” Sunflower Summer” photograph by Victoria Blumberg
Overview
It is time, SolLunar and cosmic time, for yet another Star Signposts in which I attempt to discuss the upcoming astrological weather and how it might take shape here on Earth. I often remind my clients when I am doing an astrological reading for them that the planets do not cause things to happen, but that the universal language of astrology offers a synchronistic mirroring of heavenly happenings above to events occurring on Earth below. These planetary and Earthly linkages are both mysterious and accurate.
Welcome to our New SolLunar Cycle aligned astronomically in sidereal Cancer and conjunct the powerful dwarf planet of Ceres. The sign of Cancer represents our family relations and ancestor/lineage issues. It is also one of the signs governing everything to do with food in terms of production, preparation, dietary issues regarding the health and habits of food we consume. And interestingly, these focuses are the same for Ceres transiting Cancer. Ceres, or Demeter, called the Goddess of the Grain. In addition, Ceres helps guide us toward knowing what is nourishing to our being on every level.
It can be helpful to re-read the Overview of the previous Cycle to review what happened for you last month as that often sets the stage for the upcoming Cycles, all linked, all in progression. The last SolLunar Cycle in sidereal Gemini revealed issues linked to our shadow, unconscious forces at work in our subterranean lives, often played out in our relationships with others. Now in our New SolLunar Cycle we are encouraged to delve deeper into the understanding and healing of trauma linked to our ancestral lines—the stories that live in our DNA—while also claiming the gifts that are part of our cherished legacy. The next four weeks can be a time of focus on ancestor healing, via various counseling tools available for this kind of work, or simply because you will be with your family members and situations will arise, offering a chance to confront the old story and build bridges to a new family dynamic. There is a positive trine of generous, optimistic Jupiter to this New Moon which bodes well for good vibes and wonderful opportunities.
There are other fierce forces coming to the fore in the next four weeks. On July 31-August 1, both Mars and Uranus make a rare alignment with the North Lunar Node in Aries, offering a giant catapult toward the future, either by choice or by some kind of pressure coming from your environment—which can include fire/heat events mirrored by the Aries influence. The Full Moon in Cancer/Capricorn of Thu August 11 is more serious in tone as it is linked to Saturn. Uranus in Aries will turn retrograde on August 24 until Jan 12 2023, which always sparks a wild and crazy time. I know I say this often in these posts, but this looks to be another consequential New SolLunar Cycle.
Thank you, dear friend, Victoria Blumberg, for allowing me to share your intimate flower portraits that honor this fleeting summer and its many gifts of beauty, abundance, nourishment. View more of Victoria’s stunning work here.
Sidereal Astrology Mentoring and Readings
My posts are based on the true astronomical alignments of the planets with the constellations, also referred to as the sidereal zodiac. I use the phases of the Moon as the scaffold for my posts because the Moon functions like an energetic portal mediating between the heavens and our wondrous Earth. My entries are based on the aspects occurring each week as they crescendo, crest and dissipate over the course of their influence. As you work with and within the natural flow of time and the supportive cosmic energies that each unique SolLunar Cycle brings, life can flow with more ease, grace and understanding.
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New SolLunar Cycle in sidereal Cancer
At the New Moon, you are sprouting like a seed with new creative inspiration. Receive your unique insights by sitting in mediation or just be open to new possibilities arising within you from the sea of infinite creation.
New SolLunar Cycle in sidereal Cancer: Sun/Moon/Ceres conjunction in Cancer trine Jupiter in Pisces: Thu July 28 11:54 am MDT
Welcome to our New SolLunar Cycle aligned astronomically in sidereal Cancer and conjunct the powerful dwarf planet of Ceres. The sign of Cancer represents our family relations and ancestor/lineage issues. It is also one of the signs governing everything to do with food in terms of production, preparation, dietary issues regarding the health and habits of food we consume. And interestingly, these focuses are the same for Ceres transiting Cancer. Ceres, or Demeter, called the Goddess of the Grain. In addition, Ceres helps guide us toward knowing what is nourishing to our being on every level.
