Lunar
Return Report
for Drew Barrymore
Jul
03, 2008
This sample
report compliments of:
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The Chart Data
Natal Chart Lunar
Return
Drew Barrymore Lunar Return Chart
Feb 22, 1975 Jul
03, 2008
11:51:00 AM PST +08:00 10:54:31 PM GST -10:00
118W23'44" 34N01'16" 151E13'00" 33S52'00"
Koch Houses Koch
Houses
|
Planet |
Posit. |
Hs |
Cusp |
|
Plan. |
Posit. |
Hs |
Cusp |
|
Sun |
03°Pi34' |
01st |
19°Ge03' |
|
Sun |
11°Ca57' |
01st |
27°Pi16' |
|
Moon |
18°Ca07' |
02nd |
13°Ca59' |
|
Moon |
18°Ca07' |
02nd |
27°Ar13' |
|
Mercury |
10°Aq11' |
03rd |
06°Le48' |
|
Mercury |
20°Ge28' |
03rd |
26°Ta39' |
|
Venus |
29°Pi17' |
04th |
29°Le20' |
|
Venus |
18°Ca39' |
04th |
27°Ge02' |
|
Mars |
23°Cp42' |
05th |
10°Li27' |
|
Mars |
01°Vi06' |
05th |
28°Ca00' |
|
Jupiter |
24°Pi17' |
06th |
18°Sc49' |
|
Jupiter |
18°Cp13'
R |
06th |
27°Le24' |
|
Saturn |
12°Ca18'
R |
07th |
19°Sg03' |
|
Saturn |
04°Vi45' |
07th |
27°Vi16' |
|
Uranus |
02°Sc21'
R |
08th |
13°Cp59' |
|
Uranus |
22°Pi38'
R |
08th |
27°Li13' |
|
|
11°Sg41' |
09th |
06°Aq48' |
|
|
23°Aq53'
R |
09th |
26°Sc39' |
|
Pluto |
08°Li47'
R |
10th |
29°Aq20' |
|
Pluto |
29°Sg30'
R |
10th |
27°Sg02' |
|
Ascendant |
19°Ge03' |
11th |
10°Ar27' |
|
Ascendant |
27°Pi16' |
11th |
28°Cp00' |
|
Midheaven |
29°Aq20' |
12th |
18°Ta49' |
|
Midheaven |
27°Sg02' |
12th |
27°Aq24' |
Interpretation text
copyright 2001 by John Townley
Degree Symbols from Sabian Lecture Lesson: Symbolic
Astrology by Marc Edmund Jones
Program Copyright 2003 Matrix Software, Inc.
The Lunar Return
Astrology can provide many valuable panoramas as you move through this world,
from a lifelong overview to the snapshot of the opportunities available in a
single instant. The view you get depends upon how far back you pull from the
subject and thus how much your eye, so to speak, can encompass. In the words of
the
That's about the
size,
Where you put your eyes,
That's about the size of it.
It's all in how you frame your picture. The closer to the subject you
get, the greater the detail - the farther away, the larger the scope. The natal
horoscope with its transits and progressions can, for instance, give you a view
of all the days of your life, painted with a broad brush. Or, the sweep of the
heavens in the instant of the moment can portray where you're at right now. In
the middle, the pictures of the coming month or the coming year are available
to you in the form of lunar (monthly) and solar (yearly) returns.
What Is A Lunar Return?
Your Lunar return is the monthly chart of the
instant the Moon in the sky returns to the exact position it was at your birth.
It's kind of a monthly birthday, and the arrangement of planets it displays
reflects the patterns of your coming month. Each month, this re-birth-day works
out its potential for you and then is renewed once again 27 1/2 days later with
a new set of surprises and opportunities.
How Does It Work?
Like your natal chart, or any other kind of horoscope, a Lunar return
is a chart of a beginning - in this case, the monthly beginning of the lunar
cycle that started at your birth, which is the cycle of your response to your
environment, including your emotions, feelings, interactivity, social
well-being, and generally how creatively you react to the challenges and
opportunities of life. It works on the principle that when you begin something
- anything - everything that flows from it is bound up in the initial
conditions under which it started. The beginning is your foundation, and you
build and rest upon it until you are finished. A Lunar return is the
astrological depiction of the new beginning you make each month and what
results from it until the next cycle begins.
Well Begun Is Half Done
"The beginning is half of everything," said the ancient
Greeks, and so your monthly beginning is something to be taken seriously and
honored, if you want your lunar month to have a good start. Thus, give yourself
a little time and space to rest and meditate if you can in the few hours
surrounding the time of your Lunar return each month. Take the time to think about
what lies ahead, plan your strategies, and gather your resources so you can
make the best of what's offered. Look over the aspects in your Lunar return
chart and the days and times ahead where they individually kick in. Once you've
got a calm picture of the challenges and openings to come, you can rise to
seize the day, one moment at a time, and make the most of the month.
Changing The
Picture
The planetary positions in a Lunar return are
locked in at the moment the Moon returns to its natal place. Where these
positions fall in relation to the local horizon, and thus the areas of life in
which they work, is entirely dependent upon where you are at the time. Thus, if
you see that your Lunar return is going to develop a
picture you'd like to rearrange, that can be accomplished by placing yourself
at the right spot on the globe to fine-tune the event. Many astrologers travel
widely in order to adjust both Solar and Lunar returns - I have done so
repeatedly over the last 35 years with apparent great success, so I recommend
it when necessary. Moving about extensively every month is not easy for
everyone, but being aware that it affects the Lunar return is a plus if you
normally travel on business and have some say as to where.
Pieces Of
The Puzzle
The Lunar return is a large piece of the astrological picture of what
happens with your life every month, but it is not the only one. Lunar transits,
New and Full Moons, and other factors also weigh in, so they have been included
in this report so you can have a more complete picture of what to expect and
what you have to work with. You should remember, however, that factors whose
timing is as short as a monthly cycle are more like the minute or second hands
on your life's clock face. Don't forget to stand back every now and then and
refresh yourself with the big picture of where you are and where you're going,
which are described by long-term transit and progression cycles. After that,
you can get back down to the day-to-day nitty-gritty which the Lunar return
offers and know that your focus is tracking and every moment is enjoyed and
utilized to its best advantage.With that in mind,
read on and launch yourself into the coming month with the wind at your back
and the planets racing by your side...
Your Personal Lunar Return
Your Lunar Return Chart This Month
Your Lunar return can be read in a manner
similar to many other types of horoscopes, except that in doing interpretations
it must be kept in mind that it has an unusually short life. The chart is only
in effect for 27 1/2 days until it is supplanted by the next Lunar
return. Thus, where the middle and outer planets are concerned, there is little
or no change of sign over literally dozens of Lunar
returns. This makes the overall influence of signs more of a long-term, barely
changing backdrop and thus negligible in effect. The house placements and the
mutual aspects of the planets and Angles thus become where all the action is,
fueled mostly by the faster-changing positions of the inner planets. That may
be just as well, as trying to stuff too much interpretive information into a
description of a single month leads to diminishing returns, and what is
important gets lost in the shuffle. So what is most important in a Lunar return? Certainly the house positions of the Sun and
Moon, and the sign of the Ascendant, which represent the main areas of focus
for the month, along with the house positions of the planets. After that comes
the aspects of the Lights, Angles, and inner planets to each other and to the
middle and outer planets, which describes the dynamics of the month. Last comes the aspects of the middle and outer planets to each
other, which provide a background dynamic upon which the rest play out. These,
taken together with featured elements of your natal chart highlighted by Lunar
Return positions, give an overall picture of the coming month.
