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Cancer season is here, and the sun is moving through the home and family sector of your chart, finding you in a more nostalgic mood than usual, Aries! But that doesn't mean you're any less of your fiery self, especially as your ruling planet Mars enters Leo on July 1, inspiring you to party, flirt, make art, and have a good time—you're living life to the fullest! Mars in Leo inspires a strength, pride and bravery in you; Leo rules the heart, and yours is feeling big and warm. This strength will help you through some difficult moments in July, as big shifts arrive at home and in your career thanks to two eclipses.
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The first eclipse is on July 2 in Cancer; Cancer is an emotional, intuitive water sign that's all about protection, and as your personal life is rocked at this time, you'll be tasked to learn to trust your inner voice on a new level and reconsider your boundaries. Our boundaries and needs are always changing depending on where we are and who we're with, and this eclipse will find you in a very new space, physically or energetically. This is a powerful eclipse when it comes to your home and family life, and you may be moving to a new place or addressing ancestral trauma. Eclipses are all about destiny, and when one comes along, it knocks us off any path that's not right for us and places us on the right one—this can be shocking or tiring, so give yourself extra flexibility in your schedule this month, and be open to the limitless possibilities life has in store for you.
- Cleansing the energy in your home is a wonderful way to reground yourself in your most private space.
- Upgrade your space as Venus moves through Cancer with an eco friendly, fairtrade throw.
- Refresh your space with artwork featuring the stars or go all out and sleep under a constellation quilt.
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Communication planet Mercury begins its retrograde in Leo on July 7, causing misunderstandings and delays—however, this is a great time to slow down and connect with people from your past. Expect to run into people you used to party or hook up with. This period is meant to ask you whether you're happy with the way things are going in your love life and your creative endeavors. Mercury rules commerce and communication, so don't make any important purchases at this time and double check your itinerary as you travel as Mercury also rules our commutes. As for contracts, it's best to make agreements or negotiations at another time.
- Making dinner is a great way to host an intimate get-together with your closest people. A meal kit service could cut down on planning and free you up to focus on your guests.
- Reuniting with old friends thanks to Mercury retrograde? A convenient Instagram-photo book printing service could make reminiscing even more fun.
- Heading out to a party but want to avoid eclipse complications? Carry a clear quartz with you in this intention necklace to let open communication flow. Turquoise can help with miscommunications that may arise, and wearing it is even more fun.
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The vibe is much more free-flowing and creative as the sun connects with Neptune—a healing energy takes over. Take a break from work and get some rest, just watch out for unexpected arguments and rebellious attitudes as Mars squares off with Uranus on July 11—be especially mindful about money at this time. Watch out for manipulators and shady characters as the sun opposes Pluto on July 14. An ultimatum may arrive that pulls you between pursuing your career dreams or tending to your home and family. Why can't you have both? Bring in a third party to help mediate or talk to an unbiased counselor to help you work things out during this messy tug of war. Be smart about the information you share with the public at this time, too.
- Feeling wires cross and tempers flare? This ritual stone diffuser can have a calming effect in the spaces where you need it most.
- This candle can help you clear unwanted gloomy energy.
- Sometimes an objective third party is the best person to offer counsel when you’re being pulled in different directions.
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An atmosphere of rejection descends as Venus opposes Saturn on July 17 right after the eclipse, which might find you feeling not-so-popular. Not every moment in life is a joyous one, and it's OK to be grumpy and express your sadness. A more romantic and creative energy flows the following day when Venus connects with Neptune on July 18. This is an especially lovely time to connect on an emotional level and is conducive for healing, especially using modes of therapy that involve art or relaxation. Retrograde Mercury re-enters Cancer on July 19, finding you reconnecting with family members and people from your childhood. If you're moving or renovating, be mindful about paperwork and packing—check everything at least twice!Another tricky day this month is July 21, when sweet, darling Venus opposes the big, bad wolf of the solar system, Pluto. Their confrontation stirs up jealousy and obsessive behavior, so be firm about your boundaries in your personal relationships and bring in a third party to meditate if power struggles come up—it's easier to be a manipulative slime ball when things are done behind closed doors, so don't protect a jerk by keeping things hush. In your career, you might be disappointed to find that not everyone is celebrating your successes. Don't rub your success in someone's face unless you know for sure that they're rooting for you. An important perspective arrives on July 21 as the sun meets with Mercury retrograde. A crucial bit of information helps you align on what home, family, safety, and privacy mean to you and what your boundaries are. Honor it.
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- The eclipse in Capricorn is major for your reputation. Learn more about being an influencer.
