August 2025 astrology; a mixed bag

 

This month the Sun leaves Leo for Virgo which is the mutable and last sign of summer. Mercury turns direct and continues its transit through Leo and Venus leaves Cancer for Leo bringing us one last blast of warm summer fun. Mars completes its cycle through Virgo and enters Libra and Jupiter hits its half way mark through Cancer. The full moon falls in Aquarius and the new moon in Virgo. This month the planets will form a rare ‘Star of David’ formation on August 3^rd, and we will experience some very rocky patches in our lives and the world. Now, the details.

August 1^st Venus squares Saturn, setting off the Saturn-Neptune square at 1 degree if Cancer-Aries. Venus rules money and women. The square to Saturn is not financially favorable and the square to Neptune creates confusion and lack of clarity making this a poor day for financial transactions and love, or meeting new people as you could be deceived or get the wrong impression. Clearly, this aspect related to the Trump tariffs in the US. Confusion may abound especially with retrograde Mercury. Wait for another day concerning important matters is the best advice and don’t make mountains out of molehills.

The Star of David configuration August 3rd

The Star of David, otherwise known as a grand sextile is a rare astrological formation that rarely occurs and is connected by 6 points that include the Sun, Moon and other planets.

This is a formation that is used in Judaism, Buddhism. Christianity and other religions but this configuration that appears in the sky is not connected with religion but rather astrology. Some astrologers believe that it portends significant events on earth and collective destiny.

The last star in 2024 contained a T-square between the Sun, Pluto and Mars which can denote violence and cruelty and the world has seen plenty of this over the past year with the wars that dominate the global scene and other horrific stories. The August 3^rd star includes a square between Venus, Neptune and Saturn which signals no positive news for women’s rights and is negative for economic circumstances globally along with potential inflation as well as scandals, lies and disinformation.

This star does boast a sextile between Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, a trine between Saturn, Neptune, the moon and the outer planets; Saturn, Neptune, Uranus and Pluto are well aligned which can only be beneficial, especially in terms of technology, new inventions and ideas and communication. This transit is the great hope for a better world that will dominate 2026.

Personally, I have mixed feelings about it and there needs to be a lot more research.

 

Nevertheless, the last star in 2024 contained a T-square between the Sun, Pluto and Mars which can denote violence and cruelty and the world has seen plenty of this over the past year so no one can argue with that. The August 3^rd star includes a square between Venus, Neptune and Saturn which signals a continued erosion of women’s rights and is negative for economic circumstances globally as well as scandals, lies and disinformation.

The star is not totally visible from Earth as part of it is above the horizon and part below. In looking at this star I consider its meaning mixed; there are some great possibilities for the advancement of humankind and there are aspects that portend more of the same or even an escalation in propaganda and confusion.

The star is not totally visible from Earth as part of it is above the horizon and part below. In looking at this star I consider its meaning mixed; there are some great possibilities for the advancement of humankind and there are aspects that portend more of the same.

Not enough research has been done on these configurations for me to feel totally confident about the outcome or its meaning but you be the judge as time always tells and we will see how it pans out in about a year.

 

A rollercoaster ride

This summer we are getting a brief feel of what all of the planetary changes we will experience over the next decade will be like. Saturn has entered Aries and will remain in this sign until August 31^st, returning to Pisces on September 1st until February 2026.

 Neptune is in Aries until October 26^th when it retrogrades back into Pisces until January 2026 and Uranus is in Gemini until November 8^th when it retrogrades back into Taurus until April 2027. Get a feel of these placements and how they work in your chart because they will return and be with us for a long time to come.

Saturn is currently conjunct Neptune and this transit will continue on as long as Saturn is in Aries this summer, then it will conjunct Pisces during from September until early 2026 and then Aries again throughout 2026.

Saturn-Neptune is a significant transit in the world and in our own personal lives. Saturn represents our reality and structures and Neptune dissolves them. This should be evident over the past several months around the world with the wars, tariffs, political discord, and changes and there is a great deal more to come. This month the Saturn-Neptune conjunction will be ‘set off’ by Mars which means the transit will play out in the world and in our lives if it aspects your personal natal chart.

Saturn/Neptune is a difficult transit that always coincides with major changes. It is fortunate Saturn and Neptune will sextile Pluto in Aquarius and Uranus will trine Pluto. It’s hard to know what this will bring, but it is positive and likely connected with some type or types of advancements for all of humanity even though Saturn is conjunct Neptune.  We may see the beginning of this aspect this summer but will be far more prominent in 2026.

Mars sets off the Saturn-Neptune conjunction

August 6^th-13^th, 2025 Mars in Libra opposes the Saturn-Neptune conjunction. This will affect events around the globe and all of those with Cardinal planets (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) at 1-3 degrees.

Mars/Saturn transits coincide with events that can seem cruel. This is a frustrating aspect that indicates delays and anger. It can be associated with military, police, violence, accidents and rage. Mars-Neptune transits can be connected with scandals, gasses, chemicals, water events and misinformation. Anger and frustration are part of this aspect on a personal and global level.

August full moon

We are also dealing with a full moon on August 9^th at 18 degrees of Aquarius that may amp up the energies of the Mars/Saturn/Neptune transit. Retrograde Mercury will only heighten the confusion at this time. Since Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, it makes this an unpredictable full moon and transit.

In the US chart transiting Neptune is square Venus and Jupiter in the 7^th house of open enemies as Mars begins its opposition.  This house also rules legal matters, treaties and agreements and the public’s perception of these matters. Mars will ‘set off’ a powerful square between these planets in the US chart so this will have a significant affect. Venus and Jupiter are the financial planets and the potential exists for conflicts with those considered enemies, financial downturns, legal matters that take precedence and issues involving women. In particular Venus and Jupiter relate to finances.

Jupiter squares Saturn in the US chart adding to the turmoil

August 12-16 transiting Jupiter squares Saturn in the US chart. No doubt this relates to the US President and is not favorable, nor is it favorable for finances and money. This transit occurred September 2013 and US President Barak Obama was seeking Congressional approval to strike Syria which was in civil war although later it was decided not to. When the transit reoccurred again in January 2014 notable events included the US Supreme Court blocking same-sex marriages in Utah, and a significant winter storm impacting the Gulf and Atlantic.

 Internationally, the month saw the rise of ISIS in Iraq and a focus on ongoing negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program. 

This final pass of this aspect in 2024 brought a tornado outbreak in the US:  in the central and eastern United States, particularly affecting areas in the Midwest, Great Plains, and Southeast, including deadly tornadoes in Arkansas and Mississippi.