Daily Events
After a look at the overall picture for the month, daily influences
are painted primarily by the transiting Moon as it passes through the natal and
Lunar return houses and ticks off its conjunctions to planets in both the natal
chart and the Lunar return chart. This accounts for 47 occurrences, each of which
happens once, in varying orders, throughout each month. As the Moon transits
the houses and planets of the natal chart, it triggers events that are both
personal to the moment and yet connect with more long-term issues as well,
since the natal chart abides permanently. As the Moon touches the houses and
planets of the Lunar return, however, its effects are to highlight and spark
off the trends depicted in that chart only, and thus apply only to very
short-term developments. These Lunar transits thus give what amounts to inner
and outer pictures, short-term and longer-term effects working together, both
of which are described in the text.
Personal Void-of-Course Moon
One final, and very useful, addition is the Personal Void-of-Course
Moon. The period of time every 2 1/2 days when the transiting Moon has made its
last aspect to another body in the sky before changing signs is described as a
Void-of-Course Moon period. It can last from a few minutes to over a day,
depending how late in signs the planets are at the time. Because the Moon at
this time doesn't really have its "feet on the ground," is generally
considered a period unfavorable for tangible decisions that require solid
support, but an excellent time for insight, relaxation, and reaching outside of confining boundaries.
Many astrological calendars include a monthly list of these times. If you have
natal planets late in one or more signs, however, an ordinarily Void-of-Course
Moon may still be making aspects to your chart, allowing you a special exception
from the rule and giving you a decision-making advantage at this time.
Conversely, if your planets are mostly early in signs, then for you the Moon
goes Void-of-Course sooner than for the rest of the world, allowing you to
check out and party early, while others are still in a more mundane frame of
mind. Thus, included here is a list of your own Personal Void-of-Course Moon
times unique to you alone, in order to give you a very specific personal
advantage. They each begin when the Moon makes its last aspect to your chart
and end when the Moon enters the next sign.
Lunar Return: Jul 03, 2008
As in a natal chart, the first thing you look at is the position of
the Sun, Moon, and Ascendant. Their positions and aspects form the fundamental
dynamic for the month: whether it's coming on like a juggernaut, sneaking up
like a cat, stumbling in like a bull in a china shop, or striding in like a
hero. Since the Lunar Return Moon is the same as your natal Moon, any aspects
to it are also transiting aspects to your natal horoscope, thus uniquely
entwining both charts and making the Lunar aspects
especially important. The house position of the Sun and Moon tell you where
your main action will be all month, and the Ascendant sign show the overall
style. Easy aspects of these to the rest of the chart will show a month
whizzing by according to plan. Hard aspects will indicate tangles and
challenges to overcome. The text relays how to make the most of the former and
how to transform the latter to get best results from the month.
Sun
You may find that the next lunar month revolves around fundamental
issues of what you stand for and where you live. On the outside, this may
involve tending to issues of home and house to make sure that your home is
indeed your castle and properly reflects and satisfies what you are and where
you want to be. On a deeper level, you can find yourself looking to further
uncover your roots in a deeply personal way - what you stand for, the bottom
line of where your foundations lie. Issues of ethics
and decisions on moral issues may present themselves, and now is the perfect
time to address them, as your heart will be in it.
Sun
in Fourth House
Moon
You may find yourself rather inclined to stay at home and gladly let
the world pass you by this coming lunar month. Certainly it's a time to gather yourself and get in contact with what you really feel and
want to stick with. That needn't be carried out by literally sequestering
yourself (though it may), but it will certainly be characterized by holding
back a bit and not giving away the store. Protecting what is yours will be your
first and best reaction, but you may have to learn to do it while carrying on
business as usual. You can live in, yet apart from, the world at the same time
to preserve your inner integrity.
Moon
in Fourth House
A major inclination this month will be to like what you see or make
what you see into something you like. Good feelings come easy and intense, and
it's easy to love and be loved. Your first reaction will be to charm and flatter, and that will get you everywhere so go ahead and
indulge in it. Avoid being a Pollyanna, however, as not everything you feel to
be just wonderful will appear entirely so to others. Make sure you can take the
rose-colored glasses off when you need to. On the other hand, your ability to
be a rosy optometrist to those in need of a better attitude will be appreciated
all around. Good feelings are their own reward, but they also bring reward, in
both short and long runs.
Moon
Conjunction Venus
This month, and this year, show a general trend toward devising new ways to fill
in emotional gaps. This can lead to extravagance and overdoing things in
general, so watch your waistline and your wallet. The instinct of generosity is
heightened, but so is occasional indiscrimination in its use, which may cause
hurt from those who fail to return it. The way to avoid that is to give only
where you know true feelings lie - but that is one of the very things that may
be elusive right now, so always take a second look. Of course, if you never
give in order to get, as you should, this will never be a problem. In any
event, it's a time for growing, learning moral lessons through personal
experience.
Moon
Opposition Jupiter
Ascendant
This month has a way of eluding definition, and if you try to pin
things down too precisely, they just slip right away into the mist. Intuitive
approaches succeed where structure fails, and flying by the seat of your pants
may get you where you want to go faster than using a flight plan. Faith and
hope are the pillars of wisdom for a time, and don't ask for proof up front, as
it's likely to be an illusion. Doubting Thomases
regret their actions, but the possibilities of sainthood beckon. Follow your
still, small voice and you'll float through the month unscathed. Images you
project are as real as anything else, which lets you rule with your
imagination, chase your dreams. The command: sail on
through the mists of night until morning.
Ascendant
in Pisces
Uranus rising gives this month a brusque, edgy quality which may find
you to seem overbearing or too quick to judge when all you really meant was
excitement and self-certainty. Original ideas may indeed abound, but couch them
in terms that people can more easily accept and refrain from overwhelming them,
which could lead to confrontation and failure to communicate. Don't be short or
impatient, but bristle with enthusiasm and take the time to explain more than
once if need be. It takes people time to absorb the new, and there's no point
in scaring people off by coming on too strong. Also objects come out of the
blue, so watch when you're crossing the street, etc.
Uranus
Conjunction Ascendant
Fighting will get you nowhere this month, especially because that may
be the first thing you're inclined to do, especially when roadblocks appear at
work or home and you feel that bulldozing them will take care of the problem.
It won't, and the more you try to force your way, the more resilient and
elusive the resistance becomes, until you reach maximum frustration and minimum
forward motion. The reason is that the people involved are at cross-purposes
and not really hearing what's being said, but pushing on, anyway. The solution
is to cut the spiraling shovefest and find out what
the real issues are, after which you'll likely find everyone was really in
accord to begin with.
The inner planets change significantly from month to month and
indicate the personal permutations your life is going through. Basically, it's
the framework of how you play the game, who else is
playing, and how they're playing it. Easy aspects mean you win with no contest,
hard aspects suggest a more hard-fought game that may put your life skills more
to the test and increase your personal growth and talents through experience.
