon. The one which marks the astrological start of your fresh cycle no matter when your birthday actually falls. This new Moon is all about how you want to be seen and perceived. Especially over the next 18 months so we are talking about a period longer than a year in this instance. Set your intentions and higher than you have done prior to this.

Others see you as a star on the rise. And there is a ‘star’ quality to you with this nodal shift. Don’t forget this is your house of public image. And where you are ‘on show’ and get yourself noticed. By people in positions of authority, influence and power. You determine your cred from this point onwards. This isn’t so much about faking it till you make it, but owning it even if you don’t yet have it. You are CEO of You.Inc, Cancer. No matter who you are or what your current status. So, act as if this is your most valuable asset and watch the stock on you take off. The only way is up – more in your Full and New Moon Moonscopes for the month.

On with the show with you as the headline act, Cancer! Leverage how others see you and whatever you do now – work your worth. The Sun remains in your sign up until the 23rd when it moves into your 2nd. This is also the day when Venus retrogrades in what is one of its ruling houses in your chart. As with any retrograde such as a Mercury one, a Venus retrograde has its own rules. But you need to set them in stone if Venus is backwards in a ruling sign or house. Venus rules love and money. So, no new love affairs and put that search for a partner on hold. And keep a tight rein on those purse strings. Only spend on what you absolutely need – not what you want. And steer clear of any major new financial commitments such as borrowing or credit cards. This also includes Clearpay or Klana purchases. Saddling ourselves with too much debt is not how we express our self-worth. You are worth more, Cancer.

Levelling up includes your relationship status. Singles should use this period to look at how they date and what messages they send out to attract a partner. Who answers? Are you getting the response you want? If the answer is no, this Venus retro sees you implementing a new strategy that tells others you are a keeper once Venus heads direct again.

We are in a relationship with our money and our success journey. Just as we are with people – partners and bosses or clients alike. Venus retro says time to work on that and see where these can be improved. Unlike a Mercury retrograde which occurs three times a year, a Venus retro only happens once every 18 months. Which is how long the Nodes take to transit a sign. So, as the North Node moves into your 10th and the South Node your 4th, this coincides with Venus’s reversal. Allowing you to see exactly the kind of results your efforts across your public and professional life, your home and security and your personal life, have earned you. And also offers a chance to author a fresh direction if one is needed.

Who makes it happen? You do, Cancer! The boss house 10th is the house of self-authorship. It tells you that you are in charge. Which is why you need to own your past choices and decisions like any good CEO does. They are what got you here. There is no more blaming others. No matter our circumstances, we can always choose to work with what we have but in a new and better way. This is your moment. Rewards and recognition could be forthcoming in the next 18 months as your profile gets elevated. You will be noticed which is why you need to have one eye on your image – both on-line and off it, to ensure the message you give out is consistent and inspiring. Above all, be ready to deliver on what you say. Keep your word – to others but above all, to yourself.

As the North Node is in your house of self-authorship, we can say you have to be 18 or over or have some level of maturity and self-control for this cycle to be truly felt. So, unless you had reached the legal age of majority back when the North Node was last in here, this will be your first experience of directing your own fate. You’ll come to determine that there is no fate but the one we make. If you were 18 or over across any of the following dates, look to the progress you made and whether or not doors opened – or stayed closed: August 20 1967 – April 19 1969, April 7 1986 – December 2 1987, December 27 2004 – June 22 2006. These were your determining dates. Look back at them and across all areas which impacted on your public image and status. This includes your relationship status and other definitions of success such as entrepreneur and home owner.

From being humble and being seen as responsible, reliable and yet, ambitious in your own way, what you deliver scores you points with those who matter. Embrace your worth to know how to work it, Cancer. And prepare to move on up in some way over the next 12 months.

In a nutshell. Your star is set to shine now the North Node enters your 10th of rewards, recognition and status, Cancer. Work it like you own it – which you do. Knowing your real worth is the first step towards getting the results you want.

1 Jul 2023 Sun conjunct Mercury in Cancer (1st)

1 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (1st to 11th)

1 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (1st to 11th)

2 Jul 2023 Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (2nd to 11th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn (7th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn opposition Mercury in Cancer (7th to 1st)

7 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (1st to 11th)

9 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer trine retrograde Neptune in Pisces (1st to 9h)

10 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (1st to 7th)

10 Jul 2023 Mars enters Virgo (3rd)

11 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Leo (2nd)

14 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (1st to 11th)

17 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus (2nd to 11th)

17 Jul 2023 New Moon in Cancer (1st)

18 Jul 2023 North Node enters Aries (10th)

20 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (1st to 9th)

20 Jul 2023 Mars in Virgo opposition Saturn in Pisces (3rd to 9th)

22 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (1st to 7th)

23 Jul 2023 Venus stationary retrograde in Leo (2nd)

23 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (2nd to 11th)

23 Jul 2023 Sun enters Leo (2nd)

24 Jul 2023 Chiron retrograde in Aries (10th)

27 Jul 2023 Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus in Leo (2nd)

28 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Virgo (3rd)

LEO

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . .

A birthday cycle like no other commences from the 23rd when your ruler the Sun arrives in your sign. This day also sees Venus also in your 1st, make one of its rare retrogrades. So there is very much a sense of recapturing the past or the essence of it, and reworking it before moving on into the future.

Unlike Mercury – also in your sign from the 11th, which retrogrades three times a year, Venus only reverses once every 18 months. Just like a Mercury retro, a Venus one comes pre-packaged with its own set of rules which transcend the sign/house is occurs in. Venus rules your money and your love. This tells you – nothing new now, Leo. Especially when it comes to up close and personal loves. And the need to spend money on your image in order to shine and stand out. Had you considered that the lily doesn’t need gilding any further? You are enough.

However, Venus backwards in your house of appearance, style, look, face and body, brand and first impressions perfectly lends itself to reinvention and a relaunch. Provided you know you don’t need to budget bust to make it happen! On-line and off it, take some time to adjust that vision and perfect how others see and perceive you for your new cycle. You can take your time with this. Venus is in your sign for a record four months. And even when it heads direct, its retroshadow period gives you the extra time you need to get the final, big reveal exactly right, Leo!

While new loves should be paused, past loves take precedence. Venus retro can bring reconciliations and reunions. And breathe new life into old relationships. Including your relationship with yourself. As well as others seeing you in a different light, you come to a place where you see yourself differently too. That fresh appreciation and gorgeous, glowing Leo pride reawakens your purpose – and your ability to attract back.

Knowing you are enough – just the way you are, is your perfect repurposing starting point. As is the knowledge you can get there from wherever you are right now. The nerds amongst you will have noticed this month’s forecast began with the opening lines of the first and original Star Wars film – A New Hope. You are a Jedi, a risk-taker and a legend in the making as the North Node leaves your 10th and enters your 9th of spiritual path, adventure, far horizons and amazing quests on the 18th. It’s been 18 years since the North Node last paid this house of your chart a visit. So, for many Leos, this will be the first time you have experienced this as an adult. Feel the force of destiny opening up a new path of spiritual exploration for you.

