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Astrology for the week ahead…

July 28, 2026 by AniWangmo

Monday 27th July – Sunday 2nd August 2026

Theme: Expansion requires mindfulness

The Sun approaches Jupiter this week and exactly conjuncts this benefic planet on Wednesday. Take opportunities that present themselves knowing there is much work to be done to ground this vision in reality. Saturn in Aries also asks us to anchor our enthusiasm to realistic outcomes. The Moon in Capricorn embodies helpful pragmatism this week. Jupiter and the Sun move away from the magnetizing pull of Pluto opposition enabling more openings as power dynamics are tempered. The Moon moves into Pisces on Friday putting us in touch with our vulnerabilities and others. Venus opposes the Moon on Sunday bringing some friction in relationships whereby our own internal dynamics are being mirrored back to us.

Astrology for the week ahead

July 21, 2026 by AniWangmo

Beginning Monday 20th 2026

Theme: Changing moments

The Moon moves into Scorpio on Tuesday intensifying emotions and habits, but also providing more opportunity for self-inquiry. You can breathe a Mercurial sigh of relief this week as Mercury goes direct on Thursday unwrinkling the fabric of communication and providing more clarity and progress. The Sun moves into Leo on Wednesday ushering in a more extroverted month of play and creative activity. It’s also a time to show your leadership qualities. This period of time remains a big time in all its dimensions with Pluto opposite Jupiter. You can’t hide or run so learning to empower yourself to widen your horizons and enjoin with others for the common good. In this respect it’s a ‘seize the moment’ moment which can be transformational.

Below: KPC Peace Park Maryland

Astrology for the week ahead

July 13, 2026 by AniWangmo

Week beginning July 13 2026

Theme: New beginnings

It’s always heartening to know when the new moon begins because with this phase, fresh energy comes into daily life to accomplish tasks: it’s a growing, initiating time that reflects the natural rhythms of life and brings optimism. There is a beneficial trine between normal planetary antagonists – Mars, Uranus trine Pluto and Juno. Unlikely, but strong partnerships can be an outcome of this combination. Chiron is the T in the T-Square with Pluto/Juno and Jupiter/Hygeia inviting us to work on inner healing as a priority in dealing with the instabilities and changes we experience in life.

Photo below: Lilly’s at the Enlightenment Stupa, Kunzang Palyul Choling

Astrology for the week ahead

July 6, 2026 by AniWangmo

Week beginning Monday 6th July 2026

Theme: Closing phase

The Moon moves into it’s last quarter (waning) phase signifying a time of conscious letting go. This allows us to clear out out emotional detritus that hinders and blocks activity and feelings. It’s a time of reflection and going within. The Moon moves successively through Pisces into Aries (Monday), Taurus on Wednesday, Gemini on Friday and finally Cancer late Sunday ESDT USA. On Monday and Tuesday capitalize on the enthusiasm of the Aries moon to make progress. Taurus to consolidate, Gemini to communicate and finally, to nurture yourself and others (Cancerian Moon Sunday). Elsewhere Mars is pulling away from Uranus reducing instability. Jupiter has moved into Leo where expansion is found in creativity, play and a good sense of pride. However, Jupiter is also lining up in opposition to Pluto creating a potentially explosive quality. Restraint and timing are vital to harness this energy which brings up power struggles within and without.

Below: The wonderful ‘Bog’ at Kunzang Palyul Choling, Maryland teeming with life and at the same time providing a natural filtration system for the nearby koi ponds.