The text relays both sides and gives advice on what games to play, what ones to
avoid, and the best strategies - whether you want to raise,
hold, or walk away.
Mercury
Brainstorming is a decided option this lunar month. Intellectual
sparks fly and open up networking possibilities. The ability to put your ideas
into words and get them across increases, so now's the time to write those
letters, make those phone calls, chat up associates, and generally become an
active part of the matrix. Dealing with technology will be easier, knotty
problems simpler to resolve, fuzzy thinking clears up. Descarte's
"I think, therefore I am" applies to you doubletime
so put on your thinking cap and stoke your gray matter. Details fit better into
the whole plan, so attend to them and be sure they are
in their proper places. It's a perfect time for that "Aha!" moment
when the mist clears and the landscape comes into full view.
Mercury
in Third House
It's more easy than usual to have a sharp or a sarcastic tongue, and
the opportunities for cutting up with a rapier wit abound. You may find that
can cause more trouble and hurt than you think, so it's a good thing if you
hold back a bit. That's for two reasons: first, that you may be putting your
foot in your mouth, as mental processes are a bit at cross-purposes now.
Second, you may create enemies who would have gladly been your friends had you
been more gentle with their mistakes. Impatience leads to shallowness, however
surface-bright, so follow your feelings a step deeper before letting them out
of the box.
Open hand, open heart have the advantage as solid links with the inner
world unfold and allow more intimate expressions of love, romance, dreams, and
aspirations. The greatest inner wisdom unfolds with the least effort and you
may have to check yourself ("did I say that?") when accidental
profundity comes your way. Listen to what you are saying, and take your own
advice. Although you may be a bit on the idealistic side, you've got to have a
dream to have a dream come true, and now is the time when dreams are well-made
and are more than just fantasy or illusion. Check self-criticism at the door,
you will have plenty of excuses to doubt yourself later, and with better
reason.
Mercury
Trine
Venus
No time like the present to get into a serious bout of interior
decorating, both inside and out. That can mean changing around the
accouterments of where you physically live by painting, adding accessories, and
generally beautifying your home. Or, it can mean spending some time refiguring
what most pleases and satisfies you when you are home alone, with only yourself
for company. On this earth, you are your own best refuge, so you should be
happy taking shelter within your soul. When your inner house is in order, the
world outside welcomes instead of threatens. A well-wrought starting place
means a solid return. This is an ideal time to seek a balance between the inner
and outer realms, so they are at peace with one another.
Venus
in Fourth House
Overdoing it or not getting enough of what you want can alternate, and
striking a balance will be the challenge. A practical approach is what's needed
and the last thing that comes naturally. The inclination to grab the brass ring
or fall off the carousel trying is the first feeling to take hold, but after a
few tries you realize you do better by reining in your desires and maximizing
your possibilities. What/who you can't get now, put on layaway until you have
enough and then decide if that's really your best choice, anyway. A positive,
expansive approach pays off dividends though you should take care not to give
more than you've got just because it feels good.
Venus
Opposition Jupiter
You can experiment with a pretty free hand this month, as probably
anything new and original you come up with will be pleasing to all concerned.
By a casual display of talent, you can make the most far-out combinations seem
tempting to swallow and the new pick of the day. Cutting-edge flavors become
the rage all around, but you can be the one charting the course if you decide
to right now. Whatever you want, just give it a try and don't feel you have to
hold back. In fact, the essence of success is to give way to new forms of
delight and then spread the wealth to the less creative.
Venus
Trine Uranus
Mars
Work hard, play hard, as they say. Well, it's time to take some time
to throw yourself into your work, as you have added energy to cut through
challenges that may have been holding you back. That may also include an
inclination to dominate your associates, however, which is appropriate only
when necessary to avoid personal slights. You may feel you have to push health
issues like diet and exercise, which is good, but don't go overboard. Pace yourself, as sudden strains could be self-defeating.
Distribute yourself wisely and don't get hung up on a single solution. You've
got the impetus to do many things well, so feel free to scatter your shot to
hit multiple marks. Still yourself and focus before each move and you'll hit
the bullseye.
Mars
in Sixth House
This is a time to be in it for the long haul, where getting things
done requires patience, tenacity, endurance, stamina. That applies as much to
your personal life as to the rest of the world around you. You will not get
things done quickly, but you will do them well and have accomplishments to be
proud of. Expect to be tired, but also expect to get that second wind that
comes from pressing on anyway like a long-distance runner. Precision operations
are favored, as is restoral, renovation,
refurbishing, anything that puts new life into the old. What you spend a lot of
time on perfecting will last, and hard work, however slow it goes, pays off in
the end.
Mars
Conjunction Saturn
You can get yourself across like Babe Ruth with a big swing this
month, an easy swat that knocks it out of the park without a second thought.
The trick, of course, is to avoid that second thought, which could spoil it.
Plan to count on ease and even presumption of success when you make your moves
and you'll connect with the ball. Fidget with your bat, and your out. The
bottom line is the faith that you know you will connect, that this is your
time, and you are simply on a journey already described and now just being
enjoyed. When you lose the edge of nervousness, all is free-swinging play, and
that is what makes for a joyful, powerful thrust, whether in personal or
professional adventures.
Mars
Trine Pluto
The positions of the middle and outer Planets - Jupiter, Saturn,
Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, along with the Moon's North and South Nodes -
change little from one Lunar Return to the next, so they add more of a
backdrop, the stage set on which the monthly play is performed. They are very
powerful, however, and their long-running helpful and troublesome aspects are
not to be taken lightly. They can be like a rope to swing yourself across the
stage or a trap door that will cause a fall if you're not watching. The text on
the mutual aspects of these giants to the inner planets and the Lights, and
where they fall by house, shows you just where to watch for them, what mood
they're in, and how to get them on your side.
Jupiter
You think noone is talking about you? Think
again - everybody is, only maybe you didn't notice.
Find out what they're saying and take action to take advantage of it and turn
it to your benefit. It's also a great time to spread the word about yourself to
potential employers, professional colleagues, and anyone you'd like to think
better of you. Your best side is showing now, so make sure it's well-exposed.
If there is any caveat, it is to make sure that you can at least halfway live
up to what others expect, when push comes to shove. Advances at work are
favored, praise for previous effort in the pipeline, and a general boost to
your reputation which, however, requires your active follow-up to make it work.
Jupiter
in Tenth House
Saturn
Things slacken off in the work department for awhile, though that
doesn't mean there's no pressure to deliver. Quite the opposite, you'll need to
put out more to get what you want done. It may be aggravating in the short
term, but in the long term you'll thank yourself for having stayed the course.
Instead of worrying about a situation that can't be helped, throw yourself into
the work you have so you'll be proud of it later. Further, losing yourself in
the moment is a superior way to reduce stress and anxiety and the health
repercussions which they bring. When you're focused on new, you don't sweat the
future, while in the process of better preparing for it at the same time.