During the North Nodes transit of your 10th, you’ve been very much in here to slay mode. That still applies as Jupiter remains in here until May next year. But combined with Venus retrograde in your sign, the shift of the Nodes (the South now being in your 3rd), takes some of the pressure and pace off you. And shifts your focus on to what else is calling you from ‘out there’.

Links to far, far away as well as a long time ago are ready to be explored. You feel the call and the rush to head towards something bigger. A big idea, unexplored territory, new discoveries. Fresh beliefs as yes, this is your house of religion and philosophy. As well as big ideas, universities, the law, sports, the great outdoors and large animals – especially horses. Luck is on your side and good karma from more that one part of the multiverse can catch up with you. It all begins with your willingness to step away from the familiar and to stretch yourself into a new discovery. Including your own power with those latent Jedi skills!

This is a big love destiny transit of the North Node. Nothing small and insignificant. Love freedom and the freedom to love who, what and where you want is about to be paramount. And yes, you geeks, there’s nothing in this Book of Jedi about being celibate in order to embrace your powers, so stop worrying! Just no new loves for the Venus retro if you want to avoid attracting that Sith that is!

If anywhere in the world calls to you, if you have dreamed of working or moving overseas, or simply taking that bucket list trip, the next 18 months could see you departing for that destination. You’ll see the interconnectedness – between you and even galaxies far, far away. Even if you do not go far physically under this influence, the world will come knocking on your door in some way.

Look to themes around travel, expansion, solutions and opportunities linked to all the above 9th house themes. And also know that ‘lucky’ breaks are the result of good karma and nothing to do with luck at all. That’s our secret for this cycle, Leo! If you are old enough here are the dates when the North Node last visited Aries and your 9th. August 20 1967 – April 19 1969, April 7 1986 – December 2 1987, December 27 2004 – June 22 2006.

Look back over them and recall what pathways opened up to you last time this happened. Nodal themes repeat. The journey begins again. Perhaps repurposed and with a new and deeper meaning. Plus you may now have the confidence to explore in a way you lacked earlier. Where you hesitated before, you now take that key first step to set that larger journey in motion.

Far away places, foreign themes, other cultures fascinate you. And you’ll want to experience them first hand. See this cycle as a way to bring them closer and step into a larger world. Embassies, libraries and places of worship may also feature. As well as ports, airports and gateways. Discovering what lies beyond your borders, over that horizon can take you places you never though you’d experience. Above all, take a chance. That’s what this cycle is all about. Being unafraid and ditching small thinking.

What holds you back which is the opposite to breaking free, also makes itself known. Just for you to say: No biggie, Leo. The Venus retro/North Node in Aries are the two most important transits of the month. Which is why this forecast focusses on them. Your weekly forecasts plus your New and Full Moon Moonscopes for the month provide you with a comprehensive look at other transits and their emotional impact. So, use these in conjunction with this one as your map and navigation system to the stars. No star is too far now. Second one to the right – and straight on into a new day, Leo!

In a nutshell: No star is too far to reach this birthday cycle, Leo! Venus retro in your sign may have you aiming for a new one however. But the North Node now in your house of travel and opportunity, opens up fresh possibilities. Far, far away just got closer.

1 Jul 2023 Sun conjunct Mercury in Cancer (12th)

1 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (12th to 10th)

1 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (12th to 10th)

2 Jul 2023 Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (1st to 10th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn (6th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn opposition Mercury in Cancer (6th to 12th)

7 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (12th to 10th)

9 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer trine retrograde Neptune in Pisces (12th to 8th)

10 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (12th to 6th)

10 Jul 2023 Mars enters Virgo (2nd)

11 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Leo (1st)

14 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (12th to 10th)

17 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus (1st to 10th)

17 Jul 2023 New Moon in Cancer (12th)

18 Jul 2023 North Node enters Aries (9th)

20 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (12th to 8th)

20 Jul 2023 Mars in Virgo opposition Saturn in Pisces (2nd to 8th)

22 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (12th to 6th)

23 Jul 2023 Venus stationary retrograde in Leo (1st)

23 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (1st to 10th)

23 Jul 2023 Sun enters Leo (1st)

24 Jul 2023 Chiron retrograde in Aries (9th)

27 Jul 2023 Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus in Leo (1st)

28 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Virgo (2nd)

VIRGO

Plug into your power

Rise like a phoenix, glow like a firebird

Courage, confidence, clarity – get some cosmic vitamin C!

Big choices, big decisions – and a gift, dear Virgo! Cut to the chase – what’s the gift?! Total and utter clarity. Especially when it comes to partnership matters or around any area where there are themes of empowerment or sharing resources.

Seeing things for what they are, gaining perspective – do not dismiss their priceless nature. And this is something we are not handed very often during our lifetimes. But between now and throughout ‘24 – this is on offer for you no matter your relationship status. Or you financial one for that matter as the North Node exits your 9th and moves into your 8th on the 18th.

Single, settled, separated, divorced. You have the perspective and the wisdom to probe the shadows where your secret motivations and desires lie. Or accurately pick out those of the other party. You can do this fearlessly and also, while you may experience deep feelings around what you see, without getting trapped in negativity. The who and the why of who and why you were with, are no longer with, are still loving, were attracted to or even why things did not work out.

Expect intense peaks and troughs over the next two years as you embrace the who and the what of it, but dispassionately let go of the wrong and the right labels. This is a new stage on your evolutionary journey. And you are aided by Mars’ arrival in your sign (10th), kickstarting you with a shot of confidence and courage. All this simply adds up to you being able to make those big choices and decisions with clarity.

Two big transits fuel all of this and hand you this all-important gift of searing perception, Virgo. There’s the entrance of the North Node into your 8th (18th). And then the Venus retrograde in your 12th from the 23rd. Both combine to put you in fearless, searing, soul-searching mood. Answers are available. You plug back into your power if you’ve spent too long disconnected from it.

With the North Node in your 8th, this puts the South Node in Libra and your 2nd. This is shared resources and assets counter-balanced with your own money, earnings and income. And the sweet spot or place where the books must balance between the two. Power displacements and those key motivations will be exposed as I saw. And seeing things as they are and not how you think they are or want them to be, is a priceless treasure.

First things first – money doesn’t grow on trees. You know that. There are no fast bucks with the North Node in your house of salaries, shared assets and resources, investments, payouts and yes, marital (joint) assets and divorce. Slowly does it. Where the buck stops will also be in focus as this is your house of boundaries and how comfortable you feel setting them. And do remember, sometimes personal empowerment means we have to set them with ourselves (more on this in a moment).

The North Node brings a big money cycle full circle. A long term financial goal could be realised. And then released. You set yourself a new one and feeling more capable, confident and clear about what you want, set off towards a new and bigger one. Oh and did I mention charisma? Yes, add that to your cosmic vitamin C shot too. This is your house of sexiness, Virgo. That va-va-voom is an almost limitless asset you have now.

