Moonsign,
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
July 23 to 31, 2014 |
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What sign is the moon in? What signs do the planets occupy? What is the current lunar cycle about? For the aspects currently affecting everyone, click here. And for a daily overview, click here. |
Venus is in Gemini In Gemini, Venus is devoted to intellectual pleasures. This can mean anything from crossword puzzles to lectures on Medieval candle magic. It's especially good for scintillating conversation. Everyone is wittier and more interesting, and everyone is quicker to respond to your ripostes. (And they're ready to repost everything you write, too.) And yes, it's a good time for puns. Try to control yourself. Venus will be in Gemini until July 4. Venus entered Gemini in NYC: Thurs, June 9, 10:23 am in Vancouver: Thurs, June 9, 7:23 am in London: Thurs, June 9, 3:23 pm in Berlin: Thurs, June 9, 4:23 pm |
The Moon moves into Gemini in NYC: Mon, July 21, 12:36 pm in Vancouver: Mon, July 21, 9:36 am in London: Mon, July 21, 5:36 pm in Singapore: Tues, July 22, 12:36 am in Sydney: Tues, July 22, 2:36 am moves into Cancer in NYC: Weds, July 23, 10:59 pm in Vancouver: Weds, July 23, 7:59 pm in London: Thurs, July 24, 3:59 am in Singapore: Thurs, July 24, 10:59 am in Sydney: Thurs, July 24, 12:59 pm moves into Leo in NYC: Sat, July 26, 10:54 am in Vancouver: Sat, July 26, 7:54 am in London: Sat, July 26, 3:54 pm in Singapore: Sat, July 26, 10:54 pm in Sydney: Sun, July 27, 12:54 am moves into Virgo in NYC: Mon, July 28, 11:37 pm in Vancouver: Mon, July 28, 8:37 pm in London: Tues, July 29, 4:37 am in Singapore: Tues, July 29, 11:37 am in Sydney: Tues, July 29, 1:37 pm moves into Libra in NYC: Thurs, July 31, 12:09 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, July 31, 9:09 am in London: Thurs, July 31, 5:09 pm in Singapore: Fri, Aug 1, 12:09 am in Sydney: Fri, Aug 1, 2:09 am moves into Scorpio in NYC: Sat, Aug 2, 10:56 pm in Vancouver: Sat, Aug 2, 7:56 pm in London: Sun, Aug 3, 3:56 am in Singapore: Sun, Aug 3, 10:56 am in Sydney: Sun, Aug 3, 12:56 pm |
What does the moon's sign tell you? See Moon Signs and Lunar Transits |
Neptune is in Pisces This could be a time of beautiful spiritual flowering, a time when large numbers of people open up their hearts and connect with each other. The idealism of Neptune becomes deeply intuitive, emotional and sympathetic when this planet goes through Pisces. The matter of faith is likely to be paramount as Neptune goes through this sign. Who and what do we trust? People will have a stronger need to believe in something (or someone), and this can mean that some folks will be preyed upon by unscrupulous con men. A gullible populace isn't always good at picking leaders, so it will be important to talk as clearly and fully as possible about all the issues of the day. Open communication is important and protective during this period. Neptune is the planet of the strange, so things may take odd turns. Everyone will be a little more susceptible to illusions, confusion, fascinations, and poetic deliriums. New drugs could make an appearance – both medicinal and recreational - and new healing techniques be developed. Creativity is enhanced by Neptune in this sign, especially when it comes to rhythmic forms like music and poetry, and to the arts of illusion such as theatre and film. We could see the flowering of some amazing new art-forms. Religious institutions get new life from Neptune’s passage through Pisces, but only if they offer a true connection with the wisdom of the inner self. It’s not a time for dogma, but for breaking down all artificial divisions and merging with the infinite. Neptune will be here until March 2025. Neptune entered Pisces in NYC: Fri, Feb 3, 2012, 2:03 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Feb 3, 2012, 11:03 am in London: Fri, Feb 3,2012, 7:03 pm in Berlin: Fri, Feb 3, 2012, 8:03 pm in Sydney: Sat, Feb 4, 2012, 6:03 am |
