Astrology Forecast for July 30 - August 5, 2012

We will start this week in a bit of a stupor from last week's seeming chaos and confusion. Many friendships were strained and communication still seems to be off, making everyone a little extra anxious. Currently, with Venus at a favorable aspect with Jupiter, there is the opportunity however to tie up loose ends in romance and friendships, as we find ourselves able to communicate big picture changes, past issues and accomplishments, and topics of balance and structure with friends. This will still be tricky. Just concentrate on the topics themselves, rather than personal issues and hurt feelings, and all will go smoothly. Do be wary though, as our emotions are likely to make us feel a need for power and control currently with the Moon in Capricorn. This is also a great time to make new friends, and in fact, many could meet someone this week who is a key for their progress and happiness in the future.

Tuesday, we will be drawn to health concerns, which could create some conflict in the morning, as the Moon squares with Mars. These may or may not be issues that have a solution, but if they do, today will be a great day to start making changes. There will be a determination towards this end that can be a great motivator. Later in the day, the concerns, complicated by any conflict will likely cause some deep contemplation on how we allow personal matters to affect our interactions with others, as well as personal issues of willpower and control that you can either let lead you into a depressive state or motivate you to make change.

Wednesday morning, as the Moon opposes Mercury, we will find ourselves unable to express our feelings appropriately, and may even find ourselves acting out of character later in the morning due to resulting frustrations. Things will make more sense later. Breathe deeply and wait it out. In the afternoon and evening, we will feel the tensions ease a bit, as there is a compelling need to just "let go" and let things be for now.

Thursday, we will find ourselves better able to talk about things, without creating too many waves. If you can save this kind of conversation, do it today, especially early in the morning, as the Moon comes into a favorable aspect with Mars. There is the opportunity for key communications in career or social advancement today. Make sure you take any opportunities given to you to converse with key people. Friday will be much the same, so take advantage all you can.

Saturday, we will likely wake feeling a little disillusioned and down on ourselves. Don't fall into it too much, as it is likely just a passing feeling and has nothing to do with what is really going on. Sunday presents the opportunity to think on how we have directly or indirectly created the present by our own actions. Early in the morning, we may find ourselves straining against thoughts of the present dynamics of friendships and love interests. No need to discuss these things right now, because the conflict is within ourselves presently. Sunday afternoon into evening, we will feel ourselves recharge a bit, and things will begin to reconcile and make sense again.

Astrology Forecast for July 23-29, 2012

This week will start off with a ton of energy, which will be largely optimistic, despite some unfortunate setbacks. With Mercury still in retrograde motion through the end of the week, there are likely to be some misunderstandings and plans falling through. Don't let yourself get too discouraged, and if you start to feel that way, go to your good friends. They will be able to understand you and help you reconcile your confusing thoughts. In this area of communication, things should be very positive, encouraging, and easily understood. It is when you step outside of this comfort zone things will seem to go haywire this week. Just hang in there. It will get easier.

Tuesday, we will feel compelled to discuss our emotions more than recently, and this should actually be very productive, given you are able to discuss them with the right people. Be careful not to pour your heart out to someone who really doesn't know you that well. They will not understand right now and it will only create more complications. Wednesday, this trend will continue, but the conversation will likely shift to long-term emotional topics, rather than recent events. In the right situation, this is a great opportunity to sort out some confusion and emotional issues that are still haunting us from our pasts.

Thursday and Friday, as the Moon moves into 1st quarter in Scorpio, and as Mercury conjuncts (lines up with) the Sun, we will feel the pull to disguise our thoughts and feelings, out of fear others could use them against us. We will likely feel the need to express ourselves, but in a more personal and isolated manner, such as writing or other creative activities. After the conversations earlier this week, we will feel the need to delve into a deeper understanding of our emotions, but simultaneously will want to keep them more hidden.

This coming weekend, we will be focusing on others more than ourselves, and specifically others within our living space, or those that we feel a strong bond to, as family. There will be time to discuss ideas and higher ideals in regards to the dynamics therein, but be careful, especially on Sunday, as Mercury moves into the 12th house, while still in retrograde. A misunderstanding (which is currently likely) could lead to some bad situations, even infamy or severing of ties. As hard as it may be to do, avoid sensitive issues today especially, and until Mercury returns to normal orbit, which will be at least another week. If they can't be avoided, be very careful of your language, or it will come across as boastful and selfish to others, and they are likely to appear the same to you. It will not be easy to work through.

Astrology Forecast for July 16-22, 2012

The beginning of this week will start off a little confusing, as Mercury continues in retrograde motion. You may feel that everyone is misunderstanding you, especially your expressions of self: creativity, passion, and pride. You're saying and doing everything right at the moment, but your words will be lost on others. Despite the difficulty with this, there are other more favorable occurrences and likelihoods that will make up for it. Our emotions on Monday will be very self-reflective, and there will be a compulsion to communicate them with friends. In this area, communications will be good, especially when discussing life lessons and major changes underway. There will be a need however to express issues of balance, which may create conflict among friends, especially because they are more likely to get the wrong impression in this area specifically. It may be hard to avoid, but be very careful about when, how, and with whom you express these concerns.

