Moonsign,
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
July 2 to 9, 2020 |
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 Sagittarius in NYC: Weds, July 1, 9:21 pm in Vancouver: Weds, July 1, 6:21 pm in London: Thurs, July 2, 2:21 am in Singapore: Thurs, July 2, 9:21 am in Sydney: Thurs, July 2, 11:21 am moves into Capricorn in NYC: Sat, July 4, 12:48 am in Vancouver: Fri, July 3, 9:48 pm in London: Sat, July 4, 5:48 am in Singapore: Sat, July 4, 12:48 pm in Sydney: Sat, July 4, 2:48 pm moves into Aquarius in NYC: Mon, July 6, 6:08 am in Vancouver: Mon, July 6, 3:08 am in London: Mon, July 6, 11:08 am in Singapore: Mon, July 6, 6:08 pm in Sydney: Mon, July 6, 8:08 pm moves into Pisces in NYC: Weds, July 8, 2:12 pm in Vancouver: Weds, July 8, 11:12 am in London: Weds, July 8, 7:12 pm in Singapore: Thurs, July 9, 2:12 am in Sydney: Thurs, July 9, 4:12 am moves into Aries in NYC: Sat, July 11, 1:06 am in Vancouver: Fri, July 10, 10:06 pm in London: Sat, July 11, 6:06 am in Singapore: Sat, July 11, 1:06 pm in Sydney: Sat, July 11, 3:06 pm |
What does the moon's sign tell you? See Moon Signs and Lunar Transits |
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Venus is in Gemini This is a friendly place for the planet of love and pleasure. It lends itself to easy-going conversations, sprightly discussions, and pleasurable mental diversions. People are friendly, witty and engaging, and they laugh a lot under this influence. Even if the world is dealing with a pandemic, there is plenty of humor to be had. The emphasis is on popular culture - TV shows, romance novels, thrillers, pop music, action films. Everyone wants to be entertained, without having to work too hard to figure out what’s going on. However, there’s a lot of curiosity to Gemini, and so even rather abstruse works of art can find an audience. There will always be someone ready to explain it to everyone else. The main thing now is communication. There are lots of bridges being built – between people and people, between people and ideas, between ideas and ideas. Everyone is engaged in making connections. This is really good for the current world of the 2020 pandemic, in which social spaces are virtual rather than physical. People can mill around, checking out different ways of dealing with the new reality, sharing hints and news, maintaining a sense of freedom and choice. When it comes to relationships, this lends itself to casual friendships and to speed- dating more than to deeper levels of intimacy. It’s a good time to get to know someone, to hang out with them in lots of different circumstances. By the time Venus leaves Gemini, you’ll have developed an easy and comfortable connection, and you can see whether you’d like to take it further. It will be a while, because Venus is retrograding in this sign. But maybe – just maybe – the pandemic will be over by then, and people can actually shake each other’s hands. Venus will be in Gemini until August 7. Venus entered Gemini in NYC: Fri, Apr 3, 1:10 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Apr 3, 10:10 am in London: Fri, Apr 3, 6:10 pm in Singapore: Sat, Apr 4, 1:10 am in Sydney: Sat, Apr 4, 4:10 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. |
Mercury is in Cancer Mercury, the planet of the mind, spends more than two months 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 virtual family reunion. You might call up 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. 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 an on-line cooking or gardening class. Mercury will retrograde in this sign, during the second half of June and early July, and this will add to the urge to delve into the past. It’s a good time to tie up all the loose ends that you’ve been tripping over. When it comes to communication, be sure not to assume that 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 August 4. Mercury entered Cancer in NYC: Thurs, May 28, 2:09 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, May 28, 11:09 am in London: Thurs, May 28, 7:09 pm in Singapore: Fri, May 29, 2:09 am in Sydney: Fri, May 29, 4:09 am |
The Current Lunar Cycle (0° Cancer) This is something rare, a new moon and an eclipse so close to the solstice. Every new moon has fresh energy for transformation, but a new moon at 0° Cancer, the summer solstice degree, is especially powerful. This is the degree that has to do with the homeland, the neighborhood, the family, the tribe, and these things will be especially impacted. An eclipse also signals transformation, and this one emphasizes the last degree of Gemini and the first degree of Cancer, so it’s really about transition from one mode of being to the next. This lunar cycle looks like a threshold into a whole different reality. With Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto all retrograde, the energy isn’t all forward- moving. Some of it hearkens back to the past, and there will be many opportunities to correct past mistakes. History has its own underlying emotional reality, and then there’s the official version. During this lunar cycle, we’ll see the clash between these two ways of understanding what’s gone before. And so, many of the sorrows of the past will re- emerge during this lunar cycle, with the sun and moon in Cancer inconjunct retrograde Saturn in Aquarius. Old skirmishes will be re-fought, and tears will be shed for what was lost long ago. At the same time, there is some forward progress, as there’s a close Mars/Jupiter sextile in this new moon chart. With Mars in Pisces, this positive energy is fed by music, art, and spiritual consciousness, and it takes the emotional energy of the Cancer sun/moon, and turns it into an awareness of cosmic currents. And so it adds some healing energy, during this very intense and tumultuous time. This lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on July 20. Its climactic moment is the full moon (and lunar eclipse) on July 5. The new moon occurred in NYC: Sun, June 21, 2:40 am in Vancouver: Sat, June 20, 11:40 pm in London: Sun, June 21, 7:40 am in Singapore: Sun, June 21, 2:40 pm in Sydney: Sun, June 21, 4:40 pm |