The Current Lunar Cycle (5° Cancer) The Cancer new moon is always a time of stronger emotional expression. More feelings may be shared, more old memories stirred, and more hugs exchanged. This is also a very spiritual lunar cycle, with the sun and moon trining Neptune. There’s an emphasis on connecting with the divine, however you do that. For lovers, there’s more romance, and for artists, more inspiration. Religious people may receive some meaningful revelations about the holistic nature of the universe. True believers may find new reasons to believe. At the same time, there’s some erratic energy during the next lunar cycle, since the Mars/Uranus opposition is almost exact at the time of the new moon. There could be some sudden divisions, perhaps involving a lot of force. Radical impulses could predominate. It’s important to occasionally lay anger and judgments aside, and consider what the other side is thinking and feeling. It won’t always be easy to stay in balance. There will be a tendency to rush into things, spontaneously and impetuously, and then wonder what you got yourself into. You might burn very brightly at times, and feel utterly burned out at other times. Watch for accidents, technical problems, and other mishaps. This lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on July 26. Its climactic moment is the full moon on July 12. The new moon occurred in NYC: Fri, June 27, 4:08 am in Vancouver: Fri, June 27, 1:08 am in London: Fri, June 27, 9:08 am in Singapore: Fri, June 27, 4:08 pm in Sydney: Fri, June 27, 6:08 pm |
Mars is in Libra Mars in Libra is a fighter for justice. Mars represents the things we quarrel over, the things we move towards, the roots of our impulses. And with Mars in Libra, principles will become more important, so we are more likely to exert ourselves in their defense. The causes could be global or local, but what matters is the underlying principle of fairness, courtesy and order. Some people will be working on getting traffic lights in their communities, others on getting computer access in schools, some on funding libraries. Others will be promoting equal opportunity, or women’s power over our bodies, or the right to marriage. There is more personal processing under this influence, and it can be a good time to iron out any imbalances in a relationship. Are you doing your share? Is there a better way to divide chores, responsibilities and privileges? Mars in Libra helps you focus on the mechanical issues that spell successful interpersonal connections: sharing, listening, understanding, communicating, and figuring out workable compromises. People want to do the right thing, and there’s more give-and-take on every level. There are more meetings, more bargaining, more strategy sessions, and a greater emphasis both on the rules and what they mean. Mars in Libra is not necessarily progressive, but it does give an ability to see how things look from the other side. It’s more considerate, polite, and peaceful than other Mars positions. So this is a good time to tell your side of the story, especially if you don’t usually get a chance to do so. Whatever your cause is, you can find people who will take it up. Mars stays here for quite a while because it retrogrades in this sign, so there’s plenty of time to take action for a fairer and more balanced world, both in small and large ways. Because Mars in Libra gives an emphasis on symmetry, balance and beauty, it’s also a very nice time for artists, especially visual artists. And it’s good for athletes, particularly when they’re doing something that’s graceful and that requires balance – such as dancing, skating, or acrobatics. Mars will be here until July 25, 2014. Mars entered Libra in NYC: Sat, Dec 7, 3:41 pm in Vancouver: Sat, Dec 7, 12:41 pm in London: Sat, Dec 7, 8:41 pm in Singapore: Sun, Dec 8, 4:41 am in Sydney: Sun, Dec 8, 7:41 am |
Saturn is in Scorpio Saturn is the planet of structure, duty and responsibility, and Scorpio is the sign of transformation. Saturn is about setting up new systems, and Scorpio has a tendency to go to extremes. And so this is not necessarily an easy combination. But there is a lot of power unleashed while Saturn is in Scorpio, and it can go towards deep, meaningful change. This is a time when people will be drawn towards things that are usually taboo. There’s a fascination with whatever is mysterious, unconventional, or raw. So people will deal with sex, death, money, power, and other topics that they usually avoid or fear. Underlying emotional responses will be more visible: resentment, hunger, suspicion, paranoia. When you deal directly with these things, you release a lot of old, stuck energy, and so these intense feelings are gateways to transformation. Everyone gets in touch with their inner devils, to some extent or another, and everyone is also required to work out a deeper moral code. What is good and bad, what is right and wrong, when you’re truly being honest with yourself, recognizing what lies inside your own heart? During the next two years, some things that are quite risqué now may become accepted and even respectable, while some things that are commonplace now may be widely rejected. People who look wild and crazy may be totally conventional or even straight-laced. And people, more aware of their own contradictions, may become a little less quick to judge others by appearances. Saturn will be in Scorpio until December 23, 2014. Saturn entered Scorpio in NYC: Fri, Oct 5, 2012, 4:34 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Oct 5, 2012, 1:34 pm in London: Fri, Oct 5, 2012, 9:34 pm in Singapore: Sat, Oct 6, 2012, 4:34 am in Sydney: Sat, Oct 6, 2012, 6:34 am |