Tuesday, as the Moon moves into the 12th house and squares with Mars and Jupiter, we may find our emotions having a negative influence on us, particularly in creating conflict where there was none, only the illusion of it. Be very careful, as this is likely an old pattern of making assumptions and letting negative emotions build to the point of outburst. Learn to change the pattern, or it could create a very bad situation right now, even leading to loss of friendships. Wednesday will likely involve some time at home, cleaning, organizing, entertaining or nurturing others and/or the self.

Thursday, we will feel the need to focus on the self, and this will manifest as outward expression. There is a need to tie up loose ends and start new projects, as the New Moon moves into Leo in the 1st house. You may even find yourself staying up late into the morning the night before, compelled to create and express positive changes within the self.

Friday, we will finally feel the ability to express our emotions, as the Moon lines up with Mercury, and creates a favorable aspect with Jupiter and Mars. If there was conflict earlier in the week with friends, this would be a good day to reconnect and resolve the issues. If you are speaking from your heart today with confidence and care for others, it will come through.

The weekend will start with a self-analysis of value, an inventory of what we value and what has come into our lives. There will be a recognition of the beauty and serendipity of how we have come across the things we value most. This will lend a personal re-charging that will extend into outward expression on Sunday. We will find ourselves unable to keep our pride and joy from roaring out, and others will definitely notice. Make it a positive experience. Along with this, there is a need to analyze our emotions to the point of exhaustion, and this could create some obstacles. It's good to step back, but not everything must be laid on the table.

Astrology Forecast for July 9-15, 2012

The beginning of this week will see fruitful and positive discussion, especially communication that is creative, passionate and self-expressive, particularly among friends and lovers. Luck is on our side in these endeavors currently, as Jupiter conjuncts with Venus, and creates a favorable aspect with Mars. We are learning to pick our battles, and the tiring examination of conflict from last week will actually come in very handy this week in settling differences. Nevertheless, we will have obstacles. As the Sun squares with Saturn, our actions and/or appearances may have a negative impact on us, or simply create more obstacles to be dealt with. Monday especially, this will be enhanced by deep feelings of self-criticism.

As the Moon moves into Aries on Tuesday, we will feel as though our emotions are getting the best of us, and causing us to act impulsively. This will complicate things, and we may find that we are fighting with ourselves, although to others it may seem like they are taking the brunt. Try to take lots of breaks today, and remember: nothing is ever as important as it seems, especially personal conflict.

Wednesday through Friday, we will likely feel a shift, as our impulsive feelings turn outward into our social status and career endeavors. Make sure you have taken the time to temper this impulsivity, as it can come in very handy in this realm if it comes across as ambition, rather than entitlement. Be very aware of how you are reacting to situations. There is a lesson to be learned here; something we have been working on for quite a while. It will be very tempting to fall into old patterns, but the lesson is to break those and begin to create new, more useful responses, and to turn those into habit.

Saturday will be spent recharging with friends, replenishing feelings of stability and security. Even if the outside world doesn't always understand us, our friends always do, and they can help lend some perspective. Sunday will likely be more chaotic, as Mercury goes into retrograde. Especially in the realm of love, we will feel the need to express our deepest sentiments, and will feel that we are expressing things perfectly. The problem is, the communication lines will be all jumbled and these expressions are likely to be misunderstood. As much as you are compelled to discuss these matters, it may be best to save that conversation for a more favorable time.

Astrology Forecast for July 2-8, 2012

The beginning of this week has the potential to be a bit abrasive. Our emotions and sensitivities are more likely to result in conflict, as the Moon squares with Mars, late Monday morning into early evening. There is a need to over-examine the conflict, with Mars in Virgo, to dissect it and try to understand it. This process will only make it more frustrating, as it will likely bring things to light that we would rather keep hidden at the moment.

Wednesday, as the Moon in Capricorn moves into the house of partnerships, squaring with Saturn, and as Mars moves into Libra, we may feel as though our ambitions are getting the best of us. Capricorn represents the slow and steady accumulation of wealth and social status, and while they are usually successful, sometimes they are a bit more ambitious than their present position warrants. We may want too much too fast, and conflict will appear as an issue of balance. This should be fairly short-lived, but it is a good reminder to temper our emotions and not let them get the best of us.

On a more positive note, there should be great communication and opportunity in love this week, with Venus conjunct with Jupiter, and also at an advantageous relation with Mercury. Communications between lovers will be self-focused, but also passionate and expressive this week, particularly with lovers who are also good friends. There is a feeling that things are working out the way they are meant to, and even moving to a closer connection, a higher level of relating to each other. This will become more obvious towards the end of the week, as the Moon, ruler of our emotions and sensitivities comes into a good alignment with Jupiter and Venus. As it will be in Aquarius, we will start to feel our emotional load lighten a bit. Things are not as serious as we sometimes think they are.

This coming weekend, as the Moon moves into Pisces, we may find ourselves desiring an escape. This may come in the form of socialization, entertainment, inebriation, or quiet reflection. We will want to ignore the inconvenient "real world" for a while. This is fine. Just don't overdo it. The real world will still be there on Monday.