The sun is in Cancer Happy summer solstice! Cancer is a warm, sweet, nurturing sign, and as the sun moves through this sign, people are more open with their feelings, their laughter and tears. There is an emphasis on caring for others, and protecting those who are vulnerable. Your neighbors may organize food collection drives, and lost animals may show up at your doorstep. This is a time of increased sensitivity, and this can mean being a little touchy at times. Everyone can be a little moodier while the sun’s in Cancer. One minute, your lover gives you the shirt off her back, and the next minute she’s pouting because you forgot to praise her bread pudding. People can be needier, more dependent on each other. During the pandemic, this is quite tricky, because nobody has quite as much space as usual. You need to be especially sensitive to the varying moods of your family members, and figure out how to back off when they show signs of going around the bend. And you need to pay attention to your own feelings, and find ways to nurture yourself when you’re about to break apart. If you don’t have family, if you’re living alone during the pandemic, this can be a lonely time, and you can get way up in your own feelings. Make sure to reach out to others if you find yourself subsisting on Cheetos, or piling up empty wine bottles. Even if you can’t get the hugs you really want, all expressions of care are valuable these days. And there are people who care, even if you can’t always see them right in front of you. The sun will be here until July 22. The sun entered Cancer in NYC: Sat, June 20, 5:43 pm in Vancouver: Sat, June 20, 2:43 pm in London: Sat, June 20, 10:43 pm in Singapore: Sun, June 21, 5:43 am in Sydney: Sun, June 21, 7:43 am |
Saturn is in Capricorn Saturn returns to its home sign for a final six months, after spending most of the last two and a half years here. Some familiar old fears could be reactivated, and some onerous restrictions reenacted. There may be a sense that we’re going backwards, even that we’re re- entering the dark ages. There won’t be a lot of time or room for frivolity. For Saturn in Capricorn, the main thing is to maintain the status quo, and to bolster it further whenever possible. For many reasons, including the pandemic, there could be more poverty and lack during this time. Natural resources become scarcer, and people already in power continue to take control of what’s there. When times are hard, people focus on the basics, and act more cautiously. However, with Mars going through Aries during this time, there will be some pitched battles between the two of them, and so sparks will fly. Saturn in Capricorn will focus on duty, responsibility and pragmatism, while Mars in Aries keeps fighting, pushing to break through all the walls and achieve victory. In addition, Saturn in Capricorn encourages organization in all forms, and so there could be more grassroots organizational efforts. People will find alternate ways to distribute the earth’s resources. Some folks already have the skills they need to survive, and they’ll teach them to others. Discipline, commitment and clear vision are all rewarded by Saturn in this sign. Saturn will be in Capricorn until December 17, 2020. Saturn entered Capricorn in NYC: Weds, July 1, 7:37 pm in Vancouver: Weds, July 1, 4:37 pm in London: Thurs, July 2, 12:37 am in Singapore: Thurs, July 2, 7:37 am in Sydney: Thurs, July 2, 9:37 am |
Mercury is Retrograde (14° Cancer) Cancer is an emotional, intuitive, sensitive sign, and when Mercury goes retrograde in this sign, all this floating sensitivity can really bollix things up. For example: you’re driving to an important meeting, and suddenly you get this strong feeling that you’re supposed to be somewhere else, so you turn around and drive in the opposite direction. And because of this, you meet your long-lost cousin George selling pickles in the street, and it’s a wonderful reunion, and you end up going into business with him, because you’ve just lost your job. And this could be what you were meant to do. But other people could be unhappy about it, including the people at the meeting, and the driver behind you when you made that illegal U-turn. You also may be a bit driftier and dreamier during Mercury’s three-week retrograde passage. It makes hardly any aspects to other planets during this time, so it’s mostly untethered. You may feel a bit disconnected to everybody and everything, and it’s easy to get lost in the world of your imagination. While Mercury is retrograde, don’t try to start any new projects, as the momentum is towards the past, and new projects can get derailed or simply fail to leave the ground (to mix metaphors in a Mercury retrograde spirit of confusion). This is a good time to deal with old leftover projects that you’ve put to the side, especially things that are connected to home and family - such as writing all those thank-you letters, or putting pictures in albums. You can also reassess things that you’ve never thought much about, and you may find yourself recognizing patterns you never saw before. You can explore old feelings, and finally make sense of them. What really happened in your family, or in the neighborhood, or in the country, back in the good old days? It’s time to find out. Mercury goes direct again on July 12. Mercury went retrograde in NYC: Thurs, June 18, 12:58 am in Vancouver: Weds, June 17, 9:58 pm in London: Thurs, June 18, 5:58 am in Singapore: Thurs, June 18, 12:58 pm in Sydney: Thurs, June 18, 2:58 pm |