Pluto is in Capricorn Pluto has to do with the slowest, most relentless and most inexorable trends. In spite of being demoted from planet status, it's still very influential when it comes to social transformation. As soon as Pluto entered this pragmatic, restrained ascetic sign, the economy took a very different shape. Everyone switched from spending and speculating to worrying and saving. The emphasis is on what works, not necessarily what feels good. This is a long-term conservative influence, but the word "conservative" can mean a lot of different things. It could mean conserving the land, and becoming better stewards of the earth. It could mean conserving the wisdom of our elders. It could mean looking to the people who have spent their lives developing practical skills and asking, "Okay, how do we do this?" Pluto has been in Capricorn since November 2008 and will be here until March 2023. |
Uranus is in Aries This is the revolutionary planet in the revolutionary sign, so you know some stuff is going to happen while it's here - mainly, during the next seven years. This is about liberation. It's about freedom. It's about looking at the fixed structures that rule our lives, figuring out which ones limit us, and dismantling them. There's a fast, reckless rhythm about Uranus in Aries; it's not always the wisest approach. There's an urge for immediate, spontaneous action, and so people rush into things without stopping to think. Every moment is charged with creative fire. It's pretty exciting. But it's definitely not a calm influence. Everyone will need to stop and take some deep breaths once in a while. Uranus will be here until May 2018. Uranus entered Aries in NYC: Fri, Mar 11, 2011, 7:49 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Mar 11, 2011, 4:49 pm in London: Sat, Mar 12,2011, 12:49 am in Berlin: Sat, Mar 12, 2011, 1:49 am in Sydney: Sat, Mar 12, 2011, 11:49 am |
Mercury is in Cancer Mercury, the planet of the mind, spends a few weeks in the emotional, impressionable sign Cancer, and this is great for the intuitive faculties. It’s not quite as good when it comes to logic and reason! People are more likely to believe what they want to believe, what they have strong emotional reasons for believing. This gives a stronger focus on home and family. It’s a good time for working on genealogy, or compiling photo albums, or having a family reunion. You might sit down with your older relatives and listen to their stories, or you might tell your own stories to the younger ones in your family. Or you could connect with people from your past: the kid next door, your college roommate, your long lost cousin. It’s also a good time for interior decoration, for adding cozy touches to your home or garden, for finding interesting things in your attic or in antique stores. Mercury in Cancer enhances the memory, but it’s best for learning things that have a strong emotional charge. For example, you might learn the language of your ancestors, or study a historical period that really calls to you, or take a cooking or gardening class. When it comes to communication, the main thing is that you don’t assume everyone else feels the same way that you do about everything. Your own opinions seem so natural and inevitable that it can be very startling to find out that others believe something different. Try to go down deeper, to find the points of emotional connection. We’re all human, all flawed, and all vulnerable, no matter what we think about anything. Mercury will be in Cancer until July 31. Mercury entered Cancer in NYC: Sun, July 13, 12:44 am in Vancouver: Sat, July 12, 9:44 pm in London: Sun, July 13, 5:44 am in Singapore: Sun, July 13, 12:44 pm in Sydney: Sun, July 13, 2:44 pm |
