[Fate & Free Will ]

Astrology for the Week of June 26 - July 2

I’m not going to lie, for the most part, it’s an emotional, reflective, introspective, introverty kind of week which is flanked by intense, explosive, and unpredictable energy and events. 

When I look at a week like this, I always wonder how it will play out on the world stage and individual lives. In my head, it looks like a dramatic opening scene with a point of conflict that leads to long walks on the beach at dawn reflecting on the meaning of life, and ultimately culminates with a reassessment and plot twist that sets the stage for the Venus retrograde storyline.  

Once upon a time…

Monday 6/26: 

•  🌓 First Quarter Moon | 3:49 AM
• ☽ at 04° 29‘ Libra ☉ at 04° 29‘ Cancer 
• ♂︎ at 21° 29‘ Leo □ ♅ at 21° 29‘ Taurus | 5:22 AM
• ☿ ▻ Cancer | 8:23 PM 

Monday starts off with a bang. You (and the people around you) might feel a surge of energy and a desire for change and progress in the rfn kind of way. 

This could manifest as an intense desire for personal freedom and self-expression, potentially leading to creative breakthroughs and innovations. 

But… it could also show up as a whole lot of impulsiveness that shakes things up and breaks people out of their current rut, unpredictability, impatience, and restlessness.

Monday night at 8:23 pm eastern Mercury moves into Cancer.

As Mercury, the planet of communication, intellect, and information, enters the emotional water sign of Cancer, our thoughts and conversations may begin to center more around feelings, intuition, and emotional connections.

People are likely to communicate with greater emotional intelligence, enhanced intuition, and an increased tendency for introspection or reflection. There is an increased chance of people engaging in emotionally heavy conversations with a greater willingness to express their feelings.

However, they’re also likely to have more difficulty with neutral detachment when communicating, be more likely to engage in indirect communication, be prone to taking things more personally, and find themselves becoming more defensive when challenged.

By rising sign:

• Aries Rising: Your focus might shift towards family and home. Memories from the past may resurface, and there could be an increase in communication with family members. Matters related to home and property may come to your attention.
• Taurus Rising: Your communication could become more emotional and intuitive, possibly leaning towards introspection and the past. It’s a good time for deep, meaningful conversations with siblings, neighbors, or close friends.
• Gemini Rising: The focus may turn towards your material resources and personal values. You might find yourself thinking deeply about your financial situation, and your communication might revolve around matters of financial security and comfort.
• Cancer Rising: During this transit, you may find yourself more introspective and self-aware, examining your identity and self-perception with heightened sensitivity. It’s an ideal time for self-expression and communicating your feelings and thoughts.
• Leo Rising: You might become more introspective and drawn to solitude, possibly exploring spiritual or the ways in which you sabotage yourself. This is a time for self-reflection and healing, and your communication might become more private or secretive.
• Virgo Rising: This could be a time of deeper connections with mentors and communities. Your communication might become more empathetic, and you may find yourself discussing dreams, hopes, and social causes more frequently.
• Libra Rising: Matters related to career and public reputation could come into focus. You may find yourself expressing your feelings more in professional contexts, and your thoughts might be centered around your career goals and public standing.
• Scorpio Rising: You might find yourself thinking deeply about your personal philosophies and beliefs, or eager to learn about different cultures and spiritual practices. Conversations might revolve around new areas of intellectual interest, travel, or spiritual matters.
• Sagittarius Rising: Topics such as shared resources, transformation, and deeper psychological matters may become prominent. You might find yourself delving into profound subjects or engaging in introspective conversations about life, death, and transformation.
• Capricorn Rising: Relationships and partnerships could come into focus. You might find yourself having deep, emotional conversations with your partner or engaging in negotiations with heightened intuition.
• Aquarius Rising: The focus may shift toward your daily routines, health, and work. You might find yourself expressing more concern for the well-being of yourself and others, and talking more about health and wellness topics.
• Pisces Rising: This transit could stimulate your creative and romantic expression. You may communicate your feelings more passionately and engage in deeper conversations about love, creativity, and personal expression.

Tuesday 6/27:

• ☽ at 18° 24‘ Libra ✳ ♀︎ at 18° 24‘ Leo | 6:56 AM
• ☽ at 22° 19‘ Libra ✳ ♂︎ at 22° 19‘ Leo | 2:25 PM

Tuesday is a nice diplomatic day. It’s ideal for difficult conversations that you’ve been avoiding, negotiations, or just productively working through your daily to-do list.

Wednesday 6/28:

• ☽ at 29° 40‘ Libra □ ♇ at 29° 40‘ Capricorn | 4:18 AM
• ☽ ▻ Scorpio | 4:55 AM
• ☽ at 03° 32‘ Scorpio △ ☿ at 03° 32‘ Cancer | 11:31 AM
• ☽ at 06° 57‘ Scorpio △ ☉ at 06° 57‘ Cancer | 5:49 PM
• ☽ at 07° 06‘ Scorpio △ ♄ at 07° 06‘ Pisces | 6:06 PM 
• ☽ at 08° 56‘ Scorpio ☍ ♃ at 08° 56‘ Taurus | 9:28 PM
• ☉ at 07° 06‘ Cancer △ ♄ at 07° 06‘ Pisces | 9:42 PM

Wednesday offers a sense of emotional maturity and resilience. This is a great time for introspection and emotional healing and can also help bring structure to your goals and dreams.