However – let’s talk about the Venus retrograde in your 12th which begins on the 23rd – same day as the Sun triggers your annual soul house clearing period as it enters here. Just like your ruler Mercury’s retrogrades – a Venus one has its own rules which transcend the house/sign it is in. No new love affairs if we are after something serious, and no new major financial commitments. Keep a tight grip on those purse strings – and your heart. Simple and sensible.

Unlike Mercury which retros three times a year (as well you know!), Venus only reverses once every 18 months. The same period as it takes for the Nodes to move through a sign. So, they tend to coincide. The start of this cycle could therefore include re-runs and returns. That blast from the past reappears wanting another go around. You find yourself in a situation which eerily feels like a re-spin of an old one. Is it time to choose different because you are no longer the person you were last time?

Clarity in the form of suddenly understanding where you self-sabotage or trip yourself up, can see you now setting firm boundaries with yourself. You are now longer willing to do that or go there. Because you value yourself too much to put yourself through those cycles again.

Growth and the ability to transcend old karmic patterns accompany the North Node’s movement through your 8th. The flip of that internal switch changes forever how you see things. And so changes the situation too. Look back at themes around self-control, being controlled, money and what is shared with you and by you across the following dates: August 20 1967 – April 19 1969, April 7 1986 – December 2 1987, December 27 2004 – June 22 2006. Expect power moves to be made on your part. Think that rarest of all birds – the phoenix. Glowing and gorgeous, soaring free and burning bright. That’s on offer for you for the next 18 months.

Embrace your power, your scorching insight because both free you now. And your undiluted ability to attract. The Venus retro/North Node in Aries are the two most important transits of the month. Which is why this forecast focusses on them. Your weekly forecasts plus your New and Full Moon Moonscopes for the month provide you with a comprehensive look at other transits and their ascension potential for you. Light up your destiny and live it in full gorgeous glow . But go for the slow burn, Virgo.

In a nutshell: Searing insight, scorching sexiness, total empowerment. You’re the triple threat sign now as the North Node backs into your house of shining transformations and personal power. You effortlessly transcend limitations. Fly high, phoenix!

1 Jul 2023 Sun conjunct Mercury in Cancer (11th)

1 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (11th to 9th)

1 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (11th to 9th)

2 Jul 2023 Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (12th to 9th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn (5th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn opposition Mercury in Cancer (5th to 11th)

7 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (11th to 9th)

9 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer trine retrograde Neptune in Pisces (11th to 7th)

10 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (11th to 5th)

10 Jul 2023 Mars enters Virgo (1st)

11 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Leo (12th)

14 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (11th to 9th)

17 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus (11th to 9th)

17 Jul 2023 New Moon in Cancer (11th)

18 Jul 2023 North Node enters Aries (8th)

20 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (11th to 7th)

20 Jul 2023 Mars in Virgo opposition Saturn in Pisces (1st to 7th)

22 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (11th to 5th)

23 Jul 2023 Venus stationary retrograde in Leo (12th)

23 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (12th to 9th)

23 Jul 2023 Sun enters Leo (12th)

24 Jul 2023 Chiron retrograde in Aries (8th)

27 Jul 2023 Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus in Leo (12th)

28 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Virgo (1st)

LIBRA

What the love?!

You are complete already

Keep it simple for success

What the love?! That may be an expression you find yourself using a lot. Across many different relationships and contexts, Libra. July sees two pivotal transits connected to your love life occur. One medium term. The other long term. The first is ruler Venus retrograde in your 11th from the 23rd. Your house of universal, vibey, collective love. Of friends, groups and goals. And where the future is formed for you.

The past is what gives birth to our future. Any astrologer will tell you that if we want to predict what a certain transit will deliver we look back to when it last happened. Are you ready for some time travel, Libra? That’s the longer term journey you’re taking in the name of love this July as the North Node moves out of your 8th and into your 7th. Which puts the South Node in your 1st. This transit will last for 18 months.

Let’s first look at Venus retrograde. Just like a Mercury retrograde has rules, so does a Venus one. No matter the sign/house Venus is backwards in. Unlike a Mercury retro which happens three times a year, a Venus retrograde only occurs once every 18 months. And yes, that is the same exact amount of time the Nodes spend in a sign. So, you should be seeing just how important this cycle is.

The Venus retro rules are simple to follow. But easy to forget. There are just two. No new lovers. No taking on new financial commitments and/or spending on stuff you don’t need. You can refinance. You can reconcile. Just nothing new. And if that sounds like an unfair embargo on indulgence and relationships, do keep in mind that 1) this is a diet from the kind of loves you don’t need which only lasts two months and 2) the Nodes spend 18 months in a sign so you have more than enough time to make up for any lost.

You’ll look at contacts and goals during the Venus retro for present day relevance. Reunions and revivals may feature in your circle. But be prepared for some people to fade away. The retro begins the same day as the Sun arrives in here. Which normally heats up your yearly social peak. That’s not off the table, Libra. But you’ll want to be certain the mix is right. Also, spending on what you don’t need out of a need to fit in or make statements about your status – so no longer your thing. Honesty will be however. It’s a permanent detox from pretence or feeling you need to be someone you’re not. The thing is – relationships will improve because of this. Your social life should not cost you your soul – or your budget. The Jennifer Aniston movie Friends with Money explores these kinds of themes. If they chime with you, the Venus retro will put you back in the black. Do check out your forecast for Venus Retrograde in Leo.

Venus retro says nurture the love you have. Which gives birth to the love you attract for your future. And yes, we don’t have to repeat the past. Once we learn from it, we set a fresh destiny in motion. You are in a unique position to do this as the Venus retro allows you to dip back in and extract those lessons thanks to it occurring at the same time as the new nodal cycle.

Here are your dates to take a deep dive into provided you were old enough during the past transits of North Node in Aries and your 7th: August 20 1967 – April 19 1969, April 7 1986 – December 2 1987, December 27 2004 – June 22 2006, and now July 18 2023 – January 11 2025.

If you are old enough, look back at these dates to what was happening between you and one or more key parties. As the sign of partnerships, it is common for Librans to try out as many different double act dynamics as they can during their lifetime. In order to find the perfect balancing act or person who compliments them. Not just romantically or via a spouse or long term lover. Librans search for meaning and balance via business and working relationships, collaborations, long term friendships, and activity partnerships. In these dynamics you will find your greatest opportunities for growth.

The South Node in your sign promises release and brand new karma to be created and experienced. A relationship can come full circle. A new one embarked upon. You can step free of unhealthy dynamics in past unions. The new nodal dynamic shows the way to be in a relationship – without sacrifcing yourself or your individuality. So, if you have battled issues such as codepenency, inabilty to set boundaries or feelings you are somehow ‘incomplete’ without a love partner in the past, the good news is that the nodal switch sees you rise and transcend these.

You come from a place of knowing you ARE enough – with or without that significant other. This kind of empowerment is paradoxically, what attracts the right one in. Or sees us simply living the life we love whether partnered or not. We fall in love with ourselves. We forgive and release our past. This is new love karma in motion.

