Astrological Forecasts

Heads Up!

The Writer’s Astrological Almanac

by Kathy Watts

July 2015

(all times PDT)

Sat July 25 the Moon is in Scorpio when Venus stations at 00 Vir and begins its retrograde period. If stubbornness takes over, try to smile more and then graciously stick to your schedule.

Sun July 26 the Moon is conjunct Saturn in Scorpio at 2:14 am and goes void of course. Heads Up for a serious but productive day. Be tolerant of even your own failings or disappointments. At 3:38 am Uranus now stations and turns retrograde. Do we care? At 5:24 am the Moon enters Sagittarius. We now have five retrograde planets, sort of a cosmic permission slip to not barge ahead without due caution. At 7:26 pm the Moon is trine Mercury, restoring some sense of humor to the world. Enjoy.

Wed July 29 the Moon is conjunct Pluto in Capricorn. Although it’s possible to get too serious about your work, it never hurts to be sincere.

Fri July 31 we experience our second Full Moon of the calendar month. It’s the Full Moon at 07 Aq happening at 3:43 am. Be less nervous, insecure, and self-centered about your work. It’s good and it can stand on its own. At 8:27 am, Venus changes signs and retrogrades back out of Virgo to revisit Leo. Heads Up. Besides being charming and chic, there may an undertone of passive-aggressive feelings and jealousy. At 7:26 pm the Moon is in opposition to Mercury. Rather than getting self-critical, step back from your work for a bigger perspective.

It’s a fantastic month to be doing anything creative or artistic. Be sure you don’t talk and explain it all away before it gets down on paper, though. And keep a firm grip on those fiery opinions and emotions. Everyone has them now. Pour that fire and passion into your work, send out into the world what you consider to be ready, and don’t look back. Now get out there and shine like the noonday sun. Heads Up!