Astrological Forecasts

Heads Up!

The Writer’s Astrological Almanac

By Kathy Watts

July 2019

(all times are PDT)

July starts off with a zinger of a solar eclipse, happily not exactly opposed to Saturn or Pluto. Regardless, take very seriously the things that are nearest and dearest to your heart. Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto are all retrograde. Mercury is not retrograde, yet, so enjoy the first week of the month before Mercury slows down and turns around. For the last three weeks of July, there are five retrograde planets. Maybe we should be grateful.

Mon July 01 the Moon starts off in Gemini. Nice The Moon conjoins Venus at 2:48 pm and then goes void of course. It could be a pleasant afternoon. At 4:19 pm Mars changes signs, leaves Cancer and enters fiery Leo, where the planet is much happier. Heads Up. Spend your energy on what arouses your passions. At 6:24 pm the Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer. It could be a cozy evening.Heads Up.

Tue July 02 the Moon is in Cancer all day. At 12:16 pm we have the New Moon at 10 Can. It’s also a solar eclipse. Decide to do good things with this eclipse and be ready to become more dedicated to a project or a working approach or technique that makes life better for you. Heads Up. Maybe put down some new roots in a better, more productive place.

Wed July 03 the Moon is in Cancer most of the day. It could be a good day to get work done at home. At 7:25 am the Moon opposes Pluto and goes void of course. Early risers may be able to shake off a feeling or suspicion that has been holding you back. At 8:18 am Venus changes signs, leaves Gemini and enters Cancer. Heads Up. Aesthetics get deeper and more emotional. Twelve hours and one minute later, the Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo. The night could take a glamorous turn. At 10:41 pm the Moon conjoins Mars in Leo. If it’s hard to get to sleep, well, you can always read (or write).

Thu July 04 the Moon is in Leo all day. At 2:50 am the Moon conjoins Mercury. Wake up with a few fresh ideas. At 11:24 pm the Moon trines Jupiter retrograde and goes void of course. There may have a lucky break or turn of events that you’ve overlooked. Today is the death day of both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Let freedom ring!

Sat July 06 the Moon is in Virgo all day. The real news is that Mercury goes stationary retrograde tomorrow. With all this Mercurial energy in the air, pay extra attention to what you say, who you say what to, what you write, and who you show it to. Get organized and be ready for the slower, stronger Mercury retrograde. Do you know where your phone, keys, and glasses are?

Sun July 07 the Moon trines Pluto at 9:50 am and goes void of course. A change of plans can still be a good thing. Mercury goes stationary retrograde at 4:14 pm. Heads Up. Slow down, dig deeper, maybe edit more, and do so more carefully. The Moon enters Libra at 11:07 pm.

Mon July 08 the Moon is in Libra all day. At 3:27 pm Mercury retrograde conjoins Mars in Leo. Heads Up. Someone else’s indecision does not need to knock you sideways. Stay solid.

Tue July 9 the Moon is in Libra when the Sun opposes Saturn. Heads Up. Maybe reschedule a contentious meeting or phone call. Why tempt fate when fate is doing its best to tempt you?

Wed July 10 the Moon enters Scorpio at 2:29 am. The Moon opposes Uranus at 1:21 pm. Write down any erratic, odd ideas but don’t act on them now. At 9:31 pm the Sun trines Neptune. Get inspired all over again, even if you don’t instant spring into action.

Thu July 11 the Moon is in Scorpio all day. At 11:01 am Mars squares Uranus. Heads Up. If a trouble or difficulty flares up, it doesn’t need to last long. Remember, there’s a difference between a challenge and a fight.

Sat July 13 the Moon conjoins Jupiter retrograde at 1:11 pm. Feel lucky or have a lucky break in a subtle way.

Sun July 14 the Moon is in Sagittarius when the Sun opposes Pluto. Heads Up. If you need to make a big change, as in replotting the whole darn book, you could start that now. It’s Bastille Day. Aux armes, citoyens!

Tue July 16 the Moon is in Capricorn all day. At 12:18 am the Moon conjoins Saturn retrograde. Heads Up. Relax and be well rested for the day’s work ahead. At 10:16 am the Moon conjoins Pluto. Heads Up. No need to be anxious. Just do what you do. At 2:38 pm we have the Full Moon and lunar eclipse at 24 Cap. Heads Up. Look forward to a lunar month of great progress, especially cleaning up something that matters a lot to you. Now that’s constructive. The Moon then goes void of course. At 10:34 pm Venus opposes Saturn. Heads Up. You can doubt your own artistic taste, but why? It’s Trinity Day. We have become Death, the destroyer of worlds.