Saturn
in Sixth House
Uranus
This is a good time to look twice before you accept unexpected offers
or suggestions to switch horses in mid-stream. Snap decisions can be your
undoing, so slow and easy wins the race, even if the hare seems to race past
you. If it looks too good to be true, chances are it's
not. If you can't check out where it comes from, be extra wary. The uninspected opportunity has troubled roots, so look well,
dig to find them. The roots may be your own, don't get hoisted on your own
petard. As Pogo said, "We have met the enemy, and he is us!" Question
others, question yourself. The answers will be revealing and will have made
this period very worthwhile.
Uranus
in Twelfth House
This is a wonderful period for gathering old friends together, kicking
back, and partying down. Memories will be tinged with a pleasant soft focus,
current events viewed through rose-colored glasses, the future painted bright
and full of prospect. Don't kid yourself that you're coming up with practical
analysis or concrete solutions, but the ideas run free and the company is warm,
so what more could you ask? You're best off with people you already know well,
as bringing new blood into your old circle may just cause confusion. Don't try
to garnish support from higher-ups, as you'll only muddy your prospect. Stick
to where affection already lies and can be reaffirmed.
For a month or so you may find yourself being asked to commit to
things that really aren't clear enough to tie yourself down to. Promises to be always true, sort of, or a hot new project, but no
contract. Unless you can make a commitment that is as ambiguous as what
is being offered, it might be a better idea to say thanks I'll take a rain
check. This doesn't mean opportunities right now won't pan out, just that you
don't know how they'll develop later when you're still tied to them. On the
other hand, if you can make it a definite maybe, you'll be in gravy and not in
the soup no matter how you play it, and you'll have had a good time to boot.
Pluto
The world of career struggle and striving to be on top of the heap is
often characterized as "a real war out there." That doesn't have to
be, but it will this cycle unless you do what you can to defuse volatile
situations that may arise. Challenges to how you earn your
living and reputation may force you into adjusting to change and devising new
directions more profitable and satisfying than the old. The rule of thumb is:
if it fails, don't linger on it, move on. Your freedom of action is only
restricted by the deadweight you are willing to carry, so toss it overboard
like Jonah, it's all for the best. This may be the opportunity you have been
waiting for to reinvent yourself, or at least be seen as doing so.
Pluto
in Tenth House
Pluto overhead this month can either help or hurt your career
prospects, depending on how you use it. If you allow blockage on the
professional level to hold you back, you'll have to bide your time until it
passes. If you let everyone know beforehand that they're dead if they cross
you, you'll have it made. You don't actually have to be ready or inclined to be
forceful, but others should hear that you are and as a result, back off. The
result can be a regeneration of your reputation kicked up a notch. Avoid being
tagged as a roadblock, rather as one powerful in your field and willing to
exercise it. The best defense is what others see as a really tough offense.
Pluto
Conjunction Midheaven
Node
You may find this is just the right time to curry favor with
higher-ups and those well-placed to assist or invest in you. To succeed,
however, you will have to be ready to commit to obligations in return that you
should take a closer look at. What comes easily now may weigh you down in the
future, so choose your responsibilities with care. Extra dividends come from
children, and opportunities to enjoy yourself
physically turn up unannounced, almost gift-wrapped. Creative thoughts come to
mind especially linked to past events, which can come to fruition as you
finally put on the finishing touches. Follow your instincts and let the pieces
fall together by themselves.
Node
in Eleventh House
Featured Planets
When selected Lunar Return positions occupy the same spaces as bodies
in your natal chart, this highlights certain natal inclinations for the month.
It will mean that certain elements in your fundamental character will be
emphasized both internally externally. These will be the areas that most appear
to represent you for the moment and that others will seize upon as entry points
to your personality. These are the areas in which you can put your best foot
forward to make the most effective and gratifying steps ahead, providing your
first line of challenges and opportunities to embrace the world.
Saturn Highlighted by Sun
Your ability to do less with more and come out with lasting results
will be put in the spotlight, as will be your capacity to sustain your efforts
and exercise authority within your personal territory. If you appear to have
your act together, this month will be remembered as the time you demonstrated
it and will enhance your credibility for some time to come. Thus, in a unique
way, challenges become opportunities, restrictions become bulwarks, and working
with less means being able to travel lighter and faster. Don't be afraid to be
seen as a taskmaster, either to yourself or others, as the extra discipline you
show now can make the month, and months beyond.
Ascendant Highlighted by Mercury
How you look and your physical presence will be highlighted at
critical events this month, which means if you want it to happen, show up and
don't send in a substitute or a note from your teacher. Get in there and get
recognized, remembering as you do that you may be establishing a new groove
that you can either dance in or get stuck in down the line. So, spruce up,
practice your moves, and get onto the floor where you can be in the thick of
things. Steps you execute now you will be remembered for, at least until the
next set, so step lively and step well. Put your best foot forward, jump into
the ring.
Daily Events: Jul 03, 2008
As the Moon speeds
on through the month, the minute hand of your Lunar Return, it moves through
all twelve houses of both your natal chart and the
Lunar Return chart, as well as hitting both sets of planets. These are the
times to look for specific events that activate these parts of your monthly
picture and will offer times for making your best moves. There are forty-seven
such events, and they repeat every month, but not at the same time or in the
same order. Plus, the playing field and basic potentials of each month differ,
so each of the basic transits has a different role to play every month, while
retaining its core implications. The individual transits begin with the
symbolism of the degree at which they occur, followed by an interpretation of
their general meaning, and finish with a handful of specific "issues and
accents" to address, which they may bring into your life. Finally, your
personal Void-of-Course Moon periods will vary widely and are important timing
factors in the daily decision-making process, so keep a close eye on them.
Thu Jul 3,
2008 Moon in Cancer
11:46 pm Moon Conjunct Return's Venus
19° Cancer: A fragile miss, representative of proud
old blood, is wed by a pompous priest to an eager youth of the new order.
SALVAGE
It's
a good time to be presenting things in the best possible light and dressing up
your reality in its Sunday best. When you look good, you feel good, and you
make others around you feel better as well. By surrounding yourself with the
trappings of love, desire, wealth, and beauty, you bring those very same
elements closer to you, so indulge yourself in order to attract the future
wherewithal of self-indulgence. In other words, consider play to be an
investment in the future as one good thing leads to another.
Issues
and Accents: indulgence, children, applause, faithfulness, cosmetics
Fri Jul 4,
2008 Moon in Cancer (Enters
Leo at 06:16 pm)
06:14 am Moon Void Ends: 06:16 pm
02:59 pm Moon Enters Return's 5th House
28° Cancer: An American Indian girl, college trained
but returned to her people, seeks to win their friendship for her lover.
ALLEGIANCE
Making
the most of playtime can do as well for you as the most earnest work, and
setting time aside for recreation and generally creative pursuits will serve to
refuel and reinspire the rest of the month. The works
of your life are your children as much as any son or daughter, and when they
are conceived and nurtured in love, the result can only bring reward. So,
listen to the natural soul inside and take some time now to bring those inner
voices into the sunshine.
Issues
and Accents: pleasure, bravado, exposure, sensuality, supremacy
05:05 pm Moon Void (Personal) Ends: 06:16 pm
Sat Jul 5,
2008 Moon in Leo
05:31 am Moon Enters
7° Leo: The night heavens are seen in their wonder
as on the desert when the moon is dark; the constellations are at play.