Also the Flint water crisis begins: Officials in Flint, Michigan switched the city's water supply to the Flint River, which would later lead to lead contamination and a public health crisis. 

12 years earlier this aspect occurred in October 2001 and the US was undergoing significant trauma due to the September 11^th attacks, the US invaded Afghanistan and anthrax attacks were ongoing. When it reoccurred later in the year Enron filed bankruptcy, and AA flight 587 crashed and Guantanamo Bay Prison was opened.

August 6^th Mars enters Libra

Mars will enter Libra August 6^th- September 22^nd and is off to a rough start with its opposition to Saturn and Neptune as already discussed and we will see significant news play out.

Otherwise, Mars is our action planet and rules men, sex, the way we act and come across to others, conflict and wars to name a few.

Mars in Libra is considered at its detriment which means its action is weakened and this may represent a passive aggressive type of energy at times. Mars is ruled by Aries, and Libra is the opposite sign so this placement is not as active or action oriented as it would be in other signs. That does not mean however it is bad or negative, just different. Mars in Libra can be quite pleasant and peaceful, and most will make a greater attempt to avoid unpleasant scenarios.

Whereas Mars in Virgo is action and accomplishment oriented, Mars in Libra is more about companionship, relationships, and creating balance and harmony with others, so our actions and direction will change as well. During this period Mars is in Venus’s sign, so we will be driven by Venus, which is all about love, beauty, peace, harmony, fairness and our values. Mars/Libra is concerned with creating harmony, justice and avoiding conflict, and some may be more focused than ever on finding or maintaining a relationship. Libra is represented by the scales of justice, and fairness or justice to all becomes more important with Mars in this sign. Libra likes to balance things, weigh both sides of a question and then make an informed and intelligent decision, as do all Air signs.

At times Libra represents courts, lawyers and court battles as well, but Mars moving into this sign is not going to create a court battle or lawsuit without some other very heavy aspects in your personal chart. If you are engaged in a legal situation, there could be more activity during while Mars is in this sign, and we may see more in the news about courts and legal battles.

Negative qualities of Mars in Libra can include procrastination, lack of decisiveness in action, and avoiding any conflict at all costs for the sake of not rocking the boat. Mars-Libra can almost sense conflict before it occurs and is adept at knowing when dissention is going to happen so this is a great sign for conflict management and resolution. Libra is not the most decisive placement for Mars, but eventually things get done.

One famous Mars in Libra is Abraham Lincoln, who once said, “Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?’  This is the epitome of Mars-Libra.

Mercury turns direct!

Mercury turns direct at last August 11^th at 3:30AM, EDT at 4 degrees of Leo. This doesn’t mean we are out of the woods however. During Mercury’s direct station from August 11^th-14^th things often reverse direction once again or new information is revealed. Next to its retrograde direct period in the beginning this time is most often the period when issues occur or something changes. Wait these few days if you have something important because I have seen screw ups occur over and over leading to regrets during these important days when it is very powerful. Mercury will remain in its shadow period returning to normal until August 24^th.

The Sun enters Virgo

The Sun enters Virgo, the final sign of summer August 22-September 22^nd.

Virgo is a mutable or changeable sign ruled by Mercury the planet of communication. This sign is the natural ruler of the sixth house of work and health and it signals to us that now is the time to get organized, focused and pay attention to our health and day to day activities.

Virgo energy is associated with healing and it is detailed and focused, intellectual, grounded, health conscious, stable, analytical, critical, conscientious, discriminating, fastidious, and modest so we should expect to see these characteristics and qualities play out in our world and with those around us during this time. Stores are stocked full of notebooks, and all types of things to organize, and prepare for success. Everything has its season and this is the time for planning, implementing plans and moving forward in a more organized and fruitful way. Virgo teaches us to work smart, instead of just working hard.

While Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo, conversation and thought tend to be more detailed and focused while in Virgo. Gemini is more expansive, but can be scattered and not as detail oriented as Virgo, so each sign plays its role with Mercury in a different way.

Virgo has a natural and instinctive understanding of the connection between body, mind and soul so this is an auspicious time to kick start your own well being and treat your body with respect. Now is the time to make positive changes in diet, fitness, and explore natural remedies if this seems appropriate or visit a Dr. If you have any health concerns.

The downside of Virgo can be a desire for perfection which sometimes leads people to believe Virgo energy is about fault finding and being overly critical. This can be true at times but at the core, Virgo energy is concerned with facts and seeing all matters clearly. Virgo is in tune with doing things the correct way and getting down to the problem solving. In other words, Virgo simply wants to get things right and sometimes this can manifest in overly critical or perfectionist tendencies. While these intentions may be well meaning, not everyone takes criticism well, or considers it constructive, so this is an area that needs to be watched as we travel through the Virgo season each year.

The August new moon in Virgo August 23

Happy birthday Virgo; this is your birthday new moon! This moon falls at 0 degrees of Virgo which means it squares Uranus in Gemini making it very unpredictable and powerful. Some new moons are more powerful than others such as the July new moon that opposed Pluto. This one will be more powerful as well with its square to the planet of unpredictability.

Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and it is the ruler of the 6^th house of work, health and pets.

Uranus always brings change, sometimes expected, sometimes unexpected. Uranus is about freedom; sometimes at any cost, separations, rebellions, coups and it can keep us on our toes. Change is not always bad, sometimes it is needed. This moon is prone toward looking at things differently or potentially taking a different path than expected.

The Sun also squares Uranus in the early morning hours making this moon even more changeable and unpredictable. This will affect you personally if you have mutable planets (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces) at 0-3 degrees. We can expect to see many unexpected events around the globe today and during the days surrounding this new moon.

Venus enters Leo

Venus enters Leo August 25-September 19^th bringing us one last blast of summer fun!

Get ready for a big energy shift in your love life, social life and even financial life as Leo is the most dramatic of all signs for Venus to transit through. Venus rules love, values, our social lives and Venus is a financial planet as well.

When Venus transits through Leo we radiate with extra fire and desire for love. Leo loves to indulge, buy beautiful things and have fun! The best and highest manifestation of Venus in Leo is childlike joy, fun and happiness along with a deep seated loyalty toward those we really trust.

When Shakespeare wrote, ““All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players,” he must have been thinking of Venus in Leo.

