This Week’s Horoscope Forecast For July 15th to 21st, 2024

In this week’s Astrology, there’s a Blue Moon in Capricorn, Mars enters Gemini, and Mercury enters pre-shadow retrograde.

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We have an ultra-transformative week full of planetary transits.

In this week’s Astrology, the 2024 Mars-Uranus conjunction will occur, prompting us to resolve things brewing for a while. Mercury enters pre-shadow retrograde for its upcoming regressive motion in August. Mars enters Gemini, motivating us to take action on things that stimulate us. And there’s a Blue Moon in Capricorn that can show us why we need to let go of things that waste our time.

7/15 Mars Conjunct Uranus: When Motivation Comes On Suddenly

After almost 2 years, Mars and Uranus are connecting in a conjunction with one another.

Such an alignment marks a new cycle regarding Mars and Uranian themes concerning suddenly making moves after a stale period.

In Astrology, Mars is an activating point during transits, leading to things that were dormant being energized. Some of this energy has been building up over the last five days, and now we’re at the peak of this configuration.

On top of that, this is the last conjunction occurring in the sign of Taurus with these planets. The following lineup like this will take place in Gemini on July 3rd, 2026.

Aspects of this nature carry a lower, neutral, and problematic expression, so these energies can vary considerably.

We will feel excessively energized, so vibes like these might cause us to feel like we're running on rocket fuel over these next 7 days. Because of this, we could feel motivated to get out of our comfort zone and finally take action on things brewing for a while.

Under this influence, we’ll feel like we’re finally experiencing a breakthrough in solving complex problems. In some of these areas of life, we’ll get a eureka moment about things to do with income, possessions, self-worth, self-respect, values, and things that can enhance our bodies. We might also feel encouraged to treat ourselves to things we were hesitant to buy.

However, all this energy can lead to impatience, so be careful not to rush into decisions. Taking abrupt action on some things may not be advisable. This is due to the hasty feeling this pairing causes, leading to mishaps and other unintended consequences.

Another thing that can come to the surface unexpectedly is a flare-up of tempers. Vibes like this can feel intense due to the unpredictability in moods and patience, leading to feeling more irked than typical and then reacting confrontationally.

On a nonpersonal level, we could see a new phase concerning food, money, and progress-related scenarios. Also, it could be a time when changes that weren’t implemented on a collective level suddenly come back up to be addressed.

One thing to note is that Mars also moved over the place where Jupiter and Uranus made their conjunction, activating that point as well.

Therefore, we could see some things that have been dormant since April 21st bumble to the surface regarding beliefs, optimism, education, travel, morals, laws, and expansion. Also, with the lower expression, we could see pronounced scenarios regarding arrogance, skewed perspectives, a lack of objectivity, and entitlement.

Because these are slower-moving celestial bodies, we’ll feel their energies and see them play out for at least a week.

Also, by the weekend, some of this energy can become more inflated in our conversations, with Mercury making a square to Uranus. Therefore, things might not go as planned, unexpected communication will occur, and it might feel like things hit a plot twist.

Signs that will feel this energy more than others will be the fixed modality, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius, between 20 to 29 degrees of these placements. Therefore, if you have planets and chart points in these areas of the zodiac, this configuration will impact you more.

7/15 Sun, Jupiter, Chiron, and Uranus: Confidence That Ebbs And Flows

Over the next few days, the Sun will connect with Jupiter, Chiron, and Uranus, leading to a deflated ego one moment and a puffed-up one next.

On the 15th, the Sun will connect with Chiron in a problematic alignment that enunciates the need for others' approval to feel confident. Energy like this also manifests as feeling like the wind has been taken out of our sails, resulting in a gloomy mood.

The 18th offers a Sun-Uranus aspect that could suddenly lift our spirits and help us recognize the importance of authenticity. For this reason, we could feel like expressing ourselves and the urge to get out of a funk.

Then, 24 hours later, on the 19th, there will be a Sun-Jupiter configuration that could puff up our confidence to an inflated level. On one hand, this is great for self-assurance and seeking enjoyment. On the other hand, this alignment results in unjustified confidence and making careless choices.

7/16 Mercury Pre-Shadow: Rexaming How We Express Ourselves And A Lack

The day before, Mercury and Saturn connected in a problematic alignment, which could have led to a lack of follow-through with our goals. Also, this transit tends to lead to overthinking about harsh things.

As we get to Tuesday, Mercury will shift into pre-shadow in preparation for its upcoming retrograde motion on August 5th.

Over this long period, its inverse phase will occur in Leo and Virgo, causing us to feel two expressions during the regressive cycle.

The Leo phase will be a stage to reexamine the importance of not fading into the background and why we need to express ourselves. We might realize why we need to be stimulated through leisurely pursuits, casual dating, revisiting skills, we put on hold, and repressed creativity. With this combination, we might also use this time to go over inner child work.

Concerning the Virgo edition of this retrograde, we’ll reevaluate scenarios about perfectionism, overthinking, being self-critical, or passing judgment. Another way this could manifest is through recognizing how overanalyzing prevents us from achieving our aims. And this could reveal how we’re neglecting ourselves as well as others.

Just as this planet goes into pre-shadow retrograde, it will connect with Chiron in a way that can motivate us to heal our internal dialog. So, this could be an ongoing process during the inverse cycle to work on how we speak to ourselves.