UNIVERSALITY
Getting
the word out, making connections, tying people and things together are the
focus, and you can expect more phone and mail activity than usual, so adjust
your schedule accordingly. It's a good time for touching base, but not ideal
for in-depth conversations which may be put off until you have
more time to get into them. Technical matters, networking, and anything that
involves media are on the front burner, and machines can take on a life of
their own, albeit briefly.
Issues
and Accents: attentiveness, reminders, abbreviation, schemes, replacement
01:41 pm Moon Void (Personal) Ends: Jul 06, 2008 09:04 pm
Sun Jul 6,
2008 Moon in Leo (Enters Virgo at 09:04 pm)
04:33 pm Moon Enters Return's 6th House
28° Leo: Innumerable little birds have settled down
upon one large tree; they chirp happily to each other in endless rows. VARIETY
The
daily structure of your life and work is often taken for granted and so can
fall into disrepair. This is a time to reinvent the ordinary and make it
special, to see that the habits and methods that make up your daily operations
actually serve the purposes for which they were intended. By being a do-it-yourself
efficiency expert, you can make this month more productive and less boringly
repetitious. If it works, embrace it. If it doesn't, erase it.
Issues
and Accents: files, fault-finding, dining, healing, pets
07:54 pm Moon Enters
30° Leo: Into a letter is poured vital and
confidential information; it is folded carefully, but the envelope is not
sealed. CONFIDENCE
A
general inclination to hold back and go inside for inspiration holds sway,
which can lead you to tend home affairs or simply to withdraw a safe distance
to consider what's important and what your next move will be. Similarly, it's a
good time to refine defense strategies and patch up those fences that separate
you from the neighbors and the outside world, literally and figuratively. When
you are sure of your boundaries, you can more safely go beyond them.
Issues
and Accents: basement, cellar, fixtures, apartment, dinner
08:05 pm Moon Void Ends: 09:04 pm
11:01 pm Moon Conjunct Return's Mars
2° Virgo: A simple but impressively large white
cross has been set up in splendid isolation on top of a commanding eminence.
LOCATION
A
quick, deft thrust can slay your quarry, but shooting from the hip risks
overwhelming return fire. Rash actions seated in annoyance or anger can do a
lot more damage than just sitting on your hands and waiting it out. Forceful
action can carry the day, but only if it's well thought out and comes from a
cool head, not a hot heart. The opportunity here lies in knowing when to pass
and let someone else make the mistake, after which you may capitalize upon it.
Issues
and Accents: hate, machinery, violence, insults, intoxication
Mon Jul 7,
2008 Moon in Virgo
05:26 am Moon Conjunct Return's Saturn
5° Virgo: A man lies dreaming in the shade of an
Irish countryside; his dreams bring to him the playful little people. OUTLOOK
Setting
limits and downsizing some of your operations may be just what you need to get
a tighter focus and better utilize limited resources. This may at first seem a
downer, but it's really a matter of putting quality over quantity. You cannot
be all things to all people, so you have to select what role you can
effectively play and divert your assets to support it. Carefully-chosen
sacrifices allow all your guns to bear on the target you can't afford to miss.
Issues
and Accents: Saturday, fidelity, barriers, chronic ailments, comparison
Tue Jul 8,
2008 Moon in Virgo
10:25 pm Moon Enters Return's 7th House
28° Virgo: A bald-headed man in uniform completely
dominates an assembly of men: diplomats, scientists, and industrialists.
EMINENCE
There
is no greater opportunity in life than another person, and your ability to
partner well now can turn this period into a cornucopia of possibilities that
would not be available operating solo. Don't expect to luck into a good
relationship - the best ones are carefully built and meticulously tended.
Creating and maintaining space for both to operate comfortably in is the key to
making a partnership more than just two people making do. Tend to each other's
houses and hearts.
Issues
and Accents: wives, matrimony, inequality, estrangement, meetings
Wed Jul 9,
2008 Moon in Virgo (Enters Libra at 03:32 am)
02:10 am Moon Void (Personal) Ends: 03:32 am
02:21 am Moon Void Ends: 03:32 am
08:11 pm Moon Conjunct
9° Libra: Three Old Masters hang together in an art
gallery; they have a room to themselves and seem to hold converse. SAGACITY
The
inclination may be to push through to get your way, that
for the moment the end justifies the means. Stand back and take another look,
however, and you might decide otherwise. When you simply "must" do or
have something, you probably shouldn't - at least not to the degree you are
contemplating. Such feelings are signals that can get you in better touch with
deeper emotions and are better used in that cause rather than in the service of
a quick ego boost.
Issues
and Accents: coercion, faith, intemperance, alibis, the unknown
11:24 pm Moon Enters
11° Libra: A kindly old professor from his battered
desk looks out over his eyeglasses at a class eagerly awaiting his words.
KINDLINESS
This
is a very open time of month, when spontaneity and warm feelings can flow more
easily, and the creative and romantic urges compete to hold sway. A good time for connecting with children or for taking a little
time off for fun and frolic. Risk-taking is easier, and you're likely
better at it now, though don't go out on a limb unless you're sure. Don't push
for concrete steps, but go with the flow and let things happen and the results
will surprise and delight.
Issues
and Accents: treats, self-possession, clothes, narcissism, superiority
Thu Jul 10, 2008 Moon in Libra
Fri Jul 11, 2008 Moon in Libra (Enters Scorpio at 01:35
pm)
01:09 am Moon Void (Personal) Ends: 01:35 pm
08:05 am Moon Enters Return's 8th House
28° Libra: A man stands alone in surrounding gloom;
were his eyes open to spirit things, he would see helping angels arriving.
ANIMATION
Financial
self-reliance is a goal, but sometimes it's better to gamble with other
people's money than your own. A carefully-wrought juggling act of balancing
borrowed stakes with retooling and refitting your own personal resources can
serve you as well as gold in a safe deposit box. Extra baggage that you
eliminate right now will make that whole process work more efficiently, so what
you can't reclaim for reuse, spin off as gifts or collateral.
Issues
and Accents: threats, possessions, endings, debt, harm
12:14 pm Moon Void Ends: 01:35 pm
06:14 pm Moon Conjunct
3° Scorpio: At a clearing in pioneer days in the
forest, all the neighbors have gathered to assist in a happy house-raising.
The
urge to think or act impetuously offers both risk and opportunity. A sudden
change of direction or a new direction entirely can put you way ahead of the
game, or get you thrown out of it. But, if it's within reason, fly with it and
see what happens - nothing ventured, nothing gained. The best maneuvers often
burst out full-blown like Athena from Zeus's brow. Don't be impatient with
others who may not go along, and be ready to accept consequences, for good or
ill.
Issues
and Accents: freedom, nerves, reforms, competition, machinery
Sat Jul 12, 2008 Moon in Scorpio
Sun Jul 13, 2008 Moon in Scorpio
03:15 am Moon Enters
19° Scorpio: A wise old parrot has been listening
attentively to the conversation and preening himself; now he begins to talk.
REPAYMENT
This
period has a bit of a "back to work" flavor, where picking up
stitches and buttoning down projects is the flavor of the day. Where you have
gotten off schedule, either at work or in your personal habits or health
regiment, now is the time to make the correction and
get back on track. By strengthening routine so it runs by itself, you free your
hands for more important things down the line and prevent untimely trip-ups
from overlooked details at the last minute.