Our last Cycle in sidereal Gemini revealed issues linked to our shadow, unconscious forces at work in our subterranean lives. In this New SolLunar Cycle we are encouraged to delve deeper into the understanding and healing of trauma linked to our ancestral lines—the stories that live in our DNA—while claiming the gifts that are also part of our cherished legacy. The next four weeks can be a time of focus on ancestor healing, via various counseling tools available for this kind of work, or simply because you will be with your family members and situations will arise, offering a chance to confront the old story and build bridges to a new family dynamic. There is a positive trine of generous, optimistic Jupiter to this New Moon which bodes well for good vibes and new opportunities.
This crescendos Wed July 27, crests Thu July 28 at 11:54 am MDT, dissipates Fri July 29.
Jupiter in Pisces turns retrograde: Thu July 28 – Wed November 23
This is fascinating: Jupiter in Pisces turns retrograde on today’s New Moon and when it turns direst on November 23, it will also a New Moon in Scorpio! That makes the power of this already momentous annual event that much more important in terms of new beginnings for all. As Jupiter rules our social and political realms, it is likely major historic events will be part of these turnings.
When massive Jupiter shifts directions in its relationship to Earth, it is big celestial news. Take stock of any desires, goals, stirrings you have been committing to as this is a moment to be as clear as you can about what you want to accomplish or hope will happen, or, just open yourself to the blank canvas of new life emerging and ask your Guides for assistance in taking each next step in the moment. You can use the next five months of the retrograde period to help you finish projects that you are ready to birth, or to research, reevaluate your options until your become more certain about how to proceed. Pisces, the sign Jupiter is currently transiting through, is the ruler of mystics, poets, musicians, governs the the invisible world of spiritual principles, altered states of consciousness, other dimensions we exist embedded within. As this transit happens once every twelve years, this is a profound time to do inner work, delving deeper into your spiritual or creative work. Jupiter in Pisces will often bring life-ending shifts as some people choose to use this positive portal to complete their current earthly incarnation. Old griefs or grievances may arise and be forgiven. Slow down, listen more, become more centered in your deeper self and knowing.
This important turning point builds on Tue July 26, crests mid-afternoon Thu July 28, dissipates Sun July 31.
Mercury in Cancer square Uranus in Aries: Thu July 28
This can lead to quirky behavior, mixed messages, sudden eruptions or ruptures brought on by miscommunications. It can scramble our circuitry as Uranus rules the nervous system so center yourself before driving vehicles, operating machinery, or opening your mouth!
This builds Wed July 27, crests Thu July 28, dissolves Fri July 29.
Mercury in Cancer opposite Saturn in Capricorn: Sat July 30
This aspect can bring mental heaviness, seriousness in conversations. You may feel more pessimistic versus optimistic about things. Use it well to focus on tasks that must be done or completed under a deadline.
This builds Friday July 29, crests Sat July 30, dissolves Sun July 31.
Mars/Uranus/NorthNode conjunction in Aries: Sun July 31 – Mon August 1
This rare aspect can make you feel edgy, erratic, jumpy, unsettled, so figure out how to use that kind electricity and energy to work in your favor. Or go chill by or in water. This major event also offers a giant catapult toward your future self, either by choice or because of some kind of pressure is coming from your environment—which can include fire events as they align in the fire sign of Aries.
This builds Thu July 28, crests by Mon August 1, dissipates by Thu August 4.
Venus in Gemini square Chiron in Pisces: Sun July 31
This can bring connections between siblings—Gemini—to process things or resolve an issue. Some feel torn between two loves, two choices, two paths.
This builds Sat July 30, crests Sun July 31, dissipates Mon August 1.
Lammas: Mon August 1
Today marks the day in our Northern Hemisphere halfway between Summer Solstice and Autumnal Equinox. The impending end of summer is experienced in the light, in the air, and in the drying vegetation. Lammas is part of a trilogy of harvests. It is called the First Harvest of the Grain, with the Second Harvest of Fruit on Autumnal Equinox on September 22, then the Final Harvest of Nuts and Berries on Halloween on October 31. This notion of harvest is also linked to harvesting the wisdom and creative endeavors that have marked your 2022. Today might bring an important next step or awarenesses about what is completing and what you are setting in motion.
