Astrology: July 31-August 6, 2023 and Lammas from Sandra Helton©

 

Even in the blast of intense weather there’s a quiet whispering calm weaving its way into our consciousness as the solar system shifts toward a new season in part due to Lammas, a day recognized and celebrated throughout the Northern Hemisphere that’s the midpoint between the Summer Solstice and Autumn Equinox. Religions celebrate it on Tuesday, August 1 although it’s actually when the Sun is at 15 degrees Leo. Various religions honor the time with celebrations often called Fire Festivals with other names such as Lúnasa and Lughnasadh. This is also Loaf Mass day in Catholicism when loaves of bread represent harvested grain.

This Lammas Full Moon in Aquarius is also another Supermoon presenting the energy of fullness and completion. Acknowledging the rays helps to connect with what you have as a building block for going forward. A simple thanks and lighting of a candle suffices though many gather to honor in bigger ways connections to higher energies of gods and goddesses and the angelic realms. It’s a way of saying you made it this far and now on your way forward.

Also on Tuesday Mercury opposes Saturn giving energy of necessity to think methodically and with impunity. Many will be of a serious mindset this week as ponderings of what the future holds seems to shadow all activities.

Mars trine Jupiter this day helps to have breakthroughs of hope and sensing something good in the offing.

On Sunday the Sun and Jupiter square that prods you to think creatively and strive toward what is yet to be revealed.

With the Moon in its waning phase a key to success this week is working on structure and reorganization. Making lists and rethinking priorities is helpful.

(St Peter being released by an angel.)

Continuing notes of ongoing planet alignments:

Mercury is in Virgo, the sign it rules until October 4 giving ease of the ability to progress in your everyday life, through work and all activities during which you maintain what you’ve built. You

Mars transits Virgo until August 27 that stirs all aspects of work forces and challenges higher mindsets. Combined with Mercury in Leo this gives a strong sense of awareness about choices. Both planets bring introspection that along with the 4 Supermoon rays you can learn so much about motivations, your own and others with whom you’re closely connected. Small beginnings and establishing routines goes well and can become an integral part of your life.

• Monday, July 31, Moon in Aquarius
• Tuesday, August 1, Moon in Aquarius
• Wednesday, August 2, Moon in Aquarius/Pisces
• Thursday, August 3, Moon in Pisces
• Friday, August 4, Moon in Pisces/Aries
• Saturday, August 5, Moon in Aries
• Sunday, August 6, Moon in Aries

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts for clients so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“Within is all my needed resources.” 

KEY WORDS

Complete; harvest; blessings

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

Astrology for July 24-30, 2023 from Sandra Helton©

The Quarter Moon in Scorpio on Tuesday carries you forward to the next Full Supermoon on August 1 with a gusto relating to strong emotions and greater ease of diving deep into your innermost self. This is a week of learning much about how you really feel and how you want to relate to others in relation to moving forward into the future. It’s a kind of truth time so you can discern relationships and interactions for your own best interest.

Mercury conjunct Venus in Leo on Wednesday is great for all creative expression helping to generate works of art and great ideas. This energy activates your romantic spirit and interest in self-expression and taking time to enjoy something you love to do. Communication can have added flare and harmony for smooth discussions and talks about what matters most to you.

On Thursday Mercury movies into Virgo, the sign it rules, where it will be until October 4 giving ease of the ability to progress in your everyday life, through work and all activities during which you maintain what you’ve built. You learn a lot about yourself and the world around you and can reform as needed for a better lifestyle.

Continuing notes of ongoing planet alignments:

Mars transits Virgo until August 27 that stirs all aspects of work forces and challenges higher mindsets. Combined with Mercury in Leo this gives a strong sense of awareness about choices. Both planets bring introspection that along with the 4 Supermoon rays you can learn so much about motivations, your own and others with whom you’re closely connected. Small beginnings and establishing routines goes well and can become an integral part of your life.