Leo is bold and dramatic and will play out their dramas in real time if they feel slighted. There will be a great deal of acting out and people will speak their minds and their needs in a bigger way.  Some may appear or come across as flashy and grand or make big gestures toward those they are romantically attracted to. Love, affection and attraction becomes more outgoing, affectionate romantic and driven. Venus in Leo lives to be adored, pampered and made to feel special.

The downside to Leo comes when things go sideways and then personal drama can be extreme, egotistical, and actions or conversations can occur simply for the dramatic effect it will have. Being a fixed sign, Leo can be stubborn and arrogant at times. Venus in Leo means we will take our relationships and friendships more seriously and can be easily hurt if things don’t go as Leo thinks they should.

Leo is known for having a certain steadfastness and loyalty that is unique to the sign. Venus-Leo does not like to lose friends and will only do so if they feel they have not been treated in the correct way or have been mistreated. Trust is all important with Venus-Leo.

August 26^th, Venus opposes Pluto. This is not a great transit for Venus and prone to obsessions, arguments, breakups in some cases and often unexpected information is revealed. The key is to stay calm today and let this energy pass. It can certainly relate to deep thinking and decision making concerning relationships. This is a transit often seen in cases of domestic violence.

A great rest of the summer!

 

 

 

 

Uranus enters Gemini July 7th; the plot changes!

 

This month the Sun transits through Cancer and enters Leo. Mercury retrogrades in Leo July 18-August 11^th. Venus transits through Taurus and Gemini and then enters Cancer at month’s end. Mars continues its transit through Virgo as Jupiter completes its first full month in Cancer. Neptune and Saturn both turn retrograde and we experience a full moon in Capricorn and a new moon in Leo.

The most significant transit this month/year is Uranus’s entrance into Gemini where it will remain until November 9^th. This will further change the world and our personal lives as well. Now, the details.

Uranus enters Gemini July 7^th-November 8th

Uranus has been in Taurus since May of 2018. Like the other outer planets we will have a preview this year of what to expect when the planet of the unexpected goes into the next sign or Gemini from July 7-November 8th. In April of 2026 Uranus will re-enter Gemini where it remains for the next 7 years.

Uranus rules technology, freedom, upheaval, explosions, aircraft, electricity and future advancements. While in Gemini it also rules all forms of communication. 

While Taurus rules the 2^nd house of money with Venus as its ruling planet, Gemini rules the 3^rd house of communication, speech and thinking, and its planetary ruler is Mercury the planet of communication. Uranus has not been comfortable in the sign of Taurus and is considered at its fall here which means the energy is not smooth, and the benefits Uranus are not so strong. You might even say the planet can ‘misbehave’ if they are not comfortable in their sign.  Uranus is comfortable in Gemini and neither at its fall or exaltation so the energy of the planet will operate in an easier manner.  

Communication and the ability to communicate will change dramatically under this aspect and we will make huge advancements in technology, travel, communication and new ideas. Gemini is about reason, and is always taking in new information. Certainly a large part of this transit will concern AI and the transitions this will cause and create.

Uranus returns to Gemini every 84 years and spends about 7 years in each sign. Uranus was in Gemini during the following periods;

-1939-1945

-1861-1865

-1775-1783

Some astrologers associate Uranus/Gemini with the US entering a period of war, and you can see from the last and only 3 periods since the birth of the US this has been the case.  The conflict this transit will bring will be a conflict of ideas as shown by the symbol that represents Gemini; the twins.

The upside to Uranus entering Gemini this time is the fact that it will  sextile Saturn, trine Pluto and sextile Neptune. This is not a combination we have seen before and can only be beneficial and bring good results in the world.

The full moon in Capricorn July 10th

Capricorn is the sign that rules the 10^th house of career, business and reputation. Its ruling planet is Saturn or the planet that gives us stability. This moon will oppose the Sun as it does on every full moon and this can sometimes make people more emotional so it is important to stay grounded. The moon also trines Mars making it the perfect time to take action that perhaps you have waited for. I would call this aspect forward movement. This moon makes no negative aspects.

The sign Capricorn is about building things. This can be a literal project or metaphorical. Capricorn is also strongly connected with the earth and nature.

Mercury retrogrades July 18-August 11th

This time Mercury retrogrades in Leo at 15 degrees. As I have written many times the stationary periods of Mercury as usually the most difficult and when we see Mercurial energy change. These periods are the beginning and end of the cycle or July 18-21^st and August 11^th-14^th.

Leo is the sign that rules the 5^th house of love, friends and children so these are significant areas to be aware of this time.

Mercury is about re-doing things, re-accessing and basically cleaning out closets both literally and metaphorically. It is an important (if not irritating) cycle when new information can be revealed that allows us to correct or change things that needed to be changed.

Retrograde planets are often associated with ‘fate’ or changing something that needs to be changed; sometimes we can be unaware we are actually dodging a bullet even if the situation is stressful in the moment.

Retrograde Mercury has a strong connection to the past; old lovers and friends sometimes return or we are flooded with memories of the past. Now is the time to reach out to old friends, clients or anyone else you would like to reconnect with.

Venus enters Gemini July 4^th-July 30

When Venus enters Gemini love energies change once again and this will be completely different from Venus in Taurus that we have just experienced. Venus is now in Mercury’s sign which rules all communication and the written word. Of course, the drive to communicate may take many different forms and you don’t have to write a novel to make the most of this placement…although you could!

Venus in Gemini is concerned with ideas, truths, and she is not interested in being bored. Manners count as does intelligence, the ability to think quickly and interact with all kind of people.

Venus in Gemini enjoys many different types of people and can flit from one group to another with little notice, and often expect their partner to be able to travel with them at the speed of light if necessary.

Gemini is associated with the third house of the zodiac which rules communications, sales, writing ability, media, advertising, publicity, short journeys, neighbors, and siblings.

Venus in Gemini has a reputation of being fickle and changeable. Gemini can come across like this but the fact is it is their nature to take in information from all sources. As the information changes or another viewpoint comes to light they may change their mind about something. In the end it’s not about being fickle, it’s more about being able to see many things from many different vantage points.

Neptune turns retrograde July 4^th-December 10^th

During this retrograde cycle Neptune will leave the sign of Aries and re-enter Pisces on October 23^rd for 4 final months in the sign. In February 2026 it re-enters Aries where it will remain until March 2039.

Neptune rules psychic ability, religion, compassion, creativity and dreams. It also rules drugs, illusion, delusion and confusion and even the oceans to name only a few of the most important things it represents. Neptune also rules the collective consciousness.