Venus in Gemini sextile Mars/Uranus/North Node in Aries: Tue August 2
If you have been feeling unclear or muddled about something of late, this subtle shift can help you regain as sense of clarity or confidence about how to proceed.
This crescendos Mon August 1, crests Tue August 2, dissolves Wed August 3.
Lunar Highlights
Moon/Mercury conjunction in Cancer opposite Saturn in Capricorn: Fri July 29
This aspect is detail-oriented and can keep you moving and multitasking. Given the nature of the signs, people might share secrets or feelings, and memories that have been buried can bubble up.
Moon in Virgo opposite Chiron/Jupiter in Pisces: Tue August 2
Virgo likes things to be tidy and organized but Pisces is rarely interested in that, only when forced to be so. So this can create a tension between people about those two ways of being. Virgo seeks solutions to problems so help someone in need who has felt a bit lost of late.
First Quarter Moon
At the First Quarter Moon, you are called to action. The need to move forward with your recent insights can come via making a conscious choice or by challenging circumstances that require you make a move.
First Quarter Moon: Sun in Cancer square Moon/South Lunar Node in Libra: Fri August 5
Whenever the South Lunar Node is involved in an aspect, things from our past return or we know it is time to move forward. When the soulful Moon rests there, feelings are amplified and memories from the past can return to be processed or understood. It is a great day to do some of that ancestor work I spoke about as part of this entire Cycle. The powerful energy of the First Quarter Moon always presses us forward toward the next step. As both Cancer and Libra govern our relationships, that’s where this momentum might be focused.
This builds Thu August 4, crests Fri August 5, dissipates Sat August 6.
Mercury in Leo opposite Vesta in Aquarius: Sat August 6
This aspect with Vesta—focusing—linked to Mercury—the mind—supports good mental function but the opposition might pull you in two directions, like wanting to make solo time for your artistic expression but also curious what others are up to. Maybe do both!
This builds Fri August 5, crests Sat August 6, dissolves Sun August 7.
Mars in Aries square Saturn in Capricorn: Sun August 7
This tense, waxing-phase square of these two heavy weight planets can make people judgmental, pick a fight, compete with others. It can bring frustration or delays when doing a project. Use its determination to push through obstacles or procrastination.
This builds Thu August 4, crests Sun August 7, dissolves Wed August 10.
Venus in Cancer opposite Pluto in Capricorn: Mon August 8
Pluto brings cleansing, deeper awareness, and rules portals of transition like death and birth. Its opposition to Venus means issues about love, creativity, money, one’s values are up for examination, obsession or making profound changes.
This crescendos Sun August 7, crests Mon August 8, dissolves Tue August 9.
Sun in Cancer trine Chiron in Pisces: Mon August 8
This simple transit brings a momentary grace of healing love, tender caring, magical moments especially with our families.
This builds Sun August 7, crests Mon August 8, dissipates Tue August 9.
Sun in Cancer square Lunar Nodes and Uranus in Aries: Wed August 10
An astrological square—90-degree angle—to the Lunar Nodes of our past and future selves often leads to important decisions or turning points. When Uranus is in the mix, actions and events can be sudden, spontaneous, erratic, like acting without premeditation.
This builds Tue August 9, crests Wed August 10, dissipates Thu August 11.
Lunar Highlights
Moon/South Node in Libra opposite Mars/Uranus/North Node in Aries: Fri August 5
This is like a mini-eclipse of the emotional body which can help one have cathartic releases, outbursts, creating an intense longing to be free of some aspect of one’s past or patterning.
Grand Trine in water signs: Moon in Scorpio/Sun in Cancer/Chiron in Pisces: Sun August 7
It might be to obvious to state, but go spend time in or by water today. Release yourself from the bondage of thinking and immerse yourself in your feelings. Intuition is heightened which might overwhelm the deeply empathic ones.
