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Astrological Trends Article for JULY 2008

by Dipali Desai

The Guest House
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honourably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.

– Jelalludin Rumi, from On Being a Lover, in The Essential Rumi, Harper San Francisco, 1995.

Week of July 1st -5th

At the start of the Month of July, Mars (planet that symbolizes action, desires and courage) moves into the meticulous practical and healing sign of Virgo. The symbolism suggests taking precise and methodical steps towards improving your situation or manifesting your goals. Nutrition, Heath and Overall Wellness will be of focus.

Venus/Jupiter dazzling duo symbolizes the need for balance or moderation. You may feel indulgent. Whether you are indulging in the next pair of Jimmy Choos or eating a big hunk of birthday cake to splurging on a new swimming pool for the house. Balance both emotional and practical needs by being responsible in your choices.

New Moon in Cancer at 11 degrees Tap into the refreshing new energy that is symbolized by the new moon. Quench your emotional thirst by doing something that feels good to your Soul. A good space for connecting with family - be it biological, friends or global. Anything that attunes you to the element of water may revitalize you. [read the blog post on celestial space astrology blog ]

Mercury/Uranus symbolically stimulates unpredictable breakthroughs in ways of perceiving, thinking and communicating. Sometimes breakdown or limitation equals prompts or openings for breakthroughs. Do take your time while driving and making important decisions - its best to slow down. Blend compassion with your rational thinking and convey the information with tact. Sudden new insights, creative breakthroughs and forward motion of communications are now possible. The storms pass, mental energies settle. Now you can breathe even more deeply or come out of your hibernation cave.

Week of July 6th-12th

This weeks starts out with a “Feel Heavenly” energy. If you are an artist, writer, mystic or healer you may float on the streams of inspiration. Mercury/Neptune in a feel good connection stimulates inspiration, easy insights and non-linear states of consciousness. The logistics of things may be too much to handle today - as the urge is to daydream and be creative. Rely on your intuitive hunches to guide you. Venus/Uranus’s symbolic electro-magnetic kiss………… [read the rest of the article]