• Monday, July 24, Moon in Libra
• Tuesday, July 25, Moon in Libra/Scorpio
• Wednesday, July 26, Moon in Scorpio
• Thursday, July 27, Moon in Scorpio/Sagittarius
• Friday, July 28, Moon in Sagittarius
• Saturday, July 29, Moon in Sagittarius/Capricorn
• Sunday, July 30, Moon in Capricorn

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts for clients so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“My truest self emerges to guide me through truth and a greater reality.” 

KEY WORDS

Hear; grasp; reveal; feel

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

Astrology for July 17-23, 2023 from Sandra Helton©

 

The New Moon in Cancer on Monday is a strong and positive beginning that’s ongoing growth until the next Full Supermoon on August 1. You may gain a lot of ground and accomplish much with a few exceptions relating to how you choose to connect since Mercury is square Jupiter and the Moon opposes Pluto that’s about awareness as it relates to values and personal truths.

The Sun trine Neptune on Thursday aids being able to tune into your surroundings and others feelings to a great degree. This is ideal for creativity and greater understanding. There’s also a deep ability to connect with nature.

You may feel setback and limitations could arise causing frustration and inability to freely move ahead as you’d like due to Mars square Saturn on Thursday so strive to work with what is in the moment  and allow time to pass with the realization that the heavens are aligned to help you visualize better days to come.

The Sun opposite Pluto on Friday adds to the intensity of certain realities. Tapping into your convictions and beliefs helps to feel secure and focused rather than being jolted or surprised by others actions or attitudes. Some people are aggressive and overly assumptive that can be an issue. This isn’t a time to engage with a war.

On Saturday Venus retrogrades in Leo that explains the recent Sag-AFTRA strike of actors and others in the field of film and entertainment. Venus is the arts and Leo governs entertainment so the strike reflects cosmic influence that is growing into several areas of the industry influenced by Mars in Virgo. Better working conditions, rightful pay and numerous other requests are proposed that are likely to be honored in the end. Thousands are workers that aren’t famous or wealthy are affected. This energy can affect other fields where there’s a breakdown between corporate heads and the workforce such as theme parks, ways people go about activities to relax and even public parks and anywhere groups gather; music venues, other venues for ceremonies and places where children gather. There are numerous related areas that will need to regroup and realign.

Mars stirs people and corporations to go through overhauls. The powerful disconnect between everyday life and executives is challenging shown by Neptune that can be powerfully creative and on the downside delusional. Classic business acumen is lacking causing chaos through Pluto. This is where we are during the current months. It seems there’s no rhyme or reason for conditions to be as they are, and yet it’s happening. You might notice many businesses are experiencing unsettled energy. When researching this potential reality I ran across an article, among many about the chaos that a Dunkin’ Donut shop was in turmoil because when the morning shift arrived there were no donuts. Humorous yet a bit insane which is what many sectors of society experience as part of the disconnect.  

Personally, as stated, it’s good to remain focused and clear about your beliefs so that you have an anchor to keep you grounded should unsettled energy happen around you.

Continuing notes of ongoing planet alignments:

Mars transits Virgo until August 27 that stirs all aspects of work forces and challenges higher mindsets. Combined with Mercury in Leo this gives a strong sense of awareness about choices. Both planets bring introspection that along with the Supermoon ray you can learn so much about motivations, your own and others with whom you’re closely connected. Small beginnings and establishing routines goes well and can become an integral part of your life.

• Monday, July 17, Moon in Cancer
• Tuesday, July 18, Moon in Cancer/Leo
• Wednesday, July 19, Moon in Leo
• Thursday, July 20, Moon in Leo/Virgo
• Friday, July 21, Moon in Virgo
• Saturday, July 22, Moon in Virgo; Sun in Leo
• Sunday, July 23, Moon in Virgo/Libra

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts for clients so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“My heart energy ideally leads me toward peace and resolution.” 

KEY WORDS

Resolve; growth; advance; organize; rethink

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

Astrology for July 10-16, 2023 from Sandra Helton©

 

We’re in the phase of the Quarter Moon in Aries that helps to be more connected to your true self and independent thought. It’s a time to recognize your strengths and individuality as the lunar wane ready’s you for the upcoming New Moon in Cancer on Monday of next week (July 17). This current shadow time is about “you” and all your potentials. In your journal pages you may benefit from jotting down your desires to manifest such as maybe you’ve always wanted to do something but simply didn’t and those reasons are the natural follow-up of self-observation. A key word you may think is randomly written could bring forth enlightenment.