Settleds can see their togetherness tighten and reaffirmed as they go forward. When it comes to the right one, you’ll know for certain you have them – or not. Don’t forget, this is the end of one cycle and the start of another. And for some, the end will involve the parting of the ways. If so, cease the struggle to try to mend the broken and bow to the fact that destiny wants you both to walk a different path. Part with grace. And try not to create more negative karma by entering into a conflict if you possibly can.

The Venus retro tells you its not the time to create that new love karma just yet. Rather stick with processing your past for now. Revive friendships and goals. And yes, you can create new ones in this area even with the retrograde active. Especially after the Sun enters your 11th from the 23rd.

The Venus retro/North Node in Aries are the two most important transits of the month. Which is why this forecast focusses on them. Your weekly forecasts plus your New and Full Moon Moonscopes for the month provide you with a comprehensive look at other transits and their emotional impact. So, use these in conjunction with this one. And as with any long term transit as in the North Node in your 7th – the KISS principle applies – keep it simple, stupid. What the love?! For the next 18 months, you decide what. Say it, do it, think it with love and you can’t help but create more love heading your way, Libra. Simple.

In a nutshell; Simultaneous big love happenings occur in the sky this month with ruler Venus retrograde and the North Node in your 7th. This may have you asking: What the love is going on?! To find the answer – slow down and keep it simple, Libra.

1 Jul 2023 Sun conjunct Mercury in Cancer (10th)

1 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (10th to 8th)

1 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (10th to 8th)

2 Jul 2023 Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (11th to 8th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn (4th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn opposition Mercury in Cancer (4th to 10th)

7 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (10th to 8th)

9 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer trine retrograde Neptune in Pisces (10th to 6th)

10 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (10th to 4th)

10 Jul 2023 Mars enters Virgo (12th)

11 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Leo (11th)

14 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (10th to 8th)

17 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus (10th to 8th)

17 Jul 2023 New Moon in Cancer (10th)

18 Jul 2023 North Node enters Aries (7 th)

20 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (10th to 6th)

20 Jul 2023 Mars in Virgo opposition Saturn in Pisces (12th to 6th)

22 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (10th to 4th)

23 Jul 2023 Venus stationary retrograde in Leo (11th)

23 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (11th to 8th)

23 Jul 2023 Sun enters Leo (11th)

24 Jul 2023 Chiron retrograde in Aries (7th)

27 Jul 2023 Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus in Leo (11th)

28 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Virgo (12th)

SCORPIO

Every little thing you do matters

Change up the every day with gratitude and magic

Supercharge intention with love

Be useful and use what you have to the greatest effect. Your bestest efforts are what count. And your take-out has to be complete satisfaction that comes from a job well-done.

Be prepared to go the distance. There are no instant results or quick fixes. Just a willingness to be in the moment, do whatever it takes and keep doing what works. And be prepared to ditch what doesn’t. That’s the secret to the North Node’s arrival in your 6th (18th).

The Nodes take approximately 18-19 years to complete one circuit of your chart. And 18 months to transit a sign. So, some of you may be experiencing this cycle for the first time as self-directed human beings. It’s time to explore new ways of doing every day things. And taking a fresh approach to your work – paid or unpaid, studies, habits and caring for yourself. Your dharma is linked to your karma (which the Nodes rule). What you can contribute, what you are here to do, and the satisfaction this gives you.

The South Node has now left the building – or your sign. And the North your sign of partners. So, this is a major shift when it comes to your growth area and what you can learn. Hopefully you have emerged from this last nodal cycle with a strong sense of personal image and integrity. As well as a better understanding of how you relate to others and your needs in relationships. Now comes the every day stuff. But infused with new insight and the ability to make intuitive leaps which show you how apparent separate areas of your life are in fact, interconnected in ways you did not see before. That’s the work of the South Node in your 12th.

We’re talking slow and steady, Scorpio. The Nodes move backwards and take 18 months to move through a sign. So, small steps and one at a time. No quick fixes. As this is your house of health and wellness, if you are thinking about your diet or exercise regimen, you do need to keep this at the front of your mind. Crash or fad diets won’t work over the long term. Build up that fitness level slowly. The only thing that will work are permanent and realistic lifestyle changes. One day, one step at a time.

Your work and what you do must have meaning and must leave you feeling you have contributed in some way or made a difference. This is dharma at work. It begins with being present in the task you are doing. Whether you intend to keep doing this particular job or not. Yes, job changes can and will occur. But bring your best today. Deliver. Show up. Infuse those tasks with your best effort and you will be rewarded. Possibly even in those unrelated ways.

Know you are here to make a difference in some way. Your contribution has meaning. Inspire yourself with what you can do when you come from a place of play, gratitude and willingness to contribute. Yes, we all have to do chores. But this nodal cycle is about to show you that living and working doesn’t have to be a chore. Reinvention and thinking outside the box is the key.

The North Node will be in your 6th and the South in your 12th from July 18 2023 – January 11 2025. If you take a look back at what changes occurred around your work, studies, health, habits and even pets during the periods the North Node was last in here, this should provide you with insight into re-emerging themes. These are: August 20 1967 – April 19 1969, April 7 1986 – December 2 1987, December 27 2004 – June 22 2006. What can you now do or adjust differently? On a daily basis. Which is how karma is created. And how you make what you do matter.

The other big transit this July is the Venus retrograde in Leo and your 10th house. This is the area of your career, your status and where you are recognised and rewarded. This is your house of public image and reputation. Also where you get to be boss. Not just in the sense of running a company but your own life. It’s about ownership and taking charge. This is also your house of commitments. How high you can climb and how far you can get to. It calls on you to bring your integrity and staying power, to stand by your word and above all, to ditch any tendencies you may have towards blaming others or self-pity. That’s not boss. Take ownership.

You of all signs should know you got this. You’re in it to win it, Scorpio. You are the creator and the catalyst. Just like a Mercury retrograde comes with universal rules no matter the house/sign it happens in, so does a Venus one. Your 10th is about long term efforts, progress and strategy. Of knowing what you want and how to get it. Of being taken seriously whether this is in your professional life or your personal one. Of not being seen as a lightweight but a heavy-hitter.

You can adjust your personal career path, redefine your criteria for what you want in life. But when it comes to the Venus retro-rules, they are no new ventures in love or money. No rushing. Take your time. All this chimes with the North Node energy in your 6th. Work, what you do and how you feel are intertwined with your long term path. Do use this powerful energy to look at the areas where long term changes need to take place. Or where you simply need to raise your standards.

Over the next 18 months, get ready to climb. Ascension is your journey. A stepping stone to something bigger. For right actions taken. Use the Venus retro to refine your trajectory, intention or brand. The Venus retro/North Node in Aries are the two most important transits of the month. Which is why this forecast focusses on them. Your weekly forecasts plus your New and Full Moon Moonscopes for the month provide you with a comprehensive look at other transits and shows you how – everything little thing you do in this cycle matters.

In a nutshell: What you and you alone can bring to any job is what makes you unique. Time to appreciate that. And come from a place of appreciation and purpose. Venus retrograde in your sector of career and public image, offers a change of pace – and a brand reboot.