Neptune’s retrograde will bring about more sensitivity and we may be able to pick up on things we don't perceive while Neptune is direct.

Neptune can represent the part of you that likes to escape from day to day activities into fantasy, music, substances, romantic love (or other ways) and in some cases impossible romantic situations. During its retrograde events can happen that bring about a much needed reality check. Neptune isn’t trying to destroy your dreams; it’s more like trying to point you in a direction where real dreams can actually come to fruition.

If transiting Neptune makes a hard aspect in your chart, during this period we tend to become self deluding or depressed. Hard Neptune transits often coincide with over idealized relationships, only to wake up and find things were not as we had believed.

If you do not have a hard Neptune transit Neptune’s retrograde may pass will little notice.

Saturn retrogrades July 13^th-November 29^th

This year Saturn, like Neptune, will retrograde through two signs. It begins the retrograde in Aries and on September 1^st it re-enters Pisces for the final stretch of its stay in this sign which ends on February 14^th, 2026,

Saturn's retrograde can be a pivotal time when many changes occur, especially if it is aspecting something in your personal chart.

When you experience a Saturn transit, you generally get three passes and the retrograde pass is always the most challenging. Hard Saturn transits are associated with delays, slowdowns, endings and various difficulties depending on what it is aspecting in your personal chart. During Saturn’s retrograde you may have to work harder to get what you want.

As Saturn deals with our structures in life we may be concerned with basic security issues while Saturn is retrograde both individually and collectively. Retrograde Saturn is a period where some things may slow down a bit and like any retrograde planet is time to reconsider and sometimes back up to take a good luck at what we are working on and where we are going in life.

During the retrograde cycle we may receive new information about something significant or find a solution to a problem that has been plaguing us which is the benefit of the retrograde. Retrograde Saturn is a time of working out issues especially in terms of business but could include any area of life depending on where it is in your chart. This is a time of doing the hard work to accomplish what you want, and at times it can bring personal and spiritual growth as a result of dealing with hard to solve problems.

The Sun enters Leo July 22-August 22

Leo is ruled by the Sun which gives us life and warmth and at this time of the year is impossible to ignore. Leo energy is confident and bold and this can be a positive time of friendship, fun and summer romance. Leo is an upbeat sign and now is the time to enjoy this part of the summer because when the Sun moves into Virgo later in August things will become much more work oriented.

Leo is a fire sign and fire signs are prone to action, movement and creation, and they seldom let grass grow under their feet. When the Sun is in Leo we often want to shine, be in the spotlight and receive attention, or even come across as dramatic. Leo energy is not afraid to be front and center or larger than normal life and extraordinary. Even those who like to typically remain behind the scenes could start to desire more recognition and praise for what they do.

Leo is a regal sign that rules royalty, theatre and acting. With the Sun in a fire element and the power of the sign Leo behind it, this becomes a take charge kind of energy. At best this energy can help you take command of your life, express yourself your way in an adventurous and striking way, and inspire more confidence. At worst its worst, Leo can be overly dramatic and too demanding of attention.

The new moon in Leo July 24th

This will be a significant new moon. Of course Leo rules the 5^th house of love, children and friends so we may see events occurring in these areas.

Both the Sun and the new moon oppose Pluto. Pluto rules power and control and this moon may bring certain things to light in our lives and the world. Pluto is also connected with decay, money sex and death and in particular sex and money.

Under this aspect some may become obsessive in nature or find ourselves digging for information. Sometimes a Moon-Pluto aspect can be associated with emotional breakdowns or skeletons coming out of the closet.

While Pluto has the power to transform something, it’s not easy and Pluto frequently deals with situations or things that have broken down.

We will however have certain aspects that will help us overcome the more difficult aspect the moon makes.

-The moon trines Saturn giving us grounding

-The moon sextile Uranus awakening us to new possibilities and ways of approaching things.

-The moon trines Neptune providing compassion and creativity.

With a moon like this it is importantly to focus the energy on something and make it work for you as against you. No doubt under this moon we will see significant world events and grandstanding.

Venus enters Cancer July 30^th-Agust 25th

When Venus enters Cancer it will join Jupiter in Cancer making this an auspicious time for water signs in particular. For the first several days of the transit it will square Saturn and Neptune creating confusion, blocks and slowing things down. After this however, we will begin to see the benefits.

Venus, the planet of love, values will create an energetic change but is in a pleasant sign for the planet ruling love. This will bring deeper emotions to the surface and cause us all to think more about our emotional ties and commitments. Cancer is the nurturer of the zodiac and always there when a friend or loved one needs her. She is also one of the most intuitive and sensitive signs of the zodiac so don’t be surprised if you feel more tuned in to your feelings and those of others, and find yourself feeling more of a desire to comfort and be comforted by those you love.

Venus-Cancer is not interested in casual flings and will have a greater desire for long term relationships and all of the security that typically comes with this type of relationship. Cancer is about home, family, relationships and security, both financial and otherwise.

Cancer is a Cardinal sign or a mover and a shaker and a born leader. You may lean toward more emotional decisions regarding your finances, investments, work projects and other important areas of life as Cancer is best described by the words, “I feel.”

You may also feel far more nostalgic over these three weeks and indulge in pleasant memories of the past, as Cancer has their own personal fountain of memories, good or bad.

 

 

 

 

July 2025; Uranus enters Gemini!

 

This month the Sun transits through Cancer and enters Leo. Mercury retrogrades in Leo July 18-August 11^th. Venus transits through Taurus and Gemini and then enters Cancer at month’s end. Mars continues its transit through Virgo as Jupiter completes its first full month in Cancer. Neptune and Saturn both turn retrograde and we experience a full moon in Capricorn and a new moon in Leo.

• The most significant transit this month/year is Uranus’s entrance into Gemini where it will remain until November 9^th. This will further change the world and our personal lives as well. Now, the details.

  Uranus enters Gemini July 7^th-November 8th

  Uranus has been in Taurus since May of 2018. Like the other outer planets we will have a preview this year of what to expect when the planet of the unexpected goes into the next sign or Gemini from July 7-November 8th. In April of 2026 Uranus will re-enter Gemini where it remains for the next 7 years.

  Uranus rules technology, freedom, upheaval, explosions, aircraft, electricity and future advancements. While in Gemini it also rules all forms of communication.  