The sun is in Leo The sun is exuberant in its own sign, Leo. Everyone is encouraged to live a little bit more loudly: to be more dramatic, to express themselves, to shine. People who are comfortable in the spotlight are even happier to be there when the sun is in Leo. People who are shyer gain confidence as they see how much fun everybody else is having. And audiences are also greatly appreciated when the sun is in this sign. This is a nice time for children, and it brings out the child in all of us. It’s a time to soak up the sun, to be free and playful, to sing and dance, to clown around, to climb trees and look at the view from above. Everything is out in the open, there’s freedom and high spirits and bright colors, and people are living for the moment. There can also be quite a lot of jousting while the sun is here. Some battles for dominance are just for show, but others are quite serious. This is the time when the alpha dog may have to deal with a lot of challenges from the lesser dogs. There is more posturing, and social events may become fabulous and outrageous affairs during the sun’s sojourn in Leo. The sun will be here until August 23. The sun enters Leo in NYC: Tues, July 22, 5:41 pm in Vancouver: Tues, July 22, 2:41 pm in London: Tues, July 22, 10:41 pm in Singapore: Weds, July 23, 5:41 am in Sydney: Weds, July 23, 7:41 am |
Venus is in Cancer Venus is gentle, nurturing and sympathetic in this sign. It’s a very nice place for the planet of love, pleasure and relationships. It’s a sentimental time, when you may feel more like taking pictures of your sweetheart, saving locks of hair and greeting cards, and whispering endearments in her ear as you walk past. If you’re not normally prone to this kind of gooiness, you may wonder what’s gotten into you. But there’s a good chance you’ll both enjoy it, although you may be thankful that nobody else can hear the silly names you’re calling each other. It’s a great time for cooking, so if you’re inclined to this sort of thing, now is the time to get into the kitchen. It’s also a great time for eating, and all dishes, whether humble or exotic, are more pleasurable. It’s nice for entertaining, especially family and close friends. Your home is cozier, more attractive, and you find it very easy to just nest. Generally, you want to be comfortable when Venus is in this sign, so it can be perfect for a stay-at-home vacation. It also attracts you to watery places, like beaches and the lake. Just be sure you bring along your favorite pillow and your favorite brand of cookies. Venus will be here until August 12. Venus enters Cancer in NYC: Fri, July 18, 10:06 am in Vancouver: Fri, July 18, 7:06 am in London: Fri, July 18, 3:06 pm in Singapore: Fri, July 18, 10:06 pm in Sydney: Sat, July 19, 12:06 am |
Jupiter is in Leo. Jupiter enters a new sign yearly, so this could be considered the astrologer’s New Year. Jupiter’s effect is to expand the characteristics of its sign, and Leo is an exciting, courageous fire sign, so the coming year will be particularly active and stimulating. After the sometimes claustrophobic wetness of this last Jupiter-in-Cancer year, Jupiter in Leo feels like a nice long stretch in the sun. Jupiter in Leo will give everyone more confidence, and will encourage creativity, play, and risk-taking. People who are already effusive and energetic will become more so, and shy people will start to come out into the open, and let themselves be known. We’ll all be warmer, friendlier, more effusive, and more generous with each other. This will be a great year for artists, since Leo is such an expressive sign. If you’re not already an artist, you could try your hand at whatever’s around: dance troupes, theatre groups, karaoke bars, origami collectives, puppet shows, guitar lessons, improv nights, sculpture workshops, anything at all. You could take your harmonica and become a busker, or teach your dog to talk and become a star on YouTube. During the coming year, you have a stronger urge to be seen and heard, to let more color and drama and pleasure into your life. Not everybody can be in the limelight at once, and sometimes this can be a problem when Jupiter is in Leo. When everybody wants to be the center of attention, there can be a certain amount of pushing and shoving. Pride is more pronounced, and bruised egos can set up a squall. As a fixed sign, Leo is stubborn, so try not to back anyone into a corner. While Jupiter is in Leo, there’ll be a lot more posturing by people in authority. Decisions will be made that are all about preventing the loss of face, even if that means losing battles. Even when you don’t truly respect someone, it’s best to grant them as much dignity as possible, and this will help with working through conflicts. Jupiter will be here until August 11, 2015. Jupiter entered Leo. in NYC: Weds, July 16, 6:30 am in Vancouver: Weds, July 16, 3:30 am in London: Weds, July 16, 11:30 am in Singapore: Weds, July 16, 6:30 pm in Sydney: Weds, July 16, 8:30 pm |