Jupiter is in Capricorn 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 Capricorn is a pragmatic, disciplined earth sign. It’s not particularly optimistic, and so it isn't always a good fit for this exuberant planet. For many people, the coming year will feel harder, plainer, simpler. This is a good sign when it comes to surviving, however. Whatever the year brings – climate change disasters, economic ups and downs – people are more likely to seize on practical, viable solutions. There will be an emphasis on preserving energy and resources, reusing things, and preventing waste. Old things will be valued more while Jupiter is in this sign, and this includes older skills and traditions. People will be learning from their elders, learning from books, and taking classes, as they study up on all the skills that kept people alive before the Industrial Revolution. Inventive people will be constructing things that help people in immediate practical ways. The realism of Capricorn can help everyone survive, but it doesn’t always offer a hopeful vision of the future. There’s a sense that we have to go slowly, painstakingly, with a lot of discipline and a certain amount of deprivation. There may be less energy given to pleasure, romance and the arts. However, long-term strategy is one of Capricorn’s gifts, and so there could be some steady progress this year. There could be new structures and systems for work, for agriculture, for waste management, and for health care. Foundational texts – such as the Bible and the Constitution – could be changed in some practical ways. (Maybe we’ll get an amendment that does away with the electoral college.) Historical preservation is likely to proceed at a good pace. The shadow side of Jupiter in Capricorn is a preference for hierarchy and tradition over anything new and innovative. In our current world, this could be disastrous. But as I said, Capricorn is a good sign for survival, and it’s also a realistic sign. So I’m thinking that, when they’re really needed, working solutions will be proposed and put into practice. And, in general, paring down isn’t a bad idea at this point in history. Jupiter will be here until December 19, 2020. Jupiter entered Capricorn in NYC: Mon, Dec 2, 1:20 pm in Vancouver: Mon, Dec 2, 11:20 am in London: Mon, Dec 2, 6:20 pm in Singapore: Tues, Dec 3, 2:20 am in Sydney: Tues, Dec 3, 5:20 am |
Mars is in Aries Wow, Mars is going to be in Aries for a long time – for the rest of the year, in fact. Usually it spends two months in a sign, so this gives a long stretch of highly focused, dynamic energy. Mars in Aries is very vital, so you can get some important work done. This fire sign is passionate, rebellious and spontaneous, and it can mean leaping headfirst into the most ambitious projects – and often, accomplishing things that were supposed to be impossible. The urge to compete and win is very strong. But it’s not the most organized, structured or patient influence in the world. Everybody wants to be a leader, nobody wants to compromise, delays are intolerable, and arguments can sap a lot of time and energy. A town full of Lone Rangers can be somewhat chaotic, so the best way to handle this is to stay as self-aware as possible, and keep your sense of humor intact. If you catch yourself throwing the rules, schedules and contracts in the trash can, pause for a minute and ask yourself if this is really a good idea. Even though you’ re eager to move forward, you may want to stop, look around, and see what others are saying or doing. A brief pause won’t hurt anything. Everything is still moving very quickly, and there will be plenty of dragons left for you to slay. Mars will be in Aries until January 6. Mars entered Aries in NYC: Sat, June 27, 9:45 pm in Vancouver: Sat, June 27, 6:45 pm in London: Sun, June 28, 2:45 am in Singapore: Sun, June 28, 9:45 am in Sydney: Sun, June 28, 11:45 am |
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 |
Uranus is in Taurus Uranus is the revolutionary planet, and now it’s entering the most solid, grounded sign in the zodiac, Taurus. So this could be a time when some very basic social and economic factors will be challenged. There could be big changes to the way we all handle matters of wealth and poverty, for example. Currencies could be affected, and some could go dormant, while new currencies are suddenly born. Our agricultural methods could be altered during this time, along with the way we distribute food and other goods. New technology will reshape science, especially when it comes to medicine. New art forms could have a big influence, particularly in music and spoken poetry. Ecological issues will also be addressed with innovative technology during this time, and some of it will work, while some of it will fail. It may become clear that we do need to restructure our societies in order to live sustainably on the earth, but whether this will happen in a sufficiently radical way remains to be seen. There will be a lot of push-back for every change that’s proposed. Sometimes it takes the shock of disaster to really alter people’s consciousness, but that’s the hard way to do it. There may be more radical movements towards traditional lifestyles during this time. Of course, everybody interprets tradition in their own way. Some of these will be oppressive to women, gay people, and minorities, while others are able to combine a kinder social ethic with a sustainable lifestyle. Uranus will be in Taurus until July 7, 2025. Uranus entered Taurus in NYC: Weds, Mar 6, 2019, 3:27 am in Vancouver: Weds, Mar 6, 2019, 12:27 am in London: Weds, Mar 6, 2019, 8:27 am in Singapore: Weds, Mar 6, 2019, 4:27 pm in Sydney: Weds, Mar 6, 2019, 7:27 pm |