  While Taurus rules the 2^nd house of money with Venus as its ruling planet, Gemini rules the 3^rd house of communication, speech and thinking, and its planetary ruler is Mercury the planet of communication. Uranus has not been comfortable in the sign of Taurus and is considered at its fall here which means the energy is not smooth, and the benefits Uranus are not so strong. You might even say the planet can ‘misbehave’ if they are not comfortable in their sign.  Uranus is comfortable in Gemini and neither at its fall or exaltation so the energy of the planet will operate in an easier manner.  

  Communication and the ability to communicate will change dramatically under this aspect and we will make huge advancements in technology, travel, communication and new ideas. Gemini is about reason, and is always taking in new information. Thinking independently and creatively as individuals will be enhanced. Certainly a large part of this transit will concern AI and the transitions this will cause and create.

  Uranus returns to Gemini every 84 years and spends about 7 years in each sign. Uranus was in Gemini during the following periods;

  -1939-1945

  -1861-1865

  -1775-1783

  Some astrologers associate Uranus/Gemini with the US entering a period of war, and you can see from the last and only 3 periods since the birth of the US this has been the case.  The conflict this transit will bring will be a conflict of ideas as shown by the symbol that represents Gemini; the twins.

  The upside to Uranus entering Gemini this time is the fact that it will  sextile Saturn, trine Pluto and sextile Neptune. This is not a combination we have seen before and can only be beneficial and bring good results in the world. This combination does not inspire me to think of war. Perhaps humanity has advanced enough to avoid this after watching years of devastation in Ukraine and the decimation of Gaza.  While this positive configuration begins this summer it is very powerful in 2026. The late, great astrologer Andre Barbault has described it as a 'reset'  for the world. Let's hope he is correct.

  The full moon in Capricorn July 10th

  Capricorn is the sign that rules the 10^th house of career, business and reputation. Its ruling planet is Saturn or the planet that gives us stability. This moon will oppose the Sun as it does on every full moon and this can sometimes make people more emotional so it is important to stay grounded. The moon also trines Mars making it the perfect time to take action that perhaps you have waited for. I would call this aspect forward movement. This moon makes no negative aspects.

  The sign Capricorn is about building things. This can be a literal project or metaphorical. Capricorn is also strongly connected with the earth and nature.

  Mercury retrogrades July 18-August 11th

  This time Mercury retrogrades in Leo at 15 degrees. As I have written many times the stationary periods of Mercury as usually the most difficult and when we see Mercurial energy change. These periods are the beginning and end of the cycle or July 18-21^st and August 11^th-14^th.

  Leo is the sign that rules the 5^th house of love, friends and children so these are significant areas to be aware of this time.

  Mercury is about re-doing things, re-accessing and basically cleaning out closets both literally and metaphorically. It is an important (if not irritating) cycle when new information can be revealed that allows us to correct or change things that needed to be changed.

  Retrograde planets are often associated with ‘fate’ or changing something that needs to be changed; sometimes we can be unaware we are actually dodging a bullet even if the situation is stressful in the moment.

  Retrograde Mercury has a strong connection to the past; old lovers and friends sometimes return or we are flooded with memories of the past. Now is the time to reach out to old friends, clients or anyone else you would like to reconnect with.

  Venus enters Gemini July 4^th-July 30

  When Venus enters Gemini love energies change once again and this will be completely different from Venus in Taurus that we have just experienced. Venus is now in Mercury’s sign which rules all communication and the written word. Of course, the drive to communicate may take many different forms and you don’t have to write a novel to make the most of this placement…although you could!

  Venus in Gemini is concerned with ideas, truths, and she is not interested in being bored. Manners count as does intelligence, the ability to think quickly and interact with all kind of people.

  Venus in Gemini enjoys many different types of people and can flit from one group to another with little notice, and often expect their partner to be able to travel with them at the speed of light if necessary.

  Gemini is associated with the third house of the zodiac which rules communications, sales, writing ability, media, advertising, publicity, short journeys, neighbors, and siblings.

  Venus in Gemini has a reputation of being fickle and changeable. Gemini can come across like this but the fact is it is their nature to take in information from all sources. As the information changes or another viewpoint comes to light they may change their mind about something. In the end it’s not about being fickle, it’s more about being able to see many things from many different vantage points.

  Neptune turns retrograde July 4^th-December 10^th

  During this retrograde cycle Neptune will leave the sign of Aries and re-enter Pisces on October 23^rd for 4 final months in the sign. In February 2026 it re-enters Aries where it will remain until March 2039.

  Neptune rules psychic ability, religion, compassion, creativity and dreams. It also rules drugs, illusion, delusion and confusion and even the oceans to name only a few of the most important things it represents. Neptune also rules the collective consciousness.

  Neptune’s retrograde will bring about more sensitivity and we may be able to pick up on things we don't perceive while Neptune is direct.

  Neptune can represent the part of you that likes to escape from day to day activities into fantasy, music, substances, romantic love (or other ways) and in some cases impossible romantic situations. During its retrograde events can happen that bring about a much needed reality check. Neptune isn’t trying to destroy your dreams; it’s more like trying to point you in a direction where real dreams can actually come to fruition.

  If transiting Neptune makes a hard aspect in your chart, during this period we tend to become self deluding or depressed. Hard Neptune transits often coincide with over idealized relationships, only to wake up and find things were not as we had believed.

  If you do not have a hard Neptune transit Neptune’s retrograde may pass will little notice.

  Saturn retrogrades July 13^th-November 29^th

  This year Saturn, like Neptune, will retrograde through two signs. It begins the retrograde in Aries and on September 1^st it re-enters Pisces for the final stretch of its stay in this sign which ends on February 14^th, 2026,

  Saturn's retrograde can be a pivotal time when many changes occur, especially if it is aspecting something in your personal chart.

  When you experience a Saturn transit, you generally get three passes and the retrograde pass is always the most challenging. Hard Saturn transits are associated with delays, slowdowns, endings and various difficulties depending on what it is aspecting in your personal chart. During Saturn’s retrograde you may have to work harder to get what you want.

  As Saturn deals with our structures in life we may be concerned with basic security issues while Saturn is retrograde both individually and collectively. Retrograde Saturn is a period where some things may slow down a bit and like any retrograde planet is time to reconsider and sometimes back up to take a good luck at what we are working on and where we are going in life.

  During the retrograde cycle we may receive new information about something significant or find a solution to a problem that has been plaguing us which is the benefit of the retrograde. Retrograde Saturn is a time of working out issues especially in terms of business but could include any area of life depending on where it is in your chart. This is a time of doing the hard work to accomplish what you want, and at times it can bring personal and spiritual growth as a result of dealing with hard to solve problems.

