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The Planets from July 23 to August 22
The Sun is in Leo throughout this period, bringing a warmer, more expressive, creative, and confident energy. This is a time to step forward, take up space, follow what brings you joy, and allow yourself to be seen. Leo energy encourages us to connect with our individuality, creativity, and the things that make us feel truly alive.
The Full Moon on July 29 at 14:37 takes place in Aquarius, highlighting the balance between the individual and the collective. It can bring clarity around where we need greater freedom, what no longer fits who we are becoming, and how we can remain true to ourselves while still being part of something larger.
The New Moon on August 12 at 17:38 is in Leo, creating a powerful opportunity for new intentions connected with self-expression, creativity, confidence, and personal direction. This can be a time to ask yourself what you genuinely want to create and where you are ready to believe more strongly in yourself.
Mercury moves through Cancer and Leo, shifting communication from something more emotional, intuitive, and reflective toward something more direct, expressive, and confident. We may first need to understand what we feel before we are ready to say clearly what we think.
Venus moves through Virgo and Libra, bringing a shift from looking closely at what works in our relationships toward seeking greater harmony, balance, and connection. Love is not only about feelings during this period, but also about how we treat one another and whether our relationships actually work in everyday life.
Mars moves through Gemini and Cancer, giving our actions a mixture of mental activity and emotional motivation. We may begin with many ideas, conversations, and different directions before becoming more focused on what gives us security and what we genuinely care about.
Jupiter in Leo expands the desire to create, express ourselves, and believe in our own possibilities. It can encourage greater confidence and generosity, but also reminds us not to let pride or the need for attention become more important than what we genuinely want to create.
Saturn and Uranus in Gemini create an interesting combination between structure and change in the way we think, communicate, and understand the world. Old ideas may be challenged while new ways of thinking begin to take shape.
Neptune in Aries adds a more intuitive and visionary quality to new beginnings. We may feel drawn toward something before we fully understand where it will lead, making it important to combine inspiration with awareness rather than simply rushing forward.
Overall, this is a period filled with movement, self-expression, new ideas, and personal development. The strong Leo energy encourages us to step into life more fully, while the other planetary influences remind us to remain open, curious, and aware of both our feelings and the people around us.
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Astrology
Astrology is one of several pseudoscientific practices that attempt to find connections between the positions and movements of the solar system's planets, the sun, and the moon, and the characteristics and events in people's lives. The term "astrology" comes from the Greek words astron ("star") and logos, which have various translations, typically related to "systematic thought or speech."
Astrology is a vast subject with many facets; beyond planets and zodiac signs, "houses" and other elements can be interpreted. Here's a summary of each zodiac sign to provide an understanding of the basic personalities they represent. Remember that this refers only to the sun sign, which is what we commonly call a zodiac sign; a complete horoscope includes much more.
Astrology originated in Babylonia and was further developed in Egypt and Persia. Until the Middle Ages, it was considered a discipline equivalent to astronomy. The doctrine is mentioned in several texts, including the Bible. Nearly all mythologies have views about the starry sky, encompassing knowledge of Earth and its neighboring planets.
Astrology was central to magical and alchemical practices in both ancient and modern times. For centuries, people have used the positions of the sun and stars in the sky to interpret events and predict the future. In particular, the sun has been revered in almost every religion and philosophy worldwide.
Many believe that "God" is synonymous with "The Sun." Notable historical astrologers include Tycho Brahe, Nostradamus, and Carl Gustav Jung.