Moon/Pluto in Capricorn opposite Venus in Cancer: Wed August 10
One can feel obsessive or driven when Pluto is activated. In this aspect our needs—Moon—and our desires—Venus—are greatly amplified to the point of feeling out of control for some. It is good for getting to the bottom of what’s going on so keep the lines of communication open.
Full Moon in sidereal Cancer/Capricorn
The Full Moon is the birth point of the current SolLunar Cycle. This can be a time of celebration or crisis, depending on your life circumstance. Feel the joy and relax into new discoveries and directions.
Full Moon in sidereal Cancer/Capricorn: Sun in Cancer opposite Moon/Saturn conjunction in Capricorn: Thu August 11 7:35 pm MDT
At the moment of this Full Moon happening in sidereal Cancer/Capricorn, the Moon is conjunct Saturn. When Saturn is influencing a Full Moon, things can feel more serious rather than celebratory, perhaps because a challenging event is occurring. You may feel limited by something, like an injury or the need to stick to a budget. You feel like someone is trying to control you or you get in touch with your own need to be in control. One’s adult responsibilities and caregiving roles are highlighted during this Full Moon which can make it a good time to organize family visits, activities, reunions or parties.
This crescendos Tue August 9, crests Thu August 11 at 7:35 pm MDT, dissipates Sat August 13.
Ceres in Cancer trine Jupiter in Pisces: Thu August 11
This long-range transit can mark positive cultural shifts on many fronts regarding environmental and food issues, creating a safer world for women, children, animals. It brings good news about housing and real estate and helps create positive community relations amidst a diversity of interests and cultural expressions.
This crescendos Sun August 7, crests Thu August 11, dissipates Mon August 15.
Sun in Cancer opposite Saturn in Capricorn: Sun August 14
This aspect helps us take responsibility and be accountable in our relationships. Harness this serious energy to get things done especially taking on the tasks you may have been avoiding, even if you feel momentary frustration or a desire to quit. Use its endurance to take an especially long hike in the mountains.
This builds Fri August 12, crests Sun August 14, dissolves Tue August 16.
Mercury in Leo opposite Juno in Aquarius: Wed August 17
This flirtatious, theatrical aspect helps us be more playful in our communications, attire, attractiveness.
This builds Tue August 16, crests Wed August 17, dissolves Thu August 18.
Venus in Cancer trine Jupiter in Pisces: Thu August 18
A trine between Venus, the planet of love and kindness, and positive, prosperous Jupiter is always a good thing. May it bring wonderful events, people and exchanges to you!
This crescendos Wed August 17, crests Thu August 18, dissolves Fri August 19.
Lunar Highlights
Moon/Juno/Neptune conjunction in Aquarius: Sat August 13
This highly social trio brings good cheer, creativity to gatherings and cultural events. With partnership asteroid, Juno, in the mix, you might meet some interesting new people today.
Moon/Jupiter/Chiron conjunction in Pisces: Mon August 15
This trio great amplifies our emotions, to the point of overwhelm like a dam breaking for some. Intuition is heightened as is a desire to help soothe the suffering in our world. It might be time to adopt that pet.
Moon/North Node/Uranus conjunction in Aries: Wed August 17 – Thu August 18
Things may feel a bit out of control today so be willing to change plans suddenly if something arises. This dynamic can feel emotionally unstable, erratic but also help you finally make that move you have been contemplating.
Last Quarter Moon
With the Last Quarter Moon, you release what has been and simultaneously prepare for what will be as new desires perpetually arise in the next SolLunar Cycle.
Last Quarter Moon: Sun in Leo square Moon/Mars in Taurus: Fri August 19
This can be an edgy or energizing turning point in our current Cycle, as the emotional Moon is aligned with athletic, aggressive Mars. Leo loves to play and Taurus loves the Earth so it’s a good dynamic for recreating outdoors, being a tad cautious to avoid injuries. As the next New Moon is squaring Mars, today marks a precursor to what’s coming so pay attention to incoming messages or events taking shape today.