  The Sun enters Leo July 22-August 22

  Leo is ruled by the Sun which gives us life and warmth and at this time of the year is impossible to ignore. Leo energy is confident and bold and this can be a positive time of friendship, fun and summer romance. Leo is an upbeat sign and now is the time to enjoy this part of the summer because when the Sun moves into Virgo later in August things will become much more work oriented.

  Leo is a fire sign and fire signs are prone to action, movement and creation, and they seldom let grass grow under their feet. When the Sun is in Leo we often want to shine, be in the spotlight and receive attention, or even come across as dramatic. Leo energy is not afraid to be front and center or larger than normal life and extraordinary. Even those who like to typically remain behind the scenes could start to desire more recognition and praise for what they do.

  Leo is a regal sign that rules royalty, theatre and acting. With the Sun in a fire element and the power of the sign Leo behind it, this becomes a take charge kind of energy. At best this energy can help you take command of your life, express yourself your way in an adventurous and striking way, and inspire more confidence. At worst its worst, Leo can be overly dramatic and too demanding of attention.

  The new moon in Leo July 24th

  This will be a significant new moon. Of course Leo rules the 5^th house of love, children and friends so we may see events occurring in these areas.

  Both the Sun and the new moon oppose Pluto. Pluto rules power and control and this moon may bring certain things to light in our lives and the world. Pluto is also connected with decay, money sex and death and in particular sex and money.

  Under this aspect some may become obsessive in nature or find ourselves digging for information. Sometimes a Moon-Pluto aspect can be associated with emotional breakdowns or skeletons coming out of the closet.

  While Pluto has the power to transform something, it’s not easy and Pluto frequently deals with situations or things that have broken down.

  We will however have certain aspects that will help us overcome the more difficult aspect the moon makes.

  -The moon trines Saturn giving us grounding

  -The moon sextile Uranus awakening us to new possibilities and ways of approaching things.

  -The moon trines Neptune providing compassion and creativity.

  With a moon like this it is importantly to focus the energy on something and make it work for you as against you. No doubt under this moon we will see significant world events and grandstanding.

  Venus enters Cancer July 30^th-Agust 25th

  When Venus enters Cancer it will join Jupiter in Cancer making this an auspicious time for water signs in particular. For the first several days of the transit it will square Saturn and Neptune creating confusion, blocks and slowing things down. After this however, we will begin to see the benefits.

  Venus, the planet of love, values will create an energetic change but is in a pleasant sign for the planet ruling love. This will bring deeper emotions to the surface and cause us all to think more about our emotional ties and commitments. Cancer is the nurturer of the zodiac and always there when a friend or loved one needs her. She is also one of the most intuitive and sensitive signs of the zodiac so don’t be surprised if you feel more tuned in to your feelings and those of others, and find yourself feeling more of a desire to comfort and be comforted by those you love.

  Venus-Cancer is not interested in casual flings and will have a greater desire for long term relationships and all of the security that typically comes with this type of relationship. Cancer is about home, family, relationships and security, both financial and otherwise.

  Cancer is a Cardinal sign or a mover and a shaker and a born leader. You may lean toward more emotional decisions regarding your finances, investments, work projects and other important areas of life as Cancer is best described by the words, “I feel.”

  You may also feel far more nostalgic over these three weeks and indulge in pleasant memories of the past, as Cancer has their own personal fountain of memories, good or bad.

   

   

   

   

June astrology: Jupiter enters Cancer!

 

Jupiter, the planet of luck, gain and expansion leaves Gemini for Cancer June 9^th where it will remain for the next year or until June 30^th 2026.

The Sun transits from Gemini into Cancer and the summer solstice occurs on June 20^th. Mercury transits through 3 signs; Gemini, Cancer and Leo. Venus moves from Aries into Taurus and Mars moves into Virgo. Saturn completes its first full month in Aries and squares Jupiter and conjuncts Neptune.  

I would love to say things in the world will calm down this month but this won’t be the case for June.

Now the details:

Jupiter enters Cancer

Jupiter enters Cancer June 9^th where it remains until June 30, 2026.

Jupiter is considered the greater benefic by astrologers and the planet of gain and expansion. Wherever Jupiter goes in your personal chart is where you will see gain each year through Jupiter on a personal level.

Cancer is about home, family, and getting in touch with our emotions. Cancer also rules the home and the homeland and many will regard themselves as more patriotic.  Of course what is patriotic for you, may not be patriotic to me or to Joe down the street and herein will lie the clash in the collective with the emotionality of the sign of Cancer which rules not only the home but the ‘homeland.’

When Jupiter is in this sign many people buy real estate, move or re-decorate the home. Family get togethers will be more frequent and there will be more entertaining at home. Of course this is a great placement for Water and Earth signs, especially Cancer who should have a great year unless something else very significant interferes with the transit.

Jupiter takes 12 years to go through the entire zodiac and transited through Cancer the following dates/ years;

-June 27, 2013-July 16, 2014

-July 14, 2001-August 1^st, 2002

-July 31, 1989-August 18, 1990

Jupiter squares Saturn

As soon as Jupiter enters Cancer it begins a square with Saturn which moved into Aries May 24th. In the strictest sense of the word this aspect will continue through the end of July (Jupiter square Saturn) but is at its most powerful during June.

This will affect us globally and is generally thought of as bad for the financial markets. In 2024 Jupiter squares Saturn twice; In August and the result was a large drop in the stock market, and then again in December with the same results.

Saturn square Jupiter has been known to be associated with problems in Europe.

On a personal and global level this aspect can seem restrictive financially or otherwise, especially if it hits something in your personal chart. If this aspect is going to affect your chart you would have Cardinal planets (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) at 0-3 degrees. This transit is exact June 15^th.

The week of June 15^th looks like a difficult period. In addition to Jupiter’s exact square to Saturn we will experience the following transits all pointing to a week of serious or important global events:

Venus squares Pluto June 9th-This affects us globally in terms of finance/money, scandals and power. In our personal lives it can coincide with obsessive thinking and behavior, domestic upheaval, revelations that can seem shocking, money issues and relationships.

Mercury squares Saturn June 9^th-This can seem tiring, negative and we can experience blocks and negative feelings and news.

Mercury squares Neptune June 9^th-This is indicative of lies, deception and unclarity. At times it deals with water related events.