1 Jul 2023 Sun conjunct Mercury in Cancer (9th)

1 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (9th to 7th)

1 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (9th to 7th)

2 Jul 2023 Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (10th to 7th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn (3rd)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn opposition Mercury in Cancer (3rd to 9th)

7 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (9th to 7th)

9 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer trine retrograde Neptune in Pisces (9th to 5th)

10 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (9th to 3rd)

10 Jul 2023 Mars enters Virgo (11th)

11 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Leo (10th)

14 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (9th to 7th)

17 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus (9th to 7th)

17 Jul 2023 New Moon in Cancer (9th)

18 Jul 2023 North Node enters Aries (6th)

20 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (9th to 5th)

20 Jul 2023 Mars in Virgo opposition Saturn in Pisces (11th to 5th)

22 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (9th to 3rd)

23 Jul 2023 Venus stationary retrograde in Leo (10th)

23 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (10th to 7th)

23 Jul 2023 Sun enters Leo (10th)

24 Jul 2023 Chiron retrograde in Aries (6th)

27 Jul 2023 Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus in Leo (10th)

28 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Virgo (11th)

SAGITTARIUS

Long ago, and, oh, so far away
I fell in love with you before the second show
Your guitar, it sounds so sweet and clear
But you’re not really here, it’s just the radio

Don’t you remember, you told me you loved me, baby?
You said you’d be coming back this way again, baby . . .

Superstar. The Carpenters

July is the month when we talk about love coming back your way again, Sag baby! Two major transits are all about love that goes around, spinning like vinyl, sweet and clear.

Big, stadium setting, heart-starting, rock star love. And nothing else in-between. Sagittarius is never a sign which does things by half-measures in any case. That’s because you are ruled by Jupiter – planet of supersize me and no limits experiences. So it figures you can’t be satisfied by the ordinary. Only the extraordinary will do. Anything else seems unsatisfying and utterly confining.

Just like the DJ spins the vinyl, the wheel of fate turns in your direction this July. Play the luck factor, Sag. Take a second chance on love because now and for the next 18 months – its on your side. Love revivals and returns are highlighted. Not just for that person but for what you love to do or where you love to be.

Let’s spin that wheel again with the Sun and Venus retrograde in your 9th house of all things Sag-ruled from the 23rd. Unlike Mercury which heads backwards three times a year, Venus retrogrades once every 18 months. It’s a rare shift which has us all looking at our love journeys and reassessing where it takes us next. Just like Mercury stops the clock or reverses issues around contracts, paperwork and agreements, a Venus retro no matter which house is occurs in, says no new ventures for now with love or your cash, Sag.

Venus retro can re-deliver that long lost love and bring reunions and reconciliations. While you should not enter into new financial dealings such as borrowing under a Venus retro, you can refinance – often to your advantage. Venus is backwards in your house of higher education, the law and of course, your all-time biggest and favourite passion – the Sag love of world tours and travel.

Rekindle the wonder. Reaffirm or renew those vows. Venus retro in here reinforces a lasting love for some place or something. You may revisit a place you have lived in or been in the past. Drawn back to a subject or pastime you love. The biggest love of your life? Expect at the very least to travel back to it and relive it in some way in your memory. Perhaps with the intention of looking for something that carries that essence on for you for the future. But only after Venus is direct again, remember!

If you have outstanding legal matters to deal with, they may well be resolved now. That divorce or settlement that frees you to move on come October.

Extra spin and you’re in sync for love coming back this way again, baby! The North Node arrives in your 5th on the 18th. Which puts the South Node in your 11th. Just as Venus only retros once every 18 months, the Nodes take 18 months to move backwards through a sign. Your path of destiny is now one you are going to love to walk, Sag. Because it allows you to play, be joyful, creative and at your most self-expressive. Through love, children and what makes you stand out centre stage in that stadium. This is big world tour, rock star love at its brightest and best.

This is the kind of transit under which people make astounding and very public come-backs if they have had a period languishing in the shadows. This house rules lovers so if someone said they are coming back – or rather are destined to, they will. If not – well, you are a star and what do stars do? Shine and attract. Expect new love karma in the form of someone new. Parenting karma is also in motion. Some of you may close an era of parenting as your child moves out or on to university or their own life path. Others could conceive of a new one. Or that lover comes as part of a package deal and you start a blended family.

Performing, the arts, your professional or on line presence gets the star treatment in some way. Maybe just maybe, that Superstar song is being sung about you? Are you coming back or moving on? Take the path of most joy no matter what, Sag. Your 5th also touches on travel as it is your house of holidays. The next 18 months should see more stamps in that passport.

If there is anything you want to have, do or experience – and you haven’t, you do now need to ask what is stopping you? Above all, you are the DJ so set the track spinning and don’t sit back and wait for fate to decide what you soundtrack should be. Do look to the 27th of this month as a potentially important day for come-backs, revivals and renewals.

Also look back at the periods when the North Node was last in Aries and your 5th: August 20 1967 – April 19 1969, April 7 1986 – December 2 1987, December 27 2004 – June 22 2006, and now July 18 2023 – January 11 2025. Provided you were old enough to be in charge of your own destiny during these past cycles, you will find clues in them around what love has planned this time around. One thing will be common if you are repeating this cycle or whether this is your first spin – you will be at your most vibrant, effortlessly sexy and place a high premium on lovers who you find physically attractive and share your free-spirited zest for life! Stick-in-the-muds need not apply. You want to be part of a double binary star system of the heart – where you and another orbit around one another.

The stars can and will align for you. The spin is to love your life the way it is when this cycle starts. To come from creativity and not criticism. To be the spark that turns into the flame. In your own life and then in the lives of others who cross your path. Whether they are new or returning souls. Also, Venus backwards in your house of higher learning means you are about to be gifted with rare insights into the nature of love and the kind of love you need. Which you can in turn use to empower yourself throughout the longer nodal cycle.

The Venus retro/North Node in Aries are the two most important transits of the month. Which is why this forecast focusses on them. Your weekly forecasts plus your New and Full Moon Moonscopes for the month provide you with a comprehensive look at other transits and their emotional impact. Especially for you, the mind/body/spirit connection. But take it, for you, joy is the best medicine. On with the show, Sag!

In a nutshell: Big, sparkly, stadium strutting, rockstar love – it’s all or nothing for you as the North Node switches signs and Venus heads backwards. Showing you just what you’ve been missing, Sag. Lost loves including what and where you love, start a come-back tour this month.