This builds Thu August 18, crests Fri August 19, dissipates Sat August 20.
Mercury in Leo opposite Neptune in Aquarius: Sat August 20
The Imagination runs wild today which can lead to strong creative output or imagining things that may or may not be true. Ask someone if you have questions rather than making assumptions. Excellent day for art fairs and community celebrations.
Venus/Ceres conjunction in Cancer: Mon August 22
Positive feminine energy that nurtures all aspects of life is part of this caring conjunction. It is excellent for offering a helping hand, beautifying your home and land, letting others know how you appreciate them.
This builds Sun August 21, crests Mon August 23, dissipates Tue August 24.
Uranus in sidereal Aries turns retrograde: Wed August 24 2022 – Sun Jan 22 2023
As Uranus is the disruptor and rebel in our planetary cast, when it turns retrograde each year, it is wise to expect the unexpected in some aspect of your life and on the world stage. Aries brings even more volatility to the mix, highlighting people’s need for freedom and independence. It can mark a time of breakdowns or breakthroughs. Go with the flow, breathe deeply to stay stable during this gyroscopic time.
This builds Sun August 21, crests around 7:30 am MDT Wed August 24, dissolves Sat August 27.
Venus in Cancer trine Chiron in Pisces: Wed August 24
Thankfully, this lovely aspect brings the cooling power of water to the fireball aspect of Uranus turning retrograde on the same day. Connect with others via listening, helpful actions, sharing a nurturing meal.
This builds Tue August 23, crests Wed August 24, dissolves Thu August 25.
Sun in Leo square Mars in Taurus: Fri August 26
WOW, on the last day of this Cycle the Sun makes a tense square to warrior Mars which most likely won’t lead to a state of relaxation which is what is recommended on the Balsamic Moon. Instead, get finish stuff up, clear the decks and prepare for the clean slate and state that a New Moon can always bring to you.
This builds Mon August 22, crests Fri August 26, dissolves Tue August 30.
Lunar Highlights
Moon in Cancer opposite Pluto in Capricorn: Tue August 23
Good for housecleaning, pulling weeds, purging things, confronting an issue, enjoying the sanctuary of your home.
Moon/Venus/Ceres conjunction in Cancer: Thu August 25
Visible before sunrise, enjoy this portal of deep care, snuggling, cuddling.
Blessed New Moon tomorrow in sidereal Leo square Mars: Sat August 27 2:17 am MDT
RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL AND PLANETARY WELL-BEING
PLANT BASED DIET
The reality and urgency of our current planetary crises is real, as our youngest citizens know in their bones. Please educate yourself about how plant-based eating is a central component in how you can help personally restore ecological balance as well as create greater health and vitality for you and your beloveds.
The Game Changers: This inspiring movie and storytelling about vegan super-athletes and warriors educates us about the many benefits of a vegan diet and addresses the ‘meat protein myth’.
COWSPIRACY, What the Health and now SEASPIRACY are must-see movies for all humans who care about personal health, animal well-being, social justice, climate change, the health of our Earth. Become educated about the important information shared by these courageous and visionary filmmakers and activists and considering eating mostly plant-based, if not becoming fully vegan in your consumer choices.
30 Day Vegan Challenge by Collen Patrick-Goudreau
JIN SHIN JYUTSU
Health is in your Hands. Here’s a helpful tool to help you maintain health, calm, balance during these stressful but extraordinary times. I am a proponent of Jin Shin Jyutsu and have been a practitioner since 1983. This beautiful, easy-to-use book and card set teaches you the ancient Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, the Art of Self Healing. JSJ’s premise is that by applying the jumper-cable of your hands to various points on the body, you can clear your own stress on a daily basis, freeing up stuck energy that leads to patterns of dis-ease, while activating the renewed flow of qi and vigor on all levels, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. Explore JSJ and teach yourself and those you love this simple tool for centering and radiant vitality.