Issues
and Accents: doctors, deference, craftsmanship, distress, humility
01:05 pm Moon Void Ends: Jul 14, 2008 01:50 am
07:04 pm Moon Enters Return's 9th House
27° Scorpio: Scintillating with the flash of the
instruments and the colors of banners and uniforms, a military band is
marching. INTREPIDITY
Is
your life cinema verite, or is there a plan? Now's the time to invent the latter or improve on what you've got.
Dead reckoning can get you where you're going, but why not have a map? This is
a good time for establishing the lay of the land, getting that aerial overview
that confirms where you've been, where you are, and where you're going. You
needn't rush off on the journey, just turn it around in your mind until you
have a good grip on the possibilities it offers.
Issues
and Accents: contemplation, voyages, telecommunication, incompatibility,
ethics
Mon Jul 14, 2008 Moon in Scorpio (Enters
Sagittarius at 01:50 am)
00:22 am Moon Void (Personal) Ends: 01:50 am
01:33 pm Moon Conjunct
6° Sagittarius: There is a great display of colorful
coming and going in a large concourse of people; it is a cricket game. NICETY
Commitments
undertaken at this time may last longer and require more of you than you now
anticipate, so don't sign on the dotted line until you have read the fine
print. And, don't casually say yes to something you don't really mean, because
you may be held emotionally or financially accountable for it. This is a time
to fine-tune your honor and become more closely aware of your emotional responsibilities,
and realize just how much your behavior affects others.
Tue Jul 15, 2008 Moon in Sagittarius
01:28 am Moon Conjunct
12° Sagittarius: In a curious allegorical transformation, a
flag becomes an eagle, and the eagle becomes chanticleer triumphant.
PREPARATION
Intuition
runs strong for a bit, and chances are that hunch you have is correct, even if
you can't put your finger on it or give a reason for your predictions. The same
goes for your people-antennae, which are particularly tuned in to the feelings
of those around you. It's easy to drift off into a daydream, or simply fog out
at a cocktail party. Operating heavy machinery, however, is less than
recommended. Don't try to dream and drive at the same time.
Issues
and Accents: alcohol, charities, stealth, credentials, faith
04:20 pm Moon Enters
20° Sagittarius: The pond has been deeply frozen for weeks;
now the men and machinery are at work cutting out the summer's ice.
INTERVENTION
Personal
relationships can be put into focus now, and you may find that you can share
your emotions and responsibilities with a partner who will take a load off your
back. By giving credit where it's due and avoiding competition or jealously you
will find you often receive more than you give, but then that is what usually
results from an open hand and heart. Fairness is at a premium right now, so go
out of your way to see that everyone is on an equal playing field.
Issues
and Accents: opponents, prejudice, half-truths, irresponsibility,
matchmakers
Wed Jul 16, 2008 Moon in Sagittarius (Enters
Capricorn at 02:20 pm)
08:23 am Moon Enters Return's 10th House
28° Sagittarius: A splendidly built bridge, a heritage of
unknown ages, still spans the beautiful and wildly primitive stream. STURDINESS
What
people believe you are often seems more important than what you really are, so
crafting your public image is critical for success. This is always a mix of
real achievements mixed with what's in the eye of the beholder, so make sure
that you have both working for you. Find out now what other people, especially
your peers, are saying about you and provide information to turn the opinion
polls your way. Sometimes a spin doctor is more valuable than an M.D.
Issues
and Accents: qualifications, gravity, self-restraint, command, landlords
12:44 pm Moon Void Ends: 02:20 pm
12:54 pm Moon Void (Personal) Ends: 02:20 pm
01:20 pm Moon Conjunct Return's Pluto
30° Sagittarius: A picture of regal and sacerdotal pomp and
glory reveals itself; the Pope is holding an audience in his palace. SANCTITY
You
may have to briefly force someone's hand in order to win this round, but that's
all part of the game, so don't flinch at the possible necessity. Also don't be
surprised if turnabout is fair play and you find yourself the subject of a
force play. The bottom line is to remember that it's more than just your game
and you can only win if everybody gets to the finish line. Don't try to overwhelm
pockets of resistance, however, as a Pyrrhic victory
is an empiric defeat.
Issues
and Accents: microbes, new beginnings, mysteries, mistakes, plants
Thu Jul 17, 2008 Moon in Capricorn
06:11 pm Moon Enters
14° Capricorn: A vast pile of Mayan ruins in tropical
Credit
can be looked at creatively and used to maximum effect, with particular
attention to raising your limits without overtaxing yourself. Recycling efforts
may pay off by repurposing something you would have otherwise disposed of. A
glance back to the old ways of doing things can inspire and even pay off as you
realize there's nothing really new under the sun. Taking out the trash, once
you have decided what it really is, can feel like a fresh, new start.
Issues
and Accents: fees, intimacy, gratuities, accountants, reciprocity
Fri Jul 18, 2008 Moon in Capricorn
02:34 am Moon Conjunct Return's Jupiter
19° Capricorn: A little miss of about five has gone to
the market with a huge shopping bag and is quite as adult as anybody. FUTURITY
Positive
thinking and a generous imagination can now set the stage for increased
opportunity and a bigger piece of the pie. The only limits you have are those
you impose upon yourself, and now is not the time to do that. Think big, not
only for yourself but for those involved with you, so that win-win situations
can blossom and lead to ever-expanding possibilities for all concerned. When you
invest in others, you invest in yourself, paying dividends to your posterity.
Issues
and Accents: growth, accumulation, charity, honesty, journeys
01:21 pm Moon Conjunct
24° Capricorn: The convent lies between gnarled old trees
as a very picture of peace, and a woman approaches this sure haven. RESCUE
You
may find yourself running into brief spells of irritability and/or impatience,
when you want to get on with things but your way appears blocked. It's easy to
get into a fight, perhaps even easy to win one, but it's not a good time to
choose one. Avoid quarrelsome and contentious people who might get your goat
and remember that most battles aren't worth fighting. Snap judgments are
usually the worst, and you can't regret mistakes you don't make.
Issues
and Accents: daring, intolerance, danger, heat, virility
06:00 pm Full Moon
27° Capricorn: A party of anchorites
are making a mountain pilgrimage, and in view lie both the busy
world and the quiet way ahead. DUALITY
Full Moon in Natal 8th House
If you've been chasing down that extra credit line, looking for a better deal
on a mortgage or equity loan, this is a likely time to pull it all together, as
long as you've got all your ducks in a row. That may mean scrambling for some
last minute details or information to make it under a deadline, but there's
real potential here. It's also good psychic weather for putting the finishing
touches on restoration projects, picking up that antique you've been chasing
down, and clearing out the cobwebs that may have been settling on lesser-used
items. You'll have the courage to toss out those useless things you've been
hoarding, and the burst of freedom will do you good. The theme: finish clearing
the decks for action.
Full Moon in Return 10th House
Coming to some final conclusions about the current
direction of your career would be in order now. This is not the time to make
permanent decisions or try radically new directions, but analysis of just how
successful your strategies have been would be a good idea. This especially
applies to observing how others view what you are doing, as external
cooperation and support are essential to shoring up even the highest
accomplishments. If your efforts have not been bringing applause, it might be
time to rethink your strategies and pick a more crowd-pleasing approach. You
bank on your reputation more than you might think, so make sure there is
sufficient in your account.
