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Tune in to the wisdom of the universe and discover what is happening in the skies right now. Astrology can help ups make the most of the upcoming opportunities and anticipate challenges. It’s a tool for living more fully and more consciously in on planet Earth.
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The death of Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor – also known by her Islamic name Shuhada Sadaqat- at the age of 56 has been met with deep shock and has prompted tributes from friends, acquaintances and those millions of people who simply loved her music. Her exceptional talent was clear, but like so many who live this close to…
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Venus turns Retrograde in Leo at 2.33 BST Sunday, 23rd July 2023. Venus, planet of art, beauty and value turns retrograde (appears to be going backwards) in the sign of creativity, self-expression and luxury from July 23 to September 4, 2023. This turns the usual expression of Venus in Leo – lover of luxury and grand gestures, display,…
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Sun enters Leo at 02.50 BST, 23rd July 2023 Just minutes after Venus turns retrograde in Leo, the Sun enters. Leo is a Fixed Fire sign and Sun Leos are generous and big-hearted, illuminating everything and everyone with their warmth and light. Except, of course, those unfortunate enough to be standing in their shadow. Leo…
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New Moon at 25 deg 56’ Cancer at 19h32 BST This is an emotionally nuanced New Moon in the later degrees of Moon-ruled Cancer. The Sun submits to the silvery, fluctuating pull of the past, of history and roots. This lunation draws power from contacts with all the outer planets – trines to Uranus and…
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North Node enters Aries, Monday 17th July 2023, South Node enters Libra This begins an 18 month dance between individual Will (Aries) and relational balance and harmony (Libra) The astronomy; the Nodes are an invisible point in space where the path of the Moon crosses the apparent path of the Sun (ecliptic) against the background of…
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Monday, 10th July at 12.40 BST Mars, our planet of energy and drive, enters Virgo. Mars in Virgo is pragmatic and unlikely to produce passionate displays. This is not a Mars that will charge off, sword in hand. People with this placement get what they want by thinking things through and doing the research. When the…
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Full Moon at 11 degrees 18’ Capricorn on Monday, 3rd July 2023 at 12.38 BST This is a practical and grounded Full Moon in which the emotions are acknowledged but are bounded and contained by realistic Capricorn. The themes of consolidation and personal contribution are echoed by the positive aspects from Jupiter in earthy Taurus…
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Mercury Cazimi in Cancer Saturday 1st July at 06.05. BST 9 degrees 8’ Cancer. A few times a year, for a brief moment, Mercury rests at the heart of the Sun. The Psychopomp guiding us to the heart of ourselves; our understanding at one with our Solar centre. This can manifest as a sudden flash…
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Tuesday 27th June. 01.24 BST Mercury enters Cancer – until 11th July when the communication planet joins the party in Leo. Time for Geminis and Virgos to head for la plage! I had to laugh at how literal astrology can sometimes be. This is the day my Gemini husband and I have planned as a beach day! Mercury…
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Sun enters Cancer Summer Solstice 21st June 2023 15h58; Sun enters Cancer – read more about Sun Cancer people below. The Sun reaches its Zenith at the Solstice, its northern most point and pauses for a single beat. The longest day and the shortest night, the fullness of summer light before the northern hemisphere begins its…
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New Moon in Gemini at 5h37 BST, ruled by Mercury in Gemini square Neptune in Pisces. This is a restless, changeable New Moon. A time for ideas and connections. It makes a challenging aspect to Neptune in Pisces which adds a large spoonful of imagination to the mix, clouding intentions, confusing goals and potentially adding…
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Saturn stations retrograde at 7 degrees 12′ Pisces on 17th June 2023 at 18.27 BST. Sun, Moon and Mercury are in Gemini today, giving an emphasis on playfulness and sociability. This is countered – or perhaps complemented – by Saturn stationing in Pisces. Saturn is the great teacher; he makes the rules and reminds us…
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Mercury enters Gemini, its own sign, Sunday 11th June 2023 12.26 BST Chatty planet enters chatty sign. It’s no surprise that British comedian Alan Carr presenter of the TV show ‘Chatty Man’ has Mercury in Gemini along with the Sun and Venus! This is a move that should speed things up. Mercury in Gemini thinks…
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Pluto moves back into Capricorn on Sunday, 11th June at 10.45 BST After a brief taste of Pluto in the realm of Aquarian idealism the heavy-weight Lord of the Underworld returns to considerations of banking, finance, materialism, and the structures that underpin our consumer society. Capricorn is about corporate power and careers in public life.…
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Relationships are in focus as Venus enters Leo on 5th June at 14.46 BST and immediately opposes Pluto in Aquarius. Emotions maybe running high and unseen tension in your close partnerships could come to light. This, you might feel, is about ME expressing MY values and showing what is important to me. Pluto is looking…
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