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Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Step by step and then change!

The Moon in Capricorn reminds us that accomplishment relies on being disciplined and steadfast. Later in the day the Moon moves into Aquarius where accomplishment is through being innovative and open to ideas. Elementally Aquarius, like Leo where the Sun and Mercury are placed, are fixed signs so even though they are in their own right shining stars, they also find certain kinds of change difficult: for Leo it’s about pride and for Aquarius it’s about intellectual rigidity. Venus in Cancer, on the other hand is in a cardinal sign where action speaks volumes in relationships.

[Epicurus] says that you should rather have regard to the company with whom you eat and drink, than to what you eat and drink.~Seneca the Younger

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Life is big

The Moon opposite Jupiter today puts more on your plate than usual. It’s tempting to magnify things more than they already are. The Moon’s placement in Capricorn helps ground events and is a reminder to simply put one foot in front of the other today. The Sun is midway through Leo. Enjoy the playful aspects of this placement and its connection to children and spontaneity. The North node is conjunct the Vertex today providing a silver lining to challenges and inviting you to stay the course in spite of being in an unfamiliar zone.

The special quality of Dzogchen is the view that is totally free from any ideas whatsoever. This view is called the view of fruition; it is utterly devoid of any conceptual formulations.~ Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Contentious Moments

The Moon is square Mars today and you can feel out of wack, out of balance or whatever you call that feeling of irritation. Be patient and watch out for your reactions and where possible turn down their volume. Exercise is a good outlet and antidote to pent up feelings. The Moon is also trine Chiron which can bring emotional healing. Being in nature and finding reflective time is anchoring today.

Green calm below, blue quietness above.~John Greenleaf Whittier

The Moon is Void of Course until 1.04pm today. Avoid signing contracts. Instead take time and space.

Theme: Openings

The Sun and Moon are trine today bringing more harmony into daily life. The Sun and Moon are also both in fire signs so there is also much outward activity and seeking to expand your perspective. The Sun in Leo asks us to tap into our inner dignity in order to stand tall. With the Sun square the asteroid Icarus be aware of our limitations and avoid flying too close to the Sun.

The stronger and more forceful the disturbing emotions are, the greater the potential for recognizing our original wakefulness.~Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

Theme:   Movement

Sun and Mercury are conjunct in Leo setting a day of creative thought and output. Travel for the day maybe on the agenda also. A road-trip with a good friend can be fun and a time to discuss future plans.
Moon in Scorpio in positive aspect to Jupiter will enhance the day with optimistic discussion on world views. Pluto the ruler of Scorpio, challenges the Moon, bringing hidden feelings to the surface making self analysis effective.

“ She wore a thousand faces
   all to hide her own.”
  Atticus

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Stepping into action

The Sun conjunct Mercury continues to bring communications of all kinds, expected and unexpected – and responding can take up a lot of your time. Venus in Cancer asks that you deal with whatever curve balls come your way with a good heart. Today the Moon is opposite Chiron, which has turned retrograde by the way. Now is the time to let go past hurts and heal relationships through building bridges. The Sun trine both Saturn and Neptune conjunct signals the power of steadfastness and sticking to the goal while building self-esteem.

Not the wind, not the flag; mind is moving.~Zen koan

The Moon is Void of Course until 1.35 pm today and after that you can engage in as much contract signing as you like!

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Ebb and Flow

The Moon is trine Venus today bringing a warmth of connection with others and an appreciation of beauty that is strengthened with the placement of the Moon in Libra. Towards the end of the day Venus tips into the sign of Cancer increasing your capacity for deepening compassion and connection with others. It also increases your capacity for generosity and receiving gifts. In the wings the Saturn/Neptune conjunction continues to be a force of nature asking us to really let go our conceptions and ‘shoulds’ in order to truly connect and be of benefit to others.

 The right path is very steep upward, whereas the wrong path is horizontal.~Mizo proverb

The Moon is Void of Course until 1.25pm on the 31st so have patience grasshopper and continue making time for small projects that cumulatively will bear fruit. Make time to rest also.

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Libran moments

The Moon is in Libra bringing a sense of impartial diplomacy to engagement, but also bringing more time for you to connect socially, and appreciate beauty. The Moon in Libra also compliments the dignity of the Sun in Leo – with the harmonious matching of air and fire elements. The Sun is slowly pulling away from Pluto and the powerful forces this opposition gives rise to.

No matter how expensive or beautiful the vase, without the flower, it has no meaning.~Sanu Sharma

The Moon remains Void of Course until the 1.25pm on July 31st so continue to contemplate the ‘small is beautiful’ phrase and avoid signing contracts.