Aries

ARIES

Expand your possibilities

Allow answers to emerge

The tide of attraction flows effortlessly your way!

Introspection is always followed by expansion, Aries. So, spend some time in contemplation at the start of July. And use this to get very clear on what it is you want to go for next. Yes, you are on the cusp of your yearly pleasure/attraction peak. Time out in mindful audit of those dreams and desires adds up to zero time wasting later on what you no longer need.

Yes, I know down-shifting even on an emotional level simply goes against your pro-active, can-do, why-wait fiery heart, Aries. And you hate that feeling of spinning your wheels. But allow for the new Moon in its ruling 4^th (5^th) to point your way towards emotional satisfaction. And the direction that lies in. Letting this emerge into your consciousness like a mosaic that you are patiently putting together, will result in you no longer wasting valuable time, energy or even love.

This can also mark a lifestyle change. Either around you living arrangements or your circumstances. Again, you may have been antsy and pushing for changes. But unable to work out just what or even where might be your answer. Again, allow the answer to slowly come into focus simply by going against your natural urge to push ahead. No matter how frustrating or uncomfortable it may feel. It’s only temporary.

By mid month you can expect the pace to pick up again. Suddenly your next step is abundantly clear. But do watch for any indecision or scrambled thinking to confuse you or derail those plans. Why am I telling you this? Because this month sees Neptune turn retrograde in your 12^th (2^nd).

You’ve lived with Neptune’s ability to blur the lines between what’s real and what’s not since 2012. And Neptune is a planet which spends half its time retrograde. So, why does this feel different? More intense? That’s because this retrograde occurs at an ‘anaretic’ degree of Pisces and your 12^th. 29 degrees. It also happens with Neptune less than four minutes from your sign. It will enter Aries next year. So, for you, this may feel as if you have suddenly been cast adrift or washed up like the characters in the TV series Lost. Stranger tides exert a pull of their own.

This is why some slowing down may be necessary. As your usual decision making process may be hampered by uncharacteristic uncertainty. Or you may simply need more time to uncover the facts. Don’t be deterred however. If you are prepared to go with your intuition and follow that, no matter how long it takes, you’ll come up with a decision that’s not only right, but more creative and innovative too.

You will get help here especially after the 20^th and then the 25^th. Ruler Mars enters your 3^rd on the 20^th enabling you to drill down and uncover the information you need. Plus you’ll have the advantage of knowing exactly what direction to head in following the dynamic meeting of Mars and Uranus in your 2^nd on the 15^th. Wielding next level self-confidence and daring comes naturally now. But do watch for being over-protective over something to tbe point of over-reaction.

This month’s full ‘Blue’ Moon arrives late in Cancer season (21^st). It’s rare and completes anything left over from last month’s full Moon. Between these moons, if you have worked hard taking stock, gaining those insights and then applying them in a disciplined and mindful way, this could mark your point of attainment. Certainly by now, you will have done all you can and you know this. Now, sit back, release and let go.

Mars will trine Pluto in your 11^th and also the Sun oppose it as it enters its ruling 5^th (22^nd). This sees you enter your peak pleasure cycle of the year. Where life becomes carefree, effortless and playful. And drawing to you what you want should be the same. If you have to strain – if something seems like hard work – and one sided, this is your cue to look closer. And potentially let go. If you do this with confidence, then know this is the time when nature truly does abhor a vacuum. Watch the tide rush in with something better to take its place.

And also watch for others extending invites and joining them as this opens up new portals to your future. Generated by others and activated by your own desires! Be daring and colour outside of the lines when it comes to what you want to attract or experience next. Chiron in your sign has been asking you to push the envelope with what you can get away with. So – just what is that? It retrogrades from the 27^th and is trined by Venus on the 30^th. You’ll never know unless you try, Aries. Go on as we head into August – I dare you!

In a nutshell: The 22^nd sees you enter your yearly pleasure peak. The time when life should flow effortlessly your way. In the run up to this, take your time arriving at the answers you need. Part of going with the flow is ditching the need to rush, Aries!

2 Jul 2024 Mercury in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (4^th to 12^th)

2 Jul 2024 Mercury enters Leo (5^th)

2 Jul 2024 Neptune stationary retrograde in Pisces (12^th)

3 Jul 2024 Venus in Cancer trine Saturn in Pisces (4^th to 12^th)

3 Jul 2024 Mercury in Leo opposition Pluto in Aquarius (5^th to 11^th)

5 Jul 2024 Mars in Taurus sextile Saturn in Pisces (2^nd to 12^th)

5 Jul 2024 New Moon in Cancer (4^th)

5 Jul 2024 Sun and new Moon in Cancer opposition Ceres in Capricorn (4^th to 10^th)

8 Jul 2024 Venus in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (4^th to 2^nd)

8 Jul 2024 Mercury in Leo sextile Jupiter in Gemini (5^th to 3^rd)

11 Jul 2024 Sun in Cancer trine Saturn in Pisces (4^th to 12^th)

11 Jul 2024 Venus in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (4^th to 12^th)

11 Jul 2024 Venus enters Leo (5^th)

12 Jul 2024 Venus in Leo opposition Pluto in Aquarius (5^th to 11^th)

15 Jul 2024 Mars and Uranus conjunct in Taurus (2^nd)

17 Jul 2024 Mercury retroshadow begins in Leo (5^th)

18 Jul 2024 Sun in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus (4^th to 2^nd)

20 Jul 2024 Mars in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces (2^nd to 12^th)

20 Jul 2024 Mars enters Gemini (3^rd)

21 Jul 2024 Full ‘Blue’ Moon in Capricorn (10^th)

21 Jul 2024 Full ‘Blue’ Moon in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces (10^th to 12^th)

21 Jul 2024 Moon conjunct Pluto in Aquarius (11^th)

21 Jul 2024 Venus in Leo sextile Jupiter in Gemini (5^th to 3^rd)

22 Jul 2024 Mars in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius (3^rd to 11^th)

22 Jul 2024 Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces (4^th to 12^th)

22 Jul 2024 Venus and Vesta conjunct in Leo (5^th)

22 Jul 2024 Sun enters Leo (5^th)

23 Jul 2024 Sun in Leo opposition Pluto in Aquarius (5^th to 11^th)

25 Jul 2024 Mercury enters Virgo (6^th)

26 Jul 2024 Sun in Leo sextile Mars in Gemini (5^th to 3^rd)

27 Jul 2024 Chiron retrograde in Aries (1^st)

30 Jul 2024 Venus in Leo trine Chiron in Aries (5^th to 1^st)