MOON VOID OF COURSE
When the moon is about to
change sign and will no longer make any aspect (connection) to the other planets before touring the next sign, it is considered “void of course.” The moon’s potency weakens during these few hours, which can result in diminished success or satisfaction. If optimum results are your aim, wait until the moon fuels up again to do it,
buy it, or say it.
PAUSE: July 1, 1:45 am to 10:24 pm
July 3, 11:02 pm to July 4, 3:52 am
July 6, 3:08 am to 7:57 am
July 8, 6:06 am to 10:54 am
July 10, 9:54 am to 1:10 pm
July 12, 2:12 pm to 3:39 pm
July 14, 5:04 am to 7:43 pm
July 16, 8:55 am to July17, 2:39 am
July 19, 6:44 am to 12:53 pm
July 21, 11:20 pm to July 24, 3:30 am (to 1:29 pm)
July 26, 5:13 pm to 11:21 pm
July 28, 7:23 pm to July 29, 6:14 am
July 31, 4:55 am to 10:40 am
New Moon: July 14, 5:04 am 21:41 Cancer
Full Moon: July 29, 6:14 am 5:48 Capricorn
Mercury Retrograde Cycle: June 15 to July 9
Venus Retrograde Cycle: July 27 to Sept. 8
Venus enters Virgo: July 14, 11:25 am (to Aug. 8)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)
Mercury retrograde could find you scrambling or questioning what you have already set up for yourself. Financial, relationship, or parenting decisions can weigh heavier than usual, but at least the cycle is here to help you work it out. While Venus tours Virgo, consider temporary solutions, call in favours, ask for help.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)
Relationship needs can go from one extreme to the other, while Mercury tours retrograde. Money can slip through your fingers, too, but summer fun is too glorious to pass up! Venus in Virgo, starting July 14, brings the ideal time to book time off and to dig your toes in the sand.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18)
The fixer-up project could be more complicated than it should be—blame it on Mercury retrograde. You’ll fare better with health, work, and repairs after July 9. Venus in Virgo can sweeten the lovebird’s call, but if you find yourself looking back, ditch the regret! Things happen for a reason.
PISCES (Feb. 19–March 20)
Cancer month (to July 22) is always your best time to shine. Play, family, and romance are top of the list, although you may prefer your own company best while Mercury finishes up its retrograde cycle to July 9. Someone or something can mesmerize you when Venus tours Virgo, July 14–Aug. 9.
ARIES (March 21–April 19)
Mercury retrograde (to July 9) will keep you ambitious, especially where family or home-related matters are concerned. It may or may not be a matter of choice! A nagging issue or specific family member draws even more attention as Venus enters retrograde (July 28–Sept. 8). End of the month calls for reassessment.
TAURUS (April 20–May 20)
All fired up? Passion can be a positive catalyst if Mars in Taurus (to Aug. 6) points you in the direction of a fresh start. While Mercury tours retrograde, friends can talk, but you’ll tune out anything you don’t want to hear. Venus retrograde ignites key karma and soul-searching time.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20)
Cozy it up for the next couple of weeks, while Mercury tours retrograde. No matter how tempted, don’t buy anything major or sign a lease prior to mid-month. Get it said, scout, apply, bid, buy, and stay industrious July 9–July 27, before Venus retrograde winds you down.
CANCER (June 22–July 22)
Mercury retrograde can find you spinning wheels to July 9. Take it moment to moment, and don’t lock into future plans; you’ll probably change your mind. When Venus retrogrades, think about new ways to make money, or repackage yourself. You need more room to maneuver.
LEO (July 23–Aug. 22)
Find a place to park yourself! Mercury retrograde brings the perfect time to retreat from your usual. Venus in Leo (to July 14) says it’s time to put the spotlight on Numero Uno. Once Venus turns retrograde, you could get hit on (or hit up!) even more than you do now!
VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22)
Retrograde or direct, Mercury’s current tour through your social sector will prove that you don’t need an excuse to pick up the phone! In fact, you’ll find them waiting for you with open arms. Venus will take a temporary dip in Virgo (July 14–Aug 8)—seize the NOW!
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22)
Conscious of it or not, plenty of attention is coming your way. If it isn’t what you want, once Mercury finishes retrograde, you’ll gain a better sense of how to make it workable. Alone or with a special love, Venus in Virgo (July 14–Aug. 8) says it’s getaway or hideaway time!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21)
Whether a special event brings you back together or not, reconnections are truly delightful through mid-month. Even if you stay home this year, you’ll still get around more than you usually do! Take extra time out for those VIPs you call your true buds. If you can mix business and pleasure, great; if not, take a break!
Evolutionary astrologist Rose Marcus can be reached at rosemarcus.com, rose_marcus@shaw.ca, or 604-988-1299 for astrology and tarot consultations, forcasts, workshops and classes.