The Next Lunar Cycle (3° Leo) This is a very ambitious, excitable, dramatic new moon, with the sun and moon closely conjunct Jupiter, and all three squaring Mars in Scorpio. Everyone wants more attention, more authority, and more appreciation, and some people will have total melt-downs if they don’t get what they want. Throughout the whole lunar cycle, there could be a series of explosions, arguments, and conflicts. At the same time, there’s the potential for real change. During this time, people will not be content to accept whatever fate happens to hand them. They’ll be making noise, making waves, making demands, and doing everything in a bigger and more boisterous way. There’s a real tendency to excess during this lunar cycle. But at the same time, this exuberance can burst out into some wonderful events and celebrations, and some brilliant artistic work. People are generally more prone to taking risks, and some of these risks could take very cool forms. It’s an especially good time for performance art, and people will eagerly soak up the energy of the stage and the concert hall. If you’ve always been a shy and retiring type, this is a good time to get outside your house. It’s great for sports and games and singing and dancing and madcap love affairs. Not everything will work out exactly as you’d like it to, but you’ll have some amazing experiences to tell your grandkids. This lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on August 25. Its climactic moment is the full moon on August 10. The new moon occurs in NYC: Sat, July 26, 6:41 pm in Vancouver: Sat, July 26, 3:41 pm in London: Sat, July 26, 11:41 pm in Singapore: Sun, July 27, 6:41 am in Sydney: Sun, July 27, 8:41 am |
Mercury enters Leo This is all about the Voice of Authority. Some people have it naturally, and they thrive when Mercury is in Leo. Other people are shy and retiring, but they are also more likely to speak up with confidence when Mercury is in this sign. It’s not just about being sure you’re right – although that’s definitely a good part of it. But Mercury in Leo offers more, when it comes to communication skills. It gives warmth, passion, enthusiasm, and honesty, and so people find it easier to understand and appreciate each other. Leo is not a cerebral sign, and so you pick up more from body language and expression than you do from the actual words. Shared experiences count more than anything anybody says. And this is enough to kindle lasting friendships and a few love affairs besides. Leo is a very creative and expressive sign, so artists of all kinds can enjoy Mercury in Leo. It’s especially good for performance artists, since Leo is so dramatic. Singers and poets can move people not just by the words but by the tone and nuance and rhythm of their voices. However, there are likely to be more arguments during this Mercury sign, because the sense of being right gets notched up to a new level. There’s more ego invested in the things people say and believe. It definitely helps that Mercury in Leo also inclines to laughter, although it won’t necessarily deescalate conflict if you laugh in your opponent’s face. But later, when you’re talking about it, laughter is good. Mercury will be here until August 15. Mercury enters Leo in NYC: Thurs, July 31, 6:45 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, July 31, 3:45 pm in London: Thurs, July 31, 11:45 pm in Singapore: Fri, Aug 1, 6:45 am in Sydney: Fri, Aug 1, 8:45 am |
Mars enters Scorpio Mars is more intense in Scorpio, more dramatic, and more emotional. Everyone feels more strongly about everything, and people are more likely to go to extremes. There will be more laughing and crying, more explosions, more colorful reactions of all kinds. However, this is also a time when you can channel your energies very powerfully and persistently towards one particular goal. You are determined, focused, stubborn, and intractable. When you want to do something, no matter how difficult it is, you call up reserves of strength and you are able to manage it. Desires are very strong with Mars in this sign, and the sexual atmosphere could get a bit dense at times. Whatever is forbidden holds a particular allure. If you usually have a hard time with impulse control, it will be harder when Mars is in Scorpio, and you might want to ask your crew-mates to lash you to the mast. If you’re normally very restrained, you might be surprised at the things you feel a sudden urge to do. Mars will be here until September 13. Mars enters Scorpio in NYC: Fri, July 25, 10:25 pm in Vancouver: Fri, July 25, 7:25 pm in London: Sat, July 26, 3:25 am in Singapore: Sat, July 26, 10:25 am in Sydney: Sat, July 26, 12:25 pm |