Mars squares Uranus June 15^th-No doubt this will coincide with volatile world events or even violence. It is prone toward unexpected events, unexpected change and in some cases separations and is indicative of upheaval.

Jupiter squares Neptune in Cancer/Aries

On June 18^th, Jupiter squares Neptune but we will feel the energy before and after this transit is exact. It will be in a tight orb which means the energy is powerful from June 9^th-at least mid July.

Neptune is the planet of illusion, delusion and confusion, as well as creativity, psychic abilities, drugs and alcohol to name just a few. The symbol representing Neptune is two fish swimming in opposite directions. Neptune is frequently associated with lies, deception, lack of clarity and self deception. That said it rules the artistic world, psychics, religion and spirituality, compassion and sacrifice.

As Jupiter clashes with Neptune issues and situations can become muddled. Things may not be what they appear and we can be deceived into believing things are one way when in fact they are another. As Jupiter expands whatever it touches deceptions can get larger along with personal self deception.

Gas lighting, smoke and mirrors, unclear scenarios and self delusion will be common during this transit. Confusion and lack of clarity or being mislead in terms of the facts will be the hallmark of this time. This can be a transit of lies and theft. My advice would be to pay attention to the fact that anyone can get scammed these days.

On the other hand, this can be beautiful, spiritual and creative energy. Compassion can be given or received, creativity may be at a high, as can psychic abilities, and dreams can be vivid. The last time Jupiter squared Neptune Pope Francis visited the US and Congress. I have found that Neptune and planets in Pisces typically deal with news of the Vatican.

Love can seem ideal at this time. A relationship that seems this way should be given the test of time because only when these planets move apart or separate and we are no longer under the 'Neptunian spell,' can we gauge accurately whether or not we feel the same way as we do under this transit. As the two planets separate things and situations can be revealed to be different from what we may have thought.

Saturn conjuncts Neptune

As soon as Saturn enters Aries, it conjuncts Neptune. While the conjunction will not be exact, it is nevertheless still conjunct for the entire period Saturn is in Aries this year and will continue in to next year.

This is not the easiest of transits and it is global in nature. While this will affect all of is, it is associated with major events on a global level and has been connected with Russia. The Russian Revolution and other significant junctures have occurred on this transit in the past but it is not limited to Russia. It has also been connected with significant changes in the British Royal family.

Saturn represents our structures and Neptune has a dissolving affect. Many things will change during this time and many things that we are familiar with will fade away.

This aspect can be confusing or even depressing. What you thought was real may not be and what you thought was not real may be real. Dissolving realities might be a good phrase to describe this transit. Propaganda will be a problem.

Of course Saturn and Neptune are in Aries, the first sign of the zodiac and represent newness. While one reality may dissolve it will morph into something new and this would be the most important things to focus on.

This transit has a lot of global implications and collectively we are in a time of great change; perhaps more change than we have ever seen in our lifetimes. We can expect social uprisings and geo-political changes over the next few years. There have been times this aspect has denoted viruses and pandemics.  

A planet in Aries at 0 degrees is considered the ‘world point’. It is considered a critical degree and events can occur that on some level affect us all.

While Neptune and Saturn have a dissolving affect, all of the outer planets along with Saturn and Jupiter will be making positive transits with each other in the coming months and years. For example;

-Pluto sextiles Saturn and Neptune and trines Uranus

-Neptune and Saturn sextile Uranus

-Uranus sextiles Saturn and Neptune and trines Pluto

-Saturn and Neptune sextile Uranus and Pluto

-In 2026 Jupiter in Leo will join several of the outer planets as well.

All of this points to a societal dissolution and breakdowns that are replaced by new concepts, ideas and ways of doing things with an emphasis on the new. Technology and medicine will boom among other industries or inventions we may not be able to discern at this time.

Some of this begins this summer but 2026 will be pivotal. This has been referred to as a ‘reset for humanity.’ We have not seen transits like this in our lifetimes and I cannot find a time in history this has occurred.

Venus enters Taurus June 6-July 3^rd

Venus in Taurus will be a significant change from self oriented Venus in Aries. Over the next few weeks there will be a greater focus on love, money, luxury items or beauty, beautiful things, relationships and personal as well as collective values. Venus is happy and lavish in this sign and you may feel a desire to surround yourself with richness on many different levels whether it is art, clothes, jewelry, calming music or rich food. Go ahead and enjoy the most basic of comforts: touch, smell, sensuality, beauty, comfort, relaxation and food. Venus in Taurus takes us back to the basics of life and we can indulge and luxuriate in the simpler things that make us the happiest on an inner level.

Now is the time to focus on relationships, and putting your emotions and feelings first, ahead of work or other heavy demands. This can be a relaxed time where we are focused most of all on the physical, the beautiful, and we can connected to the earth and outdoors and the beauty of spring as Taurus is an Earth sign. Plan a walk or hike, and get grounded by Mother Earth. Typically this is a great time for planting and getting your garden under control if you are inclined in this way. Taurus is typically considered fruitful and the best sign for planting whether it is a large country or urban garden or houseplants on a balcony or in a window.

By seeking pleasure in all of its most basic forms and with others this period typically embodies harmony and can be a beautiful, chilled out and relaxed period that won’t return again for another year.

Mercury enters Cancer June 8-26th

Mercury is the planet that rules all of our speech and communication whether it is writing, talking with others, making a sales pitch or talking with loved ones. Mercurial energy will change from fact oriented Gemini to the most emotional and sensitive of signs, and our communication will become much more emotionally driven.  Those who are born with Mercury in Cancer are typically able to sway others through their ability to emotionally inspire, convince or speak to another’s emotions.

When Mercury is in Cancer we intuit our feelings and conversation much more than during other times. The keyword for Mercury in Cancer is “I feel” as opposed to “I think.” Cancer is ruled by the Moon, the luminary that governs our inner emotions so while Mercury is in Cancer, it is in the Moon’s natural sign. During this time we will be more concerned with our emotional life and the emotions as well being of family members and those closest to us.

The emotionality of Mercury in Cancer will be something we will need to watch as this can lead to extreme emotional displays, reactions, and feelings that can get deeply hurt. The key with Mercury in this sign is to learn to think things through rather than react spontaneously and emotionally to what is said.

We may be concerned over issues regarding home and family members as well as our own emotional lives as we will delve deeply into what is working and what is not working in our inner lives and relationships with those closest to us.

