Weekly Forecast ~ Week of July 16th

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It’s a quiet week with only lunar aspects happening until Sunday, July 22nd.  The moon governs our changing moods and it moves so quickly through the zodiac that as astrologers we usually don’t want to pay too much attention to what the moon is doing because just wait a few hours and it will change again.  After the activity of last week this is a welcome change to work on getting life back on an even keel … or as much so as is now possible in the midst of eclipse season.

Monday July 16th ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon in Virgo

When the moon is in Virgo we desire to be productive.  It feels good to be useful, to get things done, to make a difference.  All of the earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) share this trait of productivity but it comes out in different ways between those signs.  Virgo can be a busy body and have a million little things to do. If you feel like this today go ahead and embrace it and make the most of it!


Tuesday July 17th ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon in Virgo void-of-course at 4:49 AM MDT
Moon enters Libra at 1:42 PM MDT

We have the moon void-of-course for a few hours this morning into early afternoon.  When the moon is void-of-course we often have a hard time getting motivated so try to stick with tasks that are routine like checking email and filing paperwork.  Once the moon moves into Libra it is good to move forward with new projects that take a little more effort.


Wednesday July 18th ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon in Libra

When the moon is in Libra we often put our attention to things relating to the sign of Libra:  relationships, balance, harmony, compromise, money, art, beauty. Remember that balance is something that is always changing so if you do feel off balance it is appropriate to make adjustments.  Give and take. Push and pull. You and me.


Thursday July 19th ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon in Libra void-of-course at 1:52 PM MDT
Moon enters Scorpio at 7:13 PM MDT

With the moon void-of-course in the afternoon you will want to make sure to get important tasks completed in the morning while you still have energy.  Once the moon moves into Scorpio in the evening it will also be a good time to get things accomplished.


Friday July 20th ~
What’s going on today:
Moon in Scorpio

With the moon in Scorpio there is a lot going on but much of it happens on the inside in the realm of emotions.  Scorpio is a great detective who wants to figure out what is going on with everyone else. Scorpio also wants to make sure they keep their own business and feelings private.  So if you do feel like you have a lot going on inside today but aren’t sure if you are ready to share it is okay to keep it to yourself, at least for now.


Saturday July 21st ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon in Scorpio

It’s another day with the moon in Scorpio.  Scorpio is known for being able to read between the lines.  All of the water signs have an affinity for psychic work and with Scorpio it often relates to what is going on with other people.  So pay attention to your intuition today! If this is an area you would like to further develop use this day as practice.


Sunday July 22nd ~
What’s going on today:
Moon in Scorpio void-of-course at 3:18 AM MDT
Moon enters Sagittarius at 4:12 AM MDT
Venus sextile Jupiter
Sun enters Leo

What it means:
Venus and Jupiter can be too much of a good thing.  Or they can be exactly the right amount of a good thing.  This is great energy for socializing and enjoying yourself.  Just be careful not to overdo it.

The sun enters the sign of Leo today.  Let’s hear your best roar! Leo is known for creativity and entertainment.  Leo is an interpersonal sign so it needs relationships with others in order to express their true selves.  I often say that Leo loves applause, and loves having an audience, and I don’t just mean in the traditional sense.  What I mean is in the sense that we all need to be appreciated by others for our contribution and Leo needs this most of all.  Show others you care over the next month while the sun is in Leo. And ask for others to show you that they care, too.

Questions to ask yourself:
How can I truly enjoy myself and the people around me today?  How can I add a spirit of love and generosity to the mix?

How can you creatively entertain yourself and your friends over the next month?  How can I appreciate the people around me and how can I better appreciate myself?


It’s a light week in terms of aspects and we end with the sun moving into the sign of Leo.  I think of a big cat lounging gracefully in the sun, knowing that they are the most important thing in the vicinity.  Can you allow yourself to do this, too? Give it a try.