1 Jul 2023 Sun conjunct Mercury in Cancer (8th)

1 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (8th to 6th)

1 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (8th to 6th)

2 Jul 2023 Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (9th to 6th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn (2nd)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn opposition Mercury in Cancer (2nd to 8th)

7 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (8th to 6th)

9 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer trine retrograde Neptune in Pisces (8th to 4th)

10 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (8th to 2nd)

10 Jul 2023 Mars enters Virgo (10th)

11 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Leo (9th)

14 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (10th to 6th)

17 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus (9th to 6th)

17 Jul 2023 New Moon in Cancer (8th)

18 Jul 2023 North Node enters Aries (5th)

20 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (8th to 4th)

20 Jul 2023 Mars in Virgo opposition Saturn in Pisces (10th to 4th)

22 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (8th to 2nd)

23 Jul 2023 Venus stationary retrograde in Leo (9th)

23 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (9th to 6th)

23 Jul 2023 Sun enters Leo (9th)

24 Jul 2023 Chiron retrograde in Aries (5th)

27 Jul 2023 Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus in Leo (9th)

28 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Virgo (10th)

CAPRICORN

Get full closure

Bold, brave, breakthrough energy leads to rebirth

Bring it on home, baby!

The Sun remains in your 7th right up until the 23rd. You’re in your yearly partnership peak with one particular duo, duet or double act very much in the spotlight under the full Moon in your sign (3rd). You may be seeking extra intensity and depth from someone. You certainly have that to give. And you crave the same level of sharing from that significant other.

If however, someone can’t or won’t meet you halfway, open up or simply tries to dismiss or divert you, you’ll likely close down and cover up those hurt feelings. You are at your most sensitive and vulnerable now. You need to know your heart will be taken care of. That you’re safe expressing yourself. If there are cracks that are being covered up in your relationship – you may realise they can no longer be paved over. The upcoming Venus retrograde cycle in your 8th house (23rd), is about to show you what real intimacy is.

Venus only heads backwards (or appears to), in the sky once every 18 months. Unlike Mercury which changes gear three times a year. A Venus retrograde is therefore quite rare. And can take us by surprise. Just like a Mercury retro, a Venus one has its own rules. And these apply no matter what house or sign Venus is backwards in. These are simply: No new love affairs if you’re seeking something lasting. And no new financial commitments or over-spending. Provided you stick to these, you should stay out of deep retrograde water. Easier said than done.

Venus is retro in your house of power money, shared assets, endings, rebirth, transformation and yes, sex. The reason you need to stick closely to the retro rules with Venus backwards in here is that it rules love and money. A retro Venus fly trap in this house can see you mistaking intense physical attraction and great sex for real intimacy. Only to discover there is nothing else to it when Venus heads direct again. Again, this can see your hidden sensitive side deeply wounded in the aftermath.

It’s not that you can’t or won’t attract someone during this cycle. Your mojo is at its most magnetic. Especially as it gets a boost from the Sun which enters this house on the same day as Venus reverses in here. And hey – others are just responding to that! Reviving the passion if things have turned a little meh or too vanilla with your current squeeze – that’s the kind of moves Venus retro excels at. As this is your house of rebirth – yes, the reignition of an old flame can happen. While the rules say no new financial commitments, this is your house of tax, mortgages, loans etc. If there’s a better deal on the table when it comes to refinancing or negotiating – you’ll be able to find it.

Settleds may be looking at the added bonus of seeing their partner’s financial stock soar – and benefit from that accordingly. However, the house of shared assets and endings also covers divorces. Yes, settlements can be reached. But now Venus is backwards in here, if things have not been going well for you, a split will now be inevitable especially as Pluto has now returned to your sign – asking that you take care of any outstanding business as Pluto rules your 8th.

Between now and the time when Venus is fully direct again in October, fearlessly tackle any remaining issues or what you know to be loose ends in any area of your life. But especially if they touch on Venus ruled themes. This clears the way for the bold, breakthrough new energy to operate in ‘24 as Pluto quits your sign. For your money house which again, Venus rules! Now you understand why getting full closure during this retrograde is so important.

July’s other big transit is the North Node moving out of your house of lovers, creativity and children, and into your 4th of home, roots and foundation. This puts the new karmic cycle in one of the most mysterious yet sensitive parts of your chart. And one of the least understood.

The South Node is therefore now at the highest part of your chart – in your 10th of public image, professional and personal status, rewards and recognition. What you have achieved and earned. You are comfortable with this kind of energy as Capricorn is the 10th house in the natural chart. You grow outwards into the outer world and success, from the roots that are planted in your 4th house. Make sense?

The Nodes take 18-19 years to complete a full circuit of the sky. And 18 months to transit a sign. Venus retrogrades once every 18 months so these cycles can and do line up as in now! Real estate decisions may feature. Looking at where you feel you belong or call home. That’s the mysterious and little understood element of this transit as at some point, the North Node will cross your IC in your chart – the axis at the bottom of it.

What or where you call home can be influenced by your family, your roots, your upbringing (all 4th house themes). And in turn impact your path and what you do when you go out into the world (10th house themes). So, exploring this and owning your own path or place in the world – if the one you come from doesn’t feel right for you – will be part of your upcoming karmic 4th house cycle.

Look back at the following dates if you are old enough for themes around family dynamics, moving home, property, relocations, material, emotional and physical security and that feeling there’s no place like it when the North Node was last in Aries and your 4th: August 20 1967 – April 19 1969, April 7 1986 – December 2 1987, December 27 2004 – June 22 2006, and now July 18 2023 – January 11 2025.

Be aware that any deep wounds stemming from childhood, family karma, being a black sheep (or feeling you are), trauma and not knowing where you belong will surface. If so, this is for you to release the pain. This can be soul-shaking work if it occurs so please, if it seems overwhelming at times, do seek professional guidance. Your doctor, therapist, psychiatrist, counsellor, trusted psychic or just someone who represents a wise, older and spiritually/emotionally mature elder for you will turn out to be your best resource.

Living in a way that supports you, sends your roots deeper, and banishes any residual feelings of insecurity or sense of not belonging is the gift of the North Node in here. This decision can of course stem from dealing with those loose ends and dynamics in other areas of your life. Remember – one door closes and the right one opens now.

Aside from the intensely personal full Moon in your 1st, this month’s forecast focusses solely on the Venus retro/North Node in Aries transits for you and everyone else for that matter! For more home truths and astral answers, your weekly forecasts plus your New and Full Moon Moonscopes for the month provide you with a comprehensive look at other transits and what they will bring you.

In a nutshell: You crave the closeness which allows you to reveal your sensitive, vulnerable side, Cappy. July is the month where you’ll know if relationships truly offer the safety you crave. Where you belong and who you belong to and with, is yours to define for the rest of ‘23.