Wed July 17 the Moon enters Aquarius at 2:19 am and spends the rest of the day there. Be cool, calm, and objective about the most emotional or controversial of projects.

Fri July 19 the Moon is still in Aquarius when Mercury retrogrades out of Leo and backs into Cancer at 12:06 am. Heads Up. Passions may cool towards a flashy project but a greater interest could develop towards something of more emotional importance to you. The Moon enters Pisces at 2:19 pm. If it’s a touchy feelie day, put those feelings to good use.

Sun July 21 the Moon is in Pisces all day. At 1:32 am Venus opposes Pluto. Heads Up. The prospect of a walk on the wild side may turn you off, or turn one of your characters off. The Moon conjoins Neptune at 3:46 am. A dream could get extra vivid. At 5:34 am the Sun conjoins Mercury retrograde. Heads Up. Maybe rely more on gut feelings than on intellect or logic. Today is also the last day that the Sun spends in Cancer. Tomorrow the world may seem hotter, faster, younger, more fun and spirited.

Mon July 22 the Moon enters Aries at 3:02 am. At 7:50 pm the Sun changes signs, leaves Cancer and enters its home sign of Leo the Lion. Heads Up. Be energetic, upbeat, and perhaps see the world and your situation with younger eyes. It may be more tempting to gamble on a passion but that doesn’t mean you have to get reckless about it.

Wed July 24 the Moon squares Mercury retrograde at 7:48 am and goes void of course. It may be a frustrating morning, but hey, the Moon moves fast. The Moon enters Taurus at 2:42 pm. Maybe an early afternoon snack can turn around an iffy mood. At 5:26 pm Mercury retrograde conjoins Venus in Cancer. Feelings are funny things. Go easy with those practical jokes, okay?

Thu July 25 the Moon is in Taurus all day. The Moon conjoins Uranus at 3:17 am. A peculiar dream might wake you up but you can still go back to sleep. At 5:23 am Mars trines Jupiter retrograde. An early riser might get a head start on the day (but it won’t be me.) The Moon squares Mars at 8:12 pm. A sticking point from earlier in the day might resolve itself after this square perfects. The Moon trines Saturn retrograde at 9:29 pm. What’s done is done, and it’s probably better than you realize.

Fri July 26 the Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini at 11:29 pm. Heads Up for a last minute burst of mercurial energy and curiosity to take you from now until early Monday morning. It doesn’t matter much that Mercury is retrograde now. It may add a bit of frustration but otherwise, plough through it and network, communicate, and satisfy your sense of wonder.

Sat July 27 the Moon is in Gemini all day. At 6:54 pm Venus changes signs, leaves Cancer and enters glamorous Leo. Heads Up. It can be a beautiful night.

Mon July 29 the Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer at 4:31 am. Heads Up. A decent breakfast is in order. Did you get much done? It doesn’t all have to be written down, not yet anyway. At 4:14 pm the Sun squares Uranus. Heads Up. Save a wild and crazy scheme for another time.

Tue July 30 the Moon is in Cancer all day. At 8:32 pm the Moon conjoins Mercury retrograde and then goes void of course. This is a very strong, slow Mercury since it is preparing to go stationary direct tomorrow. Heads Up. Don’t feel bad if things haven’t gone as planned or expected. Tomorrow is another day.

Wed July 31 the Moon enters Leo at 6:18 am. A very dark Moon conjoins Venus at 1:51 pm. A sense of beauty can be a very private thing. You know what you like. At 8:12 pm we have the New Moon at 08 Leo. Heads Up. Whatever else may come at you in this new lunar month, it can be fun. Enjoy every day. At 8:58 pm Mercury goes stationary direct. Heads Up. Don’t let impatience make a hash of what can be a strong entry in the next month.

You might think that having Mercury retrograde almost all month would be a bad thing, but it can work in your favor considering that four other planets are retrograde for the long term, and that there is so much interaction between Venus, Saturn, and Pluto. Be glad for a little extra care. Sometimes it’s nice to follow a slow car so you have an excuse to not drive like a bat out of hell.

Be determined and dedicated to what you love, and finish the month in a Leo golden mood. Make it happy, healthy, and humming. Write, write, write. No one can stop you. Heads Up!