Mars transits Virgo from Monday until August 27 that stirs all aspects of work forces and challenges higher mindsets. Combined with Mercury in Leo gives you a strong sense of awareness about your own choices. Both planets bring introspection that along with the Supermoon ray you can learn so much about motivations, your own and others with whom you’re closely connected. Small beginnings and establishing routines goes well and can become an integral part of your life.

Tuesday brings Mercury moving into Leo where it will be until July 28 helping you establish more ideal connections that hold meaning and can lead to fulfillment. Prior to that on Monday Mercury opposing Pluto is a wakeup call easily revealing insight you need and want so that you know more and have necessary facts to help make decisions. It’s good to notice how you feel and are thinking so as to maintain a rational and reasonable approach to life. Communication can be intense.

Having an outlet such as an artistic pursuit or doing what soothes your spirit helps to unfold greater awareness. All in all, many seek spiritual solace that and ways to have calm and peace.

• Monday, July 10, Moon in Aries/Taurus; Mars in Virgo
• Tuesday, July 11, Moon in Taurus; Mercury in Leo
• Wednesday, July 12, Moon in Taurus
• Thursday, July 13, Moon in Taurus/Gemini
• Friday, July 14, Moon in Gemini
• Saturday, July 15, Moon in Gemini/Cancer
• Sunday, July 16, Moon in Cancer

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts for clients so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“My inner compass directs me to my true gifts from the heart.” 

KEY WORDS

Introspection; contemplation; sense

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

Astrology for July 3-9, 2023© & the Supermoon

 

The first of four Super Moons in a row is this week that intensifies all things lunar which are first, emotions, feelings, how you’re bonded to others and everything important to you. In Capricorn the lunar peak at 7:36 AM brings a kind of heaviness to the world that’s not exactly welcome due to other celestial factors pulling you toward the need for hope and dreams of a better and certainly easier time ahead. This is partly due to alignment with Pluto and opposition to Mercury creating deep thinking and intensity.

A Supermoon is a new or full Moon that occurs with the moon at or near (within 90% of) its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit. Super Full Moons look brighter than ordinary full Moons because a Supermoon exceeds the disk size of an average-sized moon by up to 8% and the brightness of an average-sized full Moon by some 16%. It exceeds the disk size of a micro-moon (a year’s most distant and therefore smallest full Moon) up to 14% and the brightness of a micro-moon by some 30%. Contrast these moon distances to the average Moon distance of 238,900 miles / 384,472 km.

2024 Supermoons are:

• ·         July 2-3: 224,895 miles / 361,934 km
• ·         August 1: 222,158 miles / 357,530 km
• ·         August 30-31: 222,043 miles / 357,344 km
• ·         Sept 28-29: 224,658 miles / 361,552 km

This week Mercury is sextile Jupiter on Friday and trine Neptune on Sunday and in Cancer brings into play great dreams and interest in manifesting the absolute best. It’s good to begin noting your thoughts and consider reaching out to network with others of like mind so as to grow and nourish your creative and spiritual nature. These angles encourage you and help to see beyond everyday life and gives greater ease to connect with your higher mind and spiritual self. There’s ease of communication with spirit guides and other esoteric associations.

While the lunar tide wanes you may easily drift into ethereal waters for inspiration and inner awakening until on Sunday the Quarter Moon in Aries sparks your need to shift direction slightly so as to incorporate your individuality into your lifestyle and routine.

• Monday, July 3, Moon in Capricorn
• Tuesday, July 4, Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius
• Wednesday, July 5, Moon in Aquarius
• Thursday, July 6, Moon in Aquarius/Pisces
• Friday, July 7, Moon in Pisces
• Saturday, July 8, Moon in Pisces/Aries
• Sunday, July 9, Moon in Aries

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts for clients so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“My spirit is aligned with calm seas of harmony.”

KEY WORDS

Release; dream; flow

CopyrightSandraHelton2023