1 Jul 2023 Sun conjunct Mercury in Cancer (7th)

1 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (7th to 5th)

1 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (7th to 5th)

2 Jul 2023 Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (8th to 5th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn (1st)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn opposition Mercury in Cancer (1st to 7th)

7 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (7th to 5th)

9 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer trine retrograde Neptune in Pisces (7th to 3rd)

10 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (7th to 1st)

10 Jul 2023 Mars enters Virgo (9th)

11 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Leo (8th)

14 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (7th to 5th)

17 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus (8th to 5th)

17 Jul 2023 New Moon in Cancer (7th)

18 Jul 2023 North Node enters Aries (4th)

20 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (7th to 3rd )

20 Jul 2023 Mars in Virgo opposition Saturn in Pisces (9th to 3rd)

22 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (7th to 1st)

23 Jul 2023 Venus stationary retrograde in Leo (8th)

23 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (8th to 5th)

23 Jul 2023 Sun enters Leo (8th)

24 Jul 2023 Chiron retrograde in Aries (4th)

27 Jul 2023 Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus in Leo (8th)

28 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Virgo (9th)

AQUARIUS

Know your true worth

Love comes full circle

Head back to the wonder years

Sweeping, full circle, destiny driven love defines July. A rare and extraordinary Venus retrograde in its ruling 7th in your chart marks a turn back to love in the truest sense of the word, Aquarius. Unlike Mercury which reverses three times a year, Venus only retros once every 18 months. For it it retrograde in your 7th house is rarer still. The last time this occurred was 2015. If you are seeking clues as to what this retrograde may deliver, and you were old enough to engage in love affairs or even have crushes back then, that period could contain clues as to what this retrocycle will bring you. The entire Venus retrocycle itself takes eight years. That’s how long it takes for Venus to head back in the house/sign it did the time before.

A Venus retro usually lasts the biblical 40 days. Then we have the retroshadow to work through. Just like a Mercury retro which has rules which transcend the house/sign it occurs in, so does a Venus one. As Venus rules love and money it’s no new ventures regarding either. Especially if Venus is retro in a ruling sign or house. And do allow extra time for it to exit retroshade.

Sweet Aquarius, this is all about your worth and feeling worthy as much as it is partners and another party. Of love and material stuff. Of success and attention. Of your right to express your authentic soul, to stand out and shine. And the kind of partnership that allows for this. Without trying to change you or criticise you. Just the way you are kind of love. It’s about taking out the time for an upgrade – or knowing you deserve one, if this is what you don’t have. And yes, you DO have to feel exactly the same about the other person.

One relationship may be your main focus during this cycle. Or you could be looking at that empty spot that needs filling. And if so, do stick to those retro rules. Remember The Lovers card in the Tarot? The secret interpretation of this card is a love affair with a trial or choice attached to it. The snake doesn’t just symbolise awareness and knowledge, it can literally be a snake in the grass under a Venus retro. You have been warned.

If a reconciliation with someone from your past is on offer, don’t rush back in. In fact, insist you act as if you had just met. And you need to be get to know one another from scratch. A lot of this month’s energy literally revolves around ‘what goes around, comes around’.

A good way to look at this cycle is think fast and act slow as another rare transit occurs on the 18th – the North Node enters your 3rd. Time to get things done. To act on the ideas you generate. To follow through on what you say with action. But avoiding haste at all costs. The Nodes take 18-19 years to complete one orbit of your chart. So that’s how long it’s been since the North Node was last in here. The Nodes move slowly. With what appears to be a backwards motion most of the time. They enter facing the past because they are linked to the karma we have created by our actions and choices in the past. If the North Node is in your 3rd, the South Node is in your 9th. So they take 18 months to move through opposite signs of your chart.

Patience and your inner editor will be called on during this cycle. Yes, you do need to say what needs to be said. And yes, you must back up what you say you are going to do with the appropriate action. But you do need to examine all the possible implications and blow back from what you say before you say it.

It is a time to do something with your ideas. Prepare for short journeys, movement, a grand design, writing, speaking, commerce and the internet to play a large role. As well as your neighbourhood, siblings and cousins if you have them, your devices and how you get around. Because of the Nodes links back to your past, you may reconnect with people you went to school with or grew up with. Or even find yourself taking a trip to the places you associate with your formative years.

Soul work in these areas yields surprises. And you may find that ideas and interests you shared back then are still relevant. Your school years, class reunions and the level of education you attained take on present day meaning. It doesn’t matter whether these were the wonder years or if you’d rather press the delete key on those times, you’ll see how they in some way, contributed to where you find yourself today. If you are unhappy about the qualifications you achieved when you were young, this is your ideal cycle under which to upskill or even return to education to get that qualification or degree if the opportunity was denied you back then.

Ideas you and only you can make something of, yield karmic and future defining results if you act on them. But again, take it slow and work through them before doing something with them. Your energy is the card of the Three of Wands. A grand plan sets sail. Ships can and will return with their holds filled full for you. But you must take the initiative.

You are always the free, radical thinker which makes this your ideal cycle to stand by your ideas and yes, put your money where your mouth is. Looking for backing? Pluto is heading back your way next year. If you do your research, believe in your vision, you have the power to convince others too via what you say.

Look to your work, studies and ideas which bore fruit for you across the following dates if you were old enough during these times: August 20 1967 – April 19 1969, April 7 1986 – December 2 1987, December 27 2004 – June 22 2006. Where was the growth? What ideas did you act on? Did you speak out and walk your talk and your truth? Or just let those sparks of genius die because you lacked the courage to fan the flames? You past does not have to repeat. So use the time between now July 18 2023 and January 11 2025 while the North Node is in your 3rd to show talk and action combined get you results.

Of course the talk includes flirtation and love talk. In any conversation involving another do again be mindful of the impact your words can have. Saying ‘I love you’ is the easy part. Actions always show how real it is.

This month’s forecast focusses solely on the impact of the Venus retro/North Node in Aries transits for you. You’re hungry for ideas and insights on love so discover more in your weekly forecasts plus your New and Full Moon Moonscopes which provide you with a comprehensive look at other transits and what they will bring you. Think fast, talk slowly and above all, look and listen. Destiny is talking. And you’ll get the message, Aquarius.

In a nutshell: Venus retrograde in its ruling 7th pushes the pause button on love and money. But connects you to the real deal and what you’re truly worth. Settling is about to become a thing of the past. While the past gives birth to fresh ideas this July.

1 Jul 2023 Sun conjunct Mercury in Cancer (6th)

1 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (6th to 4th)

1 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (6th to 4th)

2 Jul 2023 Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (7th to 4th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn (12th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn opposition Mercury in Cancer (12th to 6th)

7 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (6th to 4th)

9 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer trine retrograde Neptune in Pisces (6th to 2nd)

10 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (6th to 12th)

10 Jul 2023 Mars enters Virgo (8th)

11 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Leo (7th)

14 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (6th to 4th)

17 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus (7th to 4th)

17 Jul 2023 New Moon in Cancer (6th)

18 Jul 2023 North Node enters Aries (3rd)

20 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (6th to 2nd)

20 Jul 2023 Mars in Virgo opposition Saturn in Pisces (8th to 2nd)

22 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (6th to 12th)

23 Jul 2023 Venus stationary retrograde in Leo (7th)

23 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (7th to 4th)

23 Jul 2023 Sun enters Leo (7th)

24 Jul 2023 Chiron retrograde in Aries (3rd)

27 Jul 2023 Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus in Leo (7th)

28 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Virgo (8th)

PISCES

Aha –
All the things I could do
If I had a little money . . .

Money, Money, Money. Abba

That clinking, clanking sound, that makes the world go round, to quote from another song about money (Cabaret). Before we talk about Big Money Karma and Venus (which rules the ka-ching), retrograde this month, let’s dispel notions around the root of all evil. Money like all energy is neutral. It’s neither positive nor negative. Good nor bad. It’s the charge we ourselves imbue money with that determines our experiences – and our karma, with our cash.

