Looking back at the past few weeks, a lot has happened astrologically. Several planets have gone retrograde. Uranus (from Taurus to Gemini), Venus (from Taurus to Gemini), and Mars (from Leo to Virgo) have moved into different zodiac signs. This has caused a huge shift both astrologically and energetically. These kinds of shifts happen quite often, but not on such a large scale.
What can we expect astrologically in the coming weeks? Since July 10th, a square has formed between Venus in Gemini and Mars in Virgo. This square will continue until August 4th. A Venus-Mars square indicates a dynamic, but potentially conflicting relationship between love (Venus) and passion/action (Mars).
On July 22nd, father Sun will leave Cancer and continue its journey in Leo.
Also on July 22nd, Mars in Virgo will meet the South Node. When Mars conjuncts the South Node, it can indicate a challenge or an old habit related to action, energy, and assertiveness (Mars), which is related to a recurring pattern or unresolved past-life issue, specifically in the sign of Virgo. July 24th marks the New Moon in Leo, when the Sun and Moon meet for their monthly get-together.
July 25th marks the Day Out of Time. The "Day Out of Time" originates from the Mayan calendar and falls on July 25th. It is the day that does not fit into the 13 28-day months of the Mayan agricultural calendar and serves as a transition between the old and the new year.
July 25th also marks the opening of the Lion's Gate. The Lion's Gate is a period when the Sun is in the constellation Leo, and the star Sirius is in alignment with the Earth and the Sun. Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, is considered a spiritual sun, and its energy is amplified by the Sun's position in Leo. This creates a powerful flow of energy that connects the physical and spiritual worlds. The absolute peak occurs on August 8th, after which the Lion's Gate will close again on August 12th.
On July 31st, Venus will move from active Gemini to more tranquil Cancer. Chiron also goes retrograde on July 31st, joining the ranks of retrograde planets Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Mercury, and the North and South Nodes. The latter two are not planets, although they are currently retrograde.
On August 7, Mars will move from the practical, analytical, and perfectionist Virgo to the harmonious, balanced, and just Libra. On August 11, Mercury will turn direct from Earth's perspective. It will then have completed its second retrograde period this year. Mercury's next and final retrograde period this year will be from November 9 to 29. So make sure you have all your financial and legal affairs in order before then.
On August 12, Venus and Jupiter will meet in Cancer and will then be in trine with Black Moon Lilith, which is currently in Scorpio. Black Moon Lilith is not a physical celestial body, but an astronomical point in the moon's orbit around the Earth. In astrology, it represents an archetype that reveals the hidden, shadowy, or taboo aspects of the personality. It indicates areas where someone has repressed or ignored desires or feelings, often out of fear of rejection or criticism. A beautiful moment and conjunction, then. The planet of love, the planet of happiness and expansion, conjunct Lilith. Take advantage of it.
Then we arrive at August 25th, and Venus will move from quiet Cancer to fiery Leo, thus beginning a period of square with Pluto in Aquarius. This period has already begun at the last degrees of Cancer, but with fiery Leo in the mix, you get a completely different energy. Finally, I want to briefly mention Saturn retrograding in Aries. August 31st is Saturn's last day in Aries for now. On September 1st, Saturn will return to the cool waters of Pisces and won't return to Aries until February 2026.
Peter68 © ® 07/20/2025
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