Thoughts of the past and trips down memory lane may be common as Cancer is typically drawn to the past. Sometimes, Cancer never lets go of the past, but relives it many times, depending on what occurred. Mercury in Cancer is learning to let go of the past, especially if it was difficult and painful.

Otherwise, this is a beautiful time to get your head aligned with your heart and in touch with your true feelings.

Mars enters Virgo June 17-August 7^th

Virgo is the sign that rules the 6^th house of work and health so it is here much of our attention will be focused over the next six weeks. Now will be the time to start new health regimes, work out or exercise plans or to get any health issue of concern checked by a Dr. as Virgo is a sign that is strongly connected to healing, medicine and natural medicine. As the 6^th house also rules work, we will be much more focused on this area of our life than we were with Mars in energetic, freewheeling and fiery Leo, so expect a major energy shift as Mars changes signs.

For the past 7 weeks Mars in Leo has stirred up drama and a lot of grandstanding, passion and desire for fun. Things will change in a significant way as Mars enters the more subdued and stable earth sign Virgo. Virgo is one of the mutable signs along with Gemini, Sagittarius and Pisces. When a planet enters a mutable sign we are subject to change and our actions and approach toward what we are doing will alter with Mars in this sign.

Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication so while in Virgo our action will be connected to our minds, thinking and speaking.  In other words, we will use our brains to a greater degree and be much more determined to get things done, and done correctly.

Mars is a hot, fiery and aggressive, passionate planet by nature. While it is in Virgo these qualities will be tempered and Mars becomes a fact seeking, detail oriented and sometimes perfectionist, albeit hard working and concentrated type of energy to work with.

Now is the time to get all the things you have put off this year done. Not only will you get them done, they will in all likelihood be done correctly, perhaps even the first time.

Virgo is the most detail oriented sign of the zodiac and when planets go into Virgo they mean business. With Mars in this sign you will be determined to be productive, take care of you affairs, and not make mistakes. Now is the time to get your act together and move forward in a logical and tangible way that can bring about true accomplishment and success.

Virgo is known for being efficient, thoughtful, adaptable, competent and attentive. If you can harness the energy of Mars you can accomplish more than you thought possible.

The downside of Virgo is its tendency toward perfectionism. Virgo doesn’t mean to be overly critical although it can come across that way. Actually, Virgo just likes to get things right the first time so you don’t have to repeat anything again. Virgo’s critical tendency can extend toward other people or even yourself. This can cause breakdowns in relationships as no one likes being unduly criticized. Constructive criticism is one thing, an overtly critical attitude toward others in another. At times Virgo can come across as restless, strict and agitated. If you can be aware of these qualities this can be a period of time of accomplishment whether it involves losing weight, getting fit and in shape, or getting your business in order.

Full moon in Sagittarius June 11th

This month’s full moon falls in the sign ruled by Jupiter, the planet of expansion. This moon will oppose the Sun which every full moon does and this can ramp up our emotions for better or worse.

Mercury sextiles Venus today and this is positive for communication, social activities or any type of business meeting.

All in all this should be a fairly positive full moon for most!

June 20^th the Sun enters Cancer or summer solstice is here

The Sun will remain in Cancer until July 22^ndand this is the Summer Solstice, which is the longest day of the year.

Whatever your age, this marks the start of the short 3 month season of warm beaches, outdoor events and gatherings, sunshine and romantic summer nights.

Cancer’s planet is the Moon which rules women, our emotions, feelings and family or those who are like family.  The Cancer season is all about summer, family get-togethers, family vacations and getting in touch with what we really need on an inner level to feel happy and secure. 

Look for a huge energetic shift as the Sun in Cancer is much more about our feelings and what really lies in our hearts as opposed to our intellect and ideas when it was in Gemini. Cancer is the most sensitive sign in the zodiac, and like the Moon, feelings are always shifting and changing. The Moon changes signs every 2 and a half days and those born under Cancer are dramatically affected by the changes. The moon represents our instincts and feelings that are not bound up in logic or reason.

Cancer is part of the water element and not only are water signs more sensitive and emotional than others they are typically in touch for their deepest feelings and inner psyche. Cancer can come across as moodier than others but they are also intuitive and perceptive.  Cancer is a caring and giving sign typically, and you may find yourself feeling more protective and comforting toward loved ones during this time, or spending time with a friend over a cup of coffee talking about their concerns. 

Cancer can come across as having a hard edge at times, but you have to remember that the crab is protected by a hard shell to fend off predators. Sometimes Cancer can put up a wall to protect themselves. To get to the innermost feelings of a Cancer, trust has to be built and they seldom read like an open book unless you have earned their trust.

While Cancer is a loving and warm sign, moodiness and too many ups and downs can sometimes get in the way of saying or accomplishing what you want to achieve. We will be operating from more of an emotional place than logical, and our feelings and judgment may be colored by our inner emotional reactions to things.

Cancer does not let others close until they feel a sense of trust toward the other person so don’t be surprised if some seem to back off a bit this month. In the end however, if you really connect there is no sign more loyal and protective than the crab, and their intuition about what is happening is generally spot on.

June 22^nd, the Sun squares Saturn. This is typically a tiring and draining day and you may feel blocked in some way. This is not a light and frivolous transit and many of us will be focused on work. Typically, this transits deals with world events that involve leaders; Presidents, Prime ministers, etc.

The new moon in Cancer or the ‘Cancer birthday moon’ falls on May 25^th at 4 degrees of Cancer. Since this moon squares Saturn and Neptune it won’t be the easiest of new moons. We may be focused on serious matters and in some cases we could experience endings.

Mercury enters Leo

Mercury in Leo is more expressive, playful and dramatic than any other sign. While Mercury is in Leo the way we speak or even write can be designed to get others attention or simply get some type of rise out of someone else. Our communication takes on leonine qualities and the way we present ourselves and our ideas will be far more bold, expressive and direct. At best self expression can manifest itself in a creative and dramatic manner meant to draw in those who are most significant whether in love, friendship or business.

At worst communication can be too dramatic in nature and lean toward emotional outbursts rather than a creative expression of what we want. Take care not to let your conversation become too over bearing, demanding or provocative toward others. They same goes for being overly exuberant in your expression of emotions. Think about what you really wish to convey before expressing it. As Leo is a fire sign it may be hard to tone things down and come across in a manner that doesn’t overwhelm others. We can also expect a certain amount of gas-lighting and attention grabbing maneuvers with Mercury in this sign. But, all in all communication should tend toward being positive, upbeat and a little more playful if not enjoyable. That’s not bad in these overly serious times.