Mercury Retrograde Dates To Remember

• Enters Pre-Shadow 7/16
• Shifts Into Retrograde Motion 8/4/24
• Out Of Retrograde 8/28/24
• Exits Post Shadow 9/11/24

7/20 Mars Enters Gemini: Acting On The Goals That Pique Your Curiosity

Mars will ingress into Gemini after almost 2 years.

The last time this planet entered this sign was on August 19th, 2022, for an unusually long stint due to its retrograde cycle. Now, we’re getting this energy in its regular format and length of 6 weeks.

A pairing like this aids us in taking action on the things that stimulate us, like communication and going after intellectual activities. We also gain the energy and mental bandwidth to be active plus take charge of our social lives.

During this phase, we’ll be more agile, feel adaptable, and have more endurance than typical. Vibes like this enhance our dexterity, adeptness at multitasking, and capacity to delineate information or other cognitive stimuli. This will also be a time to really make moves on the things we’re curious about.

The lower expression of this energy can lead to feeling scattered, flakiness, fibbing, nervousness, and not finishing things we start. We must also be mindful of intellectual superiority, talking at people, the urge for verbal sparring, and tactlessness.

Just as Mars is entering Gemini, it will connect with Neptune in a way that could enhance the need for high-vibe adventures. In other words, these next few days will be a period to pursue fun spiritual activities. Also, it's a time to take actions that are kind to others.

7/21 Venus Sextile Jupiter: Feeling It’s Time To Enjoy Yourself

Despite the fact that we have a Mercury-Uranus aspect that’s pretty prickly on the 21st, we also have a saving grace transit. We’ll be feeling the Mars-Neptune configuration and the Venus-Jupiter connection.

The vibes with Venus and Jupiter will get us in the mood to look on the bright side and let our hair down because we’re feeling ready to lift our spirits after a hard week.

A vibe like this helps with feeling social, so it's a time to get together with people who bring out our good side. Also, we’ll be in a celebratory mood, leading to the urge for a party. Love, likewise, can add a bunch of flirtation, passion, and other romantic fun.

Furthermore, this attracts fortunate energy, which could be advantageous for all kinds of luck, including financial situations.

7/21 Full Moon in Capricorn: Clearing Out Time Wasters In Your Life

As if this week could not contain more events, Sunday will also have a Blue Moon in Capricorn.

Because this is a Blue Moon, it’s the second lunar event we’re experiencing in Capricorn.

These types of events happen due to having 3 full Moons in one season. The first occurred back on June 24th in the sign of the Seagoat. The last one for the summer will take place in August in the sign of Aquarius.

This one will have us look back at two dates: the New Moon in Capricorn on January 11th and the first Full Moon in this zodiac sign, which occurred a month ago.

Full Moons are about examining what's working, revising what needs to be tweaked, and letting go of what no longer serves us. We look back at the journey we started around the New Moon in the exact zodiac sign to see how these themes have come to fruition.

During this lunation, we focus on hard work, responsibility, maturity, and professional lives. This energy teaches us the value of establishing boundaries with ourselves and others to overcome challenges and advance to the next level.

Capricorn energy enables us to see why managing our time and quitting activities that divert our attention from achieving our goals is essential.

We also examine strategies for developing a legacy, becoming the go-to person in a chosen field, and mastering oneself. This means that now is the time to focus on external security, expand our portfolio, and acquire material and social recognition.

Those with zodiac placements in the cardinal modality between 20 and 10 degrees in Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn will experience this Full Moon more than others.

Vibes For The Week

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On the 15th, psychic vibes intersect solitude, ambition, and romantic tones. The week starts with a bang, causing us to fluctuate between needing space to understand our intuition and taking care of our objectives.

By the 17th, romantic energy and solitude continue. These moods will intersect with social vibes, lasting until the 21st. But even with these tones, a flirtatious tenor will still be in the air.

With social tones still prevalent for the next few days, the weekend will be filled with romance, mental well-being, good luck, psychic vibes, ambition, and family and friends.

Even with a problematic week Saturday and Sunday feel salvageable.

Transits For The Week

Mid-July will definitely be a high-octane week for the record books.

Transits For July 15th to 21st, 2024:

• 7/15 Mars Conjunct Uranus: When Motivation Comes On Suddenly
• 7/15 Mercury Quincunx Saturn: Lacking Consistency With Long Term Planning
• 7/15 Sun Square Chiron: Looking For Ways To Improve Self-Doubt
• 7/18 Sun Sextile Uranus: Discovering New Ways To Express Yourself Unapologetically
• 7/18 Mercury Trine Chiron: An Urge To Look On The Brightside
• 7/19 Sun Semisquare Jupiter: A Very Puffed-Up Ego
• 7/20 Mars Enters Gemini: Acting On The Goals That Pique Your Curiosity
• 7/20 Mars Sextile Neptune: Engaging In High Vibe Adventures
• 7/21 Full Moon in Capricorn: Clearing Out Time Wasters In Your Life
• 7/21 Venus Sextile Jupiter: Feeling It’s Time To Enjoy Yourself
• 7/21 Mercury Square Uranus: How To Strike Up Shocking Conversations

Use this week to find constructive ways to bust out of ruts.

Have a wonderful week, everyone.