The challenge could be a tendency to retreat too much into yourself, causing you (or others) to neglect responsibilities or withdraw from the world, become overly cautious, or be overly sensitive. 

Thursday 6/29:

• ☽ at 20° 03‘ Scorpio □ ♀︎ at 20° 03‘ Leo | 5:32 PM
• ☽ at 21° 39‘ Scorpio ☍ ♅ at 21° 39‘ Taurus | 8:22 PM
• 🌔 Waxing Gibbous Moon | 10:55 PM
• ☽ at 23° 06‘ Scorpio ☉ at 08° 06‘ Cancer 

Thursday is *very* introspective. This is an excellent time for reflective communication and emotional healing which may be required to bravely face any challenging inner revelations that show up. 

Fortunately, today is also pretty great for turning our dreams into practical plans. So if you realize suddenly that your life isn’t where you want it and you have an idea of where you’d like it to be, let the project planning begin.

The potential challenge here could be to withdraw too much into ourselves and shy away from responsibilities or social interactions or to become overly defensive or closed off. It's also possible that difficult emotional truths could come to light.

Friday 6/30:

• ☽ at 23° 45‘ Scorpio □ ♂︎ at 23° 45‘ Leo | 12:05 AM
• ☿ at 07° 04‘ Cancer △ ♄ at 07° 04‘ Pisces | 2:23 AM
• ☽ at 27° 41‘ Scorpio △ ♆ at 27° 41‘ Pisces | 6:58 AM
• ☽ at 29° 37‘ Scorpio ✳ ♇ at 29° 37‘ Capricorn | 10:20 AM
• ☽ ▻ Sagittarius | 10:59 AM
• ♆ ▻ ℞ | 5:06 PM
• ☽ at 07° 03‘ Sagittarius □ ♄ at 07° 03‘ Pisces | 11:08 PM

Friday Neptune stations retrograde at 5:06 pm Eastern making it a great day for introspection, meditation, and any form of inner work. 

The downside is the potential for confusion, delusion, or escapism. There's a risk of being caught up in illusion or deception, particularly self-deception. The desire to evade reality might increase, and a sense of directionlessness or excessive idealism may lead to disillusionment.

Outer planets like Neptune spend about half of the year retrograde so this is only especially relevant for the 2-3 days before and after the planet stations.

Saturday 7/1:

• ☉ at 09° 08‘ Cancer ☌ ☿ at 09° 08‘ Cancer | 1:05 AM
• ☿ at 09° 20‘ Cancer ✳ ♃  at 09° 20‘ Taurus | 3:10 AM
• ☉ at 09° 21‘ Cancer ✳ ♃ at 09° 21‘ Taurus | 6:25 AM
• ☽ at 21° 29‘ Sagittarius △ ♀︎ at 21° 29‘ Leo | 11:21 PM

Saturday is dynamic, with an emphasis on emotional expression, sensitive communication, and introspective thinking. Shocking, I know. It’s almost like this entire week is set up to help you evaluate and recalibrate your emotional compass.

If you’ve been doing the work, however, there is a potential for positivity, expansion, and growth. It's a good time to express your thoughts and feelings in a way that helps you grow, whether that's by sharing your own thoughts and personal wisdom, seeking emotional support, or pursuing tangible goals that resonate with your inner world.

If you’ve been in buffer and avoid mode, there’s a greater potential for confusion or disillusionment.

So at the end of this introspective week, ask yourself: What emotional truths have I discovered about myself, and how can I use this to help me align my actions more closely with my values and goals?

Sunday 7/2: 

• ☽ at 25° 05‘ Sagittarius △ ♂︎ at 25° 05‘ Leo | 5:18 AM
• ☽ at 27° 41‘ Sagittarius □ ♆ at 27° 41‘ Pisces | 9:33 AM
• ♀︎ at 21° 46‘ Leo □ ♅ at 21° 46‘ Taurus | 10:33 AM
• ☽ ▻ Capricorn | 1:20 PM

Sunday, the energy starts to ramp up in a notable way as Venus squares off against Uranus and the Moon slips into Capricorn and closer to maximum Full Moon energy.

There is likely to be a clash between the desire for pleasure, connection, and recognition, and the urge for radical change and liberation. There is a significant potential for tension, unpredictability, and shifts in the realm of relationships, values, and finances.

Ultimately, it’s an opportunity for personal growth and it could help you redefine your values and relationships so they align more closely with your authentic self. 

If you’re feeling frisky, hit me up on Instagram and let me know how the astrology of the week played out for you.

Until next time, my wish for you is a willingness to dive into your deepest emotions and swim through the fear and uncertainty, until you're floating on clarity.

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