And we often do the same with others based on how we perceive their financial situation. ‘Rich’ and ‘poor’, affluent or not, we hand out labels based on outer values which have nothing actually to do with the person’s soul worth. They could be very rich but morally bankrupt for instance. Or appear to be well-off, but are actually drowning in debt.

Others may appear to have less materially, but still consider themselves rich. But in all of this, money stays the same – happily neutral until we charge it with our own perceptions and emotional stuff. Just like any other area of our lives, we have karma with our money. Usually created by the charge which governs our interactions with it. And this is what you will be relating to in a new way to create brand new money karma and how you interact with the material world starting this July. With long term implications for your financial future. So, time to invest in a new outlook, Pisces!

Karma is a current. It goes around. Just like money. Which is why we talk about ‘currency’. The North Nodes shift into Aries and your 2nd house, brings that currency full circle for you. Spender or saver, cashed up or scraping by, here’s the bill and the costs. One cycle closes and new karma can be created between you and the material world, your income, possessions, charity, debts and credits and that all-important self-worth.

Aries and your 2nd is the sign of self-determination and action. So, as the North Node lands in here on July 18, whatever your money karma is up until this point, you have the ability to change it. For the next 18 months, your focus will be on expanding your income, exploring what it means to be ‘rich’, looking at your beliefs around money, where these have come from and also whether they add up. And discharging debts if you have these. You have a plan and at the heart of all of this, you now hold the valuable belief that no matter your story with money to date, you can change it if that is your goal.

Your values may shift and one thing is certain, you will never be one of those people who judge others by how much they have or their material possessions from this point on. That is not to say you may not be engaged in the pursuit of the finer things of life. But you know there’s more to someone’s worth than that. And yours.

With the North Node in your 2nd, the South is now in Libra and your 8th. This is shared money. Resources which come to you via marriage, an association, a legacy, a loan, a benefit. Libra is the sign of the scales. The message is: the books must balance. Time to ensure they do via a real world and soul audit which cuts right across everything from your spending to your values.

It’s been 19 years since the Node was last in this house in your chart. So, for some Pisces this will mark the first point as an adult you get to begin to define what your money destiny looks like. But no matter what your age, or what your circumstances financially, know you have the determination, the power and the ability to change the flow of currency into your life if you want. You are your best investment and what you can absolutely bank on.

Look back at the following dates if back then, you were old enough to be in charge of your own financial destiny: August 20 1967 – April 19 1969, April 7 1986 – December 2 1987, December 27 2004 – June 22 2006. What was happening around your money and income back then? Was it a cycle of plenty? Or were you struggling to make ends meet? Did you take out a mortgage, credit cards or loan across any of these dates? Have you paid them off? Did you receive a raise or take a better paying job? Start a side hustle? Or simply initiate a financial plan you still follow? Between July 18 2023 – January 11 2025 expect to see the results of these themes or them revisit again.

Be grounded and feel powerful when it comes to your money. Above all, face its reality no matter what it is and know one way or another, you are more than money can ever buy. Pisces baby, you are worth it!

Get a kick-start investing in a more abundant future and the bottom line around your money thanks to the Venus retrograde which is the other big money transit happening this month. On the 23rd, Venus makes a rare retrograde in your 6th house of work, day job, studies, habits and wellbeing. You can instantly see the connection between so many of these areas and your money. In fact, all of them are linked in some way.

Unlike Mercury which retrogrades three times a year, Venus only retros once every 18 months, Coincidentally, that is how long the Nodes spend in each sign. But just like a Mercury retro, a Venus one has its own T&C’s which transcend the house or sign it is in. Basic retro rules. In Venus’s case – no new loves or financial ventures. Work on the relationships you already have rather than seek new ones. This includes your relationship to money. But unlike a Mercury retro where taking a new job can be a no-no, if improving your relationship to abundance includes getting a better paying job, you can go right ahead!

Look to where the money goes on an everyday basis. Explore those habits and what they truly cost you. Are there healthier alternatives? Money worries erode our health and wellbeing. How practical and organised can you get with your resources? Not just money, but your time and talents. It all adds up to something richer and more fulfilling.

By the time Venus is direct again, if you bring your love and focus to bear, you will already see improvements coming in. If need be depending on your situation, please reach out and ask for advice or help.

It doesn’t matter if you are broke or a billionaire as you begin this cycle. Destiny is flowing, just like that current. It is not set and we are not fated to be swept along by it in one direction. We can change it at any time. The Nodes repeat cycles but also tell us, it’s up to us if they do. There are no get rich quick schemes under this cycle. The themes may return but we can choose to change the outcome simply by dealing with them differently. Rich is a mindset. You are not a number on a bank statement or a debt or credit. You are so much more, Pisces. You are priceless. Come from that place and watch your relationship to the material totally transform. Take charge and prepare for change.

Know that love and money are the opposite sides of the same coin. Work on one, the other aligns. Your 2nd also rules those connections which are literal ‘assets’ to you. Hence, take care of your money, and you take care of love. Invest in both. The Venus retro/North Node in Aries are the two most important transits of the month. Which is why this forecast focusses on them. Your weekly forecasts plus your New and Full Moon Moonscopes for the month provide you with a comprehensive look at other transits and how they add up to that emotionally richer life you deserve to be living.

In a nutshell: Rich isn’t a sum in your bank account. It’s a feeling, a mindset, an emotional experience. Time to focus on your money, cash and other assets. It all adds up to you living a richer, more abundant life, Pisces!

1 Jul 2023 Sun conjunct Mercury in Cancer (5th)

1 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (5th to 3rd)

1 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Jupiter in Taurus (5th to 3rd)

2 Jul 2023 Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (6th to 3rd)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn (11th)

3 Jul 2023 Full Moon in Capricorn opposition Mercury in Cancer (11th to 5th)

7 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (5th to 3rd)

9 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer trine retrograde Neptune in Pisces (5th to 1st)

10 Jul 2023 Mercury in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (5th to 11th)

10 Jul 2023 Mars enters Virgo (7th)

11 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Leo (6th)

14 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (5th to 3rd)

17 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus (6th to 3rd)

17 Jul 2023 New Moon in Cancer (5th)

18 Jul 2023 North Node enters Aries (2nd)

20 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (5th to 1st)

20 Jul 2023 Mars in Virgo opposition Saturn in Pisces (7th to 1st)

22 Jul 2023 Sun in Cancer opposition Pluto in Capricorn (5th to 11th)

23 Jul 2023 Venus stationary retrograde in Leo (6th)

23 Jul 2023 Mercury in Leo square Uranus in Taurus (6th to 3rd)

23 Jul 2023 Sun enters Leo (6th)

24 Jul 2023 Chiron retrograde in Aries (2nd)

27 Jul 2023 Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus in Leo (6th)

28 Jul 2023 Mercury enters Virgo (7th)

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