Issues
and Accents: savings, liabilities, discounts, love, self-transformation
06:00 pm Moon Void Ends: Jul 19, 2008 01:41 am
09:46 pm Moon Enters Return's 11th House
28° Capricorn: A large aviary built as a wing of a rural
mansion reveals a host of singing and contented feathered citizens. LIGHTNESS
What
you can't do for yourself, maybe your friends can do for you, and a friend in
need is a friend, indeed. You don't want to tap your nearest and dearest too
often, but asking for help and support occasionally is part of what makes
friendship, and you might do that now, even if you're not terribly in need, just
to keep relations from getting rusty. A little mutual admiration can go a long
way towards lifting your esprit de corps, and a heartfelt hug beats a
handshake.
Issues
and Accents: manipulation, potential, rebellion, defiance, longings
Sat Jul 19, 2008 Moon in Capricorn (Enters Aquarius at 01:41
am)
00:16 am Moon Void (Personal) Ends: 01:41 am
02:54 pm Moon Enters
7° Aquarius: In a phantasy
presented by the children of an exclusive school, a huge egg cracks to reveal a
cherubic miss. DIRECTNESS
This
can be an ideal time for those long conversations and ambitious exploration of
new mental and emotional territories. Your reach feels greater than before and
you are only limited for the moment to what you can imagine, leaving the
details for later. You can stand back and examine the big picture and chart
your way through it. Travel broadens the mind, whether it be
a physical trip or an armchair journey of the mind. Believe in what you
conceive, and it will come true.
Issues
and Accents: consequences, suggestions, magnanimity, appointments,
advertising
09:25 pm Moon Conjunct
11° Aquarius: An artist has withdrawn from friends and
all accustomed haunts to be alone with a new inspiration just forming. POWER
Sudden
inclinations to figure things out and think things through are definitely the
way to go, and it's a good time to put it down in writing lest you forget it.
That's also a good idea because schemes hatched now may be somewhat colored by
feelings of the moment that can be wisely edited out after a second look. Keep
it simple and don't get bogged down in details for the time being and you can
cover multiple topics and issues, solve multiple problems while the inspiration
lasts.
Issues
and Accents: keys, children, vocabulary, perception, time management
Sun Jul 20, 2008 Moon in Aquarius
00:19 am Moon Void (Personal) Ends: Jul 21, 2008 11:09 am
05:18 pm Moon Conjunct Return's Moon's Node
21° Aquarius: Leaving the room is a well-groomed and
striking and conspicuously solitary woman, long disappointed and disillusioned.
HOMAGE
This
is a time when the fox comes into view and the chase is begun, but you may not
want to participate in the hunt, so take stock before you go galloping off. The
opportunity for emotional or financial attachments and the responsibilities
they entail may be something you want to pass on for the moment. Today's blithe
commitment all too often becomes tomorrow's burden, so be sure that you really
want it before you saddle yourself with more than you may want to carry. This
does not mean avoid commitment altogether, but that many call and only a few
should be chosen.
11:37 pm Moon Conjunct Return's
24° Aquarius: A man obviously of the world has turned
his back on passion and is giving people a deep and undying wisdom. DISPASSION
Trust
your feelings and try to harness your intuition, which is favored. Although
goals are different from dreams, you must dream to have goals, and it's at
times like this they are born. The seeds of the future are borne on the wind,
and when reveries come to roost, the fantasies of tomorrow become the
accomplishments of today. But like a hall of mirrors, only one of the images is
you, and you will have to find out which one that is, in order to make it come
true.
Issues
and Accents: illusions, holidays, sympathy, forgetfulness, capriciousness
Mon Jul 21, 2008 Moon in Aquarius (Enters
Pisces at 11:09 am)
06:16 am Moon Enters Return's 12th House
28° Aquarius: The pioneer cottage is prepared for
winter's rigors with a tree felled and sawed for fuel and all else in order.
REWARD
Behind-the-scenes
maneuvering can go a long way toward setting you up for the main event, so
don't feel you have to tell all right now to get things done. What you don't
know can hurt you, so some non-invasive information-gathering on the sly may be
just what you need to take some time for right now. Honesty is the best policy,
but do no harm is the bottom line. The less said the better right now, and actions
will speak louder than words when the time comes.
Issues
and Accents: solitude, elusiveness, disavowal, decline, sympathy
09:26 am Moon Void Ends: 11:09 am
09:53 am Moon Enters
30° Aquarius: A mystic moonlit field near the site of a
mystic and traditional
Professional
considerations should be looked at and adjustments made to see that your name
is recognized and respected among your peers. While your attention is on it,
touch up that resume, touch up your image, and take some time to advertise
yourself. Make mileage out of compliments and take credit where it is due.
Follow up leads and don't be shy about blowing your own horn, as long as you
can truly live up to what you promise. Time to wave the flag
- yours.
Issues
and Accents: power, patience, certification, father, planning
05:50 pm Moon Conjunct
4° Pisces: The narrow isthmus between two summer
resorts, both sparkling with life, carries crowded holiday traffic safely.
DELIVERY
This
is likely your second most active time of the month, as your inner energies get
a boost and you are more likely to be in for some ego-stroking. As greater
energy and enthusiasm flow, so do the opportunities to expend them, so you
might take care not to overdo things or you'll drain yourself.
This has a "launch-pad" feel to it, so make sure new endeavors begun
now are birthed with a steady hand, as well begun is half done and you don't
want slips at the starting gate.
Issues
and Accents: entertainment, energy, self-centeredness, publicity, fever
Tue Jul 22, 2008 Moon in Pisces
Wed Jul 23, 2008 Moon in Pisces (Enters
Aries at 06:23 pm)
05:03 am Moon Conjunct Return's Uranus
23° Pisces: A huge hulk of a woman medium has gone
into trance and around her are entities continually forming and dissolving.
PHENOMENA
Taking
risks on sudden, far-out ideas may generally be inadvisable, but this may be
just the time to do it. Sudden flashes of insight may cut through the normal,
humdrum solutions and start you thinking out of the box. Don't just throw
caution to the winds, but don't hesitate to try something new and different
this month if it seems appropriate to the occasion. Remember, however, that
doing so may change more than you think and could have you off balance unless
you take a flexible stance.
08:03 am Moon Conjunct
25° Pisces: Ecclesiastical reform of drastic nature is
in progress and a purged and purified priestcraft
opens a new ministry. REFORMATION
Look
for circumstances to further your good fortune and new ways to develop that
further your agenda. This is aided by a generally positive, can-do attitude and
a feeling that it's all going to work out for the best. And that's an approach
that can make for excellent self-fulfilling prophecies. Generosity is the first
option, which tends to be returned in kind, and a feeling of being in touch
with the general operating system of life gives insight to the heart as well as
the head.
01:28 pm Moon Enters Return's 1st House
28° Pisces: Night has seemed light as day, and in the odd shadows of diffuse whiteness the fertile
fields appear quite alive. FULLNESS
This
marks a period when it will benefit you most to use your personality as the
winning card in any game you are playing. It's the time to make that sale,
impress that client, charm that lover, play to the
audience. Don't try to impress them with statistics or your track record, just
wow 'em with the way you come on, with the conviction
you have in what you present. This is the month's window for being on-stage, so
take the opportunity to light up when it's presented.
04:40 pm Moon Void Ends: 06:23 pm
05:05 pm Moon Conjunct
30° Pisces: Nathanial
Take
the opportunity to express the warmth you feel and don't hesitate to display
your social charms in a fertile, group context. Flattery will get you
everywhere, so you can safely lay it on thick. Self-improvement and
beautification are the way to go, but self-indulgence can slip into the middle,
so watch that you don't overdo things because you just can't help yourself. Impluse buying is easy to do - be kind to yourself, but
watch your wallet.
05:05 pm Moon Void (Personal) Ends: 06:23 pm
Thu Jul 24, 2008 Moon in Aries
01:05 pm Moon Enters
11° Aries: The president of the republic or ruler of
his country is presented. IDEALIZATION
This
is a good time to look to close friends for support, either as backing for
endeavors you need help with or just for general emotional support and
refueling. It's also a good time to tap into others' creativity when your own
inspiration well runs a bit dry, and you'll find yourself refreshed as a
result. In a similar vein, you may also want to tap into higher resources, both
spiritually and financially, to pick up some of their overflow for yourself.
Issues
and Accents: hold outs, committees, familiarity, misgivings, suspicion
Fri Jul 25, 2008 Moon in Aries (Enters Taurus at 11:15 pm)
12:21 pm Moon Void (Personal) Ends: 11:15 pm
06:27 pm Moon Enters Return's 2nd House
28° Aries: A large audience is seen rejoicing in some
disillusionment to which it has just been subjected. ADJUSTMENT
This
month's finances are best dealt with, or at least planned for, during this
two-day stretch. Make decisions, allocate funds, plan a budget, write checks, anything that can go towards wrapping up your
money issues for the month. Once these issues are out of the way, you can move
on to networking on your next set of issues. This is the time to count your
recent winnings, impact any losses, and see what your bottom line is going to
fund for you in the near future.
Issues
and Accents: reform, winnings, content, materials, furnishings
09:31 pm Moon Void Ends: 11:15 pm
Sat Jul 26, 2008 Moon in Taurus
Sun Jul 27, 2008 Moon in Taurus
07:15 am Moon Enters
19° Taurus: A newly formed continent is seen, fresh
and green within its setting of interminable ocean. ORIGINALITY
This
is likely the quiet time of the month, a lull in traffic, the calm before the
storm of renewed energy that will follow. Retreat and contemplation, with
resultant renewal and regrouping, are favored pursuits. Use down time to
reconsider your options and make sure you are really on the right course. Inner
challenges you grapple with and resolve now will result in more focused and
effective action when the time comes for it, which will be shortly.
Issues
and Accents: disarray, treachery, atonement, charity, stealth
02:53 pm Moon Void Ends: Jul 28, 2008 01:56 am
08:22 pm Moon Enters Return's 3rd House
27° Taurus: A hopelessly withered old Indian squaw,
with a clear light persisting in beady eyes, is selling trinkets. INTERCHANGE
It
takes a village to get anything done, which means to get things moving you've
got to talk to everybody in town. If you take this time to be the great
communicator and unify your social network you will find there are plenty of
hands to go around to get it all done. Open new
avenues of discussion that focus not on theory but on everyday nitty-gritty,
things that grease the skids for all concerned and avoid wasted time by getting
rid of repetition, misunderstandings.
Issues
and Accents: back up, contracts, opinions, language, questions
Mon Jul 28, 2008 Moon in Taurus (Enters
Gemini at 01:56 am)
00:44 am Moon Void (Personal) Ends: 01:56 am
11:31 am Moon Conjunct Moon's South Node
6° Gemini: In flaring artificial light, amid ghostly
steam escaping through the rigging, grimy workmen are drilling for oil.
SPECULATION
Tue Jul 29, 2008 Moon in Gemini
09:18 am Moon Enters
20° Gemini: A self-service restaurant, the cafeteria
such as originated in
This
is likely your most interesting and active time of the
month, when you can project yourself more convincingly and with greater force
than at any other time. It's the time to get things done in person,
face-to-face, rather than by mail or phone, as your ability to project yourself
is at a peak, as is the inclination of others to accept you at face value. It's
a period to make extra space in your schedule, as you're likely to have more to
do than you expect.
Issues
and Accents: self-improvement, self-pity, disavowal, advice, self-denial
11:37 am Moon Conjunct Return's Mercury
21° Gemini: A throbbing mass of humanity has packed the
confines of a city square; it is a labor demonstration. IMPETUOUSNESS
This
is a time for clearing things up and attempting to be particularly lucid about
your current set of plans. New insights can be worked into the picture and
details laid out to those who need to be in the know. Bounce ideas off other
heads to see a less subjective view of your schemata, then
proceed to set things into motion before you lose the freshness of the
inspiration. Though feelings may compel, you're best off right now with only
what can be expressed clearly in words.
Issues
and Accents: critics, hair, alertness, research, checks
10:22 pm Moon Enters Return's 4th House
28° Gemini: A man is leaving a courtroom with mixed
feelings of relief and determination; he has just passed through bankruptcy.
EXEMPT
Attention
to laying the foundations of what you are going to do and be for the month is
the order of the day. Build from the ground up and don't start on the first
floor until the basement is done. You don't have to complete it all right now,
but have the order determined and your materials ordered so you don't have to
go back and draw up altered plans later. Where you've already put it all
together (or mostly), tidy up the joint, set your
house in order.
Issues
and Accents: drink, concealment, collections, retirement, hurt feelings
Wed Jul 30, 2008 Moon in Gemini (Enters
Cancer at 03:12 am)
01:26 am Moon Void Ends: 03:12 am
02:01 am Moon Void (Personal) Ends: 03:12 am
10:44 pm Moon Conjunct Return's Sun
12° Cancer: A slant-eyed Chinese woman is nursing a
baby, and about the child is the glorious nimbus of divine incarnation.
OBJECTIVITY
The
heart of the matter and the main focus of the month gets
its greatest boost now, even if it may not seem so at the moment, so keep your
eyes wide open and be ready to jump to the tune when it starts to play. It's a
time to whip up enthusiasm, not necessarily to get down to brass tacks, so put
on a happy face and spread good feelings around, even if nothing else seems to
get done. By engendering warmth and excitement, you focus the flood in your
direction and partake not only of your own energy, but the environmental
electricity flowing down your wire.
Issues
and Accents: loyalty, self-confidence, ardor, will, commanders
11:17 pm Moon Conjunct
13° Cancer: A hand, which is held out receptively, is
remarkable for the suggestion of character in its prominent thumb.
DETERMINATION
If
you are tempted to highlight your insufficiencies, do so in the interest of a
better and less wasteful existence. When things suddenly stall, it's usually
for a reason, and now's the time to find out why. Don't bash yourself, do
improve yourself, you can't overcome your limitations until you truly know what
they are. Similarly, limitations are often imposed because you haven't made
sufficient use of what's already on your plate. Say grace, and you'll receive
grace.
Issues
and Accents: fatigue, disappointments